Michael R Gilfert

Michael was a loving father, brother, son, uncle. He loved to hike, go fishing, camping, the races and most of all be with family. He was full of jokes and always made everyone smile and laugh. He was sober 9 months, until that horrible night.

My favorite memory is the week before he overdosed we went to breakfast that day and went hiking like every other Wednesday. I brought him to breakfast because he had been sober 9 months, It was the best day he was so happy he had been sober, we all were. He was so healthy he thanked me for being so supportive and loving him as much as I do. My best memories of him are he gave the biggest best hugs, he was my biggest supporter after my fiance was shot 2 years prior for myself and my kids. 💗

I miss the sound of his voice and laughter. His smile. The holidays are not the same they never will be without him here. I miss his jokes that always made us laugh and him coming over with the kids. I miss him playing basketball with my son and being there for my daughter after their dad died. I miss him in every way possible. I visit his grave multiple times a week 4 1/2 years later because I just want him back. I wish I could have saved him. He was doing so good until that 1 fatal night.

For his love for family. His loyalty. His huge heart, and his love. The biggest best hugs. The best brother, father, son, uncle anyone could ever ask for.