Michael Howard-Pearsall

Update -- January 14, 2010 - Michael has safely returned from deployment. He is currently back on base in Bangor, Washington.

Update - December 11, 2009 - Michael is currently deployed on a sub training mission. He is assigned to the USS Maine.

Update - July 22, 2009 - Michael will be leaving for his first underwater excursion, before the end of the week. He will be in his submarine for about 60 days. He’s looking forward to his new experience, and to studying hard to complete all of his required qualifications on this trip. Michael will then go on his first mission of about 90 days at the end of November.

July 21, 2009 - Michael has successfully completed his training and is based in Bangor, Washington, awaiting his next assignment.

Bio written by Janet Hunnius

At seven years of age Michael Howard-Pearsall and his mother, Janet Hunnius, moved to the USA from Canada. Janet started coming to Crossroads Church in the summer of 2008. Janet is a publisher’s representative, and Ron, Michael’s dad, is an electrical engineer. Chase, his 13 year old brother, has no interest in the military at this time, but is following in his footsteps as a South Lyon lacrosse player.

Michael spent his high school days in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he also attended two years of college but quickly became very bored. After much soul searching, in March 2008, Michael joined the US Navy with a 6 year commitment. When the recruiter asked Michael what he'd like to do in the Navy, he made it very clear that whatever his job was that he had "...no desire to be shot at." Michael attended boot camp in Chicago, Illinois, and reported that “it was not too difficult”.

Normally, entering the military as a Canadian born citizen, turned US citizen, would be no big deal, but Michael’s training as a submarine missile technician requires top security clearance. In December 2008, nine months into Michael’s first year, he was pulled out of training due to further security clearance requirements. Following a frustrating one month delay Michael was returned to training and is to finally graduate submarine school June 09, 2009. Graduating at the top of his class Michael was able choose where he would be stationed, and he will begin his first assignment in Bangor, Washington on June 29, 2009.

Michael has been in a long-term relationship with a very supportive young lady. He loves animals and children. Cards from the children of Crossroads would be greatly appreciated. Please pray for the success of Michael's first assignment and new home, and the guidance of his life to God's will. Pray for successful, God honoring relationships throughout his time in the military and at his leisure. Pray for peace for Michael, his parents, his brother and his girlfriend.