Mike had a wide range of interests. Here are some links to various things which were important to him.

Rugby - Mike was a big fan!

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/

 Bruce Springsteens - He loved his music!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7RV6HHxv78

 Invictus - this is the poem that empowered him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FozhZHuAcCs

 Invictus – the movie trailer .

English:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZY8c_a_dlQ
Deutsch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCgjOY0eWNc

Mandela‘s Way – when you read this book, it is easy to understand why Mike had so much respect for Nelson Mandela.

http://www.amazon.de/Mandelas-Way-Lessons-Life-Courage/dp/0307460681/ref=sr_1_4?s=books-intl-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1373438890&sr=1-4&keywords=mandela%27s+way

 Usain Bolt - grace under pressure. Mike thought Bolt was "cool". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O7K-8G2nwU
 Lomu - as a staunch Welsh Rugby supporter, this was an esteemed enemy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3yxSdRk41o
TED - there are many truly inspiring stories on this site. http://www.TED.com