Stanton Broussard: I am sorry we lost touch over the past year. But you were one of the greatest people I have ever known. Always remembered but never forgotten.

Ryan Campbell: To us on the rugby team, when we were lucky enough to have him around, he was "Silent Bob"; he will be sorely missed.

Jaime Greene: Words can't even begin to describe my grief. You called me a few weeks ago and our phone calls are so long I hadn't gotten a chance to call you back yet. I'm on vacation from work this week so calling you was on my list of things to do. I never got the chance. I love you and miss you so much Mike!

Sergio Gonzalez Pagan: I'm from Puerto Rico, and the first time I played in New Orleans when I got here for the first time my freshmen year was playing with Mike in the Fall Contemporary ensemble with Prof. Rankin. I still remember we played one of his songs and jammed on it. One of the other songs was an arrangement of "Let it Be" by the Beatles. With the help of Mike and his creativity, we made a different sounding darker version of that song.

""And can it be that in a world so full and busy, the loss of one weak creature makes a void in any heart, so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up!"" Charles Dickens

""I have been trying to make the best of grief and am just beginning to learn to allow it to make the best of me."" Barbara Lazear Ascher

""If tears can build a stairway, and memories a lane. I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.""

Excuse me while I kiss the sky. Jimi Hendrix

Always missed and never forgotten. I'll always remember you Mike.

Lena Beal-Cavness: One of the most positive and kind people ive ever known. we lost touch, but ill never forget you Mikee!

Jonathan Berguno: You will be missed man :(

Terrance Gutberlet: I know you would've wanted me to look at the glass as if it was half full, but it looks pretty empty right now, i'll miss you man.

Kathryn Quilty: Mike you were the funniest, coolest kid ever! I wish I got to see you more since we graduated, but I will always remember good times at Pennington, snowboarding whistler in the summer, your grad party in MD- which was pretty much best/most fun weekend of my life. Everyone who met you loved you because of your kind soul, you will be missed. Family and friends are in my prayers ♥

Chris Utterback: Truly one of the nicest guys out...he will be missed and forever remembered. Condolences to all his friends and family.

Stephanie Lyons: I'm in complete shock, but I know you are in a better place. I am so grateful for the amazing memories I had with you, and they will remain indelible in my heart. ♥

Danielle Cohen: Michael Robertson Jones holds a special place in my heart. So many people loved and cared about him. The only thing I know is I have an angel watching over me and my son, and everyone else he loved so much.

Will Farrar: I love you man. I can feel you here with me. I will always be thankful for every second we had, every note we played, every soul you touched. You are the definition of life. Thank you for being part of my life. I will be forever missing you and always will carry your torch. You shone so bright. I love you.

Michael Jacobson: Caveman, I love you eternaly Mike...I know you'll be watching over us.

Rodney Boden: I love and miss you buddy. - Bodizzle

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Dear Dusti:

Words do not convey, nor can they ever take the place of the grief I can only imagine you & your family are suffering.

My memories of Mike seem to go back to when I first started at PSI - as he worked summers answering phones and helping out with filing in the Dover office.  I remember he also helped with the computer upgrades and new server applications.  There didn't seem to be anything Mike couldn't or wouldn't do.  Or a place in the company that he wasn't at home at, doing what needed to be done , as I would come across him in my travels in the company from Annapolis to Ft. Lauderdale .  Always in the background, never seeking attention or recognition.  Just being Mike.  Yet he wasn't Will's shadow, as he was comfortable in his knowledge and abilities. 

May your fond memories help in this time of grief and letting go.

God bless you always.

With very fond regards and respect,
Naida Webb

Dear Dusti,
I was so saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing.  Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. 
Dusty, if there is anything at all that I can do for you please call or email me.  I can do anything.
Take care and know that we are all thinking of you.
Joanne McGann

I want to call you and tell you that I just found out about Michael. I am shocked. My heart is aching for you. I am here for you…anything you need, just call me.   I know he was the light of your life.   Prayers and thoughts are with you now and always.

God Bless,
Debbie Duross

I read Mikee's obituary. Wow what a full life he had, even for his short time here. What a blessing and inspiration he was to so many people!

I am so so sorry, and I wish there was something I could say or do. Please let me know if there is...

Love , Karen Street

Dear Dusti & Bob,

What a horrible tragedy. We share your desolation at your loss of Mikee. We will call you in a few days. 

Love Georgette & Bob

Dear Dusti & Bob,

I have no words to express my sympathy to you towards the death of your son.
I'm so sorry about this and I sincerely hope there was something I could do to alleviate your pain.  If you ever have the need to talk to somebody or visit Florida again.

In case you don't remember me, I worked under Wanda Spiering Supervision as a Recruiter for the Florida Programs.  I miss you all very much and I'm very great full that I had the opportunity to work with such a nice group of professionals.

Take care,

Maria Nunez

Dusti,
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news.  My heart goes out to you and Bob.  I know there aren’t any words that can help to ease this pain now, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, Bob and the rest of your family.  Mike and I will look for the service announcement soon…

Warmest regards,
John Augustus

Dusti,

we are so sorry.  There are simply no words.

Where are you?  Is there anything we can do for you??   We are home this afternoon, if you are up to talking (and completely understand if you are not.) 

All I can say is that Mike and I are here for you and Bob when ever, for what ever. 

Love,
Gail Leverett Parenti and Mike

Dear Dusti,

Thank you, Dusti, for sending this so quickly.  It's perfect: both the wonderful tribute to Mike and the beautiful photo.  

I know that your heart is breaking, but I hope that knowing how much Mike loved you and Robert and knowing what a gift he has been to all of us who knew him will help a little to ease some of the pain.   He was, without any question, one of the most loving and generous young people I've worked with in my many years at Loyola.   His great enthusiasm and joyful creativity were infectious.   I know what a gift he was to you and your husband and how much loveand excellent care you gave to him.   My hope is that you and Robert will be consoled by his loving memory.   I'll send the photo and your the obituary to Kurt Bindewald and he will make sure that it gets out to everyone on campus.   I'll also print out both and post them in the center.   Let me know if there i s anything else that I can do to help.

Love,
Sarah Smith

Dusti ,
I want to share this with you.
Chris came over to the house . He and Marc stood in the kitchen  reminiscing and sharing different fun ,funny stories of their time with Mike .  I was in the living room e mailing Barbara

Then I heard Chris " I just can't believe I won't ever be able to jam with him again. Those were some of the Best times of my life.

Later after people went to bed he was just bent down in front of the fire stove watching the flames , thinking and whimpering  under his breath . I went over to him with tissues . The moment I touch him he began to weep . I stay with him rubbing his back to give my support . After a long time he turn to hung me putting  his head in my shoulder he said "HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND."

I was sending you both you and Bob  prayers and comfort healing energy the whole time . I do hope you find times of peace in the difficult days ahead .

With all my Love,
Sandy Pirner

Lord,

I sit here with pain in my heart for the Jones family.  We don’t understand the ways of this world and the pain that it brings.  Lord, we know that you have their son wrapped in your arms and you are protecting him from any more pain that this world would give him. We know that he is safe and happy with you.

Lord, even though we know these things the pain that his family and those that knew and love their son is so great that it hurts to breath.  Lord, please be with them.  Bring them peace during this time Lord and hold them tight so they will feel close to you.  Being close to you Lord will make them close to him.   

Lord, we know that you will make all this clear to us when we are with  you.  Thank you for the love and grace that you shed on us.

Amen!

Thank you,

I was awaiting this information regarding Dusti’s son. Grace called me this morning and shared this news. I am sadden by this shocking news regarding Mike. I had only met Mike one time last spring when he came to the Felton. Such a personable young man. My prayers are for Dusti and her family at this time, as well as you, and the family of Psychotherapeutic. Please when you speak to her, give her my condolence. I know that God is caring for Dusti and her family. God’s arms are big enough to comfort us all, even when it may not feel like it.  Let us rest in his care. You take care and will see you soon.  

Christine Hill

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Dear Dusti,

I am very deeply saddened, and still in shock, to learn about Mikes sudden passing. It seems incomprehensible that this could happen; and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Today at the Pennington School wonderful words were spoken by Rev. Coblentz at chapel about Mike.

I think back about his time here at the school.....and how we made music.....and how he had such a thirst to learn about guitars, bands and recording. In my music room in the Campus Center I have a bulletin board that has pictures on it of former classes. I'm not sure how this happened but there are more pictures of Mike on it than any other student of mine. I think it is because that was his first love and all the music gear I had in my room was simply a magnet to him......and he signed up for my class as often as he was allowed. He also sent me a card with his picture on it, holding the "Freedom guitar",  and thanked me for the time I shared with him. It is still on the board for all to see....and will certainly remain there.

I also remember him on the back steps of Old Main holding his guitar and trying to work out songs numerous times. He always asked me about how to play some song or a riff......and I never passed him by once. I was thrilled he was that interested in playing....and I wanted him to succeed at what he loved.

And I will never forget when his first performance in the Blues/Pop/Rock Ensemble was approaching and you called me and asked what time the band would be going on because you were going to fly up to see him.......and you did.

I just wanted you to know, Dusti, that I thought Mike was very special and I'm sure the Lord has a perfect spot for him in heaven.

John Bushnell

Hi Dusti,

Patti called my yesterday to let me know about Mikey.  I did not want to bother you with a phone call, so I thought I would email you.  Obviously, I was in shock and cannot imagine how difficult this must be for you and Bob.  I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time!

Take care,
Joe McAleer

Dear Dusti,

I was absolutely shocked to hear of your loss. We all know that death happens, but it seems young talented individuals like Mikee who are just starting life should be with us forever. Your son had a special spirit about him--a spirit that will live with you and many others forever. Please know that you and Bob are in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless,

Marilyn Rutledge

Hello Dusti.  I want you to know that you are in my prayers.  I know that I am a long ways from you, but I'm only a phone call away.  If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call. 

Keith D. Haith

Dusti,

I just wanted to say sorry for your loss and I will keep  you and the family in my prayers. Keep the faith and trust God.

Robert Alford

Dusti,

Just want to extend my heartfelt sympathy. We are all very saddened to hear of your loss.

John Plaskon