Michael was born into a loving family, surrounded by supportive friends and extended family that span into Canada and across the Atlantic into Europe. He started out an energetic little boy, with magnetic personality and confident character. He loved soccer, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, traveling and being the first to try new things. Mostly, he had a very loving heart and fed off of the approval of people he admired, loved and respected.  He was motivated by the  encouragement of his mentors, teachers and peers, always eager to give 110% and struggled when that approval was lacking.  He was inquisitive, driven and very compassionate.  His smile was infectious and he enjoyed being goofy and spontaneous.

As he entered high school, his ‘goofiness’ shifted to being a dare devil.  His snowboarding stunts became more challenging and his bike was replaced with a long board that he would ride on winding back roads.  His colorful spirit is documented through his creative photography and videos which he choreographed, such as his long boarding and snowboarding escapdes. He had immense vision in his innovativeness as is represented in his ability to transform regular automobiles into head turning art in motion, as in his iconic BLUE Honda.  However, if someone needed him, he put all of this on hold for them.