Michael D. "Mick" McGrail

 

 

1945 - 2008

Michael D. ( Mick) McGrail, age 62 of Navarre, Fla., passed away Jan. 2, 2008, after a courageous two-year battle with kidney cancer. Mick was born on March 19, 1945, in Martin's Ferry, Ohio. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring from 16th SOS at Hurlburt Field in 1983. While on active duty, Mick served one year in Vietnam. His military career was spent primarily in the field of aircrew life support and as a recruiter. After retiring from the Air Force, Mick opened his own business, American House Plans. As a residential custom home and commercial designer, Mick served Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties for 25 years.

 
Mick's passion and priority in life was his family. He cherished being a husband, father and was a dedicated grandfather. He was extremely active and enjoyed running boating, swimming, bike riding and hiking. Over the years, Mick participated in several triathlons and charitable runs.