I have plans for you for hope and a future - jeremiah 29:11

I have plans to give you hope and a future -jeremiah 29:11

“live every day like it's your last”

- michael moses quijano

“even when you're feeling down, you should smile”

- michael moses quijano

“that's why we're here, to get better”

- michael moses quijano

“gotta get these gains”

- michael moses quijano

"aye ethan, it's alright.  never give up on something.  keep pushing to greater things”

- michael moses quijano

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“it's been a matter of putting in the time and really trying to get better every single day”

- michael moses quijano

“come on, one more”

- michael moses quijano

“let me go first.  keep your hand on my shoulder and you'll be okay”

- michael moses quijano

“if you're gonna do something, do it right”

- michael moses quijano

“how could anyone not believe in God?  doesn't make any sense”

- michael moses quijano

“i got this it's all good ”

- michael moses quijano

My name is Madison Mora, known as Maddie, and I'm a senior here at Kaiser.  I don't have any words.  You were one of my closest friends. You meant the world to me and a lot of other people.  You would always make sure that I was okay.   You would always text me to see if I was okay. You would always text me for advice or if you just needed someone to talk to. I was so grateful to have you  in my life. You cared about everyone around you, even though they didn’t treat you right. That wasn't right.  You would always try to fit in because you didn't have that many friends, but you didn't see that you just needed to be yourself.  Everyone knows that you had the biggest heart and the greatest smile without a doubt.  I can't believe that you're actually gone.  I didn't want to and I really can't believe it.  You were such a joy in my life. I love how we had our inside jokes in human phys and I loved saying hi to you every time we would walk past each other. I remembered our thing where one day you asked me what's my favorite candy and I said twix.  Then they came out with the "left" or "right" wording on the side of the package and for some reason I said that left is the best one, and you,of course, disagreed with me.  So for Christmas you gave me a twix with the wording”right” on it and said, “this is the right twix, Merry Christmas and thank you for being my friend," with a smile.  No one knows how hurt I am.  You were filled with surprises. You came into class with a smile and always said hi to me. People mistreated you and you were different than others, but it was a good different, meaning you were always filled with hope and always looked for the bright side. Not once you talked bad about anyone else, not once you have judged, not once you have complained, not once you gave up. If I knew that the last time I said "hi" to you was actually the last time, I would've said more.  I wish I could have said something to help you stay here with all of us.  I would'be checked up on you and make sure that you were doing okay even though we didn't have classes together.  I would've been there for you just a little bit more.  Evn though we didn't hang out 24/7, you meant the world to me because you put others before yourself. You didn’t know how much you were loved.   Every day this past week, you have been on my mind.  I don't know how to feel anymore because I can't believe you're gone.  How could this happen?  I would never want anyone to go through this and the pain that follows.  Auntie Maile, you raised such a beautiful son and I wish the world was more like Michael. Michael,you've not only impacted me, but you impacted the people around you that cared. You pushed every day. You had big dreams ahead of you and worked no matter what. On Wednesday night, Auntie Maile told us at the service that he forgave every single person who mistreated him. People teased, laughed and made fun of you, Michael, but you didn’t care.  You kept your head high and still made sure everyone was having a great day.  No one has ever asked you how your day was going back, but you didn't care.  You wanted everyone to be happy.  You would ask me if I wanted to train with you even in the middle of the night.  You pushed that hard. You were the most hard working man I have ever seen. You were so great. You were so loving.  God took you way too soon, but now Heaven is shining brighter because of you.  You had such beautiful soul. I love you Michael.  I'm not saying that it had to get to this point where people  realize this but you shouldn't talk bad about someone.  You should help them instead of leaving them out.  Everyone is a human being and they ahve their own unique personality.  Love the peoplethat careor don't care for you because you never know how or when you're going to lose them.  Then you will start to have regrets.  But what you can do now, is what you didn't do before.  If you see someone eating lunch by themselves, don't just walk away - pick them up and hang out with them.  High school is supposed to be fun and we are supposed to come all together and cheer each other up.  So please, love people unconditionally because anything can happen.  He would ask me if I wanted to train with him - even in the middle of the night haha.  He pushed that hard.  He was the most hard working man I have ever seen.  And Auntie Maile, I want to say sorry that you can't see your baby boy grow up to the man he was destined to be.   I'm sorry that you can't see him graduate with the rest of us.  But he will be beside us and we are here for you and your beloved family. 
I love you,  Michael.  May you rest in love and I will see you again one day.  Thank you.

-MADISON MORA

“it all starts with a decision in your mind.  once you've done that, NOTHING can stop you from getting what you want”

- michael moses quijano

“gotta stay on that grind”

- michael moses quijano

Six years ago, first day of sixth grade at a new school, I am sitting in the hallways by myself. Michael came up to me and asks if he can sit down next to me. We trade lunches, talk about basketball, and quickly become friends. Michael loved basketball and just about any form of activity there is. He not only loved it, but he approached it with more passion and determination than I’ve ever seen anyone give. He was an entity, a force, a being so true and so full of love. He was the very definition of what the world needs more of. I won’t ever forget the smile, the voice, the jump in every step. I will never forget you Mike. Thank you.
-MATT JOHNSON

I knew Michael since middle school.  He was one of the best human beings I ever knew.  Every single time I’ve seen him he had a huge smile on his face.  He made the biggest impact towards our team since the beginning.  He brought so much energy, work ethic and personality.  He cared so much about everyone and I have nothing but great things to say about him.  We all miss him.  The whole football team is missing Michael. We all had a small get together in the locker room for him and brought flowers. We sat at his locker and talked about all of the good times. Our practices and games will never be the same.  One day, later on, I wish that I can become half the man he was.  I knew he had so much coming for him.  He gave nothing less than 200% effort every single day.  I know all the work he had put into this season with summer training and the camps he did.  I knew he was gonna do something special.  I just wish we could have all seen him shine this season.  Every game we will play our hearts out for him and I am personally dedicating this season to him. Michael was a terrific person who had so much ahead of him. Michael was a friend of mine. I wasn’t close with him but the impact he left on me was one that I’ll remember forever. He is what I wish I was, he had that never give up attitude and it showed every day. After football practice every day he was the last one off the field while all of us left to change and leave to go home he was there running extra and doing ladders just the small things that he knew that would help him to improve to become a better player. My coach told me this saying “there’s no traffic at the extra mile” that is definitely something that Michael lived by and showed every day. Mike you might not be with us physically but you will mentally and emotionally for sure every day we all love and miss you bro. I’m sorry we couldn’t end this season with what you deserved which was that championship but every game and every win, we all dedicated to you and your family. Rest easy Michael #4M 
–HUNTER YAMADA

“if anyone tells you that you are weird, crazy, delusional, that your goals are too high and unrealistic take it as a compliment because the worst thing that anyone can tell you is that you are normal, average, etc”

- michael moses quijano

Michael was the most passionate, humble person I met at Kaiser. No person in the four years I was at Kaiser was like Michael. He had this infectious aura of making everyone around him push themselves. He made me want to be better, not just at track, but at everything
in life. -CALEB DIRKS

Michael was such a good friend to me.  He was the most positive, hard-working and most full of life person I knew.  It’s sad knowing he’s not here to give me a handshake after practice or hearing him say “C’mon X next catch, you got this!” But I know God has him taken care of. -XAVIER KEPA

“you got this ”

- michael moses quijano

Moses was more than just a brother to me.  We've lived in the same room for just about my whole life, and a majority of that time in the same bed.  Moses taught me alot of stuff about life, directly and indirectly.  He showed me his taste in tv shows and movies and books.  I was always doing what he did.  He got me into liking sports and anime.  He also got me to think like him, being motivated to do whatever it took to better myself.  Though I wasn't perfect, I tried my hardest to be like him.  He never failed to make me smile.  Even though he would annoy me sometimes, he would always realize what he did and apologize.  He was always concerned about me and his other siblings. He would ask my teachers about me. He was too good of a person to be taken out like this. He was so forgiving and even after not receiving love, he would give love back. He was the strongest of us and we can all learn a thing or two from him. -DANIEL JOSHUA QUIJANO

Mike was someone who I looked up to. I always admired his work ethic and being a positive person.
–ETHAN DOMEN

Michael was one of my friends since 6th grade. I met him over the summer because I was in the play with him. He was honestly one of the greatest people I’ve ever met he was never selfish and always has been so positive. Hands down the hardest worker ever. I really wish I said hi or had a conversation with him one last time. Till I see you again Mike. #4M #believe
–DAVIN MADDEN

Michael was such an incredible person.

Michael Quijano

"A love that lasts forever,

a friendship naught can sever,

a courage never failing,

though evil seems prevailing,

a joyous, radiant living,

made glorious by its giving,

a faith strong and enduring,

and eyes for seeing beauty

in work, play, in duty,

 life ever onward flowing

and more abundant growing,

love, courage, faith and sweetness,

to make up life's completeness."

-S.G. Fisher

Michael was not given the chance to live a complete life. He deserved more than the short time he was given on this earth. He was a bright light in this world, one that is very rarely seen and we were lucky enough to have known him. He never had a mean word to say about anyone and was constantly seeking to improve, not only himself, but the people around him. He had a miraculous ability to see the good in people and constantly reminded them that they could always do more and be more if they simply worked for it. Michael was an enigma. He was an incredible artist and loved anime more than anyone I have ever known and yet could run circles around you quite literally. He was so kind, so unbelievably kind. It didn’t matter to him what you had done, only what you could do. Michael wasn’t perfect but he was as close to being so as anyone I’ve ever known.  He never shied from admitting when he had made a mistake and he constantly strived to be better every single day in every single way. I know in my heart that he would have lived a life beyond anything we could imagine. For those of us lucky enough to have known Michael, we will remember him every day of our lives, his smile, his laugh, and his incredible ability to brighten your day within just a few minutes of seeing him. Michael will be sorely missed in this world, by the people who knew him and by the people who should’ve had the chance to. Michael didn’t get the chance to live a complete life, so now its up to us to live it for him.
-ABBIE CHAPMAN

He was taken out too soon...
–ELLA FAITH QUIJANO

I am so grateful to have known someone so amazing. Michael will forever be loved. He was always there for me on and off the field. He had a way of effortlessly making people happy and feel loved. When I was feeling down or was hard on myself he was always there to pick me up. He will always have a special place in my heart. Hardworking, selfless, funny, dedicated, fighter, passionate, kind, and loving are just a few words that described Michael Quijano. He was not just a teammate to us, he was our brother. The field was one of his favorite places to be, he never left without putting in the extra work. He is the kind of person you strive to be. We are all in so much pain words cannot describe the heartbreak we are all enduring… Michael, thank you for being the most genuine and kind person I know. Thank you for always having my back and never failing to make me smile. You will forever be missed and we will always love you.
You taught us all so much. Keep running Michael. #4mike
–HAALIA MARIE WHITE

I want everyone to know the type of person Michael was and is. He might have been younger than me but I looked up to him as an example for the type of person I should be. He always sought out positivity. He was so focused on being the best version of himself he didn’t have time for anything other than bringing up those around him. I never heard anyone complain about him once. He was simply too hard working to get into negativity. When we worked out together, he gave everything he had and then some and had a great attitude to go with it. On the field, he treated every rep like it was his last, and in life, he treated everyone like they were his best friend. It’s tough being so far away and hearing about someone you cared about not being there when you go back and I still think it was too soon but we can all have peace knowing that God is giving him safe passage to Heaven. Rest in love Michael, we can all learn something from your example as an amazing man, friend and brother in your short time on earth.
-DONOVAN ERB

I've been trying to figure out the words to say to show my support, and I still don't know what to say.  He was one of my best friends in middle school and he gave me motivation to do better physically because we were always competing.  Because we were competing we started off as "enemies" but as we got to know each other, laugh with each other, I felt like I grew a lifelong bond I was going to be able to rely on, which is why I always had his back in the halls when people would try to bully him.  And whenever I fell behind in running he came and ran with me in support.  These little things made our relationship mean that much more.  I lost my mom this last summer and the thing that helped me was my best friends.  I cry because that pool of friends is smaller now.  – Garry Chapman

I’ve witnessed only one person with this absolute drive to be better. Even if you don’t know what this looks like, Michael truly had what many call, the “mamba mentality.” It truly is wonderful to witness and it signifies how special Michael was. He will truly live in our hearts forever. -DANE TSUE

Michael was a great man who changed lives. He is the type of man who I aspire to become. He was hardworking, resilient, and most important,
an always loving person. He changed my life for the better and I will never forget what he has done for me.  I love and miss you Michael. -AULANI SUBIONO

Michael was like my brother. He always did his best at everything he did whether it was school, work, weight lifting, football - anything he did it had to be 100 percent. That’s what makes him different from everyone else. No one was as hard working and as determined as him. He always smiled no matter what was going on, always had a smile on his face. And it was contagious. Whenever someone didn’t look like they were at their best, he tried his hardest to make sure they were okay and that they smiled. He put everyone before himself, made sure everyone was good, and never thought about himself. I’ve never met someone so amazing in my life. Not me or anyone else will even be half the amazing and incredible man God made him to be. When I think about how selfless he was and wanting everyone to be happy, it pushes me to keep moving on and keep being happy and have his contagious smile on my face. - Moses, we celebrate that God has made an incredible man of God like you and we have so much to learn from you and take after you. You are truly something special and I know you’re watching down on all of us right now, Mike. I miss you so much, Mike, words can’t describe how I feel without you here and no matter what you still live on and you’re still with me wherever I go. I miss you so much Michael.
I love you so much brother. -JAMES POE

Michael was a determined, hardworking, and talented man who never gave up. To many of us he was a friend but to me he was like an older brother. He taught me many life lessons directly and indirectly through the experiences I was blessed to have with him. He taught me to always look at situations from another angle and to look at these as opportunities to learn from them. He taught me the correct ways to lift certain weights at the gym and how to reach my peak, but most of all he taught me how to be a better person. It’s not every day you meet someone that automatically makes you want to become a better person just by them being their self. Fortunately I had that chance to meet someone like that and that someone was Michael. He was someone who’s thoughts and actions inspired you to do better. Someone who would always put others first before himself. Someone who would always do the right thing and would always be positive. I am glad to have known Michael and hope to see him again one day.
-EVAN GLIPA

Michael was my friend and I cared for him deeply. He was dutiful and hardworking and one hell of a runner. Some of my fondest memories of him came from the class we shared together wherein he’d always volunteer to read and always took charge during group activities. He always made an effort and always smiled whenever he passed by, and every time he did, he’d nod and say “hey, how you doing bro?” He rarely, if ever, complained, and he genuinely tried to make everyone around him happy. I have nothing but good things to say, and I wish i could have extended my gratitude to him for the person he was. -BRENDAN ACHONG

From the moment I met you, Mike, you had a huge smile on your face and you were almost overly happy. I wondered how you could be so happy, but that’s just who you were. Happy, confident, positive, always pushing others to be their best self. You were always open to talk with me about things and not just sports or stuff like that, but also emotions and what I thought about the world. For that I thank you from the deepest part of my heart. Thank you for saving me. I owe you my life and that’s a debt I’ll never be able to repay. I love and miss you.
Rest well and I’ll see you again my brother.
-BRENNAN DOMPE

From this point in my life, I will always remember about Michael -RYUTO SAKAI

Michael was a really great guy. When he asks you how your day is going, he really cares and is interested in what you had to say. He was the hardest worker I’ve ever met and always had a positivity with everyone giving high fives during practice, smiling and saying hi to you in the hall. Michael was just a wonderful human being and even though his time here was short he definitely affected my life in such a positive way and I’m
so grateful to have been able to know him.
-TAEYA BLAKENEY

Losing u big brother is very hard – im thankful fo u getting da team this far – keep fighting n wake up for da team – please come back to ur family – da pain gets worse n never stops – ive asked da lord for us to swap – but why does it seem like a rainy weather – we would always ask if ur getting better – why did u leave? Why did u die? Uve finally made da whole team cry – no more laugh n no more hugs – so please hold on to da ones u luv – tink of him as livin in da hearts of those he touched – fo notin loved is ever lost n he was loved so much – our path may change as life goes on – buh da bond between us remains ever strong – we are family – we hold each others hands – we got loyalty – together we fall and stand – we have hope, tell truths – never doubt our fams – knowing in the end were strong – well never let go – cause we are family –
we are family
– HOPOATE AHOEILE

Michael truly was someone who could make anyone feel better. He was so kind-hearted and caring. Michael was so respectful –he would always ask before doing anything even when he didn’t need to ask.He will never be forgotten and will always have a place in all of our hearts.
–SHELBY KAMBER

I had a few classes with Michael my first two years of high school.  He always smiled at me whenever I would see him around, despite barely knowing each other.  We worked on the mural together outside the art building in Freshman year, and he complimented my part of the painting even though mine was literally awful compared to his.  I laughed and thanked him because I thought he was joking, but I’m pretty sure now he was serious.  The very few and small interactions that I had with Michael showed me a lot about the kind of person he was, and showed me the kind of heart he had.  Not only that, but he was unapologetically himself in a place where everyone is trying to fit in.  When Michael’s youth pastor spoke at his memorial at school, a lot of things suddenly made sense to me.  Jesus said that the world would be able to tell his followers apart from the world, but I’ve met few people who stand out so brightly with true genuineness.  Michael exemplified love and kindness the same way Jesus did, and it’s something I will always remember, even though I only caught glimpses of it.  I’ve been going to candlelight Christmas church services since I was little, but this time God placed Michael’s memory on my mind as I watched a dark room slowly fill with light one candle at a time.   -JORDAN MAY

Michael had a smile that could make anyone feel better.  He never failed to have such an amazing attitude towards everyone and everything.  Not only was he hard working, but he was never boastful about anything that he achieved.  He will always be remembered and will always have a special place in all of our hearts.  We all cherished him so much.  He truly was an exemplary young man who always knew the right thing to say no matter what the situation was.  I know he is watching down on us from up in Heaven looking after us. – ZOE DRIVER

Michael was a great friend of mine. He was really nice to me and was always in a good mood. He was such a hard worker. I would always see him after football practice running up and down the field. He was an amazing friend to me. We will miss him so much. He worked hard in the field and in his academics. Thanks Michael for being such a great friend to us all.
We miss you every day.
-JUSTIN ANDERSON

I had English with him and he always complimented my presentations and I’ll always remember him as one of the most genuinely nice people I went to high school with.  I grew up in middle school watching his plays that he did and I remember thinking he was an amazing actor at such a young age. 
-KYLA GANOTE

Who was Michael Quijano?  There are so many answers to that question.  He was most of all a child of God, who was strong in his faith.  He was a loving son to his father and mother.  As the middle child of five siblings, he was both younger brother and older brother.  He was a solid student at Kaiser High School.  He was a gifted artist.  He was an all around athlete - he participated in football, track and basketball at different times during his years at Kaiser.  Michael had alot of roles to fill in his life, and he worked hard to excel at all of them.  Michael decided to play football during his senior year after not playing for two years.  That is not an easy thing to do.  What he did to physically prepare himself for football was exceptional.  He spent countless hours in the weight room.  He was the hardest worker in Mr. Lee's Body Conditioning class.  He was always on the move whether it be running on the track, setting up his agility ladder on the football field, or running up Koko Head.  Michael trained hard.  He had an outstanding work ethic and if he wasn't  first in every sprint, he was close to it.  One of the roles he excelled best at was being a teammate.  Michael's teammatess all respected him.  They knew the effort that he put forth.  He was a shining example of what is meant to put the team first.  One of Michael's favorite Instagram story posts was simply "Believe."  It held great meaning to him in terms of faith and how he took on challenges.  Our team will honor Michael's legacy by giving a team yell of "Believe" after every practice and game.  

– COACH TIM SEAMAN

Moses, we miss you!  Wish you were here to celebrate your graduation.  Until we see you again, Love, Aunty Jessica

-YOUTH PASTOR JESSICA HARRISON 

I'm Mike's personal trainer.  He came to me last year to get stronger and faster to make the football team.  In about 3-4 months he gained 17 pounds of muscle, got way stronger, and faster.  He always gave 100%, never complained, always ready to work hard!  Over 6 years of training people, Mike was by far the hardest working client ever.  He motivated me to be better.  I always always was amazed by his dedication to get better.  

I won a big Jiu Jitsu tournament in Japan last week.  When I was training and feeling lazy I would look at his poster.  I could hear in my head, come on Mike let's do this!  Don't forget.  Each and every day I thought of Mike which motivated me to keep pushing forward.  I believe he was helping me to victory.  I will always honor Mike and continue to help more people like him.  He was way way beyond his years of maturity.  I think of Mike every day and miss him dearly.  He's an inspiration for many of us.  I will continue his beliefs and inspiration for working hard 100%.  I don't know why he was gone too soon but I won't ever forget him.  He was such a beautiful person.  I will continue his lesson in my life.  He tried.  He fought hard.  He had so much potential because once he learned something he went 100% forward with it.  I knew he would succeed eventually.  Mike, you will always be remembered. We love you, Mike.  #believe

-TRAINER MIKE STEVENS

Words cannot express enough how much my heart was broken when I found out about Michael. Michael and I have always been friends, but the end of Sophomore year and all of Junior year, he was somebody who I looked forward in seeing in my Math class and Human Physiology class. He never failed to smile to greet anybody - without his greetings the day wouldn’t be complete.  He is genuinely the sweetest person I met.  He never looked on the bad side and always had something positive to say about anything bad. There were moments that Michael would come to me for homework or advice about anything and I offered my help with my whole heart.  He is somebody who was there when you needed an uplift in your day.  I will forever miss Michael.  I will never forget him and being his Lab partner on almost all of our Human Physiology class was something I will never forget.  We both named our skeleton Rick because we both agreed that Rick and Morty was a good show,  I’ll never forget our morning breakfast.  It was me, Maddie, and him.  We would all sit together and have breakfast while we studied for our upcoming quizzes and testing. I just hope he was here to see how much he has touched our heart.  We love you Michael and you’ll always have a place in my heart.

-Angela Mastrile

Michael was the brother I never had.  I'm so thankful to have gotten the chance to meet someone so kind and determined in what they wanted to accomplish.  He always made sure I was doing okay and knew how to put a smile on my face when times were rough.  He showed me to live in the moment as if it's my last, to enjoy all the little things in life, and there's not a day that goes by when I'm not thinking about him.  Michael will always have a special place in my heart! 
-Emily Ramirez

Hey mike ♥ Hope heavens treating you well. Gosh I don’t really know what to say. We all miss you a lot and wish you could be here with us. My prayers go out to your family as we get through these trying times and I hope they all stay safe. I really wish I could see you graduate,  You were such a hard worker,  You never gave up and always motivated others. I miss you meme buddy ♥
With love ~ Summer Chun

My name is Chloe and I'd like to share a poem that kept me company by Christopher Poindexter.

We never realise what we have,

Truly we never do

We never grasp just how much

grace is in our hands when it is in our hands

and we always forget to cling tight to it and cherish it and hold it

like it is all we were meant to cradle in curled palm.

We, always forget the grace.

I am so tired of forgetting the grace.

Grace becomes pain he second it is gone.

Michael is present in my mind daily.  It hasn't been the same.  I only knew Michael for a year because I just moved here about a year ago.  Walking into Kaiser I was so alone and afraid but Michael was there and made me feel like I belong.  He strived to walk this earth so Christ like.  Mike will always be celebrated by Christ himself and the people he impacted.  He left a stamp on my heart which is something I will never forget.  I admired how kind and selfless he was and also so driven.  The fact that he would even say hi to me anytime I would see him meant so much.  It made me feel less alone.  I've never met anyone like him.  I am so grateful that he walked into my life for that period of time when I felt so alone. He just exemplified this beautiful persona and I didn’t know what it was then but I know now that it was the love of Christ. He was already a great servant for God by encouraging others. He helped me more than he thinks he did. He came when I was in a very dark place in my life and I’m so grateful for him. God has opened the gates for him in Heaven and now he’s engulfed in peace, love and joy.  Auntie Maile raised such a beautiful boy and I am so blessed to consider him as one of my friends. He meant so much to me and to his other friends as well.  Michael, you strived for excellence and now you’re in perfection. Thank you for being such a great friend.  I’m missing you to pieces.
-CHLOE NUNEZ

Michael was one of my only friends throughout junior year and always made time to talk to me during advisory every Wednesday about nothing and everything all at the same time. He was an amazing guy who had the ability to brighten anyone’s day with his smile, no matter how sad or gloomy you felt. -JOCELYN OGATA

“everything okay? ”

- michael moses quijano

His last message “I’ll make sure to show up on time” I’m going to cherish this text forever.  You don’t realize how much of an impact someone had on your life until they are gone.  Caring, encouraging, loving, HARDWORKING, happy, energetic, FAST, that’s the characteristic of Michael the most hard working mf out there staying after practice bringing his own ladder while everyone’s leaving practice saying why he was doing that he was there just to get better at what he loved.  It’s hard to think not gonna see him walking around this the big ass red and blue duffle mopping a banana or a pbnj sandwich – and I still can hear his voice “wassup coen” or “good work today” brings me to tears – and the fact he aint gonna graduate, have a family, enjoy life breaks me down man to tears like so many people get a second chance but why not him – what did he do wrong – he was the most caring guy ever and I had a feeling Michael was guiding us over our 42-0 score over McKinley he was with us every single play and this is exactly what he would of wanted us to be victorious even if he didn’t’ play he was still cheering on his teammates and hungry to get in and show em why we call him Michael motorcycle #4mike -COEN KAWAMOTO

“well, somebody' s gotta do it ”

- michael moses quijano

“you gotta start acting like the man you wanna be”

- michael moses quijano

 Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Michael was called home and is forever watching over you.  I played football with him and he was the hardest worker.  God placed him here to change lives and called him home when he did the job.  He's with you right now doing whatever you're doing saying mom I am fine.  Michael was an amazing kid. He will always be in my heart as one of my brothers.  
– MICHAEL GUERRERO-KAUPE