Michael Leo Valdovinos

So many memories all the way back to the fort behind our house on Jeffery Court when we were in grade school to just recently. Our families grew up together and I'm so grateful to have had a true friend in him. He was an honest, sweet man. Rest in Peace, my dear friend, along with your mom, dad and Lynn. We will miss you.

I love Uncle Mike. And my memories of being a kid with you, my cousins, and Uncle Mike making me laugh. I am remembering now a time in a kitchen. I think we were swimming somewhere that day. And Uncle Mike cracking me up at a kitchen table. That’s just what is coming through for me as I think of his essence. His spirit. His joy at making others happy. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I can’t even begin to know what you are feeling but I am sending hugs as you sit with your sorrow. I am also so sad this is happening now with Covid. Thank you for the updates. I love you, my cousins.

Gail, Jim, and Jimmy always will remember Uncle Mike. Always welcoming when we visited Deforest and would also visit us here in Milwaukee. Plenty of laughs were shared and his generosity will always be remembered when he bought us our favorite neighborhood pizza. Thoughts and prayers are with you Laura, Aaron, and Christine. Love you guys!

I worked with Mike for many years at the state. He was always so friendly. We used to go on walks and try to exercise together our last few years before I retired. I remember when Evie was born he was so excited and my great grandson was born shortly afterwards. We were always sharing pictures with each other. He was a good friend. I didn't get to see him much after I retired, but will still miss his smiling face and his laugh. My sympathy to all his family. I know he was so proud of all of you.

The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Michael Valdovinos. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2017.