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In Memoriam

1/17/2016

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The Michigan Small Farm Council is saddened to report on the
passing of one of our founding members and Executive Director Michael Beers in an auto accident on December 18, 2015. As a founding member and active contributor to the work to carry out the mission of the Michigan Small Farm Council, he assisted in many ways to keep our organization connected to our members. He managed our Facebook page, led several T-Shirt fundraisers, as well as updated this website. Mike always found time in his busy life to offer a suggestion, proofread a document, and weigh in on controversial issues. The way Mike lived his life is best remembered by a quote from his Facebook page that read: “Be happy…And let others be happy too”.

The Michigan Small Farm Council is a better organization because we had the privilege of collaborating with Mike and the honor of calling him a friend.

Farewell, Mike and heartfelt condolences to your beautiful family from all of us at the Michigan Small Farm Council.

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John
2/1/2016 03:32:08 am

I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Beers or his family. My heart tells me that for the people he touched there is a feeling that he softened the battlefield for both them and the untold number of children who he lived his life fighting for. Heroes with strong convictions willing to stand up in the face of vindictive opponents and overwhelming odds don't come along every day.

I hope that this latter fact is not lost on those who pick up his sword and teach their children the same.

May God bless Michael and his family for making the history that they have and for making the fight tomorrow a little easier.

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