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for ALEXANDER TANOS
Helen Colby
January 13, 2023
Sandy was a very special, warm friend. My deepest condolences to Gladys and the Tanos family. He is greatly missed.
Rita Tanos
December 11, 2010
Dearest Uncle Sandy,
For so many years you have Graced my Life with your LOVE, Kindness, Humor, Compassion, and Tender Loving Care. Thank You for holding my Heart when it needed to be held, especially when Dad passed through the veils. . . Your amazing generosity and compassion for your Brother, Dusty, and our Family was truly a remarkable, beautiful & memorable experience. . . from the new Coast Guard Ship that you organized for Dad's Memorial Service at Sea, to the days following that, by coming to our home in Miami Beach with Aunt Gladys and helping Mom and I empty out the house full of furniture & the attic filled with Christmas decorations that landed in your convertible car - as you & Aunt Gladys drove off with tears of laughter we could not hold back. . . I will never forget those days we shared together filled with so much love, laughter and tears of joy & sorrow.
Exactly one month ago to this day, on November 10th, we stood together at Arlington National Cemetary as a Beloved Family honoring you for all that you are and have been to each one of us, through all the days of our Lives. Both you and Dad have touched so many people's hearts, especially the hearts & soul of your family. Thank You for always being present in so many ways. You have honored all of us with your life, as we now honor you in your passing and death.
Love is eternal. The soul is eternal. And you have always seen more fully with the eyes of Love and acted upon each circumstance from that Gracious state of Consciousness. That alone is what made you so special. You never hesitated to express your Love, even when the moments were uncertain or perhaps even uncomfortable. You choose the high road with good humor, grace, and wisdom. . . even if you did not know it at the time. I have seen you do this, over your lifetime, and I am now in the Sacred Space of Honoring You, my Dearest Uncle Sandy for all your Goodness and Grace and so many Blessings upon my Life and the Life of our Precious Family.
Thank You for practicing everyday Miracles in such simple and beautiful ways.
I Love You. And I Love Aunt Gladys & my Cousins dearly. We shall all look out for each other.
Give Dad a big kiss from me when your ethereal body of Love meets with his in the Heavens.
Your Niece,
Rita Tanos
mike wagner
August 22, 2010
Sandy, my friend and father in law it has been a great 28 years, i will miss talkig with you on my weekly adventures. Thanks for all your advice and guidance over the years. I will miss all the stories of your life long adventures. some day we will talk again. i will miss you!
Terri Wagner
August 22, 2010
I love you Dad and am so proud of you. You made a lasting impression on so many. I feel blessed and privileged to be your daughter. I will treasure you forever. XOXO
Terri Tanos Wagner
Elizabeth Holden
August 21, 2010
I remember when my mom worked for Capt. Tanos years ago as his secretary. He was a true gentleman who seemed to enjoy an inquisitive kid coming to visit. I had the pleasure to see Capt. Tanos again after several years when my grandma, great uncle, and I spent time with him and his lovely wife in Hawaii. They were a wonderful couple with such radiant personalities. My condolences to the Tanos family. The world has lost a beautiful soul.
Stanley T. Fuger Jr.
August 20, 2010
I am so sorry to see that Sandy has passed from our world. He was a man who lived life to its fullest, enjoyed his time with us, and with his infectious childlike appreciation of fun showed us how we should cherish each day. I also had the great honor of supervising, at least for awhile, one of his greatest legacies to the Coast Guard, his daughter, Genelle. The world will not be as bright with his passing. Thanks for the memories, Sandy.
Stan Fuger, CDR USCG (ret.)
Maureen and Dick Appelbaum
August 19, 2010
Gladys and the whole Tanos family and extended family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of one of the greatest persons to grace the planet Earth. Our friendship and close professional association in the 80s was nothing short of an absolute "HOOT"! Unforgettable times! The only golf partner Dick ever had...or ever will have. (We both scored in the low 140s.) What a great guy! He will, indeed, be missed. Maureen and Dick Appelbaum, Burke, Virginia
LINDA O'BRIEN
August 19, 2010
Mike and I always looked forward to seeing Sandy and Gladys. They are so special! Sandy was always very knowledgeable and willing to help anyone he could and was always smiling. It is so sad to hear of his passing; but I'm sure him and Mike are dancing with the angels together. See you in Arlington. My sincere condolences are with all of you. Linda H. O'Brien
Keith Whitbeck
August 19, 2010
While serving as an officer of the Armed Forces Service Center, a Military Hospitality Lounge, (formerly operated by the USO of South Florida) Sandy was always available to help on any military related project. He was truly one of a kind and so sincere and helpful in all that he was involved with. He will certainly be missed as he was an integral part of our organization, as was his wife Gladys, who served for years as our Volunteer Coordinator. May he rest in peace. God be with you Gladys. We will be accepting donations in his name at the Armed Forces Service Center, PO Box 8014, Miami, FL 33299
August 19, 2010
We were so fortunate to have shared so many
good times with you, Sandy, and Gladys.
We will forever miss you. May you rest in peace.
Love,
Joanne and Dick
Carolyn Holden
August 19, 2010
Gladys, Genelle, and Tanos Family
My sincere condolences. I worked for Captain Tanos in 1983, my first Coast Guard position. He was a a great person. Always a smile and pleasant word for everyone he came in contact with. He and Gladys will always have a special place in my memories.
Charlotte Jones
August 18, 2010
My most heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Tanos and the Tanos family. I was so honored to have known CAPT Tanos, he was never without a kind word and smile for me. I pray that each of you find comfort in knowing that the kindness he showed to everyone he met is a lasting legacy. God bless each of you in your loss.
GUS/DOLL QUICHOCHO
August 18, 2010
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE TANOS FAMILY AND TO BROTHER-IN-LAW EMORY.
August 18, 2010
Our heartfelt condlences to The Tanos family during this time of your loss. We pray that the Lord give you strength and bless you all. From the Quichocho family in Guam. (Gus & Doll Quichocho and family)
Lettie Bien
August 17, 2010
David and I were so sad to see that Sandy, with the beautiful and vivacious Gladys at his side, will no longer be at our receptions, our visiting ships or our service events for military and veterans. What a gem he was. Always a smile and a story. Our deepest sympathy to Gladys and the family. COL (Ret) Lettie Bien & Dr. David Schmitt
tim tanos
August 17, 2010
To my Uncle Sandy,you will be greatly missed and forever loved.You influenced my life as well as so many others in our family and friends. Thank you for having so many wonderful things to do at your house and being a great uncle.i love you
timmy
Elaine Starling
August 17, 2010
To the Tanos family - Our hearts go out to you during this time but we know you are comforted in knowing he is still with you in your memories and hearts as he looks down from above with his great smile. Sandy was a joy to be around and the loved he shared with Gladys is a love we all have been blessed to have witnessed and learned from. Linda, Gigi and Terri, you all should be very proud that you and your families are such shining examples of your wonderful father. We are truly proud to be part of your family. Lots of Love, Elaine and Hank Starling
Lou Sablan
August 17, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Tanos Family most especially to Gladys, the children and grandchildren. Emory, our brother...we are thinking of you & Neng too and praying for all of you during this difficult time. From your family in Guam... Jim & Lou Sablan and family
JIm Jordan
August 16, 2010
The Tanos Family
Our heartfelt condolences to Gladys and the rest of the Tanos family. Sandy was a
a great asset and leader of the Miami Navy League Council and will be missed dearly. I was always very happy to share his advice and thoughts from his many years of maritime service. Our prayers are with you Gladys and the rest of his family.
Jim and Gail Jordan
Connie Sova
August 16, 2010
Captain Tanos Rest in Peace. I will always remember him at the Coast Guard Day Picnics in the Miami area. They always came in to the MWR office to purchase the week prior to the event. I hope that the Tanos family finds peace in the days to come. He was a wonderful man! God Bless you all!
August 16, 2010
To the Tanos family,
Pam and I pass our condolences to you all. We remember our terrific times together in Miami and Sandy's leadership in maritime affairs for decades. He was a friend and mentor and we will miss him greatly.
Thad and Pam Allen
Helen Colby
August 16, 2010
Sandy will be sorely missed. Wonderful person, kind and generous. Thank you for the great memories and for your friendship. You're looking good, always.
August 15, 2010
Our prayers are with you.
He was a very special guy.
Sandie&Howard Margoluis
Nicholas and his great granddaddy, 3/2007
Ashley Williams
August 15, 2010
My granddaddy...A man that held me as a baby, cheered me on as I graduated from high school then nursing school. My granddaddy... who read at my wedding and witnessed my children, his great grandchildren being baptized. How lucky I am to have shared these most special moments with you. We miss you. Your great grandboys will grow up eating your specialty, rolled up pancakes. We love you granddaddy and grandma.
Jim and Jean McDonad
August 15, 2010
One of the very "Best" human beings on this earth! We enjoyed him always, living in the Quadrangle, tours in the C.G., StarClipper, OpSail 2000 and a mainstay in the Miami Maritime Community. Our hearts and prayers are with you Gladys and the entire Tanos family.
Linda Whiting
August 15, 2010
DAD... We miss you so much. You've give us and those whose lives you've touched many incredibly wonderful memories.
The love you shared lives on... as does our love for you.
You'll forever be in our hearts.
With love,
your daughter Linda, and Mark,
Adam & Robin, Alec (Alexander Emory) and Ella
Ashley & Nick, Nicholas, and Cooper
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