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for Christian Barbato
Rod Prince
August 25, 2009
I knew Chris from back in the day. I knew him for years. I met him through Joe Simons. I'm sadden by his loss, but the memories of him will forever be in my mind.
Love and Prayers
Les Shelton
August 11, 2009
This world lost a man with one of the largest hearts whom I've been lucky enough to meet. Travel well my good friend and I look forward to meeting you on the other side some day. My prayers are with you Missy and Missy.
Jonathan Brewer
August 11, 2009
Chris, you are one hell of a fighter and the shipyard will remember you as a legend. God Bless You & Your Family!
-International Association Of Machinists And Aerospace Workers Union.
Ernie Cooke
August 7, 2009
I knew Chris and liked him. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Steven Medve
August 7, 2009
To Missy, Misty, Mamaw,Bo, Julia and Roy,
I am so sorry about the loss of Chris. He was like a brother to me and you guys are family to me. I will always remember the good times Chris and I had. Be strong in these times of sorrow. I will keep in touch.
Joe Simons
August 6, 2009
Although I haven't seen or talked with Chris for years the memory of his and Julie's friendship is one that I will hold on to all of my life.We were merchant seaman together but good friends long before that. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.I hope God will ease your pain of his passing.He was a good friend and a great guy and I am saddened just knowing he's gone.
Chuck Rigney
August 6, 2009
Chris was one of the first friends I made after moving to Norfolk in 1969, and to say we had some good times together is a real understatement. I know how much family meant to him, and my condolences to them all.
Tom McCormick
August 6, 2009
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Carroll Jones
August 6, 2009
To the Barbato family my prayers and sympathy are extended to you. I will always miss Chris we shared some very good times together.
KENNY GRIFFIN
August 5, 2009
SORRY FOR THE FAMILIES LOSS HE WAS A GOOD WORKER WHO PUT UP THE FIGHT, I ONLY KNEW HIM FOR A SHORT WHILE . MAYBE NOW HE WILL REST X-38 SUPERVISOR KENNY G
Lee Johnson
August 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Elmore
August 5, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
August 5, 2009
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Lloyd Howell
August 5, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Danny Graham
August 5, 2009
In this time of sorrow, know that God heels the broken hearted. Words can not decsribe your pain. I am a shop 38 Marine Machinist At Norfolk Naval Shipyard. I never worked with Christian but we met on 2 occasions and I got the impression that he was a person easy to get along with. My family and I send our sympathy and love. God Bless You.
Tom Cake
August 5, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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