Articles & Testimonials - Remembering Michelle

Mike Horback – Father
Over the past few months we have reflected extensively on Michelle’s legacy and how we can honor her and make a difference in our community. Our Michelle was raised with an emphasis on the importance of education. She believed in that as she went on to earn her Master’s Degree and ultimately her CPA after… Read more: Mike Horback – Father
Friends, family use Tigergate tradition to raise funds for a memorial scholarship
NEAL RUBIN Michelle could barely tell you whether a baseball was wound or stuffed, but she didn’t care. She just knew it was fun to go to the ballpark. Jennifer played softball in high school, and she could talk about changing speeds and hitting behind the runner, but she didn’t need to. She just knew… Read more: Friends, family use Tigergate tradition to raise funds for a memorial scholarship
Why Tigergate
Michelle Horback Palgut TigerGate – Written by Jenny Pawlowski Many have wondered during their lifetime what they would do if they only had a short time to live. For my friend, Michelle, this became reality when she learned at the age of 31 she had terminal cancer. As one of her closest friends, I went… Read more: Why Tigergate
Nikki – Nurse & High School Friend
I’ve been thinking of you and Michelle recently and wanted to send some love and prayers for you. I work on 8B on University Hospital in Ann Arbor. I was talking to a nurse there recently about how emotional our floor is and how even after being there a year, it still gets to me… Read more: Nikki – Nurse & High School Friend
Kendra of GT – Coworker & Friend
Please note that Michelle will be honored with others at 2 Luminary ceremonies tomorrow in Grosse Point and Canton at dusk during relay events. I will be attending the Canton ceremony and Kendra’s team from Grant Thornton will be attending the other event. Kendras team has worked hard to raise cancer awareness in Michelle’s memory.… Read more: Kendra of GT – Coworker & Friend
Heather Heitman – Intern
Dear Jenny, I couldn’t think of a better way to honor Michelle than with this scholarship. As someone who fully paid for her own college education, I can attest that any little bit of funding helps for a student. I’m glad my note was able to show Michelle’s friends and family how much of an… Read more: Heather Heitman – Intern
From Uncle Dick
In memory of my niece Michelle – Posted August 1, 2010 SHE IS GONE You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left. Your heart… Read more: From Uncle Dick