MICHAEL
by Sharon O'Buckley (mom)

ichael had just turned 17 when he was taken from us. He was full of life, love and many plans for his future with his true love, Amber.

And he loved Track, baseball and football. His team was the Yankees, and he never missed a game.

His goal in life was to join the Marines to get training in law enforcement with the vision of becoming a State Trooper and ultimately an FBI agent.

He and Amber were going to buy the house down the street to start their family and eventually take over the house where he grew up. Amber planned to go to college to become a nurse and work at one of the area hospitals.

No one ever doubted that Michael would reach his goals

When one of his teammates tragically died, he talked of the waste and his wish when his time came to become an organ and tissue donor. The thought of being in a box underground was totally abhorrent to him. " Use what you can and cremate the rest."

Who knew that day was so close at hand?

By Michael becoming a Donor, I have met the most outstanding people in the world, both Donors and Recipients. My wish is to honor all donors and to provide a peaceful place to go and remember their lives. To remember what heroes they are and to remind everyone of the good they can do, even after death.