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09/11/08 07:00 PM #66     Sean Bowyer OK, Here goes.. Thank you all for the posts here on the forum. I told Andriette and Dewey about it last nite. It was a blessing to them knowing that he was loved by so many. (that was clearly demonstrated today by the outpouring of people who were able to attend. And if you werent, your presence was surely felt.) The service was Vintage Mike. Filled with the things he loved the best. family, friends, music, and stories of his dogs. Plain and simple. Just like Mike liked it. But I could tell he had'nt left any instructions to anyone bc. No one wore T-shirts or shorts, the music wasnt cranked up, and there was no mosh pit. All in all, it was a beautiful tribute of his life. A life, I belive, we were all privileged to be a part of. I loved Mike dearly, and I will miss him almost more than my heart can stand. But I know he's in a better place and that gives me comfort. Thank you all. Stay Heavy.

09/11/08 07:20 PM #67     Vicky Lakes (Fuller) Sean, I know it's been a rough few days for you as well. You're in my thoughts.

09/11/08 07:45 PM #68     Susan Jones (Badger) Hey everyone..thanks for sharing everything from today. I was able to share my experiences with my students today and my seniors especially loved it. I was able to talk about Mike all day today. One of the guys even had a Metalica shirt on. One class told me I didn't look old enough to be out of high school for 20 years. I thought that was cool. The best part of today...My 1st period class.. School does not start until 9 here in San Antonio. We had a moment for 9-11. My 1st period is only Jr and Srs and I had talked about why I was wearing my sweatshirt. We had a moment for 9-11....when we stood..the 2 football players came up..held my hands and said Ms. Badger our class and team are honoring Mike today too..THAT brought tears to my eyes! It was the best moment of my day! KIDS are amazing...I absolutely love my job. Sean B thank you for sharing all of this with Mr. and Mrs. Goode. I hope one day in the future that they and Katrina and Sonya are able to log on and read how much Mike is loved and missed. I know you are having a difficult time. I want to say stay strong but that's hard..I guess the best thing to say is Keep the faith and know Mike is at peace.. JoLee..I sent a check to you today for the spray..thank you again for taking care of that..you rock as our leader! I would like one of those picture cds if I can purchase one of those in October let me know.. As far as the Hurricane..who knows what will happen...everything has been cancelled or rescheduled from the weekend..even U of Texas at Austin's football game was cancelled..college football cancelled? weird but it was. 6 inches of rain expected..60 mph winds....just hope the electricity doesn't go that's all...

09/11/08 08:53 PM #69     Jolee Clarke (Preston) Just when I think the tears are done...I read things like what Suzie and Sean have written. It is just so damn unfair that we had to lose Mike. How neat that your students knew your pain Suzie and wanted to see you through it. Two of my nursing students brought me coffee and munchkins every morning at 6am when I was in the hospital with Mackenzie. What support. Sean B.~ I know this has been incredibly tough for you. There's nothing I can really say to make everything better. We can only go forward and possibly try to help others with what we have learned. Our class is unique, special, and one of a kind. I just never imagined the love and concern that we have been able to show each other through all of our miseries. PLEASE continue to not only help each other, but lean on fellow classmates in time of need. I am here, and there is always someone to talk to about anything you are going through. You do not have to go through things alone. I just don't know if I could have kept my sanity without people like Mike, Leslie, Ann A.S., Faye, Amy W.F., Michelle K.M., Carla, and so many others offering me their ear, their shoulder, and their undying friendship. And they know I would be there for them in an instant. I am off to bed...I hope tomorrow brings good things to everyone. I will be in a faculty meeting all day, so I won't be able to sit here and read posts....I have become quite addicted to this site again. I know why...we are talking about Mike...and I do not want his memory or him to be gone from me yet. Just not ready. I did get out my senior memory book and found Mike's senior picture and a couple pictures from the party we all had at the Sheraton after our senior prom. I have the cutest picture of Mike dancing with Marion and Whitney (ah-hem) Lonker...what a coincidence. I will scan it soon. I looked through my signature page and was hoping he had signed mine, but he hadnt. If that is something you have, make a copy and we will use it in the scrap books. Everybody start trying to find all the pics and momentos you can for those books....okay? Hugs to all~ Be careful Suzie....please...and let us know you are okay.

09/11/08 09:12 PM #70     Carla Boyd (McCabe) This was a long day. I was so glad to be surrounded with friends to lean on today. It was the most interesting service...a nice variety of stories and "Mike moments". Lunch was great. Perry and Diane...you are just too sweet! Annette...it was great to have someone to ride almost the whole way with! Okay folks...what do you think about going out Friday night? They say 419 West has great food. It would be a good place to have drinks and still be able to visit. On the other hand, if we want things a little more lively we should try Awful Arthurs downtown. Give me some feedback. My husband has Navy Reserves this weekend and I can leave my kids with my parents...so I have plenty room if anyone needs a ride.

09/11/08 09:20 PM #71     Jolee Clarke (Preston) Carla~ What time are you thinking about? 419 has good food, but a little too foo-foo for some people. There is an AWESOME restaurant downtown near the AEP building...called Martins. It looks like you are going into a bar...and there is a bar there...but they have got the BEST daggone food around. And it is not too pricey. I think they have a website...here it is: http://www.martinsdowntown.com/ This place usually smokes 419. See what you all think. And if you can...someone text me the results of where you want to go and the time. I can go about 5:30-6:30...but late dinners (8-9pm) and this Grandma is pooped! Yes, I am a wuss. Come on out! They take reservations too...someone just text me and tentatively count me and Johnny in for dinner....if it's early enough... 493-4320 (cell)

09/11/08 09:21 PM #72     Jolee Clarke (Preston) I'm not really a grandma....but we do have one in our class now.....with a beautiful grandbaby boy....

09/11/08 09:53 PM #73     Diane Booth (Mabry) Okay....here we go finally, after picking up kids, dropping off kids making dinner, finishing up homework, showers & finally the little darlings are in dream land...except for my oldest step son who is still at an away football game at Floyd...by the way he broke his hand in a growth plate so he is in cast until the end of football..heartbreaking for him & Perry.... Mike's funeral was fitting...the words, the music & the people....I have to be honest when Perry & I first walked in the guest book was right beside my parents crypt...at first tears came to my eyes, but I briefly touched both their names & felt strong...strange but I am thankful that my parents were in heaven waiting for Mike & here they are all together...it does make me feel good....The outpouring of love & support in that room today was just unreal, everyone in our class is so special & unique...We will all miss Mike, I don't think any words I can write can describe what a wonderful person he was...everyone has said his smile & laugh was infectious & I will remember it forever...he was truly a wonderful person..never a bad word to say to or about anyone...I wish I could say that about myself....truly standing there today I thought about my own mortality..I prayed please God let me live long enough to see my kid graduate high school..then let me live long enough to see him through college..then at the end please let me see my great grand children...sorry, I hope that doesn't sound selfish but those are the thoughts that ran through my mind when I saw Mike's children....The reality is we don't know how much time we have but we should all love, laugh & enjoy this life while we can & quit bitching about the small stuff...sorry, didn't mean to cuss Faye :)...Really, my life is truly better having Mike in it...I remember the last conversation I had with him & I told him how great I thought he was...I said "You have so much going for you..great looks, a wonderful personality...sense of humor..love of your children & an real sense of drive for success..you have a lot to offer a woman...His response was....You are the coolest girl ever!!! Don't take this the wrong way but I can talk to you like a guy!!" Of course, I was not offended in any way shape or form...that is a true compliment considering I am around boys all the time :)... Anyway, I will miss him forever but I do know he is in a truly better place, no pain, no hurt, no heartache...pure peace & he is waiting for us all & here to watch over all of us & his precious babies... Sean & Brian..you two guys are awesome! I know you are both hurting & I am sorry....it just takes time & eventually you learn to deal with the pain of the absence of the person in your life & accept that you were blessed that they were there to begin with...Be mad when you feel it & cry when you want to, that is the best advice I can give...Love you guys :). To everyone else today...No need to thank me or Perry we do what we want to do for the people that we care for...I think I speak for Perry & say that I am truly fortunate to have gotten to know the ones we never hung out with in high school & reconnected with "old" friends...our lives are truly blessed...we have three wonderful boys that give us happiness & hell :)...but we wouldn't have it any other way...we have each other & that was our destiny..we had to go through a couple of marriages to find one another but that is okay, now we are where we are both meant to be & are loving every second, minute, hour of being on this earth & are so grateful to have such wonderful friends as you guys... Love to everyone out there & in the famous words of Mike Goode...STAY HEAVY..by the way I will be buying the Metallica CD tomorrow:).... Love you guys & really if any Sunday you feel the urge to come by the Mabry's to watch football please do...Perry would love the company :)....

09/11/08 10:31 PM #74     Susan Jones (Badger) Diane...Wow is all I can say...I don't know how you found those words but they were awesome. And I know you treasure those words from Mike and will forever. He is at peace and in the the best place with God. His memory will live on forever right here and please you, Brian, Perry and everyone talk about him all of the time right here forever. That helps the ease the pain. I have never really been a Metallica fan but this weekend I am buying the CD in Mike's honor. With the hurricane coming this way I will have nothing else to do so I am going to dig out the albums and my stuff from high school and find pictures to scan and send out. I know I have some of Mike from back in the day to share. Thanks JoLee and I will be safe. You guys have a wonderful night..not sure how often I will be able to sign on this weekend..depends on Ike... as Mike would say..STAY HEAVY..

09/11/08 10:40 PM #75     Carla Boyd (McCabe) Jolee...I say let's try it! I can be available anytime. Tell me what time to meet you there.

09/11/08 10:44 PM #76     Diane Booth (Mabry) Oh sorry Carla...I am not sure we can make it tomorrow, we have all three kids & Jacob is still not able to take on our two 9 yr olds on his own :)....I think maybe we might try to go bowling with the kids on Saturday....believe me I am not the greatest bowler...I still need the buffers :)...if anyone would like to meet at Lee Hi let me know...it could be great fun...Next Saturday Perry & I are up for an "adult night".... Susan, can't wait to see you again, you are a sweet girl...stay safe!!! I will be thinking of you & praying for your safety......

09/11/08 10:44 PM #77     David Noon Hi all. Wish I knew what to offer here; I haven't seen some of you for ten years and most of you for 20, and my capacity to lift anyone's spirits is -- unlike Dave Keaton's or Barry's -- minimal. I was sorry to miss the reunion and heartsick to hear about Mike's death. I didn't know Mike terribly well, but reading everyone's comments has reminded me of what a genuinely fun person he was. And judging from his, it's clear he was touched to have old friends still (and back) in his life, doing their best to look out for him. I wish I could have had the chance to chat with him again -- and perhaps to persuade him that Rush Limbaugh is a geyser of stupidity -- but mostly I'd have liked to share a laugh about Tracy Poff or Jenny Bedwell, or any of the other folks who barely deserved the shit all of us gave them over the too-few years we happened to be in the same place.

09/12/08 12:53 AM #78     Tim Wickline Today at the funeral service, I was like everyone else that posted previously, I was in awe of how many people were in attendance. Mike was truly a special person, to have touched so many lives. He will truly be missed. When we all were in high school we all fell into one category or another. But at the reunion and especially today, I could feel the sense of family. We were ONE. The Class of 1988 is like no other that has come before us or has gone on after us. We care for one another. Together in the good times rejoicing, and there in the bad times banding together comforting one another. I am proud to have been a part of and continue to be such a special group of people. Today after the service was over, I got to speak with a few people I had not seen in a long time. To Diane and Perry, thanks for coming over and saying HI. It was good to talk to you both. I am sorry if I didn't have a whole lot to say. Today was not only hard because of our class loosing Mike, but also one of my best friend's brother was killed on 9/11 and he was in my thought's today as well. I work in Sales for Ntelos, and I had a hard time even talking to customers today. I really would have liked to have gone out with everyone to lunch afterwards, I could have used that today. Also I got to see Stephanie Lugar. I didn't recognize her at first, but then when she said her name, I knew exactly it was her. Was glad to see you as well Stephanie. Glod Bless each one of you tonight. And to Mike as well. "Life is too short...Live in the moment and be thankful for all your blessings. We are not promised a tomorrow."

09/12/08 05:51 AM #79     Kristen Witt (Bray) I have been up all night thinking about Mike and my heart is so sad. Reading the posts helps, but I guess I am at the place where it just hasn't sunken in yet. All I really want to say (and reiterate what Jolee said) is that if there is anyone out there going through something that is really tough, find that one person to lean on and get help. We just can't take losing another classmate. Accidents like these are just so hard to handle. I can see Mike smiling down because there are people out there who have bonded together because of this situation. And like it was mentioned earlier, we all fell into one category or another in high school, but now that we are grown adults, we can be there for each other on the same level. That was how Mike was and will always be -- treating each other as equals. I am so thankful that we all have become close again!

09/12/08 05:53 AM #80     Kristen Witt (Bray) David Brugh --- I never saw the picture but I am sure that it was not out of line. You are not that type of person, and those who saw the picture probably thought nothing of the caption. Please put your mind at ease!

09/12/08 08:49 AM #81     Carla Boyd (McCabe) I am going to take the initiative here...Martins(near AEP) at 6:30 tonight. Do I have any takers? Try to post so I will know how many we have. Anyone who needs a ride let me know. I am coming from Botetourt...not far from Mike's place. cell 580-4833

09/12/08 09:12 AM #82     Greg Terry I just want to say that you guys are great. I've learned more in the last few days about my graduating class than I ever knew in High School. I would love to go to Martins tonight but we have previous plans. I work downtown so I know Martin's really well and I know you will all have a good time. If anyone works near downtown and would like to grab lunch one day to catch up just let me know. Take care of each other and enjoy being together tonight.

09/12/08 09:56 AM #83     Carla Boyd (McCabe) Diane, Pleeeeasse try to come tonight! Ask around and see if someone will watch the boys for you and Perry. Next weekend I have to go to Matt's 20 year reunion. Even he says he knows it won't be near as much fun as ours was...and he helped plan his! Greg...sorry you can't make it tonight.

09/12/08 10:39 AM #84     Kathy Long (Markham) I just want to say that I am very proud to be apart of The class of 88. I have seen and talked to many of you at various rec games and or worked with. Thank you Diane and Perry....you know why. I hope that we can all go out like that again. It was really nice to be with everyone and not feel like you had to be part of the click to fit in. We are truly a great class of people. Sean...your wife is truly a great person and it was great talking with you both. I am thinking about the two of you today knowing the task at hand is not easy. Have a safe trip back home and hope to see you again soon.

09/12/08 10:44 AM #85     Trina Schossow (Folden) Carla...we can't make it tonight, as we already have plans for both tonight and tomorrow night. A dear friend is having a birthday and we cannot miss. Ya'll have a good time tonight, and let me know if we want to plan something else prior to homecoming...I'm in. Susie...stay safe and dry. Post if you can after the worst of Ike, so we know you are okay. Heading out to buy supplies for the office and stopping for the new Metallica CD. Not my music, but a nod to Mike.

09/12/08 01:06 PM #86     Kelly Houston Dang it...I won't be able to make it tonight either. I have a funny memory of Mike that I have been debating over sharing, and I've decided that I will go ahead and share. I hate to leave you hanging, but I'm tied up at work right now and can't get into it, but I'll tell you all about it when I have the opportunity. For now I'll give you this much....we were 19 and I think it was winter break and we were cruising around and ended up at his house listening to music and whatnot...and I left with an injury after a prolonged make-out session. More later. :)

09/12/08 01:49 PM #87     Diane Booth (Mabry) Hey Carla....sorry girl but there is no way we can come...Perry is actually in Lexington & he isn't sure when he will back this evening...remember it is pizza night at my house :)...Does anyone want to go bowling Saturday? Seriously....bring the kids? Tim...I was glad to see you there....maybe we can all get together soon....

09/12/08 02:50 PM #88     Carla Boyd (McCabe) Would it make a difference to anyone if we changed it to Saturday night?

09/12/08 05:33 PM #89     Annette Gilliam (Nicely) Carla: can't make it tonight. I worked today and it kicked my butt chasing after those senior citizens. LOL And I have to do it again tomorrow. I am a granny! I would be up for Saturday because I don't work on Sunday. I was seriously thinking about bringing Madeline bowling. She has only done it once or twice and liked it. I'll talk to Brian. I just got home a few minutes ago and on the way past Mike's home I saw all the cars parked out front and a moving van. All I could say was "I'm sorry Mike". My son thinks I'm weird. It was very sad to see. :< Oh yea, last night on the way back from soccer me and Madeline turned down the music in the car right about as we were passing Mike's house and we yelled "Goooode" one last time for him.

09/12/08 05:38 PM #90     Carla Boyd (McCabe) Okay...we gave up for this weekend. Perry just called and said they actually could of come out for a couple hours, but everyone else had stuff they couldn't get out of...so we decided to try another time. If anyone really wants to go out Sat.night call me. Everyone have a nice weekend.

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