Birth date: Jan 25, 1953 Death date: Jul 6, 2009
Michael Q. Bolden 1/25/1953 - 7/6/2009 Graduate of Lincoln High School, 1971, served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by sister Joann, brother Steve, numerous nieces and nephews. Services in the Mountain View Valley Chapel on 7/22/200 Read Obituary
I hadn't talked to Mike in years, and now it's too late. We worked together at the Human Rights Commission, and I remember Mike's great wit and humor. He was a good soul and I'm very saddened by his passing.##imported-begin##Merry Kogut##imported-end##
A loyal friend,
Laugh so deep it reverberated in everything and everyone around,
Smile so big there was no escaping the tickle,
Proud man, proud brother, proud uncle,
Avid civil rights advocate, master of TV trivia
A loyal friend, whose presence is greatly missed.##imported-begin##Lisa Benedict##imported-end##
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory may help comfort you tomorrow. Life is eternal, and friendship immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.##imported-begin##Dave Macon##imported-end##
Mike was a vibrant soul who's passion for the rights of others will be truly missed.##imported-begin##Ted Turner##imported-end##
No man is an island, entire of itself
every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main
if a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were,
as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were
any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind
and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls
it tolls for thee. -- John Donne
Michael,
I will miss your rebellious humor and how much you cared for the rights of the many. You fought injustice wherever you were able.
I still think you should have taught classes on the history of film on TV and the movies. I won't forget all the encouragement you gave me to get my weight down and stay healthy.
Thank you for being my friend.##imported-begin##James Clarkson##imported-end##
