Michael Long Mr Michael D Long, age 50, of Pasco, Washington passed away October 11, 2007 at his residence. Michael wanted to be cremated and have his ashes buried at Ft Logan National Cemetery where his brother, Richard is buried. A private ceremony will be held with the family at Ft Logan. Mr Long was born on January 20, 1957 in Abilene, TX and was a resident of Bossier City, LA, Keytesville, MO and finally in Pasco, Washington. Mike graduated from Parkway High School in Bossier City and obtained his college degree from Columbia Basin College. He was a member of the Air Force and a disabled veteran. He loved cars and taking care of them. He loved to travel and his friends said ?He was an intelligent man but he was Michael!? Mike would put his heart and soul into the things he did and he meant the best underneath it all. Preceding him in death was his father, Retired Lt Col William D. Long, his brother, Richard A. Long, his nephew, Spencer N. Long. Mr Long is survived by his mother, Jean Lanell Long of Bossier City, LA; brothers, Robert Long of Covington, KY, Daniel Long of Shreveport, LA, Patrick Long of Bossier City, LA, John & wife Kelli Long of Colorado Springs, CO; sisters, Linda & husband Doug Hill of Keithville, LA, Lynette Long of Bossier City, LA, Lisa Long of Seattle, WA and Deborah and husband Richard Piper of Canton, GA, sister in law-Dede Long, In addition nieces and nephews; Courtland and Sara Hill, Maggie and Katie Long, Megan Long and Victoria and William Piper. The family would like to thank the VA for their care and attention to our loved one. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial donations in his name be made to Disabled American Veterans. Please feel free to leave words of encouragement on your on line guestbook at Hillcrestbrucelee.com.