That Michael passed away at his own hands is a sad sad fact. Depression, "the Balck Dog" is a silent killer. I stuggled as a Head teacher at TAFE with sleep deprevation worry and depression but I took a step backwards in my career and I survived the black dogs teeth.

As a teacher in high school (for 5 years duration) I found great solace in Jesus's sacrifice and the Grace he made for us. The black dog barked incessantly but I turned away in prayer.

I know Michael, was a Christian Man. The sadness from your death will be a lesson for us all to triumph over the black dog. We will remember the good times and think happy thoughts until we meet again in heaven.

God bless you and all the people you have touched.

As brother of Barry and brother-in-law to Barry's wife Sue (Michael's sister), I have had the privilege of knowing Mike for around 30 years. W didn't get together much, usually on occasions where his late mum (Moya) and Dad (Bernie) were present e.g . lunch at the Pittwater RSL in the latter years.
Mike was always kind and considerate, never raised his voice and was always an attentive listener and had time for everyone + a piece of his BIG heart!!

I will value the time I have known Michael, the odd Bush walking trip away with him and with his sister Sue and Brother-in-law Barry.

In my father God ,and in my saviour and friend Jesus Christ, I prayand know that Michael has now found peace from the torment of his mind anhd can rest, fully relaxed, with ZERO anxiety, ZERO panic , ZERO stress and ZERO depression. I do have empathy with Michael and am not ashamed to say that I have suffered some of these mind diseases and it is NOT fun at all and it is VERY real and it is sometimes washed and brushed over as superficial to a physical disease which is usually evident visually. I combatted ny nervous breakdown (twice) and anxiety but it is NOT easy!! I haveall my friends, relatives and in the last 10 years MY LORD to thank for this and I pray that anyone reading this takes consolation and refuge in the Lord our Saviour as Michael has in his own way and I look forward to re-uniting with him in heaven when comes my turn to depart this earthly life.

Live on Michael, your memory here on earth, and your soul in heaven.
May the Lord Bless you and commend your soul to be by His side forever. Amen
Denis Moore