URGENT UPDATE: A couple in Muskegon, Michigan has transformed their grief into a touching tribute for their late son, Michael McCabe, who tragically passed away at the age of 18. They have installed a unique “wind phone” along a lakeshore trail to facilitate spiritual communication with him.
As autumn leaves swirl around them, Stacey and Alan McCabe find solace in a special place dedicated to their son. Just last October, their lives changed forever when they discovered Michael’s lifeless body at home. “It happened like a light switch for us,” said Stacey, reflecting on how quickly their world turned upside down.
The couple regularly walks a trail where Michael once rode his bike, cherishing memories of his vibrant spirit. “He loved riding his bike on the bike path,” Alan recalled, emphasizing the deep connection they still feel to their son.
In a poignant act of remembrance, the McCabes collaborated to install the first wind phone in Muskegon County, located at 1700 Lakeshore Drive. This innovative tribute allows visitors to speak to their loved ones who have passed, as the wind carries their words away.
“It is a phone that is a real phone, but is disconnected,” Stacey explained, highlighting its spiritual purpose. “You would make a call to your loved one, and the wind carries your voice away to them.”
Each time they visit, the McCabes take turns entering the booth to share their feelings with Michael. “Hey buddy, I miss you. I miss you a lot, kid,” Alan said during a recent visit, his voice breaking with emotion. Stacey followed, saying, “I really wish we could be watching you,” as she expressed her longing for their son.
The wind phone is not exclusive to the McCabes; it is a communal space for anyone grieving a loved one. “We put it in for everybody,” Stacey stated, hoping it provides comfort to others in need. “I just hope that it gives people a little better sleep at night.”
As autumn settles over Michigan, the McCabes continue to honor Michael’s memory, hoping others will think of him when they place their calls at the wind phone. This innovative tribute serves as a reminder of love, connection, and the enduring bond between families, even in the face of unimaginable loss.
The wind phone stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, inviting all those mourning to share their stories and memories. Visitors can find the booth along the trail, encouraging reflection and remembrance while providing a rare opportunity for emotional expression.
For those looking to connect with lost loved ones, the wind phone offers a unique way to feel that bond, making it a significant addition to the Muskegon community.
