Damn
I’ve need trying to call him
Now I find out this
SOB
He was a great guy
I bought a75 Kwai from him in 2005
Or something then sold it back to him
When I was broke
It went to Au
I always tell people about him 
Wow a sad day for me
Ed from oregon

Grew up and at schools with Michael and many of your well wishers in Balmain/Fort Street. He was a great friend of the day, we spent much time together as children before going separate ways. I recall us making our very own Doctor Who 'movie' on Birchgrove Oval with Felix Williamson and possibly the Weates;  hanging out in the Blue Mountains with his dad's old Bentley, building walls across local streets !; burning World War 2 dioramas in his back yard; and the local Boy Scout troop. Well thought of and missed, my condolences to all his family and friends. 
Jeremy (Jez) Newton 

I met Michael back in 2016 when I sold him a couple of motorcycles. I did not know him well, but I enjoyed the time talking with him and the shop he worked out of.
My condolences to his family and he and you are in my prayers.

Photos of many happy memories of Michael taken whilst playing with the cousins at Bay Street; and of the little boy who grew up to be such a loving and loved husband of Deborah and father to Noah, Aviva and Zahavah. His light will shine with all who new him here. Lorraine Morris and family.

I just heard about Michael's passing and my heart goes out to his family. Michael sold me my only real classic motorcycle when he was still working out of his loft in downtown St. Louis. I will never forget meeting him, Debby, and their two dogs when I came to look at the bike. Since then I have always thought of Michael as a friend. Whenever I would drop in at the shop I felt welcome. As we wandered around looking at his new treasures Michael's gruff but funny commentary was always insightful. He would offer to let me ride just about anything, but I was always afraid that I might break something really valuable. This kind of trust is precious. Michael was a polymath and a vicarious intellect. He contributed substantially to the classic scene and all who care about classic bikes will miss him. Adieu mom ami.

Michael- rest in peace my dear cousin. So many memories of school holidays playing at Granny's house and visiting you in Birchgrove. A sea plane ride when we were teenagers and of course driving around Syndey in your 55 FJ Holden ute. 
Brian, Sue, Tereasa- so very sorry. Deborah, Noah, Aviva and Zahava- my thoughts are with you and one day our families will meet. 





At Grandma Olga Kiernan’s 80th birthday August 1991. (Posted by Aunt Lorraine).

I was very sorry to hear of Michael's passing away.  I didn't hear the news until today.  Over the years, I was a regular at Michael's Motorcycles, buying and selling motorcycles or just talking.  He made the world a better place.  He will be missed.
With sincere sympathy,
Mike Geen


OBITUARY

Michael T. Kiernan

September 15, 1968 – April 3, 2021

Berger Memorial Chapel

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