🕯️ In Memoriam • Official Council Statement
In Loving Memory of John Michaels: Honoring a Legacy of Independent Living and Advocacy
Statement from the Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC)
The Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (MSILC) extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of John Michaels, as well as to our partners and friends at Resources for Independence (RFI), following his passing.
“John’s life was a testament to what empowerment and perseverance can achieve.”
As we mourn this tremendous loss, Maryland SILC asks our network and community to keep John’s family and the entire RFI team in your thoughts and prayers. Together, we honor John’s memory, celebrate his remarkable legacy, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing independence, equity, and opportunity across Maryland.