“I served with Michael onboard the USS Bagley. He was assigned to Deck Division and I was assigned to Navigation. We stood many watches together on...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Patrick O'Neill - San Diego, CA

“May the wind be always at your back and the sun shining on your face, you made a difference here at the VA Hospital. ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Ronald King - Lakewood, OH

“I am truly saddened by Mike's passing. He was great to work with and we shared a lot of laughs together here at the VA. My sincere sympathy to the...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Sallie Stehura - Wickliffe, OH

“R.I.P. my dear cousin, we will never be the same ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Morgan - Lorain, OH - Cousin

“Sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. May knowing he is in a better place bring peace to your hearts. ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Rebecca Hazelwood Harmon - NC

“I'm deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mike. He was truly one my bestfriends here at the VA. I am writing this with a heavy heart. We...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Carnetta Garrett - Euclid, OH

“Mike was a good friend and roommate. He will be missed at the V.A. Hospital. So sorry. ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: geoff paul - lakewood, OH

“Please let me send my condolence to the family, Mike was a good person we will miss him very much.....May God Bless the family ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Herman Moore - cleveland, OH

“Shirley, Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother. I was very sorry to hear the sad news. I will remember you in my thoughts...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Ernie Zolka - Chardon, OH

“Fair winds and following seas to a fellow Navy vet. God rest your soul. I will miss seeing your face in the place. ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Elizabeth Still - Cleveland, OH

“Mike you will be truly missed at the VA, for not only did you serve our country, but all the service and help you gave to the Vets on 4A. Gary and...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Gary and Sandy Burkey - lakewood, OH

“Mike, you will be "truly missed." Your smile, humor and willingness to help is what I admired about you the most. Not to mention you asking me for...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Selena Finch - Cleveland, OH

“Mike, you will be truly missed.We had plenty of good times on 4A. Our deepest condolences to the ECHKO family. ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: MELISSA MORRIS - Cleveland, OH

“My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful man. He will always be remembered. My prayers are with your family. God Bless. ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Paula Alvarado - Saybrook, OH

“To the Echko, Mike will be truly missed at work and as a friend.Myself and my husband worked with Mike at VA Medical Center.He was a nice and kind...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Ellen Boykin - Lorain, OH

“Shirley, I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Sheri Sanders - N Ridgeville, OH

“Shirley, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother, Michael. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Bill, Susie, and Liam Coy - Avon, OH

“Our family will never be the same without Michael. Even though we are hurting Michael is finally at peace and smiling with the angels...We love you! ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Melody & Ed Guggenbiller - Lorain, OH

“I am deeply saddened by Michael's passing & wish that I had known him better. My thoughts & prayers are with all my family at this time of great...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Kathy Hazelwood Spencer - NC

“My heart is saddened by the loss of an old old friend..... mike was unique in his own way. He was such a humorous person and always kind hearted. A...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: shannon bailey - houston, TX

“We are so very sorry for your loss Shirley! ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Nancee & Eric Seitz - Norwalk, OH

“I will never forget the love and laughter I was so blessed to share with my Uncle Michael. ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Courtney - North Olmsted, OH