We all have our own thoughts and recollections about Mike George. Remembering MDG is a place to come when you want to remember what a blessing he was to others, and to be encouraged all over again.
There’s a saying that you never know how much someone means to you until they are gone. This may be true for some folks, but not for Mike. You can tell when reading the words and remembrances from his family and friends that the relationships and connections he had with people—young and old, long-term and new—meant something. If we’ve learned anything about Mike George from his passing, it’s HOW MUCH he meant to SO MANY PEOPLE. How much his laugh, smile and big heart meant to all he came in contact with. How much he encouraged, supported, and promoted others. How much he treated folks with love and care.
We’ve picked just a few quotes for you here, but feel free to go to his Facebook page to read more: https://www.facebook.com/michael.george.79827
November 20, 2019 – Jason Scott – I can’t even believe I’m about to type this. If you know me, you know Michael George and vice versa. That is my brother and the most solid and honest individual I have ever known. My right hand, the uncle to my children, my business partner has passed away and there is nothing I can say to express just how hurt that makes me. I love you bro I’ll keep all those aware of further goings on I just wanted to let the people who know and love him know we gained an angel.
November 20, 2019 – Malik Hadi – I’m having a hard time coping with the loss of my best friend. The people that are near and dear to your heart reach out to them and tell them u love them. Everyday if possible. If u are beefing with a friend that you luv squash that shit cause they can be gone in an instant. Unfortunately I didn’t get to speak with Michael George while he was in the hospital. If you knew Mike then u know he was stubborn and kept his feelings and health to himself. It’s killing me that I didn’t get to speak with my guy before this tragic day. Life will not be the same without him. We were the wood thru and thru and the adjustment will be extremely painful. Please pray for Mikes family and friends thru this difficult time. Rest in paradise brother I love u.
November 20, 2019 – Mike Bolds – If you’ve known me since childhood, then you know I’m only half a Mike. The other half is my brother the incomparable Mike George. He was by far the better Mike, which is why I just copped out and went by “Bolds” since wayway back. Now the better Mike is our newest guardian angel, and I pray that I can hold down my half here in the physical plane in a way that honors our collective mindframe.
Two days after I got my first car in 2008 (a red dodge neon), I drove from Pittsburgh back to Philly to scoop Michael George so we could go up to NY and visit our beloved Syreeta Lockett. Definitely one of the most spontaneous yet rewarding journeys I’ve ever taken, as every adventure with Mike was filled with priceless laughs, wisdom, and deep conversations. He was an A1 road dog for real.
November 20, 2019 – Faith Harper – It’s been a long day. I can’t stop thinking about you. Had I known last month was my last month hugging you…I would have never let you go. I’m not understanding why GOD took YOU home……but he did. I can hear you say “I Got you Aunt Fai” with your big smile. You have a special place in my heart yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever. Give the family a hug! Aunt Faith Loves you
November 20, 2019 – Syreeta Lockett – I love you. Thank you for seeing, accepting and loving me for who I am since we were little kids. Thank you for traveling to visit me every single year since I moved away. From heartbreaks to the loss of my dad, thank you for never leaving me lonely. Thank you for believing in God and being a true example of a faith-filled son of a king. Thank you for being one of the realest people I’ve ever met in life. Thank you for always being my Mikey far after you became ‘Mike’. I love and appreciate all that you are. Enjoy heaven… you have treasures waiting for you without a doubt.
November 20, 2019 – Tony Licata – My name is Tony Licata and I am the Chief Operating Officer at Morgan Lewis. More importantly, I was Michael’s friend. I am personally devastated by his passing. We connected over boxing among other things and we had plans in the next few months to go see some matches together. I can’t imagine what you are going through at this time and just wanted to pass along my condolences. I will miss him dearly. The Morgan Lewis family is very lucky to have had the privilege of working with Michael. We loved him and he will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. I am blessed to have been his friend for the 5 years we knew each other.
November 21, 2019 – Bam Leon – Michael George was my first freelance client and has always supported all my moves in design. He helped me in more ways than he knows. During his time here he always passed my name along and linked me with others to keep me going. He was my first step in an almost 10 year design journey. I am truly so thankful to have met you man. I shed a few last night. I pray you are resting easy.
November 21, 2019 – Vic Virtuous – Magic Mike, was the nickname I always used for you. A name that was earned and well deserved. While working for ACS you were always one of the first to walk up in the morning to greet me with a hand shake and a hug. Your energy always felt genuine, honest and extremely positive. Whether talks of music, movies, relationships, having faith, or with whatever topic, you always kept an open mind and open heart. You provided some of the most memorable and meaningful experiences for me when I lived in Philly. Stayed consistent with keeping that same magic alive despite the distance even long after my departure from the city. Still in shock and saddened by the news, but find comfort in the fact that your magic will remain in spirit and through the memories and hearts of everyone you’ve touched….you’ll be missed my brother. MANY thanks to you for continued support and encouragement. May you rest easy.
November 21, 2019 – Ayana Williams – Michael George. This news was so hard to take but God said your job was well done. Thank you for always being you, fun happy and encouraging. Serving with you in Ministry was always a pleasure, talking with you was always enlightening. We lost a real one and although it’s hard on us you can rest now. Hug and hold hands with Mom (Pastor Regina Davis), Elder Beverly Walker, and Brother Bud Smithson. You will be missed and you are loved dearly!!!!
November 21, 2019 – Melissa Brown – Life is short. To all the ppl whom I went to school with from middle thru high school from Trini to US I love all of you even if I don’t see you for years or talk to you at all. I wish everyone the best. My condolences Michael it breaks my heart to hear or see this on my FB that I’m barely on although I haven’t seen you since middle school my heart is crying. I remember him as a classmate in my first class in the US. He taught me it was ok that I was different. He made me feel safe to talk although no one could understand what I was saying due to my thick accent. He was a wonderful spirit then and until the end. R.I.P.
November 22, 2019 – Tyrik Miller – This news really broke my spirit. Why does it always seem to be the good ones that go? Michael George, thanks for always being like a big brother to all of us in the neighborhood. You were a bigger part of our lives than you’ll ever know. I can only find peace in knowing how strong and secure you were in your faith. God bless you, bro.
November 23, 2019 – Nikia Davis and Will Davis – It’s been a rough week and I’m finally taking a moment to introduce this wonderful blessing to the world. Zoey Michelle decided to make her grand entrance Monday morning(In the bedroom of all places) weighing in at 8lbs.,13.4oz. She’s already running the show and we couldn’t be happier.
Sadly…just as our family welcomes this new life, we’re also faced with lifting up and celebrating our one and only Michael George in the loss of his. This hurts more than can be expressed but we’ll get through it together. It’s made easier reading recent posts and realizing his energy is still very much alive in all the people he’s touched. Mike, we love you. Please continue to watch over us as I know you are.
P.S.: I know it’s you. She’s only a few days old. Not too many reasons for her to smile so often while she sleeps.
November 23, 2019 – Gail Tucker – What’s amazing is how Mike had the ability through the grace of God, to have a positive impact on the people he encountered. Nefertiti said it was the power of his smile. She said he was always happy when she saw him. Sylvia, to exude that kind of light, he abided in God, and God abided in him. Meaning Mike had an intimate relationship with God, and he trusted and had faith in God. I knew Mike was special when he was in his late teens and unselfishly gave a love gift of $500.00 to me to purchase Christmas gifts for a family of ten, and he did it not for form or fashion, but out of genuine love. I know that you know Mike because he is your son, but you will truly learn of the Man that he has become over the coming days and at His homegoing celebration, which is for us. Because the bible says to be absent from the body, is to be in the presence of God. Praise God for a beautiful life lived. Love you much.
November 25, 2019 – Melissa Montero – Just sitting here thinking about the kind, humble, talented spirit that you were. You took a dream that Jose Omar Montero and I had for Mixed Essence LLC and made it a reality. You were always there to push more out of me than I thought I would be able to do. “You got it big sis” I got you” you would say! Michael George your legacy and your work will continue to bless the lives of others! Rest! We love you and thank you for being the amazing person that you were! Special thanks to Jason Scott as well!
November 30, 2019 – Tiffany Amber Young – Yesterday was more than Black Friday, it was the day that Michael George was laid to rest. I’ve known him over 20yrs and loved him as he was my brother. Hearing the impact that he had on others lives and how his love for God oozed out of every piece of his existence and every interaction was no surprise. I will miss u and will see u again.
January 15, 2020 – Keeonna Wright (feeling inspired) – (Long) story time. Some back story info, a little over a year ago I got a baby shark toy in the mail. The toy was one that you could stick on the window if you wanted to. If you squeeze it, it plays the (Baby Shark) song. The. Entire. Song. It came from China and had no information on the package of who it was from. One day I was talking to Michael George and Nugget (my daughter) was singing with it in the background. Mike goes “My friend got her gift?” I was like “omg it was YOU! We’re going to fight!” He was cracking up! He knew I was sick of that song and he sent it because she loved it and also because he knew it annoyed me lol. She always tells people he got it for her. She would say “Mike is my friend.” Anytime I was on the phone with him he’d say “tell my friend I said what’s up” and sometimes they would have a quick chat. They would gang up on me and I would joke about them doing it due to them both being Aquarius.
After finding out he passed there was a period of days where I could not stop crying and it would hit me so hard out of nowhere. I would always go in another room to let it out. This time she saw me and she asked why I was sad, so, I told her. She hugged me and said “I am not sad, he got me my baby shark.” She understands the connection of good memories and doesn’t connect sadness to what happened, she holds onto the good memory and it is that simple; a very powerful thing we can learn from children. That’s another discussion though. Anyway.
I was on the highway driving from work earlier today; India Arie was playing very softly through my speakers. I have a long drive and I use that time to reflect, give thanks, be in my thoughts etc. As I was slow moving through traffic I started to think about my bff Mike and how much I miss our talks. I could hear him saying “Yizzo!” Tears built up in my eyes. I just started talking and letting him know how much I miss him and giving thanks for being able to experience such a true and genuine friendship.
About 20 minutes after my moment in traffic, I arrive to pick her up. I get there and she hugs me and we laugh about something the teacher said. We get in the car and she was telling me about her day and all the things she did. As I was driving she got quiet which is unusual unless she is sleeping or watching the tablet. I look at her in the rearview mirror and she is just chillin’.
A few minutes of silence went by and in her sweetest voice she says: “Mommy, are you sad because you miss your friend Mike?” I say “Yes baby.” She replies “He got me my baby shark. He was so sweet to do that.” Smiling hard I reply “Yes that was very sweet of him.” and then she yells “THANK YOU MIKE!” The tears came back again but just sat in the corner of my eyes. I asked her how she knew I was thinking about Mike; she just ignored me. . .literally lol.
I love how intuned she is. I understand that children teach us a lot about ourselves, they help guide us to heal. There are so many wise things she says to me and I’m just like “wow.” I don’t believe in coincidences. Even if she could tell I was sad how could she know I was thinking of him? The connection is so deep.
Our conversation got me to thinking of how we all once were innocent and unaffected by the emotional ways of the world. For the most part we would accept what was and keep it moving. Something so simple for a child seems complex to someone older when looking at the actions and behaviors we partake in on a daily basis. I guess what I am saying is, we have to be more intune with our inner child. As we age that child is still within us. We have the capability to tap into that and create a necessary balance. We may be the parent but the child is truly the teacher. We teach the things in life we learned while they teach us about ourselves from a spiritual aspect. A child ignites something in us that many of us usually fail to recognize beforehand.
I look at every interaction as a lesson of some sort. I felt (without saying it exactly) her words were telling me to not be sad and shift that energy to the happy thoughts. Something in me really wanted to share this story. I have so much more to say but was inspired to write these words.