SMILES FROM MICHELLE

Michelle called me Bobby, which no one ever called me! So, I started calling her Mike. I mean why not?! I can still hear her yelling,...

I am not sure how it happened, but Michelle, Jeff and I decided that I was their "personal photographer". It was a special bond that we...

The last time and the biggest memory I had of Michelle was last month in Indianapolis. When I attended the Cadets' finals breakfast, I...

Today I thought back to some of my favorite memories with someone I've looked up to since I was a little girl. Michelle Owens was one of...

My connection with Michelle was not forged over many years or through the trials and tribulations of drum corps. This story, however, I...

1996 Crossmen tour, 2014 Las Vegas NV, 2015 Lake Tahoe.We always talked about different things that had nothing to do about the activity,...

It has taken me awhile to really think of a memory because there are many. One her smile, one the fact that she truly was a good person...

Michelle was one of my dear friends in high school. She was a year ahead of me. We did color guard in marching band and winter guard...

I have been trying to find the right words to say about the deep loss in our community. I want to honor Michelle Owens in a way that she...

My fondest memory is from Jeff Harper's surprise birthday party. We laughed and joked all night and planned the Paramount World Takeover...

I will never forget the first time I met you! We were riding on a bus with FOV on our way to an NJA show in the spring of 1994. I was...

Ever since I met you, I have always felt inspired to be like you… You have such a presence and you ARE the most beautiful soul I have...

I've known Jeff since 1989, and have always known him to be a kind, thoughtful, genuine, smart man. A true friend to all who know him. I...

My life is infinitely better because of your role in it, sadly I will never be able to tell you that in person. In 95 When I met you I...

I miss you already. I can’t believe you are gone, but I am so lucky to have known you. You have impacted my life more than I can say. I...

Hello, Michelle and I share an Aunt and although we are not actual cousins (my mother's sister was married to Rod's brother),we were like...

I met Michelle at The Cadets in 2003. It was both of our first years as a part of the corps. She taught me all 5 summers I marched and...

I keep trying to find the right thing to say but as so many people have already said there are no words that could live up to the light...

This was taken in the elevator as we were heading to Emma Roberts wedding. We were fortunate enough to be able to spend the whole weekend...

"This morning I was trying to explain to a friend of mine who didn't know Michelle the kind of person that she was. And as I was doing so...