Mike Kazaitis first found us at the Little Red Schoolhouse Arts & Crafts Fair in October, 2014. Shortly thereafter he attended his first habitat restoration day, and joined us frequently in the years to follow.
Mike was a strong and willing worker, quick to pitch in and help. Photography was one of his many talents and on at least one occasion shared pictures that I used in my email/blog. He also was known for doing home projects,
He had a ready smile and giving heart. In late 2018 he felt our group should have new t-shirts and approached me for a copy of our logo. A couple weeks later he returned with an updated logo, then made a transfer and printed a box of shirts, in a variety of sizes, for distribution to our volunteers. This was done on his initiative out of his own pocket, and he did not want reimbursement.
He doted on family and was immensely proud of his daughters. My favorite 'Mike' story came when his daughter was getting married. He told us he took singing lessons prior to her wedding, and recorded the song that played for the father-daughter dance. He beamed when telling the story and showed us a video of the dance. This expression of a father's love truly touched my heart and I won't ever forget it.
After the wedding he continued to volunteer on occasion, though becoming a grandpa became a focal point in his life. His passing came as a shock and brings sadness, mixed with gratitude for all he did for our group and for the pleasure of having known him. I wish peace to Mike and his loved ones.
Mike was a strong and willing worker, quick to pitch in and help. Photography was one of his many talents and on at least one occasion shared pictures that I used in my email/blog. He also was known for doing home projects,
He had a ready smile and giving heart. In late 2018 he felt our group should have new t-shirts and approached me for a copy of our logo. A couple weeks later he returned with an updated logo, then made a transfer and printed a box of shirts, in a variety of sizes, for distribution to our volunteers. This was done on his initiative out of his own pocket, and he did not want reimbursement.
He doted on family and was immensely proud of his daughters. My favorite 'Mike' story came when his daughter was getting married. He told us he took singing lessons prior to her wedding, and recorded the song that played for the father-daughter dance. He beamed when telling the story and showed us a video of the dance. This expression of a father's love truly touched my heart and I won't ever forget it.
After the wedding he continued to volunteer on occasion, though becoming a grandpa became a focal point in his life. His passing came as a shock and brings sadness, mixed with gratitude for all he did for our group and for the pleasure of having known him. I wish peace to Mike and his loved ones.
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