Thomas A. Ratzlaff Obituary

14 YRS, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

11 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

10 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

9 years gone but not forgotten.
Rest In Peace.

Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.

Rest in Peace Tommy, Never Forgotten

8 YRS GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Rest In Peace HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice

Sincerely

Happy Angel Birthday to you sir, you will never be forgotten! Rest in peace Ratty!

Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten

Never Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.

GONE 6 YRS BUT YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

Thinking of you and your fellow warriors on this day. May you rest in peace! I will raise my glass for you. Cheers!

Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.

Rest in peace buddy, think of you often. I can't believe it has been 5 years.

5 years Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice

RIP Buddy, as long as I have breath in my body, you will never be forgotten!

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.

Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice

Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice

Brave Men and Women Are Guarantors of Our Freedom.

Thought of you a lot yesterday, as I always do, never forgotten, Rest in peace buddy!

R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice

R.I.P. Tommy i will not forget you

R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten

We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ratzlaff Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I would like to offer my condolences to the friends and family of such a great warrior and an even better friend! I served with Tommy in the beginning of his career on board the USS KIDD. We spent a lot of time together as Gunner's Mates, but more time as friends. I still have fond memories of all our adventures Tommy, you will never be forgotten! Save a spot for me on your couch up there, as you were always welcomed on mine! Fair winds and following seas my brother!
Mike Westfall
6148 Us 62
Tionesta, Pa 16353
[email protected]

I am doing resaeach on thomas for jrotc I am wearing my uniform in his honor.

Tommy - Rat! - this is what you wanted to do since day one. You loved America, our Navy, and all that we stand for. Con Dios Siempre Hermano. See you in Heaven. Gonzo - Master Chief Petty Officer Johannes J. Gonzalez

Gone But Never Forgotten

August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Special Warfare Operator Senior CPO (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.

On this day of the 1 Year anniverary , I wanted to remind your family that Tommy's sacrifice Has not & Will not be forgotten by my family & I . This Country seems to forget how Lucky we are to have the caliber of people that it takes to do what these men & women do & the families that raise them . God Bless our troops & there familes .

Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139

Rest in Peace Warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. A grateful America thanks you for your service and welcomes you home to your final place of rest as you have given all that one can give. And may the Lord wrap his arms around the family and help them find a measure of peace. With the utmost respect, TSAF ......

SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR SENIOR CPO (SEAL) THOMAS A. RATZLAFF You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forevr.

I went "A" school and USS KIDD with Tom. I am very sorry for your loss and will forever regret not staying in contact with you and tom. Again I am sorry and deeply saddened for the loss of Tom.

KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE LOVED AND REMEMBERED FOREVER.

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Dear Ratzlaff family,
Our family grieves the loss of Thomas. A hero. He will not be forgotten. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
the K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO

I served onboard USS KIDD DDG-993 with Tommy from 95 to March 12th 1998, I will NEVER forget the young GM3 that wanted nothing more than to be a SEAL. Tom was one of the most hard working driven people I have ever known. Ive been a Detroit Firefighter for 12 years now. Tom is one of 4 people including myself, DC2 Patrick Moran, and a musician known as Ty Stone, all of us chose a path in life and stuck to it, no matter what the cost. Im proud to have know that GM3...

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Thomas, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you SCPO Thomas A. Ratzlaff...you will not be forgotten.

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 U.S. Navy Seal, SCPO. Thomas A. Ratzlaff our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Thomas. And to Thomas it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Thomas, you are a brave Navy Seal, a Patriot Warrior and a true Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. 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 1,307 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Thomas’ family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

With great sadness we have learned that Tom has made the last jump.
We will always keep him in good memory and remember him fondly.
Our prayers are with his family.

Volker Griesser, Germany
Traditionskompanie Fallschirmjaeger-Regiment 6

Fair winds and following seas shipmate. Your warrior days are now over and peace is yours.

From all of us at Ray Simon, Inc. we would like to express our condolences to the family and loved ones. This print was donated, and will arrive one day after the funeral on behalf of Wilbert Funeral Services. Your sacrifice bestowed upon your country will never be forgotten. Thank you

I pray for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy and My husband did a platoon at ST2. I remember celebrating at the wedding, and us ladies going out to dinner. The memories although years ago feel like today. May the lord hold the family close giving you comfort and peace. My deepest sympathy to you all. Please know where ever you are, what ever you need, we are ALWAYS here for you all.

My dear relatives, I am saddened to learn of Tommy's death. He will always remain in our hearts and minds as a hero who did his duty and gave the last full measure of devotion.

I pray your family will feel the presence of the Lord today and that you will draw strength and hope as you trust Him to be your comfort. We are blessed because of your loved one’s service to our country.

My heart and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Thank you Special Warfare Operator Senior CPO Ratzlaff for your service to this country. You are our HERO and will not be forgotten. God bless your love ones and family.

I am so sorry for your loss. May SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR SENIOR CPO (SEAL) THOMAS A. RATZLAFF rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with THOMAS and your family.Thank You Special American HERO!! ~GOD BLESS~

For everything you did and stood for I thank you. You are truly a hero of the United States Of America. Our prayers go out to your family.

To the family of Special Warfare Operator Senior CPO (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff:
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."

To the Family of Thomas A Ratzlaff
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Your HERO. May He Rest In Eternal Peace. May God give You comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Thomas will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
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