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Laurie Craig

My first meeting with Michelle was in December 2009 at Georgia Massage School during an Open House. Michelle was delightful from our...

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Pat Derrick

I remember the first time I saw Michelle. Somebody, probably Matt Hurley, had asked her to come work with Just Class. Another person had...

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Beth Hamilton

Salem Blue Winterguard, 2001-2004 & 2006-2007 and Cadets 2007 As with many others, Michelle Owens made a lasting impression on me, my...

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Emma Martinez

I will miss you Michelle. Our walks to the fields, to the shower, to the shows. Our laughs on the bus. Your kindness was something I...

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Kelley Rasgaitis

Crossmen Color Guard 2000-2001-2002 I remember when I met Michelle. . . my flight was delayed for the Crossmen 2000 April camp so I...

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Christen Fleming

There have been so many people who have been able to put into words what I wish I could. Kyle and I have been thinking of, talking about,...

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Morgan Luschenant

One of my favorite memories with Michelle is from being on tour with the Crossmen in '98. My Mom, Sister and I were on tour volunteering...

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Becky Dow

I will always remember Michelle walking behind me at parade block my freshmen year just beating the gock-block in my ear and telling me...

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Heather Tunstall

I met Michelle when we were both rookies in Crossmen 1990. Michelle was probably one of the most genuinely nice people I have ever known....

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Jason Hess, Corpsmen Guard 97-99

I was so saddened to hear of your death. With your passing, I feel like a part of my youth has been taken away. I met you when I was 19....

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Susie Harloff

There will, no doubt, be dozens, if not hundreds of messages for Michelle that point out her warmth, kindness, willingness to help...

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Jana Bocook

Michelle was the best person I knew. She was always so thoughtful and caring. She always asked how I was doing, even in the midst of her...

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Kathy Corcoran

When I think about Michelle, I think about how we had the sort of friendship that would just pick up right where we left off, no matter...

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Jackie Swaggerty

Cassie Swaggerty - Lassiter Guard 2009-2013 - Lassiter Jr. guard 2004-2009. Katie Swaggerty- Lassiter Guard 2006-2010, Lassiter Jr. Guard...

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Mary Romanowski

It's taken all day to process and still doesn't seem real. My earliest memory of Michelle Owens is when I was marching Bluecoats and she...

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Tom Bishop

I returned to The Cadets as a volunteer in 2014 after a 5 year break to focus on my health (I had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes). I...

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KC Perkins

Be Love. Be Light. This could've been Michelle's life motto. Be Love. Be Light. Four words, with an enormous widespread...

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Jon, Michelle, Charlotte, James and Olivia Bilby

After DCI in August we headed South through the Smokie Mountains experiencing some of the most incredible scenery I have ever seen. This...

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Fred Norton

I left Cobb in 2003 to do my Master's full-time at IU. I had some major homesickness sometimes, wondered if leaving had been the right...

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Becca Speer Rinda

I marched with Michelle in FOV 1994 and 1995. We taught FOV together in 2015. I will always remember her bright eyes, infectious smile,...

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