| In Memory of Michael Lacey |
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It is with a heavy heart that I write this
about our beloved Michael “Giggles”
Lacey. A fellow band and choir
member, great friend, and wonderful
person.
Michael died Sunday, August 19, from
injuries sustained in a motor vehicle
accident. He was 18 years old.
about our beloved Michael “Giggles”
Lacey. A fellow band and choir
member, great friend, and wonderful
person.
Michael died Sunday, August 19, from
injuries sustained in a motor vehicle
accident. He was 18 years old.
Michael graduated Valedictorian from PMW H.S. Class of 2007. An accomplished
young musician, he was to attend NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and
Human Development for music composition this fall. He received a Certificate of
Achievement from Governor Rendell for scoring within the top 500 SAT scores in
Pennsylvania, and was the recipient of numerous scholarships.
young musician, he was to attend NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and
Human Development for music composition this fall. He received a Certificate of
Achievement from Governor Rendell for scoring within the top 500 SAT scores in
Pennsylvania, and was the recipient of numerous scholarships.
The Reverend Father Joseph Kopacz celebrated a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday,
August 24, at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Mt. Pocono, PA.
Donations can be made to the Michael R. Lacey Memorial Scholarship Fund and
mailed to: 6166 Apache Trail, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.
August 24, at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Mt. Pocono, PA.
Donations can be made to the Michael R. Lacey Memorial Scholarship Fund and
mailed to: 6166 Apache Trail, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.
He was a member of the Pocono Mountain
West Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert
Band. He received the Pocono Mountain
School District Board of Education Award,
Pocono Mountain West Music Performance
Award, and the John Philip Sousa Band
Award for musicianship. Michael played with
the band two years ago for President George
Bush at Tobyhanna Army Depot. As a
trombone player, he was chosen for the
PMEA District 10, Region V, and All-State
Bands, and was selected to perform with the
Celebration of the Arts (“COTA”) Cats three
years in a row. He also had the lead in the
school play, the Sound of Music.
Michael was the recipient of numerous
scholarships, including the Mattioli Scholar
Award, Boyd Scholarship, Pocono Mountain
Panther Music Boosters Scholarship, Knights
of Columbus Council 4159 Scholarship, Clear
Run Intermediate School PTO Scholarship,
Frank Sotel Memorial Mathematics
Scholarship from Marywood University, and
the Ralph Hughes Memorial Scholarship
awarded by COTA.
West Marching Band, Jazz Band and Concert
Band. He received the Pocono Mountain
School District Board of Education Award,
Pocono Mountain West Music Performance
Award, and the John Philip Sousa Band
Award for musicianship. Michael played with
the band two years ago for President George
Bush at Tobyhanna Army Depot. As a
trombone player, he was chosen for the
PMEA District 10, Region V, and All-State
Bands, and was selected to perform with the
Celebration of the Arts (“COTA”) Cats three
years in a row. He also had the lead in the
school play, the Sound of Music.
Michael was the recipient of numerous
scholarships, including the Mattioli Scholar
Award, Boyd Scholarship, Pocono Mountain
Panther Music Boosters Scholarship, Knights
of Columbus Council 4159 Scholarship, Clear
Run Intermediate School PTO Scholarship,
Frank Sotel Memorial Mathematics
Scholarship from Marywood University, and
the Ralph Hughes Memorial Scholarship
awarded by COTA.
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