Dedicated to the memory of
"There is no difference between us.
We’re the same.
The only difference is that you can see my suffering and I can’t see yours.
If I were to see your suffering, what would you look like?"
- Michael Newman
Michael was a highly intelligent mastermind with a hysterical sense of humor, witt, charm and a passion for art and the beauty of nature.
Michael lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which is a terminal illness which leads to severe weakening of the muscles.
Michael was an artist himself although he had very little hand movement yet created beautiful sketches beginning at art classes he participated in at Northern Illinois University.
Michael H Newman gave speeches to large audiences of teens and young adults who were on spiritual weekend retreats.
Michael Newman lived a life of a hero and passed on at the age of 28.