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Michael Petrosh Obituary
(SMSgt., USAF Ret.)
A memorial service celebrating the life of Michael John Petrosh, 75, was held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Shreveport, LA. Interment followed in a private ceremony at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans' Cemetery. Mike Petrosh was born May 26, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died on September 3, 2016.
Mike served 25 years in the United States Air Force and retired from Barksdale Air Force Base in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Carrollyn Petrosh; sister, Carol Gavaghan; son, Michael Petrosh Jr. and wife, Andrea; son, Greg Petrosh and wife, Mary Beth; and grandchildren, Michael John III, Lauren, Gregory, Alex, and Elizabeth Petrosh.
The Petrosh family wishes to thank Dr. Ted Warren, Dr. Michael Walton, and Dr. Gerry San Pedro for their years of compassionate care.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the William C. Teague and Donald L. Smith Choir Scholarship at St. Mark's Cathedral, 908 Rutherford Street, Shreveport, LA, 71104.
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For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
September 7, 2016
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Micharl John (Mike) our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Mike. And to Mike it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Mike, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Mike's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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