Michael (Mike) Sibley
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Michael (Mike) Sibley
A true gentleman where time has meant only the fortunate are blessed with having the pleasure to cross paths
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Sometimes in life the most awful hand is dealt.
Over the last few weeks so many messages of support and love have been passed across for Mike and his family.
By setting up this page, hopefully we can reach far and wide to those who know Mike, have worked with him both present and past.
Please use this space to post messages and memories which can be shared with Mike and his family.
I have warned him, I can't be responsible for any of the memories he didn't want to be reminded of!
Just from speaking with people over the last couple of days there are some absolute corkers of stories about Mike :)
Timeline - How it all led to here!
1992
August 17th
London Ambulance Service
Mike joined LAS and worked within Patient Transport Services
Hanwell and Greenford Stations
1993
London Ambulance Service
Mike trained and further qualified and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician
1996
London Ambulance Service
Mike qualified as a Paramedic after completing his IHCD training
2001
May 7th
East of England Ambulance Service
Mike transferred to EEAST and worked in Suffolk before transferring to Diss.
Mike transferred to Attleborough where he spent many of his years before transferring to Longwater
Mike transferred to Attleborough where he spent many of his years before transferring to Longwater
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Please post your messages and share any memories with Mike and his family.
November 8, 2024
Dearest Mike, as a crew mate I found a fellow “coffee snob”. It was imperative on breaks to make sure the coffee was soothed with cold milk before the hot water could be added ! Most important not to burn the coffee!!! Mike's ability to sleep anywhere and his lack of memory for names , other than “mate”, will forever make me chuckle. A true, unassuming gent and mentor. Missed very much x
November 7, 2024
One of the best gone too soon. I hope you’re on the course somewhere mate. Deepest condolences to your family.
October 28, 2024
Always liked working with Mike, professional and knowledgeable but so funny and dry and would make a quiet little comment and make you laugh at the most inappropriate moments. You will be sorely missed by all who knew you, sending love to all your family and friends xxx
October 26, 2024
I had the pleasure of your company on a few occasions Mike. You were great fun to work with and so calm and knowledgeable. Such sad news, you will be greatly missed. My heart and thoughts go out to your family xxx
October 25, 2024
Mike , 34 years ago (roughly) we met whilst working together . Everyone loved you and you were the most popular person in the company ! Staff used get in trouble spending too much time chatting away to you in the warehouse . You then moved on to join the LAS , where you quickly became, again, that popular person and a friend to many . It wasn’t long before you were invited to join the ‘ no so old boys’ football team on a Monday night .
At home you were the big brother and your family values were strong which I am sure you never let go off with Liz and Aisling. You and Liz were supported my family when my mother was dying and I will always cherish you both for that. .
You were so kind , authentic and just a lovely person to be around . You rarely got angry and if you did , it didn’t last long.
You remained loyal to everyone, very rarely a bad word said by you and you won people over with your big smile and happy nature.
Liz , I am so sorry to hear the news and I am sending lots of love and thoughts to you and Aisling at this very sad time. He was a wonderful man. Rest easy now Mike . .
At home you were the big brother and your family values were strong which I am sure you never let go off with Liz and Aisling. You and Liz were supported my family when my mother was dying and I will always cherish you both for that. .
You were so kind , authentic and just a lovely person to be around . You rarely got angry and if you did , it didn’t last long.
You remained loyal to everyone, very rarely a bad word said by you and you won people over with your big smile and happy nature.
Liz , I am so sorry to hear the news and I am sending lots of love and thoughts to you and Aisling at this very sad time. He was a wonderful man. Rest easy now Mike . .
October 25, 2024
Mike,
You were one of the kindest paramedics I know, I wish we were all a bit more Mike.
Our favourite memory was seeing your cheeky grin and the laughter that followed after a night shift at 'healing hands' Sam Canhams expense. This story is always best told in person. Never the less your cheeky grin returning from that night shift will be with us forever.
You will be missed by all your green family. Sending our love to all your family and friends at this difficult time.
You were one of the kindest paramedics I know, I wish we were all a bit more Mike.
Our favourite memory was seeing your cheeky grin and the laughter that followed after a night shift at 'healing hands' Sam Canhams expense. This story is always best told in person. Never the less your cheeky grin returning from that night shift will be with us forever.
You will be missed by all your green family. Sending our love to all your family and friends at this difficult time.
October 24, 2024
Mike, you were honestly one of the nicest, most genuine people I’ve ever met in my life. I didn’t have the pleasure of working with you many times at all but I did have the pleasure of playing golf with you several times. I will always remember your smooth golf swing, your retro Scotty Cameron and above all your ability to create the most relaxed, friendly environment wherever you were. Life is so unfair sometimes, rest easy.
October 24, 2024
At the start of my career when I had to trudge to the outlying stations for my shifts I never minded going to attleborough because there was I chance I could be working with you. I will never forget how amazing of a clinician you were and your huge lunch box/cool box/ god knows what it was that you carried along with you that I always mocked you for. Mike you were such a wonderful human being and you will be missed by everyone who were lucky enough to meet you. Sending all my love to your family and friends at this really difficult time. Rest easy now.
October 24, 2024
Mike,
I will always remember you with the biggest smile on your face, waving across the hospital car park and forgetting most peoples names! You made the long hours of cohorting easier, with your positivity, your kind hearted nature and your love for your green family.
Sending lots of love to your family and friends, you will forever be remembered xx
I will always remember you with the biggest smile on your face, waving across the hospital car park and forgetting most peoples names! You made the long hours of cohorting easier, with your positivity, your kind hearted nature and your love for your green family.
Sending lots of love to your family and friends, you will forever be remembered xx
October 24, 2024
Mike, thank you for some memorable shifts. Never a dull day and always remember you calling me Jake throughout most of the day without fail! I always loved your sense of humour and what a lovely bloke you were, never without a smile. So sorry to hear this news, you will be missed, love to all your family x
October 24, 2024
Your beaming smile and laughter will be sadly missed. A true gentleman and great clinician.
I thought I was bad at remembering names😊 RIP
Love to Liz and your family xx
I thought I was bad at remembering names😊 RIP
Love to Liz and your family xx
October 24, 2024
Mike, I never had the pleasure of working with you, but your beaming smile would lighten up the darkest of rooms. Such a kind soul. RIP x
October 24, 2024
Such a wonderful man and clinician
Words fail me.
Love to Liz and Aisling xx
Words fail me.
Love to Liz and Aisling xx
October 23, 2024
Hey Mick, so many great memories from the good old LAS days! I have an old style "Ambo" photo album that you feature in throughout! Running, cycling, jumping out of planes and multiple social events! You also changed me from a lager to an ale drinker (eternally greatful!) at your wedding, when I may have also accidentally broken into the wrong b&b room (your mothers!!) when we lost our keys!
Luckily she forgave me with same sense of humour you have!
One of the most genuinely nicest of people, a true gentleman!! You will be missed. Condolences to Liz and Aisling.
Luckily she forgave me with same sense of humour you have!
One of the most genuinely nicest of people, a true gentleman!! You will be missed. Condolences to Liz and Aisling.
October 23, 2024
Mick, AKA ‘Sibley’
Never forgotten
Memories of a kind funny man
Too young to leave this World
Your friends and colleagues have said it all
Fly high
Never forgotten
Memories of a kind funny man
Too young to leave this World
Your friends and colleagues have said it all
Fly high
October 23, 2024
Mike, it's always an absolute pleasure to be around you. Your kind self and kind smile will always be missed. There is a huge void without you at work, regardless of how many times anyone worked with you or saw you, it is clear to see how many people thought so highly of you. I will forever miss you on the work nights out, trying to keep up with you drinking your pints in the time it took me to blink always made the nights more fun. The next time I'd blink you'd be on your way home as you were way past your limit 🤣
I'm grateful to have known you. Lots of love to Liz and your family.
Love Hannah (my actual name is Heather if you didn't know 🖤💚) xxxx
I'm grateful to have known you. Lots of love to Liz and your family.
Love Hannah (my actual name is Heather if you didn't know 🖤💚) xxxx
October 23, 2024
Mr S, what can I say apart from thank you. Since I joined the ambulance service you have been an inspiration and damn right wonderful human being 🥰
I’m not sure if you ever told Liz and ash how you stitched me up as a shiny new student but they deserve to know 😜
Tasked to a man with a hurty testicle … of course being new I was only to keen to attend ! (First school girl error)
The man immediately wanted me to look at them, In good old fashion Mike style he reminds me of the importance of a primary survey !
I’ll give the man his due he was very persistent about me checking them out, so i finally agreed to take
a look, at this point I could hear you starting to chuckle behind the paperwork ! I asked the man if he has taken any pain relief which he hadn’t so 2 co-codamol later and a current pain score of 10/10 the man asked me if I wanted to touch them (please don’t judge me ! I was feeling for heat 🤦♀️) (second school girl error) at no point did you try and stop me 😂 Mike absolutely lost it ! burst out laughing. I asked the man if his pain was any better a minute after taking his tablets and my healing touch and surprisingly it was now a 3/10
We left, my head held in shame, you were laughing so hard and asked me what the hell possessed me to touch them 😂😂
Of course on our return to longwater for break you told the whole crew room, we laughed so much I nearly wet myself and everytime we tell the story I literally laugh out loud. Thank you for making me believe I had healing hands and for all the wonderful memories, you are one in a million my friend and I will miss you, sending so much love to Liz, Ash and your family xx
I’m not sure if you ever told Liz and ash how you stitched me up as a shiny new student but they deserve to know 😜
Tasked to a man with a hurty testicle … of course being new I was only to keen to attend ! (First school girl error)
The man immediately wanted me to look at them, In good old fashion Mike style he reminds me of the importance of a primary survey !
I’ll give the man his due he was very persistent about me checking them out, so i finally agreed to take
a look, at this point I could hear you starting to chuckle behind the paperwork ! I asked the man if he has taken any pain relief which he hadn’t so 2 co-codamol later and a current pain score of 10/10 the man asked me if I wanted to touch them (please don’t judge me ! I was feeling for heat 🤦♀️) (second school girl error) at no point did you try and stop me 😂 Mike absolutely lost it ! burst out laughing. I asked the man if his pain was any better a minute after taking his tablets and my healing touch and surprisingly it was now a 3/10
We left, my head held in shame, you were laughing so hard and asked me what the hell possessed me to touch them 😂😂
Of course on our return to longwater for break you told the whole crew room, we laughed so much I nearly wet myself and everytime we tell the story I literally laugh out loud. Thank you for making me believe I had healing hands and for all the wonderful memories, you are one in a million my friend and I will miss you, sending so much love to Liz, Ash and your family xx
October 23, 2024
I was very saddened to hear this news. We had some great times at Greenford and all the times we went on mad adventures. You were always a cool calm individual. A true gentleman. Loved working with you. My thoughts are with Liz and your family.
October 23, 2024
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you Mike and be your friend. We've had some top shifts and nights out together. Always cheerful and someone who I've learned a lot from. When I was going through a bad patch I chose you
to work with and you were able to help me get my spark back.
RTB my friend.
to work with and you were able to help me get my spark back.
RTB my friend.
October 23, 2024
Mike, what a gentleman you are. I remember working a shift with you and your student, she asked me when we went to the ambulance ‘at what point will he remember my name’ she’d been with you a month at that point! Reading through the messages It seems it was a common occurrence. A great clinician whose knowledge was second to none. Always smiling, singing in the cab (you seemed to know the words to every song that played on the radio). You have left a Mike shaped hole amongst us all. I hope you’re resting easy now.
Sending all my love to your family xxx
Sending all my love to your family xxx
October 23, 2024
Mike…what can I say, I apologise for always taking the piss out of your part time hours, because actually it was nice to see your smiling welcoming face so often! Although only ever working with you once, you were such a friendly face throughout my 8 years that it felt like I’d worked with you more! Your clinical knowledge was on point but what amazed me more was your knowledge of song lyrics of every song that came on the radio! Such a sad loss RIP Mike, love to all your family xx
October 23, 2024
I’ll never forget Mike’s friendliness to me at Greenford station, when I was a very nervous Hanwell-complex newbie. That this quality has been mentioned in other tributes, shows he never lost this human touch. Great memories of those days; my sincere condolences to Liz, Mike’s daughter, and his wider family and friends.
October 23, 2024
Mike, a true gentleman, excellent clinician and professional hacker of fairways. Someone to really aspire to be like and knew how important it was to have a laugh at work. I was lucky enough to go on a golf trip with Mike of which, after an evening of beers, he wanted to keep the evening going, so he decided it was back to mine and Coops room with his wife Liz….playing cards and drinking cherry rum. I was the youngest in the room and I was the one to call it a night at 3am much to Mike’s dismay. Safe to say Mike and Liz didn’t make breakfast, but still made the first tee!
Sending love to Liz and the family x
Sending love to Liz and the family x
October 23, 2024
Such an honour to have worked alongside you on occasion, always aware of your kindness, humour and compassion for your patients. A colleague, a legend, a gentleman.
October 23, 2024
A lovely, kind hearted soul. I remember you always checking how I was doing when I was working in meds, offering your jokes and advice about parenting! I always felt reassured when we spoke. You will be sorely missed xx
October 23, 2024
I did some of my first ever shifts as a paramedic with Mike, and I had the pleasure of seeing first hand what a lovely, funny person, and an amazing paramedic Mike was.
Thank you for your guidance and rest easy my friend 💚
Thank you for your guidance and rest easy my friend 💚
October 23, 2024
A true gentleman who I am honoured to have known and worked with RIP Mike xxxx
October 23, 2024
Not a memory or a photo from the days at Hanwell and Greenford but I’m thinking of you all at this sad time x
October 23, 2024
Mike, it was only a few months ago we sat outside a job chatting for ages about golf clubs and looking to book a round at Sheringham. I always remember your crew mate popping their head out of the door saying I did say we were ready 30mins ago. But our normal golf chat carried on for ages. You were at absolute gentleman, in everyway possible. It was an absolute pleasure to have got to know you do well over the years. I'm going to miss our chats and laughs buddy. Keep swinging those golf clubs mate and Rest in peace.
You good old golf buddy Pedro xx
You good old golf buddy Pedro xx
October 23, 2024
Mike, I feel really lucky that I was able to work a shift with you! You always made me feel comfortable and whenever I saw you around station or at the hospital you always had a smile on your face and would stop for a chat:)
Thank you for sharing your wide depth of knowledge and I always regarded you as one of those famed paramedics around Longwater!
Sending my love to your family💚
Thank you for sharing your wide depth of knowledge and I always regarded you as one of those famed paramedics around Longwater!
Sending my love to your family💚
October 23, 2024
What a lovely man who touched the hearts of many. He will be greatly missed.
October 23, 2024
Mike… it’s been a while since our last shift together , but I will never forget all the shifts we had when we were regular crew mates at the boro. I remember your love for Tay Tay (Taylor swift ) as I regularly heard you belting out ‘shake it off’ in the cab. Thank you for mentoring me through my student paramedic pathway and passing on all your exceptional knowledge (which I’m pretty sure I’ve forgotten). Thank you for being a witness at our wedding and for coming to my stag do.
You will be greatly missed.
Sending much love to liz, ash and your family.
Xxx
You will be greatly missed.
Sending much love to liz, ash and your family.
Xxx
October 23, 2024
A truly wonderful and kind person, who always greeted you with a smile. I feel so privileged to have worked with and known Mike personally, his kindness and compassion shone through. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Liz and Aisling at such a difficult time, you will be missed, but never forgotten, love from both Craig & Jo xxxxx
October 23, 2024
Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. Mike you have left a void in our lives that will never be filled. I feel so privileged to have met you and worked with you and I don’t believe work will ever be the same. I did my first ever ride out with you and was totally in awe of you as a clinician. Thank you for being a witness at our wedding, thank you for the team nights out, thank you for being an awesome crew mate and thank you for all of the memories. Your legacy will live on at longwater. I wish we had all had more time with you. Thinking of Liz, Ash and all of the family xxx
October 23, 2024
I worked with you a couple of times when I did the odd shift out of attleborough. I was still a student and nervous but you made me feel at ease and we had a great laugh and even got a free donut from Notcutts. I’m as so sorry to hear you’ve lost your battle finally and my thoughts go out to your family.
October 23, 2024
Mike, I only worked with you a few times but will always remember you with a smile on your face, a cheerful hello and a twinkle in your eye. Rest in peace. Sending love to Liz, Ash and family xxx
October 23, 2024
Mike
It has been an honour and a privilege to have known you for these many years.
Great guy and so unflappable.
Brilliant memories of the Diss 5 a side trips to Darlington, dispite you trying to get in bed with me!!
It has been an honour and a privilege to have known you for these many years.
Great guy and so unflappable.
Brilliant memories of the Diss 5 a side trips to Darlington, dispite you trying to get in bed with me!!
October 23, 2024
Sending so much love to your nearest and dearest Mike. We've never actually worked together, and I'm not even sure you knew my name (although reading through these messages it seems like you would have forgotten anyway!!) But you were always a smiley and friendly face to see around at the station or at hospital, and provided some good laughs in the HALO office when we spent many hours cohorting!
I think anyone who is able to leave a lasting impression on hundreds of people, regardless how well you knew them, is a bit of a legend to be honest 💚
I think anyone who is able to leave a lasting impression on hundreds of people, regardless how well you knew them, is a bit of a legend to be honest 💚
October 23, 2024
I did my first ever shift with Mike and, as everyone will know, I couldn't have asked for a better first crewmate. He was so lovely, kind and funny.
Many years later I knew I'd finally made it in the ambulance service when he said "hello Chris" (he remembered my name!!).
The world would be a much better place with more Mikes in it and he will be so greatly missed.
xxx
Many years later I knew I'd finally made it in the ambulance service when he said "hello Chris" (he remembered my name!!).
The world would be a much better place with more Mikes in it and he will be so greatly missed.
xxx
October 23, 2024
Mike,
I’ll never forget your friendly & welcoming smile around Attleborough where I spent my first years as a shy student, yourself and Steve were so welcoming to me and I’ll never ever forget your kindness. You were always happy to chat and so approachable. You are the kindest man and an inspiration to all. You’ve made such a difference to so many people. Sending lots of love xx
I’ll never forget your friendly & welcoming smile around Attleborough where I spent my first years as a shy student, yourself and Steve were so welcoming to me and I’ll never ever forget your kindness. You were always happy to chat and so approachable. You are the kindest man and an inspiration to all. You’ve made such a difference to so many people. Sending lots of love xx
October 23, 2024
Mike was one of the first people I worked with in this job.
Professional, wonderful, friendly, welcoming….. there are not enough words.
It’s honest to say, I’ll NEVER forget him, I can’t really believe this.
Love to his family x
Professional, wonderful, friendly, welcoming….. there are not enough words.
It’s honest to say, I’ll NEVER forget him, I can’t really believe this.
Love to his family x
October 23, 2024
Mike is truly one of the very best people it is my privilege to know.
We have some great laughs when we meet.
I can’t really put into words how I feel about this news. I have to say I have shed a few tears.
Everyone who knows Mike will know exactly what I mean.
We have some great laughs when we meet.
I can’t really put into words how I feel about this news. I have to say I have shed a few tears.
Everyone who knows Mike will know exactly what I mean.
October 23, 2024
What I love most about Mike is his never phased personality! Each shift we worked together he would start by saying “what bollox will today bring do ya reckon “! 🤣 yet he was so lovely with everyone , from all walks of life! Never treated anyone any differently! Always fun and full of stories on our curry nights , especially after a few beers! Mike is a treasure , kind, cheeky , funny and an all round top bloke , loved by so many ❤️
October 23, 2024
Thank you for everything Mike! The year of so we worked together are some of the most valued memories I have from working in the ambulance service. Your clinics abilities, knowledge and demeanour around patients is second to none. However I don’t miss having to introduce myself to patients after you’ve forgotten my name for the third time that shift! You have been (unofficially) a great mentor for both work and personal life, always open and willing to chat. When it comes to chatting I’m not sure who bored the other person most with golf talk, or whether we were both just too sadly obsessed with it! The amount of time we spend discussing our bucket list courses, favourite YouTubers, new clubs and swing changes is firmly engrained in my mind. Sharing this passion made working together even more of a breeze!
Sending my love and wishes to yourself, Liz and Ash.
Sending my love and wishes to yourself, Liz and Ash.
October 23, 2024
Hey Mike the Bike! 😂You were one of the first to talk to me and Laurence when we first arrived on station at Diss 22 years ago as fresh faced (!) students, you were so welcoming and friendly, always encouraging. One of the good guys.
I always enjoyed my shifts with you in those early days. They were full of laughter, but I also learned so much from you work wise that have enabled me to stay in the job so long. I'll always be grateful for that. I even followed you to Attleborough when you moved 😁!
We didn't get as many shifts together as I would have liked over the years, but met up often out of work - One particular evening, out with our wives, at a local Italian restaurant, Jo got up to go to the loo after our mains, and you loudly said 'you making room for dessert?' Cue a glare from Jo and a slap from Liz 😂 True Mike style.
Years later, you deserted us for Longwater! You were always missed at the Boro, mate, but it was their gain to have such a gent as yourself in their team.
Whenever I saw you, you would always ask how me, Jo and the boys were doing
(cos you never remembered their names!), but you genuinely meant it. Seeing you always brightened my day.
You've been so strong and dignified during these last few months, still always thinking of how everyone else was doing.
There's going to be a Mike shaped hole in all our lives that can't be filled, and it's been such a privilege to be your friend, mate, you'll be missed so much.
Much love to you, Liz and Ash xx
I always enjoyed my shifts with you in those early days. They were full of laughter, but I also learned so much from you work wise that have enabled me to stay in the job so long. I'll always be grateful for that. I even followed you to Attleborough when you moved 😁!
We didn't get as many shifts together as I would have liked over the years, but met up often out of work - One particular evening, out with our wives, at a local Italian restaurant, Jo got up to go to the loo after our mains, and you loudly said 'you making room for dessert?' Cue a glare from Jo and a slap from Liz 😂 True Mike style.
Years later, you deserted us for Longwater! You were always missed at the Boro, mate, but it was their gain to have such a gent as yourself in their team.
Whenever I saw you, you would always ask how me, Jo and the boys were doing
(cos you never remembered their names!), but you genuinely meant it. Seeing you always brightened my day.
You've been so strong and dignified during these last few months, still always thinking of how everyone else was doing.
There's going to be a Mike shaped hole in all our lives that can't be filled, and it's been such a privilege to be your friend, mate, you'll be missed so much.
Much love to you, Liz and Ash xx
October 23, 2024
Hi Mike, I was saddened to hear this news from Janice Curling who lives near by and sorry we haven’t been in touch all these years. I remember our LAS Greenford days the laughs Parachuting, cycling etc also the time you nearly impaled me at Steve’s get together 😂 great days.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Love to all.
Simon.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Love to all.
Simon.
October 23, 2024
Thank you for showing me so much kindness, you were the first Paramedic I got to work with in Norfolk and I’ll never forget the laughs we had together. It’s a privilege to have learnt from your knowledge, wisdom and experience. I’d always look forward to seeing you on shift, as you brighten any day with your humour and warmth.
I am thinking of you and your family at this time, Mike. X
I am thinking of you and your family at this time, Mike. X
October 23, 2024
I was one of the lucky ones who got to work with you, not often but the ones l did were always chilled, and you were a true professional when dealing with patients. I can remember a shift that l wasn’t working with you but you were doing a shift on the Mental Health car and a patient refused to come to the door, and shouted to go away, so there wasn’t much you or your colleague could do. Later myself and a colleague were sent out after the patient had called their GP surgery and they called 999 for welfare check.
Patient did open the door shout at me and my colleague and told us where to go and then said they didn’t open the door to the mental health car because there was a scary man with the mental health nurse. The door slammed in our faces and me and my colleague looked at each other and said isn’t Mike on the car, how the hell is he scary.
We saw you later and told you and everyone in the crew room at the time just laughed, Mike scary everyone found that highly amusing that you were the scary one and said me and my colleague were far more scary.
Sending love ❤️ to you and your family xxx
Patient did open the door shout at me and my colleague and told us where to go and then said they didn’t open the door to the mental health car because there was a scary man with the mental health nurse. The door slammed in our faces and me and my colleague looked at each other and said isn’t Mike on the car, how the hell is he scary.
We saw you later and told you and everyone in the crew room at the time just laughed, Mike scary everyone found that highly amusing that you were the scary one and said me and my colleague were far more scary.
Sending love ❤️ to you and your family xxx
October 23, 2024
Wow, reading all these Lovely messages has turned on the water works this morning. What a beautiful way of showing you how much everybody loves you and how very well thought of and so very well respected by everybody. .You are just one of life’s loveliest humans. You always brighten a room up where ever you go, always smiling and never have a bad word to say about anybody. . I have never known you to ever be in a bad mood (I don’t think that is even possible) there really should be more Mike’s in this world. I’m glad it wasn’t just me you got the name muddled, the times you used to call me Tina and I would call you Michael ❤️. You will leave a massive hole in the EEAST work force so many people have learnt from you with your amazing knowledge, kindness, respect, empathy, work ethic and your funny sense of humour. Always be you and never change. Lots of love to you and to your lovely wife Liz and beautiful daughter Ash. Xxxxx
October 23, 2024
Mike I feel so very blessed to have worked with you more frequently on our little 18 - 02's in recent times.
We were part of the first cohort to complete a make shift mentoring course in preparation for an influx of BSc students.
About a year ago I needed to pull together my CV and on the off chance you might remember I asked you about the course we had done.
To my astonishment you pulled out your phone, tapped a few times and came up with all the information I needed and more!
Always professional and always reliable.
You frequently asked about my family and what my husband did for a living, always so kind and thoughtful, or maybe just really forgetful 😂
Our most recent shifts consisted of cruise chat and your attempts to convince me they were a good holiday option, well Mike, I will take your advice and give it go!
It's a privilege to know you and an absolute honour to have worked with you.
A true gentleman and one of the very best!
Much love you and your family xx
We were part of the first cohort to complete a make shift mentoring course in preparation for an influx of BSc students.
About a year ago I needed to pull together my CV and on the off chance you might remember I asked you about the course we had done.
To my astonishment you pulled out your phone, tapped a few times and came up with all the information I needed and more!
Always professional and always reliable.
You frequently asked about my family and what my husband did for a living, always so kind and thoughtful, or maybe just really forgetful 😂
Our most recent shifts consisted of cruise chat and your attempts to convince me they were a good holiday option, well Mike, I will take your advice and give it go!
It's a privilege to know you and an absolute honour to have worked with you.
A true gentleman and one of the very best!
Much love you and your family xx
October 23, 2024
I was lucky enough to have Mike as my crew partner when he started his line at Longwater, we especially liked the twilight shifts as it just felt like popping in for a social! (And great time for Mike to have a snooze in the truck on meal break)
One job always sticks in my head… we went to a beautiful house for a gentleman who we found in front of his AGA. Mike started to carry out an ECG on the pt, there must have been a millisecond between the last limb lead going on and him saying to me ‘we need the trolley now please’ in his usual calm (but meaning NOW now) manner, no chest leads needed, he just knew this chap was big sick. Definitely knows his onions, such a knowledge but humble clinician.
I can hear the happy London accent and dry humour ringing out now, thank you Mike for being an amazing person and the greatest crew mate xx
One job always sticks in my head… we went to a beautiful house for a gentleman who we found in front of his AGA. Mike started to carry out an ECG on the pt, there must have been a millisecond between the last limb lead going on and him saying to me ‘we need the trolley now please’ in his usual calm (but meaning NOW now) manner, no chest leads needed, he just knew this chap was big sick. Definitely knows his onions, such a knowledge but humble clinician.
I can hear the happy London accent and dry humour ringing out now, thank you Mike for being an amazing person and the greatest crew mate xx
October 23, 2024
Dear Mike
I have many positive and happy memories of working with you at Attleborough. I always felt good when I knew I was working with you as your experience, competence and calmness meant that I felt confident we could deal with anything the shift threw at us! I learnt so much from you. Thank you Mike
Your kindness and patience with the patients was exemplary and all with a lovely friendly sense of humour.
Some of the memories; Your orange tool box of tricks. I think I only ever see you eat fruit on a night shift and was amazed at your self discipline! You bombing into Attleborough car park on your mountain bike and the time you slid across the icy car park off your bike and just got up if nothing had happened. Your support for that useless football team and your Liverpool tinted specs on all things football. Just ridiculous :-) Our chats about family, football, parenting and your love for Liz and Aisling always shone through. Your love of visiting Ireland to see relatives. Your forgetfulness with names will always make me smile. Mixing up Zia and Nina and calling them both Zina is legendary and should never be forgotten! Calling me Dave, Mark, Pete....mate for this first few shifts and then settling on Stephen :-)))))
Mike, I truly never heard a bad word spoken about you and you are a gentleman that I will always remember with much fondness and total respect. An example of how to do the important things well!
Wishing you much peace and love in the coming times and love to Liz, Aisling and all your family at this tough time. Steve Cuviello and family xxx
I have many positive and happy memories of working with you at Attleborough. I always felt good when I knew I was working with you as your experience, competence and calmness meant that I felt confident we could deal with anything the shift threw at us! I learnt so much from you. Thank you Mike
Your kindness and patience with the patients was exemplary and all with a lovely friendly sense of humour.
Some of the memories; Your orange tool box of tricks. I think I only ever see you eat fruit on a night shift and was amazed at your self discipline! You bombing into Attleborough car park on your mountain bike and the time you slid across the icy car park off your bike and just got up if nothing had happened. Your support for that useless football team and your Liverpool tinted specs on all things football. Just ridiculous :-) Our chats about family, football, parenting and your love for Liz and Aisling always shone through. Your love of visiting Ireland to see relatives. Your forgetfulness with names will always make me smile. Mixing up Zia and Nina and calling them both Zina is legendary and should never be forgotten! Calling me Dave, Mark, Pete....mate for this first few shifts and then settling on Stephen :-)))))
Mike, I truly never heard a bad word spoken about you and you are a gentleman that I will always remember with much fondness and total respect. An example of how to do the important things well!
Wishing you much peace and love in the coming times and love to Liz, Aisling and all your family at this tough time. Steve Cuviello and family xxx
October 23, 2024
Mike, I've never had the pleasure of working with you but we've known each other for a good many years. I'm sure we've had many conversations in that time, probably at the hospital and no doubt involving much eye rolling at the latest management initiative that those of us of a certain vintage have seen before. You're always smiling and I know that you command great respect and fondness amongst everyone here. It's been an absolute pleasure knowing you.
October 23, 2024
Mike, it has been an absolute honour and a privilege to have worked with you over the last 3 years. I have learnt so much from you, not just on the clinical side, but also with how you treat people, with empathy and respect, no matter the circumstances.There isn't a shift that has gone by when we haven't laughed. One of my fondest memories was when we attended a man that had overdosed on poppers. We pulled into the close to hear Whitney Houston reverberating off every wall. The gentleman answered the door stark bollock naked. Your face was a picture!!! You asked the man to put something on, which he did, but turned out to be a silk dressing gown that came halfway over his buttocks and left all his junk hanging out. He took a shine to you, commenting numerous times on your beautiful eyes. I did feel like I was third wheeling for a little bit. But you were professional and charming as ever, despite your obvious discomfort. I could go on and on, telling all about the numerous daft conversations we would have during the night, but that will be for another day.
Take care my friend, you are going to leave a huge hole behind in many of our lives and work will never be the same again. Love to you, Liz and Ash.
Tom. X
Take care my friend, you are going to leave a huge hole behind in many of our lives and work will never be the same again. Love to you, Liz and Ash.
Tom. X
October 23, 2024
Firstly thank you for the shifts we did manage to work together over the years and each and everyone was a pleasure and our many chats in general.
When I came and covered the golf tournament at Sprowston manor you were the first to approach me and thank me for giving up my day to take the pictures, and that sums up what a true gent you really are.
When I came and covered the golf tournament at Sprowston manor you were the first to approach me and thank me for giving up my day to take the pictures, and that sums up what a true gent you really are.
October 23, 2024
Mike, we've only worked together a few times but that was enough to tell why you're such a well respected Paramedic!
I dont think I've ever seen you anything other than smiling at work!
A true gentleman.
Thinking of you and your family X
I dont think I've ever seen you anything other than smiling at work!
A true gentleman.
Thinking of you and your family X
October 23, 2024
Mike,
Over the years we chatted many times when bumping into each other at ambulance stations and hospitals. Always smiling, polite, and a good laugh. You’re very much respected as a great Paramedic and appreciated as such a lovely bloke.
Love to you and your family.
Spud x
Over the years we chatted many times when bumping into each other at ambulance stations and hospitals. Always smiling, polite, and a good laugh. You’re very much respected as a great Paramedic and appreciated as such a lovely bloke.
Love to you and your family.
Spud x
October 23, 2024
I just wanted to say how honoured I’ve felt being given the opportunity to work with you over the last few years. To work with someone always smiling, so knowledgeable and sharing your kindness, strength and wise words with all you know. Sending love and thinking of you and all your family xx
October 22, 2024
Mike
Hi Mike, firstly what a truly nice bloke you are. So calm and that distinctive laugh.
I had many enjoyable shifts at Attleborough with you. Do you remember that late night Emergent transport from N&N to Papworth for scans and then return back to N&N? what an event that turned out to be. First we swapped ambulances for a better one then left the xrays on the cot then had to get an RRV meet us with them on the A11. Was it me or you who got locked out side Papworth I think it was you🤔 Then the A11 was blocked due to an accident on the return trip and we had to make a huge detour which we nearly ran out of fuel and somehow I got us to Thickthorn fuel station as we were on fumes. Then the poor pts chest tube got pulled out once we transferred him back into the hospitals bed! Not us I will add.
I had to leave the country after that!
Take care my friend. love to the family. 🇬🇧🚑🇨🇦
Hi Mike, firstly what a truly nice bloke you are. So calm and that distinctive laugh.
I had many enjoyable shifts at Attleborough with you. Do you remember that late night Emergent transport from N&N to Papworth for scans and then return back to N&N? what an event that turned out to be. First we swapped ambulances for a better one then left the xrays on the cot then had to get an RRV meet us with them on the A11. Was it me or you who got locked out side Papworth I think it was you🤔 Then the A11 was blocked due to an accident on the return trip and we had to make a huge detour which we nearly ran out of fuel and somehow I got us to Thickthorn fuel station as we were on fumes. Then the poor pts chest tube got pulled out once we transferred him back into the hospitals bed! Not us I will add.
I had to leave the country after that!
Take care my friend. love to the family. 🇬🇧🚑🇨🇦
October 22, 2024
Mike Sibley one of LAS finest..
No stories or pictures from me, just remembering you being one of the nicest and kindest gents back then, during our time with the LAS. Reading all these messages, you clearly haven't changed at all.. Theres so much love and respect for you..it's beautiful.
Sending you, Liz and your daughter lots of love.
Lisa...xxx
No stories or pictures from me, just remembering you being one of the nicest and kindest gents back then, during our time with the LAS. Reading all these messages, you clearly haven't changed at all.. Theres so much love and respect for you..it's beautiful.
Sending you, Liz and your daughter lots of love.
Lisa...xxx
October 22, 2024
Mike, so many memories from those early days you working out of Greenford and me from Hanwell station. One memorable call comes to mind, we were called to a young man on Ealing broadway who had had a few too many drinks one evening. He took such shine to you and was so eager to sit on your lap and try to give you a kiss that I have never seen anyone jump well actually fight to get to the front of an ambulance and drive as quick as you did that day. So many legendary ambo nights out fuelled by Guinness, not gonna say too much about them, Liz will remember though😂. I can safely say that every shift I’ve ever worked with you has always been a pleasure be they in London or Norfolk. You sir are a true gentleman. Love and hugs to you, Liz and family. Xx
October 22, 2024
Well Michael, (you always called me Thomas on first sight), it is all about the Orange Box for me. You brought it up from your LAS days and kept it with you, sliding around the back of the ambulance, ready to grab anything you needed from the magic orange box.
Then we have fruit, I don’t think I ever saw you eat anything other than fruit on shift.
My crew mate from my first days as an ECA until I departed to start my Diploma course.
I learnt a lot from you. Not least how to be to patients.
You are fab, the definitive Liverpool fan (note no scouse accent)! A lovely gent, and equally lovely wife, and I don’t doubt your best creation in your daughter, whom you were always proud.
Your abilities to be fully involved on all station do’s was in my opinion, legendary.
Thank you and god bless.
Then we have fruit, I don’t think I ever saw you eat anything other than fruit on shift.
My crew mate from my first days as an ECA until I departed to start my Diploma course.
I learnt a lot from you. Not least how to be to patients.
You are fab, the definitive Liverpool fan (note no scouse accent)! A lovely gent, and equally lovely wife, and I don’t doubt your best creation in your daughter, whom you were always proud.
Your abilities to be fully involved on all station do’s was in my opinion, legendary.
Thank you and god bless.
October 22, 2024
Hey Mike,
Weve had some great times over the last few years and I want to say thank you for teaching me so much in my first few months as being a Paramedic! (Even if you kept introducing me to patients as Linda!)
One of the best memories I have is at one of the Borough socials! Breaking the garden furniture whilst playing swing ball, I dont think all of us had laughed that hard in a long time!!
Sending all my love to yourself, Liz and Ash x
Weve had some great times over the last few years and I want to say thank you for teaching me so much in my first few months as being a Paramedic! (Even if you kept introducing me to patients as Linda!)
One of the best memories I have is at one of the Borough socials! Breaking the garden furniture whilst playing swing ball, I dont think all of us had laughed that hard in a long time!!
Sending all my love to yourself, Liz and Ash x
October 22, 2024
Mike you are truly one of the very best people and Paramedics anyone has had the pleasure of working with. Always a good laugh, yet with a calm and reassuring presence that put everyone at ease. I count myself very lucky to have been able to enjoy your company and character, both on a truck, and on the Golf course!
October 22, 2024
Mike, I will be forever grateful to have worked with you, you are a fountain of knowledge and I have learnt so much from you. You are one of the most kind, funny and wonderful humans I have had the privilege of working with.
Sending so much love xxx
Sending so much love xxx
October 22, 2024
Mike, there was never a dull shift, from the dog you insisted was friendly that sunk its teeth into your boot, to the patient called Belinda who you called 'Linda' and she didn't speak to you after that.. what was the issue with with peoples names! I always knew despite what the shift would bring it was always going to be good one.. thank you and sorry about the photos, love to all the family
October 22, 2024
I remember when I had really bad heartburn and was begging the A&E staff for Gaviscon. You took me to Tesco and paid for some Gaviscon for me. No questions. You are such a gentleman! That was before a few very amusing shifts together. Thanks for being amazing Mike!
October 22, 2024
Always singing on shift- even caught him out singing along to the radio adverts. Love working with Mike always a pleasure and a laugh. Have experienced all the typical highs and lows of a day on an ambulance with Mike and he truly is one of the best to have at
your wing. ❤️ (Even if you called me every variation of my name -sometimes multiple different ones in the same shift)
your wing. ❤️ (Even if you called me every variation of my name -sometimes multiple different ones in the same shift)
October 22, 2024
Dear Mike, I have known you for so little time compared to some of the others who have written on here but you made such a massive impact upon me. With your gentle personality and support you were a great mentor which has allowed me to become the Paramedic I am today.
I know you are surrounded by love and those who care for you, so I’m just sending some more support your way.
Thank you for being an inspiration,
Bella
I know you are surrounded by love and those who care for you, so I’m just sending some more support your way.
Thank you for being an inspiration,
Bella
October 22, 2024
Mike, you are one of the kindest paramedics I have had the pleasure of working with in my own paramedic journey. Sharing your wealth of knowledge and skills along with your humour made our shifts so much easier.
Sending over my love to you, Liz and Ash xxx
Sending over my love to you, Liz and Ash xxx
October 22, 2024
I still don't quite understand the whole little ball big stick and walk around the field chasing it concept, but I'm glad you tried to explain it to me.
Our limited shifts were always such a pleasure with your smiling face and calm nature.
Between you and Liz being my A+E sister, I feel privileged to have had
your both help me in my career. Thank you, and much love to you all xx
Our limited shifts were always such a pleasure with your smiling face and calm nature.
Between you and Liz being my A+E sister, I feel privileged to have had
your both help me in my career. Thank you, and much love to you all xx
October 22, 2024
Hey Mike,
I'll always be grateful for our shifts together, you are the kindest most humble person and every shift has been a pleasure. You do however have a knack for saying something innapropriate just out of earshot and making me laugh at the wrong time.
You supported me on a day when I had recieved some bad news about a family member, I was anxious as to who would be having to carry me through my shift that day, you were so supportive and managed to make me smile so many times despite everything.
Lots of love to you and your family, thanks for being an absolute legend xxx
I'll always be grateful for our shifts together, you are the kindest most humble person and every shift has been a pleasure. You do however have a knack for saying something innapropriate just out of earshot and making me laugh at the wrong time.
You supported me on a day when I had recieved some bad news about a family member, I was anxious as to who would be having to carry me through my shift that day, you were so supportive and managed to make me smile so many times despite everything.
Lots of love to you and your family, thanks for being an absolute legend xxx
October 22, 2024
Hey mate.
Where do I start? From your arrival at Diss unable to navigate corners, as apparently you never needed to in London!!
To getting hopelessly lost (drunk obviously) in Darlington on football weekends. Although you did find your way to Dave's bed eventually.
Then there's the curry nights. All I'm saying is Guinness - you animal.
Truly one of the nicest people I've had the fortune to spend time with.
It's been an honour.
Big Love to you all
Tookie x x
Where do I start? From your arrival at Diss unable to navigate corners, as apparently you never needed to in London!!
To getting hopelessly lost (drunk obviously) in Darlington on football weekends. Although you did find your way to Dave's bed eventually.
Then there's the curry nights. All I'm saying is Guinness - you animal.
Truly one of the nicest people I've had the fortune to spend time with.
It's been an honour.
Big Love to you all
Tookie x x
October 22, 2024
Mike,
Thank you for always being a kind face to see at the start of a shift - we'd all know it would be a good day when we saw your name on the board. I enjoyed all the shifts I ever worked with you, and will forgive you for always calling me 'Abbie' and me rolling with it for the shift because .... I guess it's close enough! Thank you for being a friendly face and a warm smile even on the most rubbish ambulance days. Best wishes, and thinking of you and your family xx Amber
Thank you for always being a kind face to see at the start of a shift - we'd all know it would be a good day when we saw your name on the board. I enjoyed all the shifts I ever worked with you, and will forgive you for always calling me 'Abbie' and me rolling with it for the shift because .... I guess it's close enough! Thank you for being a friendly face and a warm smile even on the most rubbish ambulance days. Best wishes, and thinking of you and your family xx Amber
October 22, 2024
Mike some lovely memories of you over the years , mainly the calm presence you bought to work. I never saw you do anything much but smile and have a laugh and joke. My thoughts are with you and your family. A true gentleman xx
October 22, 2024
As the one of the first Paramedics I worked with in this job, I can safely say you were one of the nicest guys I've met and put me immediately at ease in this job ... willing and eager to pass on your wealth of knowledge and experience, some entertaining & notable stories from your years of service - I enjoyed our shifts together when you worked at Attleborough - I will always remember one particular job - the Lady with the "Allo Allo" style German accent who had and a particular "liking" for 2 feet tall ornamental wooden ducks 😉 I will always remember your face and smirks from out of site of the patient behind the bathroom door ... (all unsuitable details omitted) while I tried to assess her through my own near laughter... I will never forget that job or how her description of the situation sounded with the accent Mike!
You are one in a million mate ... night shifts weren't the same without you after that.
Thinking of you and your family buddy
You are one in a million mate ... night shifts weren't the same without you after that.
Thinking of you and your family buddy
October 22, 2024
Mike… our shifts together are some of my favourite and I’ll never forget you giving one of our patients a foot massage!! I was always introduced as “erm my crew mate” which reading the other messages seems to be a common theme! Thank you so much for your help and support, best wishes to yourself, Liz and Ash. X
October 22, 2024
To Mike whilst I didn’t work many shifts with you I still remember being in awe as you taught me drip rate to work out how quickly fluids were given (sadly my tired brain can’t remember now) such a great clinician.
So kind and so calm, such grace.
You always had the time to smile and say hello in the good old days when we might have a quick cuppa in the hospital tea room
Thanks for the inspiration
Much love to you and your family
So kind and so calm, such grace.
You always had the time to smile and say hello in the good old days when we might have a quick cuppa in the hospital tea room
Thanks for the inspiration
Much love to you and your family
October 22, 2024
Mike…there is so much to say and where to begin…I always remember your inability to remember names. Having been referred to as ‘crew mate’, ‘colleague’ and even on occasion as ‘some guy’ despite us having worked together many times and being on the same line.
You never fail to make people around you laugh and smile and are a joy to be around with your love for life and ability to be so kind.
So many people have learnt so much from you, you really are an amazing paramedic and one of the kindest and most chilled people ever.
Love you brother.
You never fail to make people around you laugh and smile and are a joy to be around with your love for life and ability to be so kind.
So many people have learnt so much from you, you really are an amazing paramedic and one of the kindest and most chilled people ever.
Love you brother.
October 22, 2024
I only worked with Mike once but it was during a time when I was having some personal struggles and I’ll never forget his kindness that day. Our very first patient was a bit too close to home for me and I got upset… I was mortified to cry in front of a man I’d only met a few hours ago! But Mike listened to and reassured me with the patience and kindness of a parent or a best friend and I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to be working with him that day. He has the friendliest smile and is so well known at Longwater for his kindness and banter. Thinking of you and your family Mike x
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Many people have asked how they can support Mike and his family during this time.
After great thought and consideration, there is nothing that Mike feels he needs or could ask for.
He has decided that for anyone who would like to donate to a cause then to please direct this to The Big C.
The Big C is a local charity that helps people affected by cancer in Norfolk. Not only those diagnosed but for their loved ones during time of illness and also after their passing.
www.big-c.co.uk/get-involved/make-a-one-off-or-regular-donation/
After great thought and consideration, there is nothing that Mike feels he needs or could ask for.
He has decided that for anyone who would like to donate to a cause then to please direct this to The Big C.
The Big C is a local charity that helps people affected by cancer in Norfolk. Not only those diagnosed but for their loved ones during time of illness and also after their passing.
www.big-c.co.uk/get-involved/make-a-one-off-or-regular-donation/