In Memory of Mike Cox: From Kathleen--the niece you never met

Thursday, July 17, 2008

From Kathleen--the niece you never met

Dear Uncle Mike,

I wish I could have met you. I think I'd like wrestling with you because I have fun wrestling with my brothers.

I love the picture of you on Santa's lap with your two black eyes and knob on your head!

You remind me of Jimmer, my little brother, because he looks like you and it seems like he acts like you did when you were little--mischievous and got into some accidents. Jimmer has also been to the E.R. a few times! Great Grandpa Hardie told Mom he'd send his guardian angel down to our house after he died because all little boys could use an extra guardian angel. I hope it helps!

Thank you for defending our country even though you didn't have to go to war.

Love,
Kathleen (9)

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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!