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I put this 2nd tribute page in because after I did the 1st one I felt there was so much more to say. and with this page I hope you find some closer.
Morgan
Keep Michael's dream alive. Make a donation to the Michael Cuccione Foundation. Just send a check or money order (with your donation amount)to :
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The Michael Cuccione Foundation
P.O. Box 31081, 8-2929 St. Johns Street
Port Moody, BC Canada V3H 4T4
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or for more info visit www.makingadifference.org
with every single dollar you can help to make a difference.
Morgan
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This is a poem from Michael's grave. (I think I was told he wrote it) This poem touched my heart and made me cry. This is something I think every fan should read and take to heart. p.s. it might make you cry as well. and many thanks to http://members.lycos.co.uk/michaelcuccionefan/ for this.
Michael's Poem
You can find this poem on Michael's grave. His parents wrote it to process his death and they put it up there for everybody to read. I think it's a very beautiful poem. It's what Michael would be saying to us now if he could. The poem really touched my heart and it's worth reading it. Take a tissue by your side cos you might need it!
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To My Dearest Family:
Some things I'd like to say...but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan,
There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man
Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you every day, and week, and year
And when you're sad I'm standing there to wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all those loving years
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you of all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand
But one thing is for certain though my life on Earth is o're
I'm closer to you know than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you; I'm just beyond the crest
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb
But together we can do it taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too
That as you give unto the world so the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or pain,
Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vein.
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go
When you are walking down the street
And you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze or wind upon your face
That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a soft embrace
And when its time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going; you're coming here to me.
And I will always love you from that land way up above,
We'll be in touch again soon
P.S. God sends His love
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The story of michael's death. thanks to http://members.lycos.co.uk/michaelcuccionefan/ the site for the info. While reading this story I cried, so please be cautioned that this might make you cry before reading it. I hope this helps shed some light on Michael's death. Thanks , Morgan
Michael's death
The story of Michael's death always makes me cry when I hear it and I often was depressed because of it. Nevertheless, I decided to put it up on my website. I recommend that you only read it if you are able to handle your emotions. That doesn't mean you're not allowed to cry cos I cry too, but if you are at risk not to bear all the sad details it's better to not read it cos I don't wanna put anyone into depression but I wanna give those who want to learn more about Michael's death a chance to do so. Anyway, it's still up to you but I think this warning is important and I feel it would be a bit irresponsible to not put it up. I hope you understand. Thank you.
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Michael Cuccione's lungs were weakened since he was cured from Hodgkin's disease in 1995, he only had a pulmonary count of 59. He never had real problems with them cos he could sing, dance, run etc. very well, but in the end it were his lungs that gave up. It actually was a severe ear infection with which everything started. That was why Michael was missing in the last 3 2gether episodes of Season 1 in fall 2000. QT was said to be off promoting his book and visiting sick children in hospital for those episodes. Due to his lack of stamina, Michael was reduced in a few other episodes.
He returned for Season 2, but had to carry a portable oxygen tank with him and also suffered from severe nosebleeds. That was why he couldn't play such an active role as he used to anymore. Michael's earlier cancer treatments had damaged his diaphragm and when he entered the hospital with pneumonia in December 2000, he was put on a respirator and doctor's did an emergency surgery to repair Michael's diaphragm. He was expected to make a full recovery, but when he was tried to be weaned off the respirator, there was no success. Michael had to stay on the respirator and could not speak due to the respirator tubes, so he communicated through notes to his family and they learned to read his lips and eyes.
Michael always gave his parents thumbs up to say "I'm okay, it's okay, I'm fine." He was always optimistic, even though he knew he was seriously ill. But he was a fighter and had survived cancer two times, so he was sure he would make it through a third time. Seconds before passing away, he gave his parents thumbs up. And one of his notes to his father, whose birthday is one day before Michael's, on 4th January was: "I'm sorry you had to spend your birthday in the hospital with me. Next year we'll go someplace special." Even in the end, he had been making plans for next year. It was Michael comforting his family anyway. His last words to his mother that he said just before passing away were: "I'll see you in heaven."
Eventually, on January 13, 2001 at 9:45pm, Michael died in his mother's arms, 8 days after his 16th birthday. His uncle, also named Michael Cuccione said: "His lungs just gave out."
Michael's memorial services were held on 17th and 18th January 2001. On 17th January there were about 3500 - 4000 people in attendance and while Michael's coffin was carried through the church, a lot of cries and screams were to hear. Evan Farmer, Noah Bastian, Alex Solowitz and Kevin Farley, the surviving members of 2gether, were at the service as well and they were visibly shaken. David Hasselhoff, who was a good friend of Michael's flew to Canada for the service, gave an eulogy and sang a special song called "Gone, but not forgotten" which he had written just for Michael.
I also heard that Michael's younger brother Steven was seen sitting beside Michael's open coffin and crying carressed Michael's face. However, Michael's family has an incredible strength because they truly believe that Michael is in God's loving hands now. Several songs that were played at Michael's memorial services were "I'll be missing you" by Puff Daddy, "Tears in heaven" by Eric Clapton, "Because you loved me" by Celine Dion, "With arms and wide open" by Creed, "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan (which was covered by Westlife later) and many more.
In the church there were a picture of Michael being blessed by the pope, a big poster of him holding a teddy bear (I think it was the "QT" poster, please contact me if you know more) and masses of wreaths and flowers. The coffin was open at the front of the church, so attendees had the chance to pass by and see Michael lying in there.
After the second service, a huge procession of limousines, cars, police escorts, red-coated RCMP officers on motorcycles, coast guards, ambulances, and even fire trucks (he was an honourary member and friend of the local fire department) accompanied Michael's coffin through the streets of greater Vancouver, where he had been revered as a personable and brave cancer survivior, research activist and fund-raiser, and actor and performer.
Michael now rests in a mausoleum in Burnaby's Ocean View Cemetary and Michael's family visits his grave regularly and copes by believing that Michael is now with the Lord Jesus, as you can also read on the homepage of the Making a difference website.
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I think this song sums everything. This is such a special song to me anyways but after michael died the song has a whole new meaning to me. It's such a sweet song and it reminds me of a even sweeter guy(Michael).
Song : It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday
Singer : Boyz II Men
lyrics : How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad.
I thought we'd get to see forever
But forever's gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
I don't know where this road
Is going to lead
All I know is where we've been
And what we've been through.
If we get to see tomorrow
I hope it's worth all the wait
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
And I'll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
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