How do I express our gratitude for all the Biker Community has done for myself and my family.  From hugs to emails and to this event tonight, all for the man who truly was the greatest person from top to bottom.  He was my best friend, husband and boss (well maybe not). And the father of my children.  We all adored him so much.   He told the nurses when they came out that he was not afraid to die but that his only regret was that he would not see his grandbabies grow up and that if he could make it til February 3rd for the party then he would be fine.  That was his goal - to be here tonight.  So I know he is here, maybe not in body but definately in all of our hearts.  He loved his life. especially the shop.  He often said 15 hours seemed like an hour in the shop and that time just flew by when he was out there. He is up above grinning from ear to ear as proud as could be for the love he is being shown tonight.  I could not possibly thank each and everyone because I would be here forever.  Everyone in the Biker Community has done something special for my family in some way or another.   Collin and Derek, I am proud of you for standing beside me and loving me when I needed you guys the most in my life.  You have your fathers big heart and I love you guys so much.  Without you by my side, I don't know how I would do it.  Wanda, I believe you came into our lives for a reason and now I know that it was to be a sister to Collin and Derek, a daughter I never had and my best friend.  I love you and thank you.   With sincere and loving hearts my family and myself can only say thank you for all you have done for us.  We love you guys and only hope we can keep the shop going strong.  It was Mikes dream and I know it is ours. Nancy and Brenda, Mike loved you guys and would be proud of your support for me and my family.....thank you. Maybe sometime tonight we will all dance with our finger on top of our head and twirl around as the Toad did when he was having a good time. We love you all and thank you very very much. Especially my angel j you know who you are. Please help to make this celebration of his life - I know he would want us to be happy.  Party on in Heaven Toad.  I love and miss you. Marlene, Collin, Leora, Derek, Wanda, Scott, Brenda, and Nancy