Hi! I'm "Uncle Jerry". Mikee is and will always be my favorite nephew. Being ten years older than his dad and being an Air Force Jet Pilot and a Cowboy, gave me instant credibility with Mikee. Besides, I liked to have fun as did his Aunt Sharon, who was always ready to have him come to Kansas and stay with us. Whatever he wanted to do, or eat, happened as if by magic. Mike was a treat to have around and he liked to have fun, sometimes at our expense but he was also a great worker. We figured he would grow up some day and in the meantime he was a blast. I know, as a youngster and teen, he loved coming to Kansas. The dogs, horses and granddaughters, who were his and Sarah's ages, helped spur his interest. Trips to the farm in Missouri and just talking family history or anything of interest was a common occurrence. We talked a lot!
When Mikee's Aunt Sherry died I became the recipient of his "Notes". They really could not be called letters but they really said a lot.
When Mikee graduated from the University of Utah, he set out on a quest to find himself, what he wanted to do with his life, and just have fun. It was in his DNA to love nature, exploring and solitude. His family arrived in Missouri just ten years after Lewis and Clark first passed through. Other family members walked to Missouri from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in the summer of 1866. Some stayed, others went on to Montana and Oregon. Just like Mikee, they needed to see what was out there.
To say Mikee's quest was a success would be an understatement. He had determined what he thought would be his life's work and more importantly he knew he had found the love of his life. In a note to me Mikee said "No matter what I do, she still loves me!"
Mikee L. touched peoples lives in a special way that will not easily be forgotten.
6-9-10
Michael was one of my best childhood friends. He was one of few who understood me and always treated me with such kindness. I will never forget the carpool rides with him and Freddy Wolf or the Sarahs dance recitals that were always followed by ice cream. However, the most special memories I have of Michael wer those of just he and I in his room simply talking. He was always so honest and real with me. I will always love Michael.
5-21-2010
Our deepest sympathies to you and to your family. The poen by Sarah makes me feel like I understand at least a little of the man that he was. We know that over time your lives will get brighter. Be patient and know that there are many other people there to support you whenever you need it.
5-19-2010
Dear Sarah. My daughter read your poem to me, upon reading it in the newspaper. It is inspiring and exquisite, and perfectly describes my own son, Hunter. May you, and your family feel Michaels presence in all the beauties of the earth. Peace, prayers, and healing to you all. Keep writing, Sarah, you have a gift.
5-18-2010
We are so shocked and saddened by Michaels death. We remember him and you all from Bitsy School Montessori preschool with our kids Amy and Peter so many years ago. Sarahs poem is exquisite. We extend our love and wishes for healing.
5-18-2010
The great memories we share with all of you back in Boulder are cherished. "MichaelMichael" as Kristen referred to him was always outgoing and ever so sweet. We cannot imagine the loss of such a wonderful young man. Sarahs poem is wonderful and relays to all of us how much Michael embraced life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
5-17-2010
WE only knew Michael as a little boy, and he was always so kind and considerate. Sarahs beautiful poem and the postings written by those who knew him convey an incredible young man who lived his life with passion, joy, humor and kindness.
5-15-2010
I am Daniel Hoveys sister- Daniel went to Waterford with Mikee and Ulysses. I first met Mikee when Daniel fell rock climbing and Mikee went to the hospital with Daniel. When our brother died fiver years ago at age 25, I read the following at his service I thought you might like it.
Hes Gone
you can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he lived
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open you eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you cant see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, and turn your back
Or you can do what he would want smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
5-15-2010
I was deeply saddened by a life cut too short. Its with much disbelief that I read Michaels story and touching poem by Sarah. It was so lovingly written. Michael was such a free spirit. I remember when he was all dressed up ready for the big Cotillion dance. He was so handsome! He had tea with Sarah, you and me and he had to leave quickly after to go to boy scouts or to a sports practice. All I can say is his was a life lived to the fullest, becoming one with the universe. My deepest love and healing thoughts to you all.
5-15-2010
I was so shocked to read today in the Camera about Michael. I cannot imagine the pain you must be going through. I remember all the good times our kids had together growing up on Roundtree Court. and the wonderful, quiet, sometimes shy but alway thoughtful and kind person Michael was. And although we have lost touch, I can imagine the wonderful young man he grew to be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love
5-15-2010
Our love goes out to you. We were so shaken to hear about Michael and what you are all now asked to endure. Our thoughts, prayers and tears are with you. Sarah, what an amazing poem and gesture of love your words invoke. Your wisdom is a comfort. you are all very dear to us. We will keep Michaels memory alive in our hearts.
5-15-2010
We were so shocked and deeply saddened to hear 0f the tragic death of Michael. I will always remember him as an extremely bright and energtic little boy. I can only imagine the heartbreak you are feeling right now. A beautiful tribute to him from Sarah. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you through this wrenching time.
All of our thoughts are with you as you keep your memories close to your heart. There are lots of memories of Michael while you were living here.
5-13-2010
I was so saddened to learn of Mikees accident. I knew Mikee from Redfish Lake Lodge, first as a visitor and last year as a fellow employee at Redfish Lake Lodge. His banter on the employee radio always brought similes to the other listeners. he provided such sage advice to my cousin, a rock climber visiting from New Hampshire, on the approach to Mt. Heyburn this past summer. His love of the outdoors, hiking, rock climbing, skiing were contagious and will be deeply missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
5-13-2010
Mike and Scouting was a terrific match. We always enjoyed any trip that included Dick and Mike. The Dolan boys had always -for more "moose patrol" adventures with the Linvilles - now more than ever. Mike touched so many hearts- always terrific memories. He is already greatly missed. Sarah, we love your poem.
5-13-2010
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I was privileged to khow him for only tow short winters, but I can assure you in that time he left an idelible and unforgettable mark on those who played and worked with him. His irrevererent humor and outgoing nature added vibrancy and fun to the atmosphere wherever he went. May the mountains he spent so much time in provide an everlasting sanctuary for his spirit. Mikee, we will always remember and miss you.
5-13-2010
Several young men have remarked to me in the last few days about how much they looked up to Michael when they first crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 411- how good of a mentor he was for the younger scouts, and how much they looked up to him. I was also struck by an adults comment to me that Michael "was the "example" in "Lead by Example" I do not think I could give him or you higher praise.
5-13-2010
I have fond memories of church youth trips and scout trips with Mike. I probably would not have ever eaten a "Spam McMuffin" without Mike. Probably my fondest memories of Mike were on Scout trips, his zest for outdoors and high adventure activities, but most of all, his ability and desire to work with the younger scouts and being a good mentor. My life has been blessed because I knew Mike.
5-14-2010
Mikee worked with us on the trail crew with Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. His smile, sense of humor and love of the canyons are with us always.
5-14-2010
I remember watching Michael grow through all of the stages into a wonderful young man. I remember Halloween in the snow, Mike and AJ in Sunday School class,times at your house when you were all there for us, Mikee & Ulysses & Dick visiting us for the 2007 Bolder Boulder - We will miss him so much.
5-14-2010
I remember summers on the Kansas farm with Aunt Sherry and Uncle Jerry. We remember Mamas house and dinners in the dining room, DisneyWorld with Elke & Michaels matching hats. We remember Michael in the movie barking at 101 Dalmations and his crazy/ fun sense of humor. We all love him.
5-14-2010
Mikee was just Mikee. In memory of the man that had so much wisdom which I could not explain. Thanks for the Love Mikee. I will remember you always.
5-14-2010
If I ever needed someone to help me remember everything is going to be okay...it was Mikee. He would take me to the old mine cave in East Canyon and we would experience vertigo and try to read each others minds. He would do it to humor me I am sure.
5-14-2010
Michael and my son Jonathan Clark, stepped in to "head" Troop 411 at Camp NewFork when the JLT "froze up" at Gilwell. Always willing to help - that is Mikee.
5-14-2010
Mike was the center of attention on our youth group trips and always kept everything interesting.
Mike stopped passing cars outside Sweet Tomatoes to ask people what time it was
Mike was one of the most genuine and caring individuals that I know!
Mikee always had a smile up on the hills.
5-14-2010
"Whistle something BETTER."
5-15-2010
Last night your aunt Marlene asked me to tell my favorite Mikee story and it took me ages to come up with one - not because I didnt hve any, but because I have so many of the important memories in my life, Mikee. Meeting Nick, and the ensuing hell finding out I was going to Korea, and then when I actually left for Asia you said not to cry because I was about to become such a badass with a thousand stories to tell about the next time we met. I so wish that would have happened.
I guess I just want to say "Thank You". From that very first climb when you said "Dont be a ----- and I looked at you and you said "Youre better than that. Put one hand in front of the other and get on with it!" You were right and I made it and Im trying to do that now.
Thank you for everything, Mikee. I love you so much and I'll see you on the other side.
All my love,
Alex
PS Whistle something BETTER!
5-14-2010
Mike took a sharpie and proceeded to draw all over Kevins face while Kevin was sleeping
Mike eating complete strangers left over food
He let me give him a makeover (lipstick & mascara included) the 2nd day I had known him
I saw him for the last time on the day he graduated from college
Hiking the slot canyon with Mike and other scouts at the 2002 Lake Powell Summer Camp
Waterford High School
Michael and 2 other students came to the San Rafael Swell with me and my husband and we had a grand adventure getting the bus stuck. It was like a family trip with so few kids, and Michael was like the big brother. He had a great attitude about the whole thing.
We were doing scouting activities
-Lake Powell summer camp and Mikes swimming attire- or lack thereof
-the V-crew yurt trips
-the Zion backpack trips
-Newfork summer camp high adventure
-The fun we had as a group & Mikes always cheerful, free, easy going attitude.
5-15-2010
I love you man! I will see you on the mountain sides!
5-15-2010
Mikee,
I never had the opportunity to meet you. Man-do I feel cheated! I got to know you through your Celebration of Life and would like to thank you for teaching me so much! I will let loose a little more and most certainly enjoy my friends and family much more. Thank you for all the lives you touched and your love for life.
5-15-2010
I remember way back when I was the new kid in town and you were my first to call me friend. though fate moved you away in the seventh grade and we grew apart you were always like a brother to me. Though you always knew more about the original series then me, I hope I have gotten this right. "You have and will always be my friend." Mr Spock speaking of Captain Kirk.
5-15-2010
Your spirt will always soar up here in the Wasatch. Love ya.
Waterford outdoor instructor
I like to think it all started on our bus rides up to Snowbird last period of the day- Waterford ski team. Racing was fun, but the best part was powder shots off of Little Cloud, Tues & Thur afternoons with you, Baker, Alex Mark. Goofiest, funniest group- loved your laughs, your infectious smile- always fun to hang out with you at the top of a race, on van rides or taking a "tele" run with you at Alta. I am so happy to know you made a life in the mountains with all of these wonderful people. Love you.
5-15-2010
I was trying to start my journal a couple of weeks ago and I thought of you. The next week I got the news.
All my memories of you are happy, smiling & filled with joy.
I have a video from highboy shooting a firework out of your hat.
Thanks for living a life so true to yourself & inspiring the rest of us to do the same.
I will never forget you!
Shine on bright spirit.
5-15-2010
I can not write down how much I love you, how much I will always love you. You saved me- I will never forget it. You are my dear dear friend. Bob Dylan, 3 AM, brunch on the patio, long walks to nowhere. I will be waiting for our reunion. - Pabst, rocking chairs, shotgun.
I love you always.
Not much to say CL2 (yes, I am using slang)
can not explain the honor it has been to be just a small part of your life.
Going to miss ya Bro.
Love always
5-15-2010
Mike
I will definitely miss you. I cherished the time I spent with you
and you truly touched my life. The years that I knew you were the best years of my life & my happiest. I will always remember the times we shared- drunk or not- and you always gave me the best advice. You are a great friend and always made me smile. Your life is truly inspiring & makes me want to live life to the fullest.
Love ya buddy.
5-15-2010
Love ya man. Only spent the summer with and wish we could have many more. Never forget you.
5-15-2010
From your Eagle Scout ceremony to the classroom to the shores of Vancouver Island I feel so fortunate to have seen the world- at least some of it- side by side. It gratifying to be surrounded by your friends who embraced the wilderness with you.
Love, James aka "Mr Harris"
5-14-2010
Mikee always shinned. He was a beautiful ray of light- always positive and kind. Mikee taught me to look for the good and most of all to enjoy life - to push yourself, to live peacefully within your limits. He made me laugh and he made me smile. I feel lucky to have known him and to have called him my friend. He was a great person and will forever be missed. "Shine on, you crazy diamond :)
5-14-2010
My lovely friend Jaimee and I had just gotten out of our car at Redfish. The two of us had been sunbathing all afternoon and I exited the car exclaiming "Holy fuck my ass hurts!" Mikee was next to the car and I didnt realize it. Without skipping a beat he supplied "Wow, I dont know what you girls were doing, but I wish I had been there."
5-14-2010
Mikee was having dinner with Matt, Tom da bomb, Nick and a few others at Redfish. He was always surrounded by friends and laughing faces whenever I saw him. On this particular occasion, it was a celebration of helping Tom da Bomb hike a mountain in Stanley. So typical of Mikee...always helping anyone grasp an outdoor adventure.
5-14-2010
We graduated from college and Mikee brought trick fart capsules and broke them during the ceremony, causing me and Dereck to cry of laughter while he acted unawares.... and a thousand other great times, often involving pranks.
5-14-2010
On a school trip to the City of Rocks for a weekend of climbing we left Mikee behind at the Snowville gas station. An hour later, when we returned to pick him up we found him hitching on the freeway having given up hope of our ever returning for him. He almost seemed bummed that his new adventure was thwarted by our return. We had an awesom weekend of climbing in the City.
5-14-2010
We were drinking in southern Utah and Mikee serenaded us with "Big Rock Candy Mountain"... Ill see you all this coming fall in the big rock candy mountain.
5-14-2010
When I first met Mikee, I was being hit on by a gay guy. Somehow, Mikee made the experience enjoyable. That was Mikee, joy.
Miss you bro!
5-15-2010
Elke and Shae have amazing memories growing up with you. We love you - we will miss you and we will toast you.
You laugh - last night after the visitation- Steph, Chip and I went out and had shots "to Mikee".
Indeed, to you.
Love and kisses
Lisa
5-15-2010
It was life changing meeting ou at Snowbowl in Flagstaff. Sarah and I are still heading out on our road trip of the whole west side of the country, and still look forward to visiting Stanley. Where should we go camping? Somewhere we could bring Lucy dog would be great. There is so much to write about right now... Continue to share in the land of Gnarnia my friend. Fresh tracks will always have you name on them.
Much Love
5-15-2010
Mikee!
Dude. Even though our friendship was short I am so grateful to have been your friend. (Dont tell Eli, but you were my favorite lifty to work with.) I find myself always smiling when I think of you. Im so thankful we got to spend that last night in Flagstaff playin Super Mario Brothers. I laughed so hard it hurt. And I can honestly say that fart you let was and will be the loudest one Ive ever heard.
Love you buddy!
5-15-2010
You will be with us always, not only in our hearts and heads but in every cloud in the sky, every rain drop, every snowflake, every flower, every rock, every time the wind blows -always and forever.
Hey Mickeeeeey!
Kasha misses you cuddling up with her in the sand. She liked camping with you more than anyone. I will be sure to taste the wood...(The dryer and smokeyer the better?) Yeah Definitely Better!
5-15-2010
Mikee
I will remember you forever my friend. Your spirit lives on in all of us! Thank you for calling with your drunk thought on May 5th. I will always remember our conversation.
Redfish Love Forever!
Meow
Emily
5-15-2010
Mikee -
I am always going to be thinking of you. Never going to forget the first day I met you and we downed a bottle of Tequila. I will miss you forever and think of you all the time.
5-15-2010
Hey Mikee -
Before I got to know you, you were the wild man that blew into town from time to time and the last thing Id hear from Nick was "Mikees in town", and Id see him a couple of days later. As I got to know you at Redfish, and your magnetic personality became apparent to me, I understood the friendship that developed between you and Matt. Including Matts skipping skipping class at U of Montana to come down and climb something! The three days you spent at our house before the trip was memorable and Im truely thankful for it.
Ill never forget you,
Wes Scrivner
5-15-2010
Mikee,
Here we are... not going to lie..I hope this is all a practical joke.. but in my heart I know it is not.
Thanks for the fun, the laughs, and the good times. thanks for the encouragement to live life fearlessly. Thanks for being the best "wing man" a friend could have. Thanks for the great week after the snowbowl party. Im mad our time to grow closer as friends has been cut short. Im glad we got to spend the time we did have together.
I love you chock face!!!
and Im sad you are not around.
5-15-2010
MIkee & Family
Thanks for the memories:
-troop 411 - hiking, hiking, hiking
- cold water lakes at scout summer camps
-river rafting
-lots of laughter & always THAT SMILE
-keeping us up late at camp
-always keeping the adults guessing
-the Dolan boys send their best: they miss you; we all miss you!
-keep this place safe for all of us
Kevin, Lisa, Matt and Dan Dolan
5-15-2010
In Niwot, Co when Michael was 5 years old and Sarah was new to the scene - I was visiting from Canada. We were at the dinner table and Michael had finished so he went to the bathroom to brush his teeth. We was standing on his "Michael" stool & applying toothpast to the brush when he dropped the toothpaste. We hear "Jesus Christ". The after a few moments the water running. The he reappears cool, calm and collected. Meanwhile at the kitchen table Dick goes balistic and looks at Sharon and I horrified. Sharon said "I wonder who he learned that from?" Thats when Mikee appeared and we had to refrain from laughing. It is just like yesterday to me.
We love Mikee! I love Mikee! I love you always!
Aunt Marlene
Dearest Mikee,
The words arent flowing as Id like them to at the moment, but I know they will every time Im looking at majestic mountains, watching the breeze rustle through the trees, or eating a cheese wiz cracker sandwich :) You had an infectious smile, an easy laugh and a way of making firnds you hadnt met yet feel special. Im so glad we got a chance to climb and spend some time together. You were such an important perons in Dustins life and Im so glad you were able to share your thoughtsand feelings with each other. He loved you tremendously and is a better person for knowing you...as am I.
I hope wherever you are, that you are laughing, smiling, and feeling loved as you always have been. Your energy is everywhere- Thank you for being with us.
Much love to you on your journey.
Love Amy
We loved looking at all these pictures and reading the stories.
We know the Linville Family from church and Boy Scouts. Wish we had known Mike better.
God Bless
Brother man! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgVo0Jd2T1M
My favorite Mikee story: I was a bit of a stick in mud back in High School. I had swimming and school and not much of a social life. On occasion Mikee would decide that was not okay. So one night he and Uly show up at my house. Uly threw me over his shoulder and Mikee wrote a "ransom" note to my mom demanding a tray of her chicken enchiladas. Of course he signed his name at the bottom so that my mom wouldnt really worry then grabbed my car keys and ran out the door. Yes he kidnapped me using my own car. I remember laughing so hard through it all that I couldnt even argue with the two of them.
Also, Mikee used to throw a scooby-do stuffed animal at my window to wake me up when he was just driving around late at night. Once he got my attention I would go downstairs and we would sit on my driveway and talk for hours. I miss those talks. I miss all of our talks.
Miss you friend
Hello friends of Mikee! In 2006, Mikee and I started a new holiday called Thanksgeve. Weve had it every year since then, on the day before Thanksgiving. Its a big party, but its also a full on Thanksgiving feast. If you are going to be in the Salt Lake City area this year on Thanksgeve (November 24), get in touch wi...th me and Ill give you the details. Or even if youre not going to be around, I bet youre pretty cool in that awesome, friend of Mikee, kind of way, so hit me up regardless.
this winter is for you buddy...everyone day Im at alta, youll be my guide..Ill remember that looking like a goofball and having fun is the mikee way, and its the best way. Miss you with all my heart and beyond. Thank you for all your guidance this summer. Couldnt have done it without you. Meow
June 20, 2010 Here in Thailand- went to these amazing ruins- all I could think of was you. I miss you dearest sweetie darling.
not a week goes by that i dont think of you and wish that i could share something with you. i miss laughing with you.
i have been trekking in nepal the last couple days. and i keep thinking how i wish you could have seen this, you would appreciate it far much more than i. but after that realization- i pushed myself that much harder. thanks for the inspiration dude
I did it MIKEE!!! I bought some Rock Climbing shoes and headed to Dog wood and finally got my ass on those rocks!! I was built for these kinds of adventures... Going again today!!!!!!!!! SOOO Stoked.. thank you my muse for life!
not a week goes by that i dont think of you and wish that i could share something with you. i miss laughing with you.
Throwdown in Dogtown, a concert to support the Sawtooth Search and Rescue and to celebrate Mikees life!
wishing...
id like to think, that when people are gone, and we can no longer see them in our everyday lives, they can still visit us through our dreams. if that were true, you would be a very busy man!
none the less, it was very nice to see you last night
I miss you Mikee
July 8, 2010 I keep looking up @ Mt Heyburn past the docks & my heart thinks of you...wishing you a beautiful journey~
Youre still so cool brother man :D So many of us are still loving you. Your spirit is as grand as the mountains and deserts and valleys you so loved.
Love you!! miss you. Need you!
Something about this facebook thing it makes it almost like you arent quite gone, just on an adventure to another world..... see you in another realm brother.
June 6 at 8:58pm
Thoughts of you right now! Docks arent the same...... and maintenance needs some help! I need wood in my bar!!!! I hope your next adventure is as awesome as the last
The Fish misses you! We were all talking about raking the grass to make it stand up the other day! :) MEOW
June 11 at 11:05am
Thanks for the advice today bud...
Still stalking you on Facebook. Still missing you. Still love you. Meow meow shitty kitty
Happy Birthday sucka! Love you so damn much and miss you so much. Thanks for all your guidance and helping me keep my head up. Every day I strive to be even a fraction as wonderful as you are. The best friend I ever had, and the best angel I have. Love you
My Heart Is Broken...How many of your stories will I never hear?? How many jokes??...The World Won't Be The Same Without You Mikee
May 10, 2010 hey man! just wanna say you always made me laugh, u really loved life. im happy i got to share some of it with u. cheers to you, rip mikeeeeeee..
I've been thinking about you all day. I never got to see you again after Redfish, and I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for the laughter and the memories. The last part of that summer was really hard for me and you stood by me and sent me an amazing letter after my dad passed, and I can't thank you enough for it. I'm so happy that I met you and got to spend the little time I did with you. Peace and love friend.
You were a great person to know Mikee. Your entusiasm made it fun for everyone around you. I am glad to have spemt a little time with you and will miss you much.
RIP Mikee it was great knowing you and skiing with you rest on and have great terns up there you will be missed
well mikee this seems kinda foolish but if your listening just know that all of us in alta will miss you greatly and your spirit will be with us on all those bottomless runs be good brother enjoy all the afterlife can offer i know you will
May 12, 2010
You were the brother I never had, and you also meant so much to one of the greatest friends I've ever known. I remember meeting you nearly eleven years ago, and it is so hard to think of a world without you. May you rest in peace, my brother Mikee.
May 13, 2010
Mikee i'm glad to have known you bud, i know your high spirits, enthusiasm, and love for everybody and everything around you will live on through the people you shared your great life with! I wish you and your family the best and i know you'll enjoy the bottomless runs in the after life! s.i.p.
May 13, 2010
Mikee, we all love you so god damn much. I'm definitely not the only one who, thanks to you, will be continually inspired to get out and do something fun outdoors. You crammed a century's worth of fun into 25 years, now the rest of us will be struggling to catch up. You own a place in my heart for sure, and a hell of a lot of other people's too. You'll be our guide on lots of future adventures. Peace, bro.
May 13, 2010
Lovely obituary. You will be missed an insane amount my comrade in arms from ski team. Enjoy the endless freshies and sick routes you crazy diamond.
May 13, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=082itvvjNRA&feature=related About half way through this clip is an interview with Mikee.
May 26, 2010
Brother Man! I called you this morning, and five minutes ago, after not checking my email for a month, I found out there that you're already on to the next adventure. I love you my friend, my wild beautiful friend. I will/do now cherish your memory.
June 4, 2010
Thought about you and some hilarious times yesterday. Miss ya bud...
June 5, 2010
I miss you so much it hurts.
June 11, 2010
The Fish misses you! We were all talking about raking the grass to make it stand up the other day! :) MEOW
June 21, 2010
I am so very proud of my son, Michael. We all miss you so very much.
August 11, 2010
I miss you Mikee.
August 18, 2010
Throwdown in Dogtown, a concert to support the Sawtooth Search and Rescue and to celebrate Mikee's life! http://sunvalleyonline.com/…/throwdown-in-dogtown-to-benefi…
October 1, 2010
We built your memorial my son near the 4th bench lake, just below Mt Heyborn. 9, including Sarah, Lezah, Nick, Matt, Eric, Uman, Jerid, mom and I made it possible. We love you and miss you so very much.
October 9, 2010
i have been trekking in nepal the last couple days. and i keep thinking how i wish you could have seen this, you would appreciate it far much more than i. but after that realization- i pushed myself that much harder. thanks for the inspiration dude.
November 4, 2010
not a week goes by that i don't think of you and wish that i could share something with you. i miss laughing with you.
November 16, 2010 Logan James
Hello friends of Mikee! In 2006, Mikee and I started a new holiday called Thanksgeve. We've had it every year since then, on the day before Thanksgiving. It's a big party, but it's also a full on Thanksgiving feast. If you are going to be in the Salt Lake City area this year on Thanksgeve (November 24), get in touch with me and I'll give you the details. Or even if you're not going to be around, I bet you're pretty cool in that awesome, friend of Mikee, kind of way, so hit me up regardless
We gave away a lot of your ski equipment today. Think it was done as you would have wanted. We miss you so very much. We love you so very much
December 13, 2010
For some reason I can't post this on the web site, so i will post it here: My favorite Mikee story: I was a bit of a stick in mud back in High School. I had swimming and school and not much of a social life. On occasion Mikee would decide that was not okay. So, one night he and Uly show up at my house. Uly threw me over his shoulder and Mikee wrote a "ransom" note to my mom demanding a tray of her chicken enchiladas. Of course, he signed his name at the bottom so that my mom wouldn't really worry then grabbed my car keys and ran out the door. Yes, he kidnapped me using my own car. I remember laughing so hard through it all that I couldn't even argue with the two of them.
Also, Mikee used to throw a scooby-do stuffed animal at my window to wake me up when he was just driving around late at night. Once he got my attention I would go downstairs and we would sit on my driveway and talk for hours. I miss those talks. I miss all of our talks.
December 18, 2010
Miss you friend~
January 5, 2011
I miss you a lot, Mikee. Especially when it snows. Love you.
January 6, 2011
Hey Buddy was just watchin your video when we were in Flagstaff on the roof, can't tell you how glad I am I got hang down there with you even if it was 2000 miles out of the way. Miss the livin s*it outta buddy.
Love always
Bomb, Mr. Bomb (said with a sexy british accent)
January 15, 2011
hey guess what i did two days ago...ate a box of timbits!!!!!! HA they were delicious but still not as good as chucks donuts, thought of you got an everything bagel with butter too. miss ya.
February 3, 2011
heading to australia tomorrow. really looking forward to it. really nervous. really excited. gonna shit my pants!....you know how that goes... Trying to think what advice you'd give me. Can't really think of anything except to have fun
January 11, 2011
hey! so, i saw some sweet RV names. had to tell you. Pioneer Thunder 'Titties' and the 'Anal' See Ya! thought you'd like appreciate it. haha.
ooops- not 'like appreciate it' but more '"like it" or "appreciate it". maybe even both. haha. guess i've had more than i thought. HA
February 11, 2011 Sarah and I went to "Soldier at Arms" pub on "the rocks" in Sydney. It was a blast being with Sarah. Needless to say, but what the hell, she was hurting the next day.
March 10, 2011
Mom Da Bomb and two of her favorites. Miss ya Mikee and The Don, thanx for everything you have done in the small time I have known ya.
March 21, 2011
Just skied 30" of POWDER in Sun Valley of all places! Love ya Buddy! MEOW!
March 22, 2011
Went to Peru last week, saw Machu Pichu- aren't you proud? :) My dear rolling stone, I still think of you every day.
April 18, 2011
Hey buddy, you would be proud. I almost got into a fight with 4 U-tarded, basically just because they were from Utah. It was funny. Miss ya buddy more and more everyday to be honest.
April 19, 2011
I thought I saw you in a dream last night and then I realized it wasn't you. Missing you.
April 30, 2011
Hey bro, hard to imagine it has been exactly 52 weeks since I heard your voice. Not gonna lie this next week is gonna be tough but the Scriv-nairs are heading up so that will be good. Think aboatcha everyday bro and miss ya more and more. Cheers.
May 7, 2011
I have something to confess my friend... I am now dropping the knee. Fuckin miss you
June 28, 2011
Hey Buddy, got the first summit of the year, well in the whiteclouds at least and out of the Redfishers (Dustin actually ice climbed Williams last week). But thought you would be proud. Not gonna lie teared up a little thinkin aboatcha. Miss ya buddy
July 12, 2011
Hey Buddy bagged Mogul today, not gonna lie teared up a bit reading you entrys. Not a day goes by here I don't regret doing more of these with you. Miss ya buddy and I hope you'd be proud that we are out getting after it in your honor
July 31, 2011
Missin you today my friend. You would have had fun with the storm at the Fish today. I think of you all the time, love you brother
August 16, 2011
Hey bro, miss ya a ton (don't think that will ever change). However Jon, Bryant and Juza all bagged Hortsman yesterday. F*ckin sick, toughest thing I have ever done. You'd be proud I only quit twice (once cuz I didn't want to slow everyone up and the other time well I was scared sh*tless) But those guys did push me and I am glad they did. It was crazy no one has done that summit since you Nick and Jenny did it. Gotta admit brought a tear of proud. Funny thing too cuz we didn't summit til 6 and by the time we got the the creek we had to bushwhack our way back and almost got lost like you guys. Well Miss ya buddy and I hope you would have been proud of me (finally)
October 1, 2011
I just wanted to let you and your family know that Sawtooth Search and Rescue (SAWSAR) just contracted with a specialty welder to have a custom Mtn. Bicycle Tired Litter Carrier built for us. We have had some pretty extensive Rescue Medivac Incidents in the Sawtooths again this year and we have kept on using our old, heavy and clumsy ATV Tired Litter Carrier for back county Medivacs.
We are so very pleased that the NEW Carrier is actually becoming a reality and I just wanted to let you know that funds we set aside from the Mikee Linville Memorial are helping make this exceptional Rescue Tool a reality. We will always be thinking of Mikee when we use the new Carrier to rescue injured folks from the back country here in the Sawtooths, White Clouds and the Frank Church Wilderness.
October 2, 2011
Hey buddy in aboat 6 hours I'm heading back up Thompson, this time as the lead, I think you would be proud of the progress I have made. Man I miss you buddy and wish you were still here to share this me. Here's to you bro!!!
October 28, 2011
Wish you could have met the little guy. He loves food, good music, & farting. He is fascinated by beer & boobs... You two would have really got along. ...miss you.
November 7, 2011
F'n A bro can't believe today makes a year and half. Still think aboatcha everyday and hope you'd be proud of where I am at in life. Jamey and I are heading up a peak today, granted it is only 3500 feet and we could drive to it but what the fun in that be. Love ya buddy and I will never ever forget y
November 10, 2011
I really wish you were here today. I could use one of your big hugs.
Nov 26 2011
Hey. i was unpacking some stuff from the house on Pike. remember that poster "can i get chlamydia from eating an ice cream cone?" i may have been late and oblivious to the fact that you wrote call Vanilla Huff and my number on that. i know it was you! you got me good you fucker! haha. miss you! love you always.
December 12, 13, 2011
Just last evening, our long anticipated and sorely needed new state of the art Rescue Roller Liter Carrier was delivered to Stanley. This local, made in America product, was actually built by Hailey Airport Fire and Rescue member, Jared Larna. This new Litter Carrier is handled and operated in the mountains by two rescuers instead of the seven people required to handle our old rescue litter. Besides reducing the manpower needed, the new litter design will make mountain rescues quicker and safer. We have been trying to find funding, and a builder for several years. You are the ones that made the funding possible. We will forever miss Mikee, however he will be remembered every time we use the litter carrier.
Jan 1, 2012
Hey Buddy, had a dream aboat you this morning where we actually got to talk. However I realized it was a dream and went to give ya hug (okay probably a high-five hahaha) before I woke up but it was too late. Would give anything for that dream to have lasted 5 more seconds. Miss ya buddy and I hope you know that you are never forgotten.
January 8, 2012
Darling Lad. . .
I miss you more than I can breath - ( we, every single one who loves you) cannot WAIT to hug you again
January 20, 2012
going to climb this spire in sedona today. Matt and I tried it last weekend and I made us turn back... I'm not as like you as I thought I was.
Please be with me today. Love you
April 5, 2012
Happy Birthday, Double E. You're still getting glasses raised to you in the Buck Horn. I miss you buddy
April 6, 2012
mikee... hiked kachina peak in taos yesterday! beer for you at the top! miss you
April 6, 2012
Oaked Arogant Bastard, Big Sky, Pin Stripe, Fat Tire, and a Long island. They all got your name on them, but I'll drink 'em for you this year.
I love you. Here's to you
April 7, 2012
Think about you when I cook. Think about you when I listen to music. Think about you when I drink. Miss you all the time. Lincoln has the best misheivious guardian angel of all time
April 27, 2012
I still have dreams that you call. miss you buddy
May 7, 2012
Still think about you every day, buddy. Miss you
May 7, 2012
Not a day goes by! Miss you lots...MEOW!
May 7, 2012
Looking up to you my man
May 7, 2012
"I can't believe you convinced me to ski at Solitude..." ya, but nobody cares that you ski at Alta
July 17, 2012
it's beautiful to see where you lived love and miss you dude
July 31, 2012
Miss you son
August 13, 2012
Dude man, I've been out adventuring a ton this summer, always makes me think of you. You're the man.
August 18, 2012
I was in Colorado this past weekend. Thought of you. Miss you always.
October 15, 2012
missing you
February 7, 2013
Mikee’s quote "Wasatch means penis in Ute."
March 3, 2013
Fundraiser for the Mikee Linville Scholarship –Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center: Mikey Linville Back Country Awareness Scholarship
Monte V. Hotel, March 9, 2013
Dinner from Uncle Buzz, Live music, swag raffle and silent auction. See you there around dinner time!!! More info. to come.
This scholarship is designed to help disseminate crucial safety information to the back-country enthusiast, and to help support the efforts of KPAC.
This scholarship will help offset the cost of a Level I Avalanche Certification from KPAC
- See more at: http://www.kachinapeaks.org/…
April 5, 2013 Sarah Linville
Happy birthday Mikee.
April 5, 2013 Kelsey McKeeth
happy birthday Mikee L
April 5, 2013
Can any of you remember what you were doing on this day 28 years ago today. I do was laughing at Doug O' Brien getting his foot stuck in a tree and my sister having his dad to get him out. Little did I know that one of my favorite people in the world and best friend was being born that day. Thank you Mikee for all the memories and miss the livin shit out of ya!!!!!! Some people call it a tavern I call it home....
April 6, 2013
So, I tried to make up a joke the other day. It's not very good. "What did the apple at the grocery store say to the eaten apple in the trash can?" 'Dude! your hard-core'. HA. ya dumb. Miss and love you always. Lezah
May 7, 2013
"You know you're in a serious relationship when you find your partner's hair between your ass cheeks." -Mikee L
Just thinking of all the things you taught me. Loving and missing you today again.
Last 3 years have been so surreal. Missing you today again.
August 7, 2013 Sarah Linville
miss you so terribly
July 18, 2013 Sarah Linville
Tenacious D - Dude (I Totally Miss You) - 10
Song: Dude (I Totally Miss You) Album: The Pick of Destiny Soundtrack Artist: Tenacious D Track: 10 LYRCIS: Dude, I totally miss you I really fucking miss…
September 22, 2013
Thinking a lot about you today. Miss you
October 11, 2013
I got married 2 weeks ago and I thought about how you and I used to joke about me getting married. We joked about you sitting in the back heckling me. I remember sitting on the front step of my house in CA, talking on the phone and laughing with you. I miss laughing with you.
October 23, 2013
when i get really terrible farts. i think of you. in a good way
October 30, 2015
Found some letters yesterday that you wrote to me when you were in ID. I listened to Spirit on the Water and pretended you were playing the guitar. Miss you/loveyou/thinkofyoustill.
April 5, 2014
Hey dickhead, happy birthday played your favorite butt rock song really loud for all my neighbors in honor today. Miss ya buddy now and forever.
April 5, 2014
Thinking of you. Miss you always
April 22, 2014
New Slang - I played it on your birthday and made everyone shut up so we could finish it. I miss your lanky hugs.
May 7, 2014 Sarah Linville
There is no job that is beneath me.
Daily hygiene is over rated.
Be good to my friends.
Write letters.
Go outside.
Look at the stars.
If someone can't take a joke, they're not worth my time.
If I can't take a joke, then I need to get the fuck over myself.
And, Have fun always.
- Just a few invaluable lessons. Thanks
May 7, 2014
"Like Peter Pan, he will never grow old and he has embarked on the greatest adventure.
May 7, 2014
Flogging Molly - If I Ever Leave This World Alive (lyrics)
Flogging Molly - If I Ever Leave This World Aliv
Been 4 years and I still can't listen to this song without crying. Another may 7th has come and gone it still sucks. Miss ya Mikee L
November 18, 2014
Missing Mikee L yet so grateful for his influence
May 7, 2015
About to welcome a baby girl into the world. Wish you were here to meet her
July 17, 2015
Sarah, Mom, Matt, Wes, Barb and I went to your Memorial yesterday. Nick and Ulysses have also been there.
May 10, 2015 Richard Linville
Did the White Rim Trail - just like you did
July 22, 2015
Yesterday, in fiddling with my email account, I came across these photos that you sent me many years ago. So much love and laughter when I think of you
October 31, 2015
Missing you
November 14, 2015
Miss you friend
December 14, 2015
It's been a really tough year. I miss you. Wish I could call you. You always could make me laugh.
January 5, 2016
Miss you. I need some Mikee time so bad. Hope the powder and beer are good were you are. If there's football, I hope your ignoring it
April 5, 2016 Dylan Marie Webber
Miss you man. Love ya! This ones for you: The General- Dispatch w/lyrics
The General There was a decorated General with a heart of gold That likened him to all the stories he told Of past battles won and lost and legends of old A ..
April 5, 2016
Last night I dreamt of you and awoke this morning to realize that it's your birthday. Glad we got to hang out, at least in dreams. I miss you, my friend.
April 5, 2016
Missing you.
April 5. 2016 kelsey
Happy Birthday Mikee, you taught me so much in the few years I got to know you. Thanks for the good times, and all the beer. This one's for you!
Kalen Thorien
Alta
Death in Pursuit of Life
12 Mar 2012
Unfortunately we've all had to confront the reality of death at one point in our lives. This creature that lurks in the back of our minds only one day to rear its ugly head creates emotions that can be hard to comprehend, let alone deal with. This season especially has made myself and I'm sure many of you question our existence, our passions, and made us throw our hands towards the heavens and scream "Why?!". And in the skiing community, it's an extra punch in the gut because these people we love are taken from us doing what we live for.
It's a strange thought...
That something we love so much, something we dedicate our entire existence to can also cause so much pain. The mountains that we breathe in, the snow that we praise, the adventure that we crave each day, can give the greatest feeling of life but also cause sudden and heartbreaking death.
The toughest moment for me was when my good friend Mikee was taken two years ago. He was the epitome of everything I wanted to be as a person. He was kind, loving, hilarious, unselfish, curious, courageous, and passionate. His urge to explore was unmatched and his zest for life radiated over everyone he encountered. We quickly became friends after his massive smile was too much to resist every time I saw him at Alta. We finally exchanged words and eventually phone numbers. Soon our friendship grew to a relationship and the adventures began. From epic pow days and dance parties at the employee housing, to psychedelic adventures in southern Utah and climbing in Idaho, Mikee helped shaped my life in a way he'll never know. As time continued on and the seasons changed, we drifted apart but still stayed close. I could always count on him for random shenanigans or if I just needed someone to put a smile on my face. The summer before he passed, we summited Mt. Heyburn in the Sawtooths which still to this day has been one of the greatest and most influential trips of my life. I saw him once more before that fateful phone call as he passed through Salt Lake City. We shared a few beers, swapped stories, hugged and said goodbye. I wish, with every fiber of my being that I would have stayed with him for hours, savoring every moment I could. But like most of us I just thought I'd see him again soon.
I woke up to a missed call from my friend Nick about six months after the last time I saw Mikee. Puzzled, I wondered why at such a random time I would be receiving a phone call from him. I crawled out of bed and made my way down to the shower. As the hot water was reviving me, I kept thinking something bad happened. I knew that Mikee, Matt, and Nick were in the Sawtooths skiing together and should still be deep in the backcountry. Something must be wrong, I thought. I wanted to shake all of the horrible thoughts out of my head but couldn't. I quickly hopped out of the shower and ran upstairs. Clutching my phone, my heartbeat quickly increased with every ring. Nick answered and his voice sounded hollow. With some hesitation, he told me that Mikee had been killed skiing a colouir off of Mt. Heyburn. My head sunk in to my hand and a lump in my throat quickly grew. The spinning sensation in my brain made forming any type of reply nearly impossible. Flashes of Mikee's face ran through my eyes just before tears washed his smile away. I didn't want to believe it. I didn't want to understand it. I didn't want to deal with it. I just wanted to start the day over and ignore that skiing, mountains, snow, the Sawtooths, everything I hold dear took away one of the greatest people in my life. After I hung up the phone, the rest of the day was spent in and out of sorrow and contemplation. This place that was so special to Mikee and me claimed his life. I was so angry I didn't know how to handle it. How can something I love so much hurt me this bad? It just didn't make sen...
To this day I still find myself wondering and questioning, but I've also formed a relationship with his death. At first, like most of us, someone's passing creates a lot of negative emotions. We spend countless moments being angry at nature, god, the person who died, or ourselves. Regret then takes the place of anger and confusion, and is soon followed by remorse. We soldier on but still carry the sorrow. One day at a time we grow stronger and attempt to fill that void in our hearts. I went back to the Sawtooths the following summer and as I sat next to the water staring up at Mt. Heyburn I had an overwhelming sense of forgiveness.
To be angry at these mountains was the most disrespectful and conceded thing I could do to Mikee and myself. He gave his life to mother nature and it was up to me to carry on that legacy. His passion for living, his unselfish personality, his kindness towards others, and his mentality that each day is a blessing and must be lived to the fullest was his gift to me and many others. He may not be present with us in physical form, but his soul is in all of us and it is our duty to spread it to as many people as we can.
For each of us there is someone that influenced us deeply and is now gone. In the skiing community, we've lost people from our local shredder to the biggest names in the industry, all doing what they loved the most. We try to remind ourselves that what we do is dangerous and these things happen, but we still grieve and try to comprehend the devastation. All I can say is this...
Every person that we have lost leaves something so powerful behind, it takes a clear mind and a forgiving heart to grasp it. When the time is right, we must look past the death and remember the life. It is our duty as humans to take a piece of their soul with us every day and share it with the world. To better ourselves and remember that every breath is precious. To live life to our fullest potential and not in fear. To love those around us and be grateful for the times we have had together and the future ahead of us. To pursue our passions with the utmost courage and hunger. To become who those people wanted us to be and never once live in regret. For when we decide to live, those who have died, will not have died in vain.
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
Hunter S. Thompson