08.07.2008 : Jan Price wrote Well Mike, our thoughts are with you today as you are laid to rest. When you came back to Caerphilly to live and moved in next door to us we took an instant liking to this happy, smiling, generous person. You always teased Adam and Ashley about football - especially Ashley as he supported Arsenal. Ashley is gutted because he can't rib you about Aaron Ramsey leaving Cardiff City to play for Arsenal. We think Cardiff City having a permanent memorial to you in their new stadium would put a huge smile on your face - you deserve it. Rest in peace. Love Jan, Steve, Adam and Ashley xxxx

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08.07.2008 : Alex Morris wrote Goodbye old friend. Today it is final. Looking at your coffin memories of us as toddlers flood back. Your mam can remember giving us a roasting for getting up to mischief. What can I say. You are the last life-long friend I had and what a friend indeed. You were always good to be around. Up for a laugh with that beaming smile of yours. You will always be able to raise a smile with me for the rest of my days. Nights out getting hammered. Cornwall. Pre Prar reg training. Phew! You were always one fit dude. I have spoken to many of your fellow paratroopers, we all have one thing in common, what a great guy you were. So once again good bye old friend, maybe see you in the next life. Till then.. bye.. Alex

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10.07.2008 : Darren Pascoe wrote Lived across the road from Mark and have many fond memories of him. Always grinning...or running! Very dedicated bloke who seemed to know what he wanted to do from day one. Hadn't seen him in years and deeply saddened with the news - but immensely proud of him. Heart goes out to Denise and Ray. They made a great man that some of us can only aspire to become.

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13.07.2008 : Emma Pearce wrote Dearest Michael, I haven't seen or spoken to you in over ten years and my heart is heavy at the thought that you are not here anymore. I often wondered what you had been up to, where the army had sent you and realised in such a short space of time what a huge part of your life it was. I never thought I would find out like this. I will always remember our time we spent together and how my dog chased you around the garden trying to bite your ankles!!! I knew that you were fantastic but I guess the dog needed some convincing. I always thought of you fondly and always will. Our lives went in different directions but our time will always be treasured. My heart goes out to your mum and dad who I spent some time with at their house and of course your sister who you talked about all the time. I know how precious you are to them and how incredibly proud your family were of you. Forever in my memories and heart. Sleep Tight xxxxxx

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17.08.2008 : Allison Bailey wrote May I offer my deepest condolences to all your family and friends. RIP. Gone but never forgotten - a true hero,who paid the ultimate price !!
I never knew you,but feel deeply for your family and friends,my brother is a Colour Sergeant with 16 yrs service and my partner was a Sgt and did 15 yrs in the British Army

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19.08.2008 : Neil Gibbett wrote Mick, you are a warrior and a true friend. Take no prisoners in Valhalla. Your bootneck oppo, Neil.

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23.08.2008 : mark cox wrote I just like to say that he was a very good true friend of mine that grew up in the same village, although we didnt meet until he was nine in dougies youth club, my first memories of his genoristy and kindness was he gave me his heavy metal record collection. we done a lot together played rugby, boxed, sparred, fought on the same shows and worked on the milk together, there were three of us, every morning you were there by the green fly in the bus stop waiting for the milk float to pick us up. after we left school we went to concerts together in Cardiff. You always tried to get me to go to football matches but i was having none of it. Miss you mate, respect from one pro to another. Lyn Davies

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30.11.2008 : Claire Williams wrote Dear Mike, it hurts so much, you were such a special person to so many different people. I feel like I don't have a right to grieve because we were no longer married but you and I both know that was because I couldn't cope with army life not because we didn't love each other. This was my worst nightmare and I couldn't have coped if we had still been married. Every time there's a special day it makes it so much worse, Your birthday on friday was especially tough. I'm trying to listen to everyone's advice and I'm doing all that I can to move on but it's just so hard and I miss you so much. This is the first year in twelve years that we won't exchange Christmas presents. We shared so much and I have the most magical memories especially of all our wonderful holidays, you were so funny and made me laugh. You made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. You were one in a million, the nicest person I've ever met and I can't believe I'll never speak to you or see you again. Take care gorgeous man xxx

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