Michael Chong lived a very simple life, that is why he chose Greeley as his hometown. He worked hard to make a living, spending his spare time planting flowers, fruits and vegetables in his backyard. He also liked to work around his home, fixing things up and kept his house in good shape. He loved walking and biking with his wife and kids around trails to see nature on the weekends. He helped his children with their homework and made sure they were prepared for their examinations. He was close to his family and in laws, he loved most was the trips coming back to Vietnam , spending time with his mom and family to celebrate Lunar New Years.