Dear friends,

We want to express our thanks to everyone we met, including the President and his lovely wife, the caring faculty and administrators, and the wonderful students.
Our experience with you gave us closure and peace. We know that we will miss our Misha (Michael) so much, but that sadness is brightened with the joy of knowing that he spent some very happy days with you in Walla Walla.

From the day we arrived until we shared the memorial service with you, we felt that we found friends. We learned more about Misha’s life at school, his friends, his house mates, his studies, and his struggles. We thank his professors and the college administrators who took time to speak with us. We know they cared.

If there are any lessons to be learned, and we hope there are, some lessons are about communicating with one another. No matter how difficult things might seem, find someone to lean on. Or, be that person who asks, “How are you?” or “Is everything OK?” Let your parents, friends, and loved ones know where you are, and how you are. It is a kindness.

Finally, know that we will always remember you in our prayers. We wish you great success in your lives and your chosen fields. The best thing that you can do to honor Misha is to make a difference in someone else’s life.

Much love,
Michael Quimpo’s family