VETERAN
Fly High Freebird
J. Michael Stanton
August 5, 1964 – December 25, 2019
Lived 55 years
Western Reserve National Cemetery · Seville, Ohio
I’LL SEE YOU ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
In service to country
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J. served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Life story
Michael was a friend to many. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was one of the gentlest, kindest people you would ever meet. He always was the life of the party, making people laugh all the time. He is greatly missed and deeply loved. 💔
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1964
Born August 5
1971
J. was 7 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1974
J. was 10 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1983
J. was 19 when the final episode of M*A*S*H aired
1989
J. was 25 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1991
J. was 27 when Operation Desert Storm began in the Persian Gulf
1994
J. was 30 when "Friends" premiered
2013
Married Tammy Van Keulen
2019
Passed away December 25, age 55
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Western Reserve National Cemetery
Seville, Ohio
Plot: Section 14, Plot 310
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