In Memory of Mike Cox: From Cousin Courtney (Hardie) Johnson

Sunday, July 13, 2008

From Cousin Courtney (Hardie) Johnson

Unfortunately, I really don't remember Mike. My mom was pregnant with me and had me while he was living with us. I do know that Mike ended up having to make his own lunches after awhile (funny, I never remember my mom making my lunches, and yet she was so eager to do so for him!) because my mom felt sick from the smell of Wonder Bread when she was pregnant with me! My mom always told me that he was pretty smitten with both Kelly and I, and that he really enjoyed playing with Kelly and holding me.

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L a u r a said...: That would be Mike. He loved playing with little kids--they just want to have fun, and they're much less complicated!

I feel for your mom. The wonderful smell of bread also made me feel sick when I was pregnant!; July 13, 2008 at 9:47 PM

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About this blog

I'm Mike's little sister, and I've created this blog to honor his memory and soul by sharing and collecting stories about him from family, friends, and classmates. This year would have been Mike's 25th high school reunion, so I thought it may be a good time to start this memorial. PLEASE feel free to post a story. After all, that's the purpose of this site!

As his little sister growing up, I remember him as a sensitive (but pesky!) older brother who made life difficult for me.

As his kid sister in early adulthood, I remember him as a protective, gentlemanly, and very generous older brother who matured greatly during his time in the Army.

Now, as his sister in full adulthood, I know there was a lot more to Mike than from my view of his world.

So, I really look forward to reading your stories...and being able to fill in the blanks when I wasn't paying attention as we were growing up. It'll make my mom feel good to read your stories too! She'll probably cry. Don't worry, it doesn't take much for her to cry. So be brave. Let's hear from you...in honor of my brother, Mike!