Ann and Rebecca, Our deepest sympathies to you both. The loss of a child, spouse or parent has got to be the hardest thing to endure. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May time heal the pain and strengthen the memories.
Posted by: Renea and Al Ratzloff Mankato, MN   Mar 07, 2010

Ann & Rebecca~ There just aren't words to express your loss. WE know how much you loved Mike and will miss him. Please know you are in our thoughts daily and hope each day will bring you peace knowing he is no longer in pain. Love~Kevin & Ginger
Posted by: Kevin & Ginger Kebler Rock Island, IL   Mar 07, 2010

I feel unequipped with the proper words to express my sympathies; my thoughts are certainly with Mr. Hein's family. Though it had been some years since I'd spoken with Mr. Hein, I thought of him often over the years. In thinking back, I recognize him as one of the first sincerely passionate educators I knew. When we elementary school students were in the library, it was easy to tell that Mr. Hein truly cared about his work and the events he would relate with such loving detail. No one told a story the way he did; how rare it was for a hush of that sort to fall over a room of twenty one boisterous ten-year-olds! I will remember him always as a kind, generous, and respectful man who enjoyed sharing himself with others and guiding students towards maturity. I count him among those great teachers I had who inspire me now in my job as a teacher.
Posted by: Gregory Cooper Carlsbad, CA - Former Student   Feb 15, 2010

HE WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS. JON AND DONNA
Posted by: JON A SARVER CUMMING, GA   Feb 14, 2010

Ann and Rebecca, I am saddened at the news of Mike's passing. It was just a short time ago that a former student and I were reminiscing on how much students enjoyed listening to Mike's old-time radio tapes or an update on a Yankees or Knicks game. He will truly be missed. I hope that all the wonderful memories you have of the man who loved you so will sustain you in this time of sorrow. Wishing you peace, Pat Vanderwerff
Posted by: Pat Vanderwerff Bronx, NY   Feb 08, 2010

Ann and Rebecca, I send my deepest sympathy. I know how proud Mike was of both of you and how he was most happy when he was with you. He will be missed by both friends and family.
Posted by: Linda Hillis Suffern, NY   Feb 08, 2010

Ann and Rebeccca, Although Carole and I cannot pay our respect and deepest sympathy in person at this time of grief, please know that we are with you both in spirit. We are keeping you in our prayers and in our thoughts and hope that wonderful memories of Mike as a husband and a father will sustain you and ease your grief. We know that Mike was blessed to have your care and love as he battled his illness . May God grant you his peace and sustain you both in the days ahead. With Love, MIke and Carole.
Posted by: Mike & Carole Randerson Columbia, MO   Feb 08, 2010

I am very saddened to hear of Michael's passing. My condolences to you, Ann and Rebecca. I am sorry that I will not be able to be at the services. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully you can find some consolation, Ann and Rebecca, in knowing that Michael will always be with you as long as you remember what you shared together and keep the memory of his love in your hearts. Sincerely, Bob Carillo
Posted by: Robert Carillo Clifton Park, NY   Feb 08, 2010