In Memory of Michael R. Horrocks

Semper fi, marine.

*** Posted by Chris C on 2010-01-23 ***

I just became aware that a Horrocks died that day, too. I once felt this tragedy in a personal way, but even more so now.

*** Posted by Kevin Horrocks on 2009-11-23 ***

Michael showed me how to surf and play wiffle ball on a vacant lot on 81st. Thank you, Michael.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2009-11-17 ***

I never came to realize how much of an impact you had, not just on your own family, but on other peoples' lives, too. My friend and I both go to your son's school, and he's a real great kid. We both are unfortunate not to have met a guy like you. You didn't only leave us with something inside, but you also changed our lives in so many ways. It's indescribable what a great man you are. We want to thank you again, just for EVERYTHING. A lot of love and thankfulness from:

Your friends,
Kalvin Simpson and Peter Quin
May God bless

*** Posted by Kalvin and PJ on 2009-08-29 ***

Rest in peace, Mr. Horrocks.

*** Posted by katie britton on 2009-08-27 ***

Your cousins miss you, buddy.

*** Posted by Kevin on 2008-09-11 ***

I didn't know know Michael, but I do have the pleasure of coaching a great kid, his son, Mick. Mick, I want you to know I feel your pain. I lost my mother 27 years ago. She was way too young also. Both your father and my mother are in a good place now. I believe that, and we will see them again someday. I'll say a prayer for you, your family, and your father, and I'm always available if you need anything. One thing, Mick, I can promise you: your father is very proud of the way you are turning into a fine young man.

*** Posted by Coach Robin Waite on 2008-09-11 ***

I didn't know Michael Horrocks that well but I know the rest of the Horrocks family well. You are a hero. You were also a wonderful loving father. You children are great and we all know you know that. God Bless.

*** Posted by A Friend on 2008-09-11 ***

Both Todd and I have come to observe a very tenacious, hardworking, friendly person in Mick who also happens to have some fun in the hockey locker room which from reading about your dad, it seems he liked to joke around too! Your dad was a great hero to America Mick and he would be very proud of you today. Your dad and mom and dad Paul have done an outstanding job in raising a respectful young man. Let's get some shots from the blue line! GO LITTLE FLYERS 1995!

*** Posted by Todd and Vonya Womack on 2008-09-11 ***

I didn't know Mr. Horrocks personally, but I do know Mick, and just by knowing Mick, I know how nice and friendly Mr. Horrocks was.

*** Posted by mick's classmate on 2008-09-10 ***

I just met Mr. Horrocks' son, Mick, this weekend during a hockey tournament; he is on the same team as my son for the coming season. While never having met Mr. Horrocks, I am sure he would be proud of his son who appears to be a very nice young man, which is a tribute not only to Mr. Horrocks but to Mick's mom and stepdad as well.

*** Posted by Juliet Moritz on 2008-08-24 ***

How to even start? I guess firstly I want to apologize to Mike's wonderful parents for leaving the way I did that day on L.B.I. in August '03. I knew there were things I had to say, and as painful as that was to all of us, I also knew that there weren't, nor will there ever be, enough wonderful things that I could say about Mike. I remember his love for music, his love for a good time, and his infectious laugh, which always made me laugh more, no matter how stupid the thing was that we were laughing at. Stickball on the beach, running bases, body surfing and wiping out, even in jellyfish infested water while it was raining! Nothin' could stop us. 1974, me, Mike, Regina and Pat and Billy sitting on our back steps, Mike teasing Billy saying "Silly willy Billy, silly willy Billy"! Mike could even make a good time out of being chased by his older brother! I always appreciated every single moment that I hung out with Mike and the pride that I had to be his friend. In 5th grade in W. Chester on the Optimist football team we were 8-0. Must have been the way we brought in the plays. We were the play messengers. I don't know that I've ever met a more golden personality than Mike's nor someone with such a love of life and laughter, and that is not in retrospect. I knew it then and there, as I'm sure so, so many who miss him also knew. I miss him greatly and often. To Krista and Mic, carry the light and the love of your father in your hearts always, as I'm sure you already do, and I'm sure by now you know that your father is one of the greatest that ever walked on God's earth. God bless you all, God bless you, Mike.

Your friend,
Jack

*** Posted by jack galvin jr. on 2008-02-15 ***

I didn't know Mr. Horrocks, but I know he was a very great man. I know his son Mick, and he's amazing at pretty much everything, and he must have got that from his father, so Mr. Horrocks must have been a great hero to Mick.

*** Posted by Jay on 2007-12-10 ***

Mike was a close friend in high school, after sitting next to Mike at our 20th high school reunion, just a month before the attack, I turned to my husband and said, I wish Mike and Miriam lived close by, he is such a great guy and so much fun, never knowing until he was gone all the tremendous accomplishments he had manifested during his life, his greatest being that he made everyone around him feel special and that life was good, I think about you often Mike, you are missed every day

*** Posted by a friend on 2007-09-12 ***

he was very respectable and i looked up to him. he is an amazing father and man

*** Posted by ???? on 2007-03-14 ***

He was kind, giving and a wonderful man. I will forever remember him. He is a hero.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2007-02-01 ***

I sit in my room and cry sometimes, and I think to myself, "Why am I crying?" I know people that have gone through a lot more than I have. Just like the Horrocks family. Michael was an inspiration and was an amazing man. Though I did not spend much time with him, I have great respect for him. He is a true hero

*** Posted by katie b on 2006-11-20 ***

I did not know Mr. Horrocks very well but I did know his son Michel (Mick). I only have spoken to Mr. Horrocks a few times but that was enough to know that he cared for his family and was very kind to everyone that he met. He was and still is a insperation!

*** Posted by Katie B. on 2006-09-25 ***

I flew with Michael a number of times at United. Mike was just a very nice, unassuming guy. Loved his children and wife very much and spoke of them often. They miss him terribly but are truly beautiful individuals and he would be very proud of them all.

*** Posted by Greg on 2006-09-03 ***

I only met you briefly on that faithful day that you and my now ex (John) went for your interviews with United. You got the job, John did not. For the brief time that I knew you, you made an ever lasting Impression. The world is a much sadder place without you in it. To your family, I am sorry for this great lose. Know that you and you family are always in prayers. Sincerely, Hilda Gadjo

*** Posted by Hilda Gadjo on 2006-03-21 ***