tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73726518512475103072024-02-06T20:37:40.673-08:00Michael TuthillMike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-66276875671358629772011-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:002011-01-27T07:47:36.650-08:00Happy Birthday Mikey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEvKKkRaO8J11N9CS600NH3jUymnvNwiD69O3ThzphMlIg3zluiEwmpHyimibCpZrYALeg8kZyA3CfjU-Vy75KU9jYeevWkMLn_XTw4vwAxYrqtCm6inaPq_cLl7ZmNYluaDivslnw18/s1600/5491_708882242415_27400060_41751071_7292237_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEvKKkRaO8J11N9CS600NH3jUymnvNwiD69O3ThzphMlIg3zluiEwmpHyimibCpZrYALeg8kZyA3CfjU-Vy75KU9jYeevWkMLn_XTw4vwAxYrqtCm6inaPq_cLl7ZmNYluaDivslnw18/s200/5491_708882242415_27400060_41751071_7292237_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566887159611076882" border="0" /></a><br />I apologize there has been so few blogs in the past year. When I started this blog I hoped it would serve as a way to unite those who love Michael, but I have found it incredibly difficult to look at pictures of Mike...much less this blog. I think avoidance might be a new step for me in this whole grief thing. As time has went on, Michael's death has actually became harder, not easier, to think about. I didn't want to talk about it. I didn't want to blog about it. I didn't want to accept it.<br /><br />I think the person I want to apologize to most though is my brother. I have never been a spiritual person, but over the past few months I have slowly seen a shift in myself. I am now certain that my brother has been lying the same shirt (the light blue quicksilver one) of his on the floor in our basement for the past few months. Every time we fold it back up and put it safely on the shelves, it ends up back on the floor unfolded.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTOkf2d_0DbFdcxxHWUTzf6EBq046jatQcxeN9q6ir8gsu-H5IkrLWrdSs6qpt6dIQ_nPY4OBHAJumFvSxYeMD0E8Z8TIUcD6x0-4buHthq1gldC8yvA0Brsz7rUIB0sS7cc5nFI06bk/s1600/5969_705239677145_27410946_41623348_6662256_n.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTOkf2d_0DbFdcxxHWUTzf6EBq046jatQcxeN9q6ir8gsu-H5IkrLWrdSs6qpt6dIQ_nPY4OBHAJumFvSxYeMD0E8Z8TIUcD6x0-4buHthq1gldC8yvA0Brsz7rUIB0sS7cc5nFI06bk/s200/5969_705239677145_27410946_41623348_6662256_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566887459613618258" border="0" /></a>There has been a few other occurrences that make it hard to deny that Michael is not still with us. I want to apologize to Mike, because I know that he is trying to tell us "Hey! I am still here! I don't want you guys to be sad and I want to continue to be part of you and your life! I love you so please pick me up and bring me back into your lives!"<br /><br />Ok, I know this all might sound a little bizarre, but this is Titties we are talking about here. If you have avoided thinking of Michael or Michael's death I encourage you to create your own ritual to bring his smile, love and passion back into your life. Maybe you pour a shot of whiskey for him tonight and put it next to his picture. Or maybe you just take a moment to talk to him and wish him a happy birthday. Whatever it is, I truly believe creating a ritual to do on his birthday or even better... everyday to show him you love him and that he has not been forgotten will help both you and my brother.<br /><br />We love you Michael. Happy BirthdayMike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-35341179253841653202010-09-12T20:45:00.000-07:002010-09-12T22:12:19.751-07:009/12<div style="text-align: left;">Mikey it has been one year...or one long long day as a good friend put it. One thing I can tell you is that we only miss you more and more everyday. I know it would hurt you so much to see our pain, but I am confident you would be so proud of what your family and friends have accomplished despite their grief.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">After taking a semester off, Kailey returned to school in New Orleans to play for the Loyola volleyball team and do very well in school. I am still working for GE, but I'm working from home and doing exactly what I want with my free time...like you always wanted me to. Mom has been so incredibly strong for all of us and has even saved two adorable puppies that bring us lots of laughter. Dad trained for and finished the Copper Triangle ride you always used to do. Right now he is in Alaska...he knew you would want him to go on a adventure.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I know all your friends are doing amazing things and keeping your spirit alive. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">If any of you would like to share with us how Mike has touched your life or what you are up to, please post on the blog or send us an email at mikesfamily13@gmail.com.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div>The one thing we ask you to do is please remember Michael, the unique relationship you had with him and what he brought to your life. Even if you never had the opportunity to meet him, please keep him in your heart and help us keep his spirit alive. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lots of Love, </div><div><br /></div><div>Tuthill Family </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;width: 480px; ">Photos of Mikey. </div><div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed884.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac41%2Fktuth001%2FMichael%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?showShareLB=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/ktuth001/Michael/" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" /></a></div></span></div><div><br /></div>Mike, KK and K - Younger Years<br /><div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed884.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fac41%2Fktuth001%2FMichael%2520Younger%2520Years%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?showShareLB=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/ktuth001/Michael%20Younger%20Years/" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.pbsrc.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" /></a></div>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-24340132375774076952010-05-08T19:53:00.000-07:002010-05-08T20:45:26.621-07:00Love you Mom<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><i><b><br /></b></i><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyZxpWft8hhl-XqizE2hx0j4U_07HCGrE7iqUwUYiepwvJzYb-lRtGkrbqsN1iWq3PXZeGKgrV95E5lPOmDKJwWjweDDdYzYhuZWuT3GtJgJ5ZTQ42815t_NzPPmQWoM6ImisUpcsLVQ/s1600/mom.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyZxpWft8hhl-XqizE2hx0j4U_07HCGrE7iqUwUYiepwvJzYb-lRtGkrbqsN1iWq3PXZeGKgrV95E5lPOmDKJwWjweDDdYzYhuZWuT3GtJgJ5ZTQ42815t_NzPPmQWoM6ImisUpcsLVQ/s200/mom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469104398497321186" /></a><i><b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469103892093725346"></a></b></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><i><b>Mom, </b></i></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><i><b>Thank you so much for being the most compassionate, inspiring and amazing Mom ever. I mean really! Who can say their Mom does this....</b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia, serif;"><i><b>OR can dance with a smile like this!!</b></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs7g8fyXO1HEKHDz4hzlVqqeEe7BI3YkC_Wpp33zuufy1H2VuKK_3tCcLxqkljTDqfdbvqo3VPOgDUyulMBp7itmzVLhysPw6hhUhoxv75H9Yo8bRsP4RVsB5hU0vK3EyLe_ZiUzJihc/s200/mom_dance.jpg" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><b><i>Or can teach their children to Live, Laugh & Love like this...</i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#330033;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGIHBDLhaPS4b4deXjc1FKIiGMAnXcg05AwVn93YR2bs0DgEXhBCpoaytV3xbLBizGsZGhr59Mr3oqClhPey2yNkUOoYpgmTuxuP6dUQS2UWcNUXn-k3MGR7Ww158xuW8nUiKL36_cUs/s200/khiking2.jpg" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirelabv1KHH4r3Y28kZQfyLIlY8IqKrWsWTrKscGNVjgjvSV1Mk9qzzhuu2uTZXHPRAGTZIXu228lcwU_ekVqkXRn4MlbVL0VObpQ2Sawa9_UKM3cJrPLdBZt1BEcCXXdg3hCqJbApTs/s200/kk.jpg" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-family:georgia, serif;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPE75GPQzPAG4m9emJn0uPq_vIzW8YVZ9qkKLv64_y3K3a2flX1zhGTf4YNh4jucAqdqMdZ-HFs7qFiQaQbDoLA9oVh3DF59NAo0WrM1rYfZHl4oNb1dy3uOop_2qRtwAMpwLUauRguk/s200/mike_baby.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><b><i>Love you Mom.</i></b></span></div><div><div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330033;"><br /></span></div></div>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-41602482980212212352010-04-01T22:05:00.000-07:002010-04-01T22:14:59.525-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Jstldzy5fh28NnBgRffJUDi1NnGCnabErzFd91lhiZ-PYsJ5NQEQV7cmmz-0HMXS_DzLZCbwCShkoixJnl92_xGyMLIgJDwIhsiMNxXTlkiGo6VKxOriDI10xXe70i464_1TzQTfRRI/s1600/SNV31446.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Jstldzy5fh28NnBgRffJUDi1NnGCnabErzFd91lhiZ-PYsJ5NQEQV7cmmz-0HMXS_DzLZCbwCShkoixJnl92_xGyMLIgJDwIhsiMNxXTlkiGo6VKxOriDI10xXe70i464_1TzQTfRRI/s320/SNV31446.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455402302462561858" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Survived another one of Mike's favorite days. Some of my favorites are when he filled a 1,000 dixie cups with water and blocked the girls from getting to their dorm bathroom when they woke up the next morning. Or when he put a dorm table and chairs in the middle of a frozen pond and made it look like someone had been out there enjoying a cup of coffee and the morning paper. I heard the students were quite perplexed on their way to class the next morning and the RAs not excited about retrieving the missing furniture. Another favorite, one of his friends shared with me, is when he duck taped two of his girl friends inside their dorm room. I sure do miss getting proud pix messages of the outcomes of his different pranks. I know those of you that knew Mike might also have a favorite Mike joke ...please share if you do. </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Blog for Mike - www.miketuthill.blogspot.com </span></span></span></div>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-38341313130047889382010-01-28T13:41:00.000-08:002010-01-28T13:52:26.012-08:00Mike: Forver In Our Hearts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyK_r6g8Pc9oiUl_pnVS5nVlCwAk9Hsjx_q1G7Iek17OYlZKlQlraTI3aaHMx-PrcV5Xvqg-I9v5C83VQa4t1KL9To9nhEwqROfK7yBqbS828ZarwGZZaxABvxPIzFhgvYWOQ55Ch9yc/s1600-h/16860_1371915698325_1244732329_31107806_988550_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyK_r6g8Pc9oiUl_pnVS5nVlCwAk9Hsjx_q1G7Iek17OYlZKlQlraTI3aaHMx-PrcV5Xvqg-I9v5C83VQa4t1KL9To9nhEwqROfK7yBqbS828ZarwGZZaxABvxPIzFhgvYWOQ55Ch9yc/s320/16860_1371915698325_1244732329_31107806_988550_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431909939089968738" border="0" /></a>Wanted to share this really nice rock memorial that our cousins Katie Warren and Bess Milligan created for Mike.<br /><br /><br />They went back two weeks later and the rocks had not been touched by anyone.<br /><br />Thanks & Love you both this meant a lot to us.Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-28543016149730501402010-01-26T23:17:00.001-08:002010-01-28T13:49:24.969-08:00Mikey's Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFMeqqWp9YEg3kd2DqSOcbiiIJ-VqkdvIFz42DsqTy6EXhTbYlW09Ez7dRh94UJtVC8Tg-jXHOK_WCmon5YrwGlz1PcdBQ2tBVlXnoy-Ix2j6yjnFqFsmyDHcdpvbIJh12WpGmzq88qA/s1600-h/SCAN0013.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFMeqqWp9YEg3kd2DqSOcbiiIJ-VqkdvIFz42DsqTy6EXhTbYlW09Ez7dRh94UJtVC8Tg-jXHOK_WCmon5YrwGlz1PcdBQ2tBVlXnoy-Ix2j6yjnFqFsmyDHcdpvbIJh12WpGmzq88qA/s200/SCAN0013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431434329352752754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvbiloyW5R4w4OfNLKfsZJO_ANoYunsC0AMTJr1BLOW3nHfArcbTGB2wB2HkAMtVy5na-kt6qbrOjz1laBvLsgIjRgg9TDxG3fehN96GCCBAzHpHZkquBIiIqFrbf-egJMwFwduViz0I/s1600-h/SCAN0041.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvbiloyW5R4w4OfNLKfsZJO_ANoYunsC0AMTJr1BLOW3nHfArcbTGB2wB2HkAMtVy5na-kt6qbrOjz1laBvLsgIjRgg9TDxG3fehN96GCCBAzHpHZkquBIiIqFrbf-egJMwFwduViz0I/s200/SCAN0041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431319648734155666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Today (January 27th) is Michael’s birthday. Every day without Michael is a struggle and today for us, and I am sure for many others, will be one of the hardest. As a family we would like to thank all of the wonderful friends and family that have been there for us and continue to lend their support and compassion.<br /><br />We lost Mike to one of those strange Sudden Cardiac Arrests that seem to affect so many healthy young men. Sudden Cardiac Death is not a "heart attack" or myocardial infarction caused by clogged arteries. It's an electrical problem in which the cardiac conduction system that generates the impulses regulating the heart suddenly puts out rapid or chaotic electrical impulses, or both. The heart ceases its rhythmic contractions, and the brain is starved of oxygen. Michael had an underlying and undiagnosed abnormality with his heart, which acted as a trigger to his Sudden Cardiac Death.<br /><br />As we mentioned above, the loss has devastated all of us, and we find it unbelievably hard to talk about Mike. Please understand that at this time none of us are able to reach out to friends and family to discuss the loss and pain. When someone so healthy, strong and full of life dies so young, no explanation is ever sufficient to ease the pain or to make any sense of it.<br /><br />If you would like to do something in honor of Michael today, we ask that you please make a donation to support the Red Cross and the current efforts to bring relief to the people and children of Haiti. To donate to the Red Cross in tribute of Mike <a href="https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=871958918&df_id=4423&4423.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=bgm2t7elf1.app197b">click here.</a> Choose a program, for example “Where the need is greatest” to support the Haiti Relief Fund. If you would like to send a Tribute eCard please use the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:%20mikesfamily13@gmail.com">mikesfamily13@gmail.com</a>. A tribute card does not show us the amount you donated only your name and a customized message. Even a donation of 10 dollars makes a huge impact! We know this would have been an organization and cause Mike would have been very compassionate about and proud to have his friends and family support in his memory.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Happy Birthday Mike.</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruGqsci-EkPuApBB82zMDG4FBl7fUBbgytL3vVE1yrq_cO2Ix2qoVb-_Focum-puGLARC-KTDXf8XGI2Qg2s6k8NKetFMMXrdAsJEWl85CWPcvFQngpKu-GN8QeBxsY1AJAK9d1C5Ruo/s1600-h/SCAN0079.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruGqsci-EkPuApBB82zMDG4FBl7fUBbgytL3vVE1yrq_cO2Ix2qoVb-_Focum-puGLARC-KTDXf8XGI2Qg2s6k8NKetFMMXrdAsJEWl85CWPcvFQngpKu-GN8QeBxsY1AJAK9d1C5Ruo/s200/SCAN0079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431319530667953122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lots of Love,<br /><br />Mom, Dad, Karissa & KaileyMike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-24734624178133733302010-01-26T22:14:00.000-08:002010-01-27T07:02:21.721-08:00The Holidays...A time for peace, love & laughter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesOiWr5Nya_Dw3GSZO-STlpR2MPV8VYrqAerSnzcfB1aEhSZ-4O2E4Shr80hWMLMgBKlW3fq3NI60rPtPkVnooLmUTkpaofoYF7G57qyAiBQlUBOPEp0lGPuw8ndovTuYO2rQGW2MXkw/s1600-h/P1010317.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesOiWr5Nya_Dw3GSZO-STlpR2MPV8VYrqAerSnzcfB1aEhSZ-4O2E4Shr80hWMLMgBKlW3fq3NI60rPtPkVnooLmUTkpaofoYF7G57qyAiBQlUBOPEp0lGPuw8ndovTuYO2rQGW2MXkw/s320/P1010317.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431435094277244114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">After the loss of a loved one, the Holiday Season brings special memories and tender moments of sadness. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br />We are also reminded of special friends and family like you. Through your love and the love we have for one another, we know that in time the Holidays will once again be filled with hope, peace and joy.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;">May you keep Michael’s spirit shining bright in your heart. Remember those special moments with him that bring a smile to your face and happiness to your heart. </span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />May you be blessed with peace, love and laughter this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br />Lots of </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >Love, </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >B</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >ill, Barb, Karissa and Kailey</span>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-47572993325298571232009-10-08T20:38:00.000-07:002009-10-08T20:59:47.331-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br />Michael's Memorial Video </span></span><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxikMJeZSxk9A9PEeSVib0udIlcVymDvcWbtyAhcRbz0nGhcU213SyZa5oy1YCATCozqTcY1FZYCFF695kn6w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-364433449954432252009-09-17T18:14:00.000-07:002009-09-20T11:56:42.110-07:00Details for Mike's Memorial Service<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5LhrRcdJQPn6ZzA4IXZWp53wG-9EB8Ow4VvyRKrGztyCOHA8GRZwmK1ozV1olEWlV8S9FbPUPg8aJqx6fRSJ2XQXJc92bAbNQZxKXNCxtBaqJDdp3mcpKW-5EqDvI7x-ZJSgb3hspnc/s1600-h/SCAN0170.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5LhrRcdJQPn6ZzA4IXZWp53wG-9EB8Ow4VvyRKrGztyCOHA8GRZwmK1ozV1olEWlV8S9FbPUPg8aJqx6fRSJ2XQXJc92bAbNQZxKXNCxtBaqJDdp3mcpKW-5EqDvI7x-ZJSgb3hspnc/s200/SCAN0170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383606700898522146" border="0" /></a>Thank you all for all of the wonderful stories, please keep them coming as they are very comforting and make us all smile and laugh. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">The memorial will be held on September 26, 2009 at the Garden of the Gods Club at 1 p.m.</span><br /><br />Garden of the Gods Club<br />3320 Mesa Rd. Colorado Springs, CO.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">The memorial is an open invitation, but to help us plan please e-mail mikesfamily13@gmail.com with your name and the approximate # of attendees in your group. Thank you. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Memorial Service Details:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1 pm to 2 pm:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Memorial Service held in the Garden of the Gods Club Main Dining Hall</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2 pm to 3 pm:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Reception on the Sunrise Terrace at the Garden of the Gods Club</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3:30 pm - :</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Gathering at the Tuthill's House, click <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=3320+Mesa+Road,+Colorado+Springs,+Colorado+80904+%28Garden+of+the+Gods+Club%29&daddr=1380+Big+Valley+Dr.+Colorado+Springs+Co+&hl=en&geocode=FV1IUQIds9O_-Q%3B&mra=ls&sll=38.881373,-104.868941&sspn=0.008001,0.01929&ie=UTF8&z=13">here</a> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for directions from the Garden of the Gods Club to our house or see map below.<br /><br /><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=3320+Mesa+Road,+Colorado+Springs,+Colorado+80904+%28Garden+of+the+Gods+Club%29&daddr=1380+Big+Valley+Dr.+Colorado+Springs+Co&hl=en&geocode=FV1IUQIds9O_-Q%3B&mra=ls&sll=38.881373,-104.868941&sspn=0.008001,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=38.91066,-104.86035&spn=0.05856,0.02988&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="350" scrolling="no" width="425"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=3320+Mesa+Road,+Colorado+Springs,+Colorado+80904+%28Garden+of+the+Gods+Club%29&daddr=1380+Big+Valley+Dr.+Colorado+Springs+Co&hl=en&geocode=FV1IUQIds9O_-Q%3B&mra=ls&sll=38.881373,-104.868941&sspn=0.008001,0.01929&ie=UTF8&ll=38.91066,-104.86035&spn=0.05856,0.02988" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />How can I help?<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please don't feel obligated to bring anything. However, for those of you who would like to bring food, we ask that you please do not bring food to the Club as we are not allowed to serve outside food. If you would like to bring food, we would greatly appreciate if you brought it by our house before or after the service (map and directions above). In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Charity in memory of Michael (further details below).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lodging Information:<br />The Marriott</span></span></span><span style="visibility: visible; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="main"><span style="visibility: visible;" id="search"><cite></cite><br />5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919<br />Tel: <nobr>1-719-260-1800</nobr></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Embassy Suites </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7290 Commerce Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Tel: 1-719-599-9100</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Hampton Inn</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="hotelAddress">7245 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 <br />Tel: 1-719-593-9700 </span>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-75980743251832582282009-09-16T10:59:00.001-07:002009-09-16T21:46:54.613-07:00Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Charity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9sbYOSF_QT1ia9TMBFtoEgRQ9_Ci7JQQSo7BNBTRxetQQ-AVNT2le0WqFCqf0G6h9jrx947BD-cimk9zZVB_f5XhC-6yIybAhSwHoTgNCaQxJWPD9HEjRYxoKZRmGC3n_A9b2NRyAyY/s1600-h/n27400060_34634891_76.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9sbYOSF_QT1ia9TMBFtoEgRQ9_Ci7JQQSo7BNBTRxetQQ-AVNT2le0WqFCqf0G6h9jrx947BD-cimk9zZVB_f5XhC-6yIybAhSwHoTgNCaQxJWPD9HEjRYxoKZRmGC3n_A9b2NRyAyY/s320/n27400060_34634891_76.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382292558986681954" border="0" /></a>Michael loved all ages, but he had a true gift for making a<br />child smile as well as a passion to help kids in need. Mike was preparing his application for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Unfortunately, his life was taken from him before he had the chance to volunteer. In memory of our boy Michael, we have set up a memorial fund for him with this worthy organization.<br /><br /><span>In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable contribution </span><span>in memory of Michael Tuthill, to Big Brothers Big </span><span>Sisters of America at 239 N. 13th Street, Philadephia, PA 19107.</span><br /><span><br /></span><span>Online donations can be made by visiting<a href="http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/b.1539751/k.BDB6/Home.htm"> www.bbbs.org</a>, click "Donate Now" on the right side of the page, then click "Make a memorial or tribute gift" link on the right side of the page.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLD7FCJB-7yy4hCfJg4z6wq_lq3CSaQ-kkjCtPrOv40DKv-TcLQcmJUwAcYRt57FTLcPrSAs042TwXYOEREh6dAmbUOoUxMnIueToEeN2_9YCpoDDnnDb4xk8UYNUlgbrftP4NAimyt0/s1600-h/n10225161_34861535_7780.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLD7FCJB-7yy4hCfJg4z6wq_lq3CSaQ-kkjCtPrOv40DKv-TcLQcmJUwAcYRt57FTLcPrSAs042TwXYOEREh6dAmbUOoUxMnIueToEeN2_9YCpoDDnnDb4xk8UYNUlgbrftP4NAimyt0/s320/n10225161_34861535_7780.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382293135478876802" border="0" /></a><ol><li><span>To complete a online donation click <a href="https://secure.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/b.1720657/k.615A/Memorial_or_Tribute_Gift/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?c=diJKKYPLJvH&b=1720657&en=bkJLI0PHKaJULaOKL9LQKcO1IuJ0IdMVJlKXK5MKKkK4KjM6H">here</a>.</span></li><li><span>Fill out contribution amount and credit card information</span></li><li><span>Indicate that the contribution is <span style="font-weight: bold;">In Memory of Michael Tuthill. </span></span></li><li><span>Notification Details:<br /></span></li></ol><ul><li><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification Name: </span>Bill Tuthill<br /></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification Address 1:</span> 5875 N. Academy Blvd.<br /></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification City: </span>Colorado Springs</span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification State:</span> Colorado<br /></span></li><li><span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Notification Zip: </span>80918<br /></span></li></ul>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-61433557020356987572009-09-15T21:28:00.000-07:002009-09-20T10:45:21.590-07:00We Love You Mike<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCECNHYHkpkvxf-iRqt35wNHZTYHJe1zFnoDOnErJi91jvdgJcY1xlhR-RY15jtMEV4lW5p2SzeZrt1TEjMrbFIhs4n4WOeu9XzINkx_EXrxnMiRvAIgdgKWEZNHXVkvWpMf2IWatBmQ/s1600-h/n10225161_35017940_5488.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381922077283437314" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 240px; cursor: pointer; height: 320px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCECNHYHkpkvxf-iRqt35wNHZTYHJe1zFnoDOnErJi91jvdgJcY1xlhR-RY15jtMEV4lW5p2SzeZrt1TEjMrbFIhs4n4WOeu9XzINkx_EXrxnMiRvAIgdgKWEZNHXVkvWpMf2IWatBmQ/s320/n10225161_35017940_5488.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"></span>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7372651851247510307.post-77254244193051695502009-09-14T17:13:00.000-07:002009-09-14T18:15:06.619-07:00Michael Tuthill<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOLsjkc-uT3HVLZS-iAew3HjFUgnxRjXpw0qA8RlCf-nx7vwyEaMaiasfFYHQ066X3iYVchsCSwSYQbfE34MjklRytgyk_mYU9_Ed6iV-MlVvR4rNHqw53EXDWvd1NRRRSkvKaGWSn3E/s1600-h/P1000633.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOLsjkc-uT3HVLZS-iAew3HjFUgnxRjXpw0qA8RlCf-nx7vwyEaMaiasfFYHQ066X3iYVchsCSwSYQbfE34MjklRytgyk_mYU9_Ed6iV-MlVvR4rNHqw53EXDWvd1NRRRSkvKaGWSn3E/s320/P1000633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381482020682536658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Please post your comments and stories about Mikey. We love you all and please know how much Michael loved his friends. Thank you all for your support during this very difficult time for our family.<br /></div></div>Mike's Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15554887156922897989noreply@blogger.com27