You will be missed but always loved. sweat dreems hun. tracy xtray

michael thankyou for being part of my childhood memories,riding on our bmx bikes,playing on the farmland in the ditches,the hay filled barns,running across potato fields,hiding in the woods.Playing on the canal behind the scrapyard.On the bus we all used to go to manchester running wild through town then sliding down that slope near the bus stop and then all legging it when the bus came.Climbing all over the container base,we were all crazy kids.More recently memories of your flat you had on fiddlers lane and you showing me your artwork,and that christmas morning me and my son bumped into you coming out of your flat with a girl and that private joke we shared and went our separate ways laughing.One of the last times we spoke you shared with me your thoughts on when you lived in toronto canada and how you thought passionately that the world had much more to offer than good old irlam.I never got chance to tell you how our talk inspired me to go and hopefully explore some of what the world has to offer,all great memories.But most importantly michael thankyou for being my friend rest in peace mate you will always be missed your friend andy (billy)

To Pauline, Keith, Colin & Steven, I have been fortunate enough to have known you and your Mike since babysitting for the boys, when they were babies in the good old days of the original Dove Driver's. It has been an honor and privalige to be part of Mikes life. You raised one of life's genuine, original and brightest stars, he made a difference to everyones life who was fortunate to meet him, thank you. He was so very, very special And was so from the start From the moment you met him You held him in your heart Like a single drop of rain That on still waters fall, His life did ripples make And touched the lives of all. Outrageously funny, carefree and true Loved by everyone through and through You never had to ask him twice Enthusiastic, talented and so damn nice Noted for his smiling face Mike Harvey, no one could ever take your place With all our love and respect Amanda, Debi and families xxxx

Mike you used to be missed when you weren't around, travelling round the world. Now the universe is your palette and your spirit is constantly with us, may it live on and on. Thanks for the many laughs and memories our good friend.

Only a month or so ago I was in contact with him, and we were talking about where we would meet up in the world. I met your brother in Mexico during the famous Wilma Hurricane and whilst most people were stressing about what to do..he was calm as could be with his usual smile making you feel asured that it was going to be fine. He was an amazing person and he will truely be missed. My best wishes to the family Jo Summerfield

I am very saddened and sorry for your loss! I was not a very long-time friend of Mike's... but man could he grow on you in a hurry... You should be proud knowing that he made many people happy and did touch many lives making people re-think why they were doing the 9-5 life.... I know I envied Mike for his lust for life and his want to make all smile around him ability. I met Mike in Isla Mujies (Mexico).. we chased some lasses...lol... shared a few pints... I first thought he was crazy... but soon found his friendship to be priceless.... He also came down to Windsor Ontario Canada to visit myself and others he had met while we were in Isla... He was a hit again. I hope in the ever after he finds a great big canvass to paint his greatest masterpiece... If it is any condolence... to all of you in his family.. He spoke very well about you all.. not to great depth... but always spoke of how he loved his family... Be proud of a man who could travel alone... but never worry about making friends... he had a heart that was genuine and good.. Be proud of the man he was... took bravery and spirit to live the way he did... I am a better person for being lucky enough to have met him.. Again I am sorry for not only your loss... but the world who sometimes just needs a bit of a dreamer and traveler to make it all seem a bit more interesting... He is missed and in my prayers. Regards Steve Driscoll

mike you brought a smile to everybodys face you came in contact with and lived your life to the full . words may never bring you back but the memories of such a talented gifted lad like you will live on forever . you will always be remembered as one of lifes true characters whos life was cut short loving memories and respect to you and your family rest in peace mate x x

So many hearts broken, so many tears shed. There will never be the right words to say only " God Bless you Michael". All our love and prayers to your family. Love LindaLou Hazel and Arthur x x x

Talented Artist...and a great character to know...you'll be missed Mike...keep on ya travels mate! xxx Chez

A colourful character that will never be forgotten, who always had a smile for everyone.

Genius, like gold and precious stones, is chiefly prized because of its rarity. Geniuses are people who dash of weird, wild, incomprehensible poems with astonishing facility, and get booming drunk and sleep in the gutter. Genius elevates its possessor to ineffable spheres far above the vulgar world and fills his soul with regal contempt for the gross and sordid things of earth. It is probably on account of this that people who have genius do not pay their board, as a general thing. Geniuses are very singular. If you see a young man who has frowsy hair and distraught look, and affects eccentricity in dress, you may set him down for a genius. If he sings about the degeneracy of a world which courts vulgar opulence and neglects brains, he is undoubtedly a genius. If he is too proud to accept assistance, and spurns it with a lordly air at the very same time that he knows he can't make a living to save his life, he is most certainly a genius. If he hangs on and sticks to poetry, notwithstanding sawing wood comes handier to him, he is a true genius. If he throws away every opportunity in life and crushes the affection and the patience of his friends and then protests in sickly rhymes of his hard lot, And finally persists, in spite of the sound advice of persons who have got sense but not any genius, persists in going up some infamous back alley dying in rags and dirt, he is beyond all question a genius. Mark Twain

A genuine Uncut Diamond of pure genius! Thats how I will always think of you mate! They say its not how long a candle burns for but how brightly it shines and with you that speaks for itself mate. You packed more into your short life than any one else could have packed into a hundred years. You lived with loads of guts coz you lived the way you wanted to live and you was always your own man! We saw the millenium in in st. Petes together and did a runner with the $4oo.oo bar tab!! Your life read like a book and every word of it true , mate, never for you mate the house , the wife and the two kids. You were always the free spirit, never ever pretending to be anything else.. You could and should have wrote a book mate and its heartbreaking to know that there was a full stop where there should have been a comma! You'll live forever in my memory top lad I will never ever forget ya and its been a hell of a privilige to call you my mate. Love Ya Mike xxx Steve Smith

Harvs, dont know wot to say we are truly saddened that we will not ave you around anymore! Our Mike no longer shouting Uncle Mike as you were walking down the street! (even though he is 20)! All the times wen we were younger, wen we all hung around up the moss and playing football!! LOL and Hayley always remembers, you thought u were a boxer and got knocked out on the park in 20 seconds!! Will miss your smile and your soul. Rest in peace Harvs. Carts, Hayley,Michael,Jordan and Finlay. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Gonna miss you on the old bar football mate

we love and miss you millions steve,adele.loz.mason xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

your life was cut short but you lived it to the full. Our love and respect goes out to you and your family xxxxxxxxx

u was one of our kids best mates but i remember that big wide smile and it was a wide smile growing up when u graced the knipey household . i think he was one of the very few who enjoyed my mums cooking . truthly missing u many great memories col knipe R.I.P

I remember us all playing on the green at the front of our houses of dove drive and robin drive in irlam, me your col and you mike and our other mates, then we moved, your family to the cresent and us vasey's to addison rd and every day we use to walk to moorfield school. Then high school started and we got on the same bus nearly every day me you col mike moynihan. Then the real world was up on us and you took it by the scruff of its neck mate and you travelled it well done mate, ive known you a long time mate and will carry on knowing you along time coz you'll never be forgotten, rest in peace mate.

what can i say but god must be short of angels,u touched everyones lives in a very special way ur smile is one that,l never be forgotton worldwide. i remember ur mum telling me stories of u and ur brothers causin mayhem when one got one more chip than the other,funny happy memories.my love and prayers are with all ur family.goodnight godbless mike,love always xxxxxx

I knew you for about twenty years, when we met, you were a rum young lad with a cheeky laugh and a bag full of spray cans. You were always good to bump into and to be around because your well mentioned smile and cheeky banter would always brighten up anybody’s day. I am sure there are lots of us who wish we had the guts to live life as you did. Your life may have been short mate, but nobody could ever say it was empty. You had charm and charisma and were instantly likable. I will always be proud to have known you and to be able to call you a friend. I know you are ok now and for you, this is just a new beginning. I will miss you bud, until we meet again. My heart goes out to your family

Dear Mike, I just cant believe it. I will always remember you as a funny, sensitive and talented soul. You lived life to the full and enjoyed yourself. You will be sadly missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the Harvey family. x

mike, enjoy heaven, as much as you did your fun filled life, rest in peace now, love julie and kushi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i'm so sorry and sad for your family xx

I knew you for about twenty years, when I met you, you were a rum young lad with a cheeky laugh and a bag full of spray cans. You were always good to bump into and be around because your well mentioned smile and cheeky banter would brighten up anybody’s day. I am sure there are lots of us whom wish we had the guts to live life as you did. Your life may have been short Mike, but nobody could ever say it was empty. I will always be proud to have known you and to be able to call you a friend. I will miss you bud, until we meet again.

Michael, such a very talented and special person. We will miss you Michael and that warm smile of yours. Our thoughts are also with all of your lovely family at this sad time. Love from Pat and Sydxxxx

Harves, going to miss the laughs we had some of the timnes we worked together are some of the funniest times iv had, cant believe im not going to see you again Tanya and the kids will miss you mate. I send the condolencies to your family, you will be greatly missed Mike Rob Tan Kally and Adina x

Mikey,i was lucky enough to play football with you as a kid..hang about with u through being a teenager..work and play as adults. All the times we shared were just about 'avin a laf' and thats what sets u apart. Everyones missing u mate x. All our condolencies go out to your family and may you rest in peace for evermore

Mike, Thank's for the years of friendship and all of the memories that will never be forgotten and experiences that can never be replaced. May you rest in peace and may your family be consoled by the fact that you were loved by so many people from so many miles around. God Bless.xxx Wayne And Claire

Lucky enough to play football with you as a kid, watch and admire you with a pencil in your hand and trying to beat you and the rest at pool every dinner in the fifth year common room. It's so sad. Peace be with you Mike.

Mike, as others have commented, your cheeky grin, evident on all the pictures will be missed forever. I didn't see your recent artwork but remember the days Wonko recalls. I used to look in admiration at the pieces you left around Irlam precinct and the train bridge and surrounding areas ! You clearly progressed and developed a maturity in an area that so few are blessed with. My memories recall conversations in the early hours about what life would bring and where paths would lead......your certainly traveled and achieved what you set out to do it's such a shame....... My heart goes out to your family and Col. I cannot begin to imagine the heartache they all must be feeling right now. Sincerest respect Steve

Rest in peace Harv's you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. Yet another young life to be taken from this earth. Hope your with your old friend Finny. My heart goes out to Harvey family at this terrible time. Bye bye Mike x

Mike, when I was a little girl I loved you from afar. You were a beautiful creature with a twinkle in your eye and a cheeky smile that was brighter than the stars. When I grew up you were still a cheeky sod! You always made me laugh, and you brought a smile to all who were around you - what more could you ask for hey! Now that I am older I know what a wonderful person you were; your remarkable talents, your ferocious appetite for life and your mischievous ways. A wanderer in many ways, you always inspired me on my own adventures. You may be gone, but you will not be forgotten – you’ve definitely left an imprint on me. xxx

Sorry to hear u passed away not seen you for years my mate phoned me tonight to let me know she had heard. Love to all your family.

A Salford lad born and bred but the world was his playground he lived to travel and his art RIP Michael God bless

We are very sorry for your loss to all mikes family and may all these written memories comfort you at this present time and time to come. Mike will never be forgotten and always be remembered with greatest respect. God bless and R.I.P. Mike, farewell for now mate !!!!!!!!!!

Mike can't believe your gone, life was full of laughter when you were around. Will miss those games of snooker in the social (even when you won!) Irlam has a void that will never be filled. Our thoughts are with your family, we will miss you loads. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal, Love Antony & Claire XXX

a new star in the sky

Michael even though our lives took different paths i will cherish the memories i have of you. Me and Damian and you and Linda shared some good times.You have always been a free spirit and lived life to the full. All my love is with your family at this sad time. God bless you Michael x

harvz u were a true gent a caractor and one in a million you brightened up our days and will be sadly missed by us all..see you soon my freind

harvz u were a true caractor one in a million with a heart of gold you will be so sadly missed by us all..you brightened up our days...see you soon my freind

Mike I've known you for as long as I can remember....you was always a regular face in our house as I was growing up. I'll always remember your cheeky smile. You definately lived life to the full but it is so unfair how it had to end so suddenly. My deepest sympathy is sent to all your family at this time, I hope they can find some comfort from the amazing tributes that have been written about you here. R.I.P and GOD BLESS Love Karen

Mike like a few others, managed to escape the confines of Irlam which often stiffles young men who need to explore and express; themselves, their creativity and this beautiful world that surrounds us... knowing that Irlam is home and certainly where his heart was, it's a downright tragedy that someone who lived his life to the full, took risks, made the most of opportunities and let nothing and no-one hold him back, was taken from us so soon. Michael was a ray of sunshine and may his light shine through in the eyes of all his family and within his awe inspiring art work. Salford salutes you. My love and prayers to all who grieve for him xXx

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13 years ago

hi mike, its moyni, me you and your colin and steven go back a few years, i remember all those red hot summers without a care in the world, i hung around with your colin more but i alwys had time for you too. time go"s so fast and you loose contact, but your memories are always there. i looked at ur pictures and boy av you travelled, i remembered the last time we spoke you told me that you was off to italy desighning, a was totaly impressed. im nearly 40 now mike it goes so fast, didnt seem like yesterday we was all babies, me and colin went on bike rides together everywhere. a realy miss them days. and now al miss you to pal. takie care al miss you lots xx

Mike (the smiler) you always was the free spirit, with such a special talent, not just for your artwork, but in general life as well. The times in your company was always full of joy and laughter. May your spirit live on. Until we meet again, God bless, take care & keep smiling.

so long there mike! thank the heavens i have managed to meet certain folk in my life! hope your with the finbar(in a better place) forever in my heart mate!!

To my beautiful friend - in time i hope to find the words and ideas that will make a tribute that is fitting for you because i know thats what you'd expect -you set standards that made us all proud to come from this small town - you represented so well - to know that one of our mates was as talented as you really helped me to keep the faith and to strive for something better. You were the first bit of real magic i ever seen in this town and i am honoured to have gotten to know you so well and for the fact that you touched my life with your special touch. Heart of gold - Pure Class - the memories i have of you i will cherish and recall for the rest of my life - All my love to you and your family forever - I know this must all be for a reason so i'm gonna keep the faith and live on with strength in your memory xxxxxxxxxx

life doesnt gve you many things, but im glad you were apart of mine harvs. you did what you wanted to do, seen places what people only dream about. you are a star. you will be sadly missed. gone but never forgotton. always in my memory knipey.

mike i cant believe your gone.we shared good times together and had a lot of laughs,ill miss you mate.its been a pleasure knowing you.a true,genuine freind thanks for the memories.hope your with finny ill miss you mike.