A Missing Sibling Part 2

A Missing Sibling, Part 2

On or around July 1, 2009 my younger brother Kevin Wm. Mich disappeared from the Norwood, Massachusetts area. It has now been twelve days since he was last seen. His date of birth is June 20, 1970. He just turned 39 less than a month ago. He is 5 foot 9, about 200 ponds, is right-handed, has brown eyes, and wears glasses when he reads or drives. Kevin seems to have vanished into thin air. He left behind his car, his keys, his wallet, his money, his license, and most, if not all of his belongings. Kevin also has a tattoo of an angel on one arm and a grim reaper on the other arm.

In the late '80s or early '90s Kevin joined the army and was a Specialist in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia or thereabouts. After discharge from the regular army, Kevin joined the National Guard and stayed about seven years or so.

After leaving the army Kevin ended up in the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, even though he probably could have lived with my parents. After awhile, Kevin showed signs of mental illness and was told to either seek help or leave. Kevin chose to leave and lived on the streets for awhile. While 'sick' he once jumped in either the Charles River or Boston Harbor. He probably could have drowned, but he was rescued. Eventually, he was hospitalized for a number of years and diagnosed a schizophrenic until he was put on the powerful psych. drug clozaril. He eventually turned his life around except for the occasional temporary relapse setback. As far as I can tell, he seemed happy and happy-go-lucky up until the time he disappeared without a trace.

Kevin was granted power of attorney once my mother was sent to a nursing home, he neglected to pay a $100 traffic ticket, he was about to lose his license and therefore his ability to get to his copy editing job in Needham. He lost or was about to lose his MassHealth coverage due to forgetfulness or neglect (didn't send paperwork in time). He was totally neglecting his duties on behalf of my mother. We were both hemorrhaging money to fix up my mother's house so it could be sold, and there were likely other pressures on him which would be hard to take for nearly anyone.

On Day 2 Kevin's girlfriend reported him missing to the Norwood Police. On Day 4 his disappearance was the talk of a surprise party/cookout. On Day 5 or so the police searched my brother's apartment building and soon afterward my mother's house. By Day 7 I was crying practically at the drop of a hat. I had to take a personal day off from work. I still cry off and on, but I will try to remain optimistic that he will be found safe, sound and alive. I have the highest gratitude and regard for the hard work by the Norwood Police dept., especially Detective Paul Ryan and Officer Murphy to try to locate my brother. (to be cont'd)

I just posted a recent photograph of Kevin. I couldn't figure out how to get it right-side up, but if you have seen the man in the photograph since July 1st please call the Norwood Police at 781-762-1212

[Note: My missing brother was found alive and well on July 14, 2009.]