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Thomas Latham Obituary
DELMAR, Md. - Thomas Lee "Tommy Lee" Latham of Delmar died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Iraq. He was 23.
He was born in Prince Georges County, the son of Thomas James and Barbara Ellen Collins Latham.
He married Rachel Leanne Guy-Latham April 16, 2005, at Salisbury.
Tommy Lee was a 2002 graduate of Wicomico High School.
He joined the U.S. Army in May 2002 and had recently been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
He had served in Afghanistan and was currently in Iraq with company C of the 10th Mountain Division Brigade Combat Team.
He attended Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, where he had been involved with the youth group.
He loved hunting, fishing, just being outdoors and spending time with his wife and children. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a daughter, Ariel Marie Guy-Latham; a son, Caleb Thomas Guy-Latham, both of Delmar; two sisters and their husbands, Jill and Chris Ayers of Mechanicsville and Brittney and Travis Shipman of Clyde, N.C.; father and mother-in-law, Bernie and Flo Guy of Delmar; brother-in-laws, Matthew Schwab of Orlando, Fla., and Justin Guy and his wife, Melissa of Salisbury; sister-in-law, Sarah Guy of Delmar; grandparents, Bud and Barbara Collins of Princess Anne; and Bernie and Donna Guy Sr. of Salisbury.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 217 Beaglin Park Drive, Salisbury.
The Rev. Thomas C. Bunting, assisted by the Rev. Robert Gregory, will officiate.
Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.
Interment will follow the service in Eastern Shore of Maryland Veterans Cemetery near Hurlock at 2:30 p.m.
Instead of flowers, contributions can be made to the Caleb Thomas Guy-Latham/ Ariel Marie Guy-Latham Scholarship Fund, c/o The Bank of Delmarva, 2727 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21804.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Latham
Charlie Gili
July 1, 2022
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this month and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Thomas Lee 'Tommy Lee' Latham US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
March 12, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
It has truly been my honor to sign Thomas' guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Thomas will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2012
March 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
Always remembering Thomas. "Some gave all."
L Neal
March 13, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Nicole Ferraro
December 10, 2010
a candle lit in the remembrance of a soldier. He was a great father, husband, and my friend. you will always be in our hearts. You are truly missed.. I know you are in heaven looking down on your beautiful daughter and keeping her safe...R.I.P. Tommy!!!!!
Rob Miller
April 9, 2010
I liked your site.
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham:
Thomas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
February 6, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
June 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Latham!
Mieke Bandstra
January 1, 2008
Dear Family of Sgt. Latham,
I saw the touching picture of his wife Rachel in the 12/31/07 issue of Time Magazine alongside his coffin. It brought me to tears as I'm sure it did to many Americans. My daughter served in Iraq for 1 year; she fortunately came home safely. My deepest condolences to all 3,902 American families who, as of today, will never again be reunited with their loved ones. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one died a hero and a nation is grateful.
Mieke Bandstra
Proud Military Mom
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Latham and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 8, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thankfulness, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Julie Gross
June 28, 2007
To the paretns of Tommy Lee,
Tommy Lee is and will always be greatly missed by all who knew him. Me and Tommy Lee had been best friends since the 2nd grade. By far the hardest thing ive ever been through. You and you family is in my prayers. Tommy Lee, may you rest in peace. Until we meet again. Love ya Jewels
Ronn Massie
June 26, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Thomas.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Thomas for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Michelle Arnette (mother of SSG Jason Arnette KIA 4/1/2007
May 28, 2007
To the Family of This Hero.
I too know your pain for Thomas and my son SSG Jason Arnette were in the same Unit Jason grieve at the loss of Thomas. now Jason and Thomas are together in heaven as angels whatching of all of us and their bothers in Charlie Rock. Jason was KIA 4/1/2007. God bless you and my prayers and heart are with you.
ROBYN Garside
May 17, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Sandy Bonesteel
April 12, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Latham family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Thomas you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Joyce Mitchell
April 4, 2007
Our grandson, Raymond Neal Mitchell,
III, served with Sgt. Latham in Iraq. He was killed Jan 6, 2007
and we understand your grief. May
wonderful memories of him help lift your clouds of grief.
John and Teresa Nichols
April 4, 2007
To Tommy and Barbara...We have lots of good memories of the family times we had together when we lived on the shore.
For Tommy Lee's family, and all of the family, we send to you our love
and appreciation.
Darlene Kelly
April 1, 2007
My son was also killed in Iraq (February 19) and from Fort Drum. My heart hurts for your loss for another brave American. Darlene Kelly - mother of Sgt. Shawn Dunkin
March 17, 2007
You will always be a HERO and never fogotten. Now Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and distinction.
You & your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Until we meet in Heaven,
God Bless - Proud Aunt & Cousin of two brave soldiers.
Fred (USMC Ret.)
March 16, 2007
It is with the deepest sadness that I ask the family and friends of Sgt. Thomas Latham to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared and mourned by millions of Americans. Most of whom you don’t know and in all probability will never meet. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices made by your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Semper Fidelis
Garnet Jenkins
March 15, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Sgt. Thomas L. Latham,
The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Thomas rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Latham family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May the Peace of God and your memories of Thomas, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
March 13, 2007
You gave your all when the chips were down and now, take your place of honor.
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 12, 2007
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
Debbi Rivers
March 12, 2007
To the family of this soldier that I don't even know his name yet. I know your pain as my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III was killed on November 12, 2006 along with his Lt Michael Cerrone. Today Buck would have been 33. I do seek counseling through the VA and God has blessed me with a good church family. Please let me know if ever I can do anything for your family. The loss of a child is great but the blessing that God has given us is greater to know that we will all meet again. May God's healing love comfort you and give you peace in the coming weeks. Mother of another fallen soldier
March 12, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Gary Allain
March 12, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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