Mike was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War who earned several metals including the Purple Heart, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Metal with 2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Metal Devise and the Presidential Unit Citation. He served two years as a U.S. Marine with four months of that in Vietnam where he was wounded in the vicinity of Quang Trigh Republic of Vietnam in 1967. He received other commendations for his dedication and bravery.