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Tribute to the Life of Michael Kessler

Posted in Memorial Service, Remembering Mike on July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

On Thursday July 3, 2008 over 300 people attended a celebration of life service honoring Michael Steven Kessler ( December 26,1938 – June 28, 2008 ) at Woodmen Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs, CO. The service, led by Pastor Matt Heard, featured Stephanie and Drew speaking about reflections growing up as Michael’s children.
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Michael Kessler’s Legacy

Posted in Remembering Mike on July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Written by John Griego
Legacy thinking means dedicating ourselves to making a difference in the lives of others and herein is the foundation to Michael’s mission in life. He would comment,
“that when he left this world that people would not remember him for what he did for himself but for the work he did for others.”
He [...]

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Gentlemen’s Ride

Posted in Remembering Mike on July 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Submitted by Ed McCord
Tuesday evening ( 7/1/2008 ) a bunch of us met for a Gentlemen’s Ride through the Garden of the Gods park in memory of Mike. We met at 6:00 and left at 6:30—- rode through the park and then through Manitou Springs, down Pikes Peak Ave, then back through the park by [...]

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Team Kessler Memorial Dedication

Posted in Donations, Family Support, Remembering Mike on July 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Thank you to everyone for your continuing support. We are asking that in lieu of gifts or flowers, donations be made to the Team Kessler Memorial Fund. The memorial fund will be used to purchase and dedicate a bench and plaque in Michael’s honor at Margy’s Hut on the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association Trail.
We’re [...]

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