Terrible news at a bad time

Emailed out to people:

It's been a strange turn of events this week. We lost a good friend from St Paul & my high school, Mike Flanagan, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. Mike was an excellent man, he was friendly to everyone and free of malice. He's the first friend my age to pass away, and it doesn't seem real. The service will be at 1 PM today (Weds).

I am sincerely sorry to let people know this through email. He was my friend for many years, and added a lot to our lives. I just want to wish everyone and their families and friends a much more safe and sane new year,

--dan

http://www.legacy.com/twincities/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=16047997
Flanagan, Michael T. Age 22
Beloved Son, Brother, Friend Died unexpectedly December 18. Beloved son of Don and Sarah, dear brother of Patrick, he will be greatly missed. From the quiet streets of Saint Paul to the hills of Northern California, Michael enriched the lives of family, friends, strangers, and fellow travelers with his puckish grin, generous spirit, and wonderfully original talent for language. His love of life, expressed in devoted concert-going and excited recommendations for where to find the best béarnaise sauce in the Twin Cities, allowed him to befriend almost anyone, regardless of background or social status. His loss is immense, but those he leaves behind take comfort simply in having known such a unique and joyful person. A memorial service will be held at O'Halloran and Murphy, 575 S. Snelling Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116. 651-698-0796 at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday December 21. Visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Minnesota Humane Society or the Minnesota Literacy Council.

The Pioneer Press site has a 'guest book' to leave a note at:
http://www.legacy.com/twincities/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook&PersonID=16047997