Posted by nannyb (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 1:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am one of michael's teachers. It has been so very difficult to comprehend that he is gone and I won't see him walking down the hall or peeking into the window of my classroom door three or four times a day wanting to come in.
One of the students expressed her emotions by writing on the board that michael had one smile, one laugh, one walk and a big personality. She described him perfectly. This was micheal. He was very popular with the whole student body. Everyone loved him. He played every sport at the school. I can still remember the last day I saw him. It was Wednesday. He took his final exam in my class that day. When he finished, he told me , " I know I made a good grade on this test. It was easy because I studied my study guide." I praised him for that and gave him bubble gum. He loved bubble gum. Everyday he would help to clean the room after class just ot get some green flavor bubble gum. That was his favorite color. So therefore, I gave him the gum as usual and he ask to use the restroom. Not realizing he would make a couple of stops along the way. Several co-workers said he stopped by their class to say hello. I guess this was his farewell. Rest on michael, you will be greatly missed!!
Love Ms. Broadnax

Posted by vidalia1 (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What a beautiful tribute.I can tell that you really care and I know you made a difference for the children in the schools of the town where you teach.God bless you.

Posted by BLADY (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TO MY COUSIN AND FRIEND MIKE WE GONE MISS U IN LANCASTER. WE LOVE YOU!!! R.I.P. MIKE

Posted by BOBCAT1974 (anonymous) on May 17, 2008 at 11:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the Griggs Family,My eight year old grandson received a small four-wheeler for his birthday in February after what happened to this young man i am so afraid for him to get on it.Even though we have land that is in the country and it's off the highway it worries me.He always has a helmet on.It will be along time before i fill at peace about him getting back on it.My prayers and sympathy to Michael Griggs Family.GOD BLESS !!!

Posted by rip_mikegriggs (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

RIP 2 MII CLASS MATE MICHAEL DEWAYNE GRIGGS.IM GOIN 2 MISS HIM,HE WAS ALWAYS MAKING THE CLASS LAUGH EVEN THOUGH WE STILL GOT N TROUBLE 4 IT.BUT MIKE U WILL BE NEVA 4GOTTEN!!!

Posted by proudmotherof3 (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

My heart and prayers goes out to the Griggs and Garrison families. 12 years ago, Colleen and I both lost the father of our children. With the grace of God, they grew up knowing each other and spending time with each other. Colleen, I share this loss with you. Mike will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Jay is a spliting image of both. We love you!!!

Gwen & Ja'Vanta

Posted by kelli_campbell2003 (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the family of Michael Griggs you have my heart felt sympathy. Even thought i did not know him all that well he made sure that if i did not see him at school he said something to get my attention. Rest on Mike and the family at Ferriday Junior High will miss you.

Posted by nannyb (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Vidalia 1. I teach at Ferriday Junior High. At school on Friday there was not a dry eye in the whole building. He was so well liked until his death affected students at Vidalia Junior High also. My granddaughter goes to Vidalia Junior High and she said so many students were crying and upset about michael.
J. BRoadnax

Posted by KeeKee80 (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One memory of Mike that bring a smile to my face is the day when Erick and I came home and Shaquille had about eight of his friends over. They was watching TV, on the computer, eating, on the phone and one of them was even sleep. Mike was on the couch witn his feet up watching TV Erick started playing with him and he ran behind me and said "KeeKee tell Erick to leave me along". So I ask who all had a girlfriend, he was the first one to say me, and Shaq said "Come on lets go. Know matter how many boyz come to my house I always make them feel welcome because I knew that they were safe and most of the time Mike was the only one who answered my question about school or what they been up to.... Friday Shaq had about four friend over and I left the room because I felt that one was missing and I didn't want them to see me cry. To the Griggs (Colleen) and Garrison family your prayers help Erick and I when we lost our son and our prayers will surround you in you time of need. Mike your big smile will live on in our hearts. Sleep in peace baby boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love Ya

Erick, Lakeitha, Shaquille, Lakia, & Zerick

Posted by TERRYB (anonymous) on May 18, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TO MY CUZ MIKE IM GONE MISS PLAYING WITH U IN LANCASTER, US JUST RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE ROAD UP THERE.HAVING FUN U WOULD ALWAYS LET EVERBODY KNOW THATS MY COUSIN TERRY. R.I.P. MIKE LOVE YA. THE CURRY'S N BROWN'S

Posted by DGriggs (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have relatives in MS and although I live in California, I happened across this tragic story on the internet. We probably aren't related, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about the passing of this likeable and much loved young man. I trust that the Lord will keep you in His care and help you through the pain and suffering. Until you meet again, Michael will always be alive in your thoughts and hearts.

Posted by CleveReynolds3girl (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Now Mike was my round & if he was in any trouble I was there...If he told me. He was a very intelligent young man we were very cool, but with him being younger than me I had to get him in line sometimes. I loved him so much he was close to me, my cousin Jeremy, and friends Tonio, Tron, Adrain, & more.....
YOU ARE TRULY LOVED & MISSED BY EVERYONE!!!!!!

Posted by Kelle08 (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

R.I.P.to my number 1 dawg Micheal Dewayne Griggs this is from your classmates at F.J.H. Mike we really do miss u,and we know you are in a better place.We can't wait until we meet again and catch up on all the laughs you missed out on.We know that you are watching down over us.We know you are up there with your father and uncle.We just wanted to show you much love,we miss u!!!!!!!!!!!Gone but not forgotten.

Posted by shonderrius (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

R.I.P. 2 OUR #1 DAWG,DIS B MRS.BROADNAX 7TH PERIOD CLASS.MIKE U KNO WE LUV N MISS U.WE WISH WE COULD SPEND 1 MORE DAY WIT U.FROM SCOOTER:REST N PEACE 2 MII DAWG MIKE,GONE BUT NEVA EVA 4GOTTEN.NA WE KNOW U N A BETTA PLACE WIT YA DADDY N UNCLE.....U WILL STILL GRADUATE WIT US IN 2013.U MIGHT NOT B HERE NOW BUT U WILL B N OUR HEARTS.....WE KNO U DIDNT C ANY US THIS CUMIN BUT NOW U R N A BETTA PLACE CHILLIN WIT UR POPS N UNCLE......REST IN PEACE MICHAEL DEWAYNE GRIGGS,STANKA,N DOTY...............FROM:UR 7TH PERIOD CLASS.......WE LUV U MIKE!!!!!!!

Posted by tymiles (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 7:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

THIS DUDE LOVED PLAYING EVERY SPORT,MOSTLY FOOTBALL. MIKE ALWAYS SAID HE WANTED TO BE JUST LIKE HIS #1 PLAYER NUKE (TERRANCE JOHNSON).GOD ALREADY HAS EVERYTHING PLANNED OUT, THEREFORE, NUCK WAS KILLED 3 DAYS LATER ALONG WITH KEVIN KEYS. SO EVEN THOUGH HE NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO PLAY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LIKE HIS STAR PLAYER, THEY ARE STILL IN HEAVEN PLAYING FOOTBALL TOGETHER. REST IN PEACE MIKE, NUKE, AND KEVIN.

Posted by jasmine08 (anonymous) on May 19, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hey yall my name is jasmine and i was mike girlfreind.mane i loved that boy with all my heart i swear.i just cannt believe this boy is gone i think it is just one big dream just to get everybody to realize life is very short and live everyday like its ur last.and to me i just trake it like he just at another skool.and every day i just sit and cry but sumtimes i wonder what would mike want me to do

jasmine n michael 4 life

Posted by ManMan09 (anonymous) on May 20, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the Griggs, Garrisons and the classmates of Michael Griggs I send my deepest sympathy. We all love and enjoy Mike personality and presence. Mike you will be dearly miss and will always be in everyone's heart. To realize you will no longer be here physically just tear me up inside. So Mike, Rest In Peace with your Father Doty, Uncle Stanka, and Aunt Hattie Mae and we know that they will take care of you until we all meet again. From The Curry's.

With Love,
ManMan R.I.P
NeNe
Hochie Michael Griggs
Twetty
Dukie "Gone But Will Neva Be Forgotten"
Pumkin

Posted by 4msdavis (anonymous) on May 20, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Micheal was cousin of mine from his grandmother side.Griggs family and Garrison family be strong.God will see you through.

Posted by kingdomdave66 (anonymous) on May 21, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart goes out to Micheal's family and friends. My wife was a former teacher of Micheal. His death has affected my family in a way.
Pastor David Tarver

Posted by emcain (anonymous) on May 21, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to the Griggs family for your lost. Keep praying and the Lord will make you strong enough to get through this.

Posted by jnarts (anonymous) on May 21, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to this family.I got achance to meet this young man though my grandson,he was a nice energetic child.May god help you doing this hardest of times.To the friends & classmates,always think of him & talk about your good times together & carry him with you though life.J.Nelson