I will miss you lots Michael because you were a good friend to me. You were always nice and helped me. I remembered how we played tag together and how good you were at it. You taught me lots of games and we had lots of fun. I will miss you Michael.

From Matthew

I remember when Michael came to my bowling party and he got all the strikes. We called him Mike the Strike. He was always kind, never mean. I miss him. Every time I watch Sponge Bob Squarepants it reminds me of Michael.

Love from Jack

Dear Michael...

We will miss you a lot and we will never forget your kindness and your helping hand. Although I haven't known you for a long time you are still my friend and you always will be. I hope it's nice and peaceful for you up there and of course take care of yourself. Amen. Shannon

When I felt sad,
He always made me glad.
We all miss him so much,
Him and his gentle touch.
He was always there for me
In everything I did.
Now that he is gone
It is like he has gone to hide.

I hope he is still okay,
But I wish that he could still stay.
I hope it is calm up there,
But I wish you were still here.
When I go to bed at night,
I always think of you, Michael.

Hannah xxx

Michael was one of my best friends. He was kind and thoughtful. He was never hurtful or unkind. He always makes me feel special. I miss him.

Joshua

Who lives with the angels up in the sky? Michael Neophytou!

Ay Ay, Michael! The biggest Sponge Bob fan I know. Miss you Michael.

Megan xxx

I remember Michael when we used to play the Effy Game. When Michael went to the park, we used to play Monkey Town. I used to be the granddad and I lived with him. I used to go to his birthday. He had a Sponge Bob cake. Jack and I were his best friends.

Love from Robert

Michael,

I wish you were still here. I miss you and everything has changed now. Whenever I watch Sponge Bob I will always think of you my little monkey man. Love Jacob x

Love Jessica xxxxxxx

To my friend. Michael, I didn't go and say goodbye to you on Friday. I thought it might be too sad. I would like to remember all the happy times we had together in the playground. I would love to see you one more time. Maybe I will in my dreams. I will miss you always, so now I will say goodbye to you.
Lots of love, James xxxxx

I remember happy thoughts of Michael. He was so so funny. I really miss you. You were the best boy in the class. Amen. Love Erin xxxxxxx

I remember when Michael was upset. Erin and I went up to him. We rubbed him on his back and he said, 'I'm OK, you know?' Then everyone started to laugh.

When Michael was in Year 1 we had a Christmas play, and when we were getting our picture taken, Michael sat next to me. Michael would make me laugh a lot. My friend Michael is the funniest in the class. From Anna

I remember Michael used to wear a dog top. Michael is still alive but just in a different world. He is still playing football. I hope he is OK. Michael was good fun. Sometimes he played with me. We had many happy days together.

Jasmine

Michael was a good friend of mine. He really liked Sponge Bob and his favourite sport was football. I had known him for a long time.

From Taylor xx

I will never forget all the good things that you have done for your friends. I think you are the best friend anyone would ever wish for.

Louise xxx

I remember Michael. His lovely happy smile makes me happy. His lovely cheeks on the side. The time when we played monkeys. His friends are Robert and Jack. We had many happy times.

By Kiera

Michael always came to my parties. At my last party we played games together and had lots of fun. It's sad that he has gone but I hope he is still having fun.

Alex xxx

I remember Michael. His friends were Jack and Robert, and Michael was the best one in the class. He was a happy boy and we all miss him. But I miss him so so much and everyone misses him too.
Love from Joel xxxxxxx

His jokes made me laugh. The time when we were in the playground he used to go up to me and ask if he could play with me. When he said that, I would always say yes. We had many happy times in the Infants.

From Rachael.

His lovely friends are upset and I am too. The time when I had no-one to play with he just came up to me and I said, 'Yes. Thanks for asking me.' I had someone to play with now. We had many happy times. From Charlie xxx

I wish you were still here. Now I cannot play with anybody at Shiela's. Do you remember when we used to play monkeys and guns? I cannot play all of these things now.

Dear Michael I miss you so so so so so so so much!

From Alex M xxxxxxx

I am very sorry about Michael. I have been Andrew's friend since infant school and got to know Michael as well. I enjoyed spending time with him when he first came to the juniors on visits during the buddy scheme. He was always happy and smiling. Rest in peace Michael. Love Tom, 6C

Dear God

May Michael be happy and let all his dreams come true.

Love Connie, 6M xxxxxxx

A visitor to our school website sends this message:

My thoughts are with the family. I can't imagine losing one of my boys. I hope you stay strong as a family. Your baby is now with the angels forever young. Sleep well little boy xxx

A prayer from Michael's brother, Andrew

Dear God

Bless Michael safely in Heaven and make his afterlife better than his short life on Earth. As we pray for him he prays for us to have comfort in this world.

Amen