Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Mike is perhaps the most common name, yet there was nothing common about Mike Hale. One of a kind, they broke the mold, etc. All apropos. The obit speaks to his sense of humor and dry wit, which were all stellar. What I always most admired -- among other things -- was his innate sense of comedic timing. Elite if you ask me.
Mike was my cousin, my friend, my golf partner (when I still played), my half-court hoops teammate. Mike, much more importantly, was a central figure in an amazing family. He was a brother, an uncle, a father to two terrific kids. So, his legacy was cemented long ago. Mike was many, many things to different people and I am grappling with the reality that he is no longer with us. So, now I will shift my focus to reflection upon a fleet of memories and the unnumerable laughs that he shared with those encountered along the way. Miiike ... just know you're missed, ... and I don't anticipate that changing any time soon.
