Henry Ward Beecher said:

"The great men of earth are shadow men, who, having lived and died, now live again and forever through their undying thoughts.  Thus living, though their footfalls are heard no more, their voices are louder than the thunder, and unceasing as the flow of tides or air"

Michael Muir was my brother, my friend and my mentor.

He was a GIANT among men, not because of the position he held or the respect he commanded from his peers, but, because of his heart, his soul, his kindness and his ability to see the good in all people.  He was all the things that a husband, a father, a brother, a son and a friend should be and he did it everyday with purpose and pride. 

He was a giver and a believer, a dreamer and a motivator.  He was a teacher and a coach and most importantly, he was a friend to all of us.... 

To me, he will always be the standard and he will always walk amongst the GIANTS.  Rest in Peace my friend.  I love you!

Mike was such a great person, neighbor and friend.  No matter how long it had been, Mike always made you feel like you had just talked.  He was strong, funny, compassionate and humble.  More than that, he always made your kids feel important.  Mike was in a class of his own - amazing person!

My deepest condolences to the Muir family! Growing up playing ball with Mike and Timmy was a great memory that will never be forgotten. I was very saddened to hear of Michaels passing today. May you be granted with the peace of God. Rest in piece my old friend. Keep the courts above warm !

When Michael used to work in Arizona he and I would talk late in the evening sometimes and he was always amazed at the wildlife in the area where he worked. He always treated me great and I sure will miss him. Take care Michael, your new adventure is just beginning. My respect to your family.

Dear Connie ,Tom &. Family
Sincere condolences on your loss

Dear Muir Family-
Mike coached my son Sawyer and his baseball team in Roswell and from time to time within the last 6 years or so we'd see him and Danny at Lifetime Fitness or waving to us as he drove by our home on Brookfield Parkway.  In only brief passings his energy and smile was energizing and heart warming, and so very kind.  To have only known him to say hello occasionally was to understand the impact of your loss.  In our sad disbelief, we wish you all the comfort possible and as Brookfield neighbors we send our deepest sympathies and support.  Warmest thoughts and comfort to you all.  

Leslie, Warren, Sawyer & Simon Smith
905 Brookfield Parkway

I am very sorry for your loss.  Mike was an adorable kid growing up in North Bergen who grew into a very admired and loved man.  My sympathy to the Muir family.

Dear Jill, and loved ones of the Muirs,

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Sending love from all the Bezemers, Richard, Laura, Olivia and Ava.

Michael's grandmother,  Margaret Muir,   was a dear friend.    Her family was her pride & joy.     I have no doubt that she was there to welcome him Home when he crossed to the Other Side.     My sympathy to the family on the loss of your loved one.

Dear Tom,  So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family

Dear Tom
I am so sorry to hear of
your loss of your youngest 
son...
Ron Pfister
mile runner
class of '62

Dear Tom and Connie our sympathy to you and your beautiful family
Our prayers are with you
Love Jimmy and Eleanor Callaghan❤

I am so incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of Mike.  Please accept my deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.  I have nothing but the fondest memories growing up, playing ball and all the general shenanigans that make childhood great with Mike, Tim and Tom.

Peter LaMont & Family

Dear Tom and family

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your son.

Sincerely
Bernardine Reinstein Greene. NBHS'62

Dear Tom, seems just like yesterday Michael was on my lap when I was Santa Claus. I am so sorry for your loss. Most Sincerely, Glenn Cummins

Dear Mr. Muir & family, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you all. May God grant you Peace.

I am so so sorry for your loss. Mr. Muir was one of the kindest parents I've ever been able to work with. I'm thinking about your whole family.

There are a handful of people who had a profound impact on me in this world. Mike was one of them and I recently got to tell him. I came to America in the 90s with a dream and not much else. Mike always believed in me and let me know it. Sometimes you just need that push, that belief to believe in yourself. I am proud to have known such a great spirit. Mike's belief in me will stay with me for the rest of my days. RIP my friend.

Muir Family, 
please accept our deepest sympathy. Mike was a positive influence to all and will continue to do so from the heavens. God Bless you all.  The Lescaille Family.

Sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  He was a great mentor to myself and others, and well-respected. He was a great asset to our hotel industry.  He will be missed

Tom and Connie, Bernie and I send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your son  Michael.
                                                            Ruth and  Bernie Elsinger

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

our deepest condolences and prayers for Michael's family. Michael was always sweet and kind to us, and we love Jill, Maddie and Daniel and know the sorrow they are experiencing at his passing.  We pray the Lord will comfort you in your time of grief.

Mike got me started in the Hotel Franchising Business as part of the initial team for Microtel Inns.  He mentored me and help guide me into a brand new aspect of my career. He taught me all the ins and outs of the game.  When he came to work at Wyndham I had the great opportunity to work with him again.  He was my  mentor, and my friend.  I spoke to him often as he fought his battle with his illness . I will miss him immensely. I am heart broken!  My prayers and thoughts go out to all the Muir family!

Dear Tom and Constance...Priscilla and I send our deepest regrets and Sympathies. We can only imagine the pain of loosing a child. 


Tony and Priscilla Tabbacchino

Muir Family,
I have so many great memories of time spent with the Muir's growing up in North Bergen. I have not seen Michael in many years, but after reading the other entries here and the numerous posts on Tim's FB page, I see that Michael didn't change. He grew up to be the same happy, laughing, driven and energetic adult that I knew as a young man years ago. Please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and Jeannine and the entire D'Onofrio and Ascolese families. We certainly all have many fond memories of time spent with Michael and the Muir's. God Bless you all.

I knew Mike back in the old days at Days Inns.  He was always smiling.  Your family is in my thoughts; may your memories comfort you.

There are so few that can influence so many lives. Impact so many futures.  It was effortless because Mike was genuine. He cared about everyone as an individual.  Once you were a friend of Mike, it was like you were part of his fraternity. 
Mike, thank you for your friendship and for making all of our lives better.   With love my friend...Coop

I am so sad to learn of Michael's passing.  My condolences go out to the Muir family.  It has been quite a few years since interacting with the Muir boys as one of their seventh grade teachers.  But I clearly remember that Muirs were outstanding kids with a great sense of humor.  Their parents, Tom and Connie were wonderful loving parents who were very supportive of their sons.  

To the Michael Muir family, I can't imagine how sad you are at this time with the loss of a husband and dad.  I pray that you will gain strength with all the wonderful memories you have shared.

My condolences to the Muir family. Mike was such a great person and a huge loss to all.

My thoughts and prayers to the Muir Family, I always enjoyed working with Mike.  I remember when he started at Days Inn. He had a major impact in the hotel business.
Cortland Dusseau

 I am so sorry to hear the news about Mike. I have so many fond memories of Mike, Tim, and Tom in my 6 years working for you Tom in Atlantic City. I cherish those summers and the times I had babysitting. Mike, as well as, your family will always be in my heart and my prayers. Our sincere condolences to all of you.   Joe and Betty

My thoughts are with the entire Muir family. Every day seems quieter without Mike with us. His personality was bigger than any room he stepped into and his smile will be forever missed. 

My condolences to the Muir family.   Mike was a wonderful person and work colleague.  Confident and smart.  Engaging and inspiring.  Mike always wanted to help others realize their dreams and he did so time and time again.

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Muir family.  Mike was one the first people to welcome me to AAHOA family and encouraged me all the time to be the greatest I could be.  Thank you Mike.

I have so many memories of all three brothers running around the gym at NBHS. I had so much fun just shooting around with them. My Condolences to the Muir Family, may he rest in Eternal Peace.

Mike Muir is a friend and a mentor. He was instrumental in the formative part of my career and always went out of his way to provide me with the insights and lessons of his experience. He was warm, calm and cool, yet competitive and clever. On top of that, he was a fun and funny to be around - even when the heat was on. I think I'll remember that most about him. Great laugh. Great smile. My heartfelt condolences to the Muir Family. Though his life was cut short, my life was enriched for having known him. He was one of the good ones...

My condolences to the Muir family. May he Rest In Peace and you cherish his memory everyday. I have many fond memories of Michael and the entire Muir family at 88th street park. Very saddened by the news.

My family and I are so deeply saddened to hear this news. What a great loss and he will forever live on in our hearts.

So sorry to hear of Mikes passing, he was always a great competitor in basketball growing up in North Bergen

My deepest condolences to the Muir Family. Many fond memories of Mike from our days at NBHS. Many prayers.

Our deepest sympathies to the Muir family.
The Mettler's

Mike,
You were a great leader, an extremely charismatic person and a wonderful father, husband and brother.  Rest in peace.

A.E.K.D.B.

I never met Mike.but I knew about him because of his uncle, Pete Muir.  When I found out Mike had cancer, I put him on my prayer list. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Our team at Asian Media & Marketing Group USA, publisher of Asian Hospitality and former publisher of the former AAHOA Lodging Business magazine, offer our sincere sorrow and condolences to the family of Mike. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
In Sympathy, 
Judy Maxwell 
Managing Editor
Atlanta GA

My heart is broken reading this.  My family knew Michael before I was born.  The Muir family were the best friends and neighbors anyone could ever ask for.  I remember so many parties and bbqs and will be forever greatful for knowing them.  Heartfelt condolences from the notarangelos.  Prayers to the Muir family.  Rest In Peace childhood friend.

My deepest,deepest condolences to the Muir family.I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I went to grammar school and high-school with him. He was one of the nicest people I knew. Prayers to his family that they find comfort in knowing that they were blessed to have him in their lives and now they have an angel watching over them.

Our prayers to the Muir family.  I was blessed to work with and get to know Mike and will always cherish the time we had.  Rest in peace my friend.

I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire Muir family. Mike's spirit, humor and optimism had a positive influence on everyone who was lucky enough to know him. I am one of hundreds of people whose lives have been made more joyous, interesting and bountiful because Mike was our friend and colleague. Twenty-two years ago Mike and Tim sat across from me at a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona talking to me about selling an unknown hotel brand in a region more than two thousand miles away from the nearest open property. I was pretty sure it was a bad idea but I signed on any way because Mike and Tim were so excited and having so much fun telling me about it that I knew that even if I didn't make a nickel, I'd have a the time of my life. Mike taught me the business and made sure I thrived while making me feel like family with his big, brilliant smile. I had even underestimated how much fun we would have!
Thank you Mike. We'll all miss you until we meet again.

My deepest sympathy to the Muir family.  It was a pleasure to work with Mike and Tim for eight years.  Mike was always kind and generous.  I treasure my memories of him and his wonderful smile.  My thoughts are with Jill, Daniel, Madison, Tim and all of Mike's family and friends.  He was very loved.

Sincere condolences to the Muir family. 
Pat and Dave Bulman

For the entire Muir Family,
It is with a heavy heart I am writing to say I am very sorry for your loss. I remember all the days of playing ping pong with Mike, Tim and Tommy in the garage. May the Lord grant you the strength to celebrate his life and all of the people he touched. 
John Walker (Dallas, TX) with Taylor, Brett & Priscilla

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Muir family. I met Mike while living at the dorms at UNLV in 1985, and joined the same fraternity. I will always remember what a positive and upbuilding leader Mike was while attending school and throughout his life. It was amazing to see all that Mike accomplished over the years..he clearly led a life worth celebrating as he was loved by so many he touched over the years...May his family and everyone who was blessed to know Mike find comfort in the wonderful memories and good times shared together...RIP my brother, your spirit will always be with us...AEKDB

We are praying for you, Jill, Madison, and Daniel. We're so sorry for your loss. Michael is in God's hands now. Praying for peace in your hearts. We love you. Brad, Kim

My deepest condolences. I first met Mike at UNLV and we reconnected 30 years later at Best Western. Rest in Peace Mike.

Dear Jill and family, Tim, and all of Mike's family, I was heartbroken on hearing the news of Mike's passing. He was a great leader, manager, salesman, mentor, and most importantly, friend. May his memory ever be for a blessing.

I am so very sorry for your loss....  Mike was a remarkable person with a great heart for others, he will be missed.

On behalf of everyone at Aileron Capital, we wanted to send our deepest sympathies to the Muir Family.  While our interactions were few, Mike was was one of the most generous and helpful people I have had the privilege of knowing.  Godspeed Mike.

My condolences on your loss....may Mike rest in peace.

The entire Janssen family sends their deepest sympathy and condolences to Mike's family. Mr. & Mrs. Muir, Thomas and Tim.May he Rest In Peace and will NEVER be forgotten by me. Frank

My family sends the Muir family our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.Jack Barry Franklin,MA.

I remember my first semester at UNLV, I came in January so I really didn't know anyone and Mike lived 2 doors down on the 6th floor of Tonopah hall. Mike and I became instant friends and he introduced me to all of his Kappa Sig brothers. Mike , Timmy and Danny L. all came down to my house for Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale and if you remember that was the place to be. We went to San Diego one weekend and almost got thrown in Jail for going over 100 miles an hour , the cop pulled over all 4 cars and just gave us tickets, thanks to Mike he talk the cop into not calling the paddy wagon for all of us. We lost touch after college but I always wondered how the Muir Brothers were doing. My deepest condolences to Mike's Family. Godspeed my friend !!

I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing.  We were classmates at NBHS and together won a scholarship given by Dr. David Poces.  I remember him fondly, and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

To The Muir Family
     We wanted to send our sincere sympathy to your family.  Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.  Rest in peace Michael Muir and thank you for all
of our lovely memories of you.
                                               Sincerely,  The Fellrath Family

My thoughts and prayers are with the Muir family...I worked with both Mike and Tim at IHG many years ago....Mike was a light and bright star and I send my deepest condolences...may your faith and memories help you through this difficult time....Sarah Snyder Pepsoski

My deepest condolences to Mike's Family. I cannot express in words, the passion and persona he had, a great person who will be greatly missed by all.
Bear Patel (Torrance, CA)

OBITUARY

Mr. Michael Convey Muir

September 28, 1966 – March 10, 2017

Roswell Funeral Home

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