Mickey Newman was my dearest cousin and Seymour Brenner is my dearest uncle.  They are related and they both have given joy and love and support and loyalty and kindness to so very many people.  They are both truly special and go more than the extra mile.  I will always think of them with pride and love and I agree that these two men are both worthy of your award. 

When my son, Dylan was very young and tested his limits with a minor preschool infraction I asked him to think about what kind of person he would like to be. His answer, "I want to be like Mickey!" Ironically, (approx. 4 years later) in preparation for Valentine's Day in 1999, I took advantage of the Internet and e-mailed important people in my son's life and told them that I was putting a Valentine anthology together for Dylan. I asked them to write a sentiment for the book. The following is a portion of what Mickey wrote to Dylan: "What I believe makes you such a special person is the way in which you look at others in a non-critical way. You accept people as they are, and in spite of their faults, are willing to be their friend."  My point: Dylan made a decision to be like Mickey. Mickey's words to Dylan describe the type of person Mickey was and still is in the hearts of those blessed to have known him. Mickey Newman unconditionally tapped into the heart of so many. He is an example of a pay-it-forward type of guy who received his joy in being a true mensch. Mickey is still here with us in spirit and positive daily life decisions. He is one of those rare human beings whose life pattern will continue to make us better people because of the example he left on our hearts, our minds and most importantly, our actions.

September 12, 2005—Tribute from Stephanie Newman, Farmington Hills, Michigan—Mickey Newman was my father, and to my 9 1/2 year-old daughter, he was,"Pa-Pa." My father was my daughter's best friend, and a steadfast friend to countless people, especially to my uncle, Seymour Brenner.  To my late dearest grandfather, Abe Corman, he was not only a son-in-law, but his son. My father's smile lit up a room, and he was universally well-loved. When my father was taken from me, not only did I lose a parent, I lost part of myself. My father's advice was treasured, his jokes hilarious, and the love and support he gave to my daughter and I, priceless. I recall words from the song, "Abraham, Martin, and John," by Dion, "... it seems the good die young.  I just looked around, and he's gone."
Never did I think those words would apply to my father;   I thought he'd be with us for many years to come. My father was a kind and decent man with the biggest heart. The community far beyond San Diego lost a pillar of strength and charity.  For, my family from Detroit, to Europe, to Israel lost its best friend and the cornerstone of our little family. Thank you so much for remembering my father who did so much for so many, and asked for nothing in return. May G-d bless my father's dear soul.

October 13, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Yom Kippur 5766 Donor Booklet, "Additional Pledges," page 10 ... Cindy Newman, in memory of my beloved husband, Mickey Newman, & my beloved parents, Lee & Abe Corman & in honor of my children & granddaughter.

December 2005—"Yahrzeits Remembered in December," Shofar (monthly bulletin of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, CA), p. 8:....Read 12/30 & 12/31, 30 Kislev-6 Tevet....Michael Newman....."High Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 14...Cindy Newman—In memory of my beloved husband, Mickey Newman, & my beloved parents, Lee & Abe Corman & in honor of my children & granddaughter....

December 2005—"Memorial Funds," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 10:  One of our most basic Jewish beliefs is that acts of tzedakah are the most powerful way to honor the memory of those no longer with us.... Mickey Newman Memorial...

-2006-
February 2006—"Donations," The Shofar, monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, page 13.  General Fund...Resa & Sy Brenner, in memory of Mickey Newman....Building Mainteance Fund—Cindy Newman & Family, in memory of beloved husband, Mickey Newman....

-2007-
January-February 2007—The Voice, the newsletter of Adat Shalom Synagogue, Farmington Hills, Michigan,  lists a contribution in memory of Mickey Newman made by his daughter, Stephanie Newman, to the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal Memorial Fund.  The listing is on page 13 of the attached document.

June 16, 2007—Stephanie Newman recalls that this day "would have been my dear father's 65th birthday.  Wherever he is, I hope he's at peace and with the family."

-2008-

November, 2008— Adat Shalom, "Voice," http://www.adatshalom.org/voice/1108.pdfStephanie Newman made a contribution in her father's memory to the Rabbi Jacob E. Segal Memorial Fund to commemorate the sixth year since his passing. The listing is on page 12 of the Voice:

RABBI JACOB E. SEGAL FUND
IN MEMORY OF:
Yahrzeits of:
Michael Newman by Stephanie Newman