TRIBUTES TO ‘ONE OF THE BEST
FACEBOOK MESSAGES POUR IN FOR POPULAR MAN
Tributes have poured in for a Sunderland man who died while out walking his dog.
Twenty-four-year-old Michael Doda, from Town End Farm, died while out with his beloved pet Simba on January 26.
The two-year-old American akita stayed by his side until help arrived after Michael was found in East Boldon by a passer-by.
His mum Michelle described him as being “one in a million”.
Now members of the community have paid tribute to Michael on the Echo’s Facebook page.
Lisa Ball said: “Heartbreaking.
“I can only remember Michael when he was very young, but he was part of such a lovely family.
“My thoughts are with Michael’s mam, sisters and family and friends x.”
Gemma Gardner commented: “RIP Michael, a true honest, genuine lad. Thinking of your family and sisters x.”
Carol Birch added: “So sad, a beautiful young man.
“Thoughts are with his family, just can’t imagine xx.”
Michelle Mason said: “Thinking of all this lovely young man’s family at this sad time xxx.”
Patricia Mcgorrell Cockton added: “So sad, thoughts and prayers are with all his loving family. God bless x.”
Deb Chisholm commented: “Thoughts with his family and girlfriend.
“God only takes the best x.”
Joan Boddy said: “Thoughts with you Michelle and all your family at this difficult time. RIP young lad.”
Sarah Welsh added: “What a lovely looking young lad and by the sounds of it very much loved by a lot of people.”
Donna Przybyla commented: “RIP Michael, my heart goes out to your mam and sisters.”
Vicky Hodgson said: “That beautiful smile a beautiful boy with a beautiful heart, rest in peace Michael.”
Louise Hackett added: “Gonna miss you Michael, we’ll never meet such a genuine, polite lad.
“Again you were one of the best.”
Sharron Haswell paid the following tribute: “Such a lovely lad I had the pleasure of working with.
“My thoughts are with your family.”
Luke Mckeeve added: “RIP Michael mate, one of the nicest people I’ve ever met X.”
“One of the nicest people I’ve ever met” LUKE MCKEEVER