R.I.P Michael David Earl

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Hey Mike,

Thinking of you always, but particularly this time of year. The pain is much less then it was 17 years ago. Working thru the whys still. I know that heaven is much better than anything you could have had here, but I miss you and wish sometimes that I could see the man you would have become. Rachel is married, Krystal is engaged and will have two beautiful step sons. Tony is doing great with his job finally has a good pay. John and Jessica don't really want to talk to me, something they are holding and not sharing. I got to see the two Granddaughters I have and give them a hug. If I knew what I did I would ask forgiveness I just don't know. Anyway REMEMBERING you always. Missing you more but so glad you are where you are happy and free of all we have to offer here on earth.

Love you so much!
Mom

So glad you are not here to see how our family turned out kid. Tell Tommy I said hello.

Love you Michael. Mom

14 Years since I last spoke to you, hugged you and told you how much you were loved. Some times it seems like yesterday. Although I'm grateful you are not here to see how much of mess the world is, I miss you the same as if it were yesterday. 18 years is not enough time for a mother to spend with her child. I love you kid, and look forward to the day I get to see you again.

Love you Michael. Sure wish I could talk to you now and see your smiling face as you annoyed me 😁

Thank you Holly Bailey for this great picture of Michael smiling! It truly brings me happiness!

13 years since I talked to you, you are so much happier there then here. I love you kid!

It’s that time of year, when everyone is celebrating the birth of our savior. Twelve years later Michael is still very much alive in my heart. I thank God that although Mike suffered terribly before passing, he is not here in this crazy world. Viruses, fighting, looting, job loss, rioting so much hate and killing, people are suffering. I love you Mike I know you know because I’ve asked Jesus to let you know I love you and miss you! Mom

Something Rachel wrote years ago as she saw it and heard it.

**Here's the story about my brother (and father) and what happened after their death**

"Remembering Our Christmas Eve Child"
By: Rachel Lynn Earl > written when I was 15 years old for a school paper in 2011 (made my english teacher cry).

As I glanced up at their faces, I noticed the tears pouring from their puffy red eyes. I looked around me. I saw nothing but snow on the ground, and the only sound I could hear were the chill winds whistling through the crowd. I was only eleven years old when it happened. I didn't understand why everybody was crying. My mother led me into the house. After I sat down on my bed, she stumbled upon her words, "Michael and Tony were robbed and killed yesterday."

At around 6pm, on the night of December 14, 2007, the last words my mother spoke to my brother Michael were, "That's it for the weekend, make it last. All you guys aren't gonna fit in that car. Stay out of trouble," while handing him some money and giving him a hug. Warren Brown and a few others were in the car when my brother left. Warren was a friend to Michael. That was the last time my mom saw him, the next day he was killed.

My mother went to several court dates in the following year of 2008 for the three seperate attackers. She easily described the merciless people that killed my brother, only one of them showing remorse. Robert Stone (18), the shooter, denied ever being at the scene, or knowing Michael and the other two accomplices. Stone had been out of jail for 12 hours before killing my brother. After being called to the stand to testify, he joked about what he did when he was released from jail and about his alibi. Surprisingly, one of the jurors actually laughed along with Stone at his jokes. My mother had very violent thoughts about the woman at the moment. Stone was convicted of felony murder, and was sentenced to 55 years a piece to run consecutively, 110 years.

Warren Brown (15), who was also our neighbor (my brother did not live with us) accepted a plea bargain admitting his guilt. He was sentenced to 20 years in adult prison and agreed to testify against Stone. At his sentencing, he stood up and addressed my family. He took full responsibility for his actions and apologized. To this day, my mother only feels sorry for Warren Brown. She forgives him for planning the robbery.

Gary Ransom (15) beat Michael's friend, David, with a gun at the scene to get access to the guns that they stole. Gary was never waived to adult court (although the experts, counselor, and probation officer recommended him being waived), he stayed in the juvenile system because of Judge Marilyn Moorse. The day of his sentencing, he bragged to the other people in juvenile court that he beat waiver. During his sentencing, Gary faced my family and spoke the words "I'm sorry about them dying, but it wasn't my fault. I wasn't there." He's sentenced in juvenile detention until he reaches the age of 21, and he must undergo counseling and obtain his diploma. Gary had been expelled from several different schools for fighting before he escalated to this robbery.

Going back to the night of December 14, 2007, my mother had just came home from a Christmas party at work around 5pm. Michael had stopped by to get some money for the weekend. After he has left, my mother dropped my off at a friends' house for a sleepover/birthday. After dropping me off, she went back to the house to get my sister to go buy her a birthday cake, because her birthday was the next day, Dec.16. On the way to get the cake, they stopped by my aunts' house. She left there around 5:30 and began to feel very sick... She had a feeling that something was wrong with Michael. A few minutes later, my cousin called my mother and said that the police were at my dad's house (he had been watching the news). They quickly rushed to my dad's house to see the police had roped off the entire yard. Police flooded the street at news reporters recorded the loud, chaotic scene. My family waited outside for four hours in the frigid temperatures before the detectives ever made contact with them. It was days before my mother knew details about what happened on that night.

*Michael and his friend David were watching Harry Potter in the back of my dad's house. For some reason, dad was off work that day and was asleep in his room. They heard a knock on the door, so Michael went to answer it. He didn't know the young person he saw through the window (Gary), so he went ahead and opened the door to see what they needed. Warren and Robert held a gun to Michael and his friend David. The noise woke up my dad and he came in to see what was happening, but thought it was all a joke. When he realized it was serious, he fought Robert for the gun and was shot. Michael rushed in to try to help and was shot as well. After the intruders left the house, David came back into the room to help my brother, and they called the police. My father passed instantly at the house, but my brother didn't pass until 7:18pm at the hospital... 3 days later, police finally caught all three intruders.*

The events leading up to the death of my brother do not seem real. My family agrees that it seems like something that would only be in a movie. However, being victims of violent crime, we live it everyday. The amazing memories are what continue to keep my brother alive. four years have passed since then and I now have a better understanding of what happened on that day. It wasn't easy receiving the news that I'm no longer going to have my brother around, but the whole experience helps to make me the stronger person I am today.

Thanks for reading my story.
Rest in peace Michael (and dad)!
12/24/88 - 12/15/07

R.I.P Michael David Earl updated their info in the about section.

Yesterday marked the 12 YEAR mark since Michael and dad passed.. can’t believe it’s been that long. We know you’re looking down on us, Mike!!

12/24/88 - 12/15/07

Rachel Lynn Earl Brenda Earl Anthony Earl Jr. Rachel Earl - Realtor

ON the day of his birth

Dear Mike,

Love you Mike. Been thinking a lot about you and Sheeba take care of each other.

This was your song!! Miss you bro ♥️

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This is the song that Mike was obsessed with before he died. This and “three six mafia” ♥️ miss you bro! Wish you were here

Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone Music video by Chamillionaire performing Ridin'. (C) 2005 Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings Inc.

Missing you, Michael!♥️

Goodnight Mike.

Merry Christmas Mike! It’s raining and not very cold, doesn’t really seem like Christmas, but it’s here. I’m sure you have perfect weather every day! No headaches, flu or bullies where you are. No need for a day to be set aside for our savior there, everyday he is given the praise he is worthy of. While I miss you, I KNOW you are happy and feel so much love. I Love you very much.

Tomorrow Mike, don’t forget... O’Charley’s. We will be meeting to celebrate YOU! Love you! 🥰

Almost 11 years never forgotten

https://youtu.be/sFdA2fLM6Kk

In Loving Memory of Michael Earl R.I.P Michael David Earl. December 24, 1988 - December 15, 2007. Please LIKE this page: http://www.facebook.com/michaeldavidearl. Music: Eminem - Not Afraid ...

Usually tapping on the window the way you used to poke everyone. Love you!

Missing you.