Michael Robert Patton Obituary

Michael, so many are praying for you on this Memorial Day. Love and prayers out to your mom and dad Teresa and Jim. Thank you for your courage and bravery. Kay Quinn

Thinking of you today on Memorial Day. Thank you for protecting my family and me. ?

Michael loving you and missing you always. Mom

Michael, Time may pass and life goes on, but I miss you will all my heart! Love Mom

Thinking of you today, as I do many days and just wanted to say, "Thank you for protecting my family and I."

As Memorial Day approaches I just wanted to say "thanks Mikey for keeping us safe, I love & miss you!"
Love Aunt Janet

Yesterday we had a walk/run for the fallen soldiers of Missouri. We were all given names of fallen soldiers and my daughter was given Michael's name. I just want to say that with every step we took we took in gratitude for this man who gave his life for all of us. THANK YOU MICHAEL PATTON for serving your country and making this world a better place. We love you and were TOTAL HONORED to walk in your name. May love, peace and happiness always surround your family.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael Robert Patton:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Thinking of you on Veteran's Day today.
THANK YOU, Mike.

Semper Fidelis and happy 235th birthday, Marine. Never forgotten.

SSgt George W Hurley III
Michael's Drill Instructor

Thinking of you, all of your family and friends too, on your 2nd angel date, June 14th, 2010. Your spirit is still very much alive. You remain in my daily thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Family,
I just want you to know that Michael is not forgotten. When we have the horrible task of burying our children the biggest fear that follows is that someone or everyone will forget what an amazing person they were. Well I am here to tell you, from one heart broken mother to another, we have not forgotten your son! I pray for him all the time and think of him with every flag I see. I hope you are having more good days then bad and you are finding some peace. It is so hard to live this reality. But on this anniversary I want you to know we are and do, think of your son!
Linda and John Lipka

To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael Robert Patton:
Remembering Michael 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

PFC. Michael Patton thank you for your service to our Country. Our thanks cannot be adequately expressed for your exemplary actions in defense of our Country and the safety of our citizens.

Our loved one is currently headed towards his U.S Marines duty station in Afghanistan in April 2010, and we thank you for your personal contributions to make that land safer for all those who are and who will be serving in that distant land following your service.

Because of that, we owe you a different debt of gratitude for your service, and I thank God for you and your service to others for leading the way in Afghanistan, and that we may humbly complete the work you started. Thank you.

Michael I miss you so much. I'm think about you every time I see a service man or women on campus and I thank them. I love you Michael. Please watch over all those who still remember you and love you.

Happy Birthday Michael.. you will never be forgotten hero

Uncle Tim and aunt Terri,
I miss him so much i can only imagine how u feel. I love u both so much.

i cannot find the words to express my grief at your loss, nor can i find the right words to define my gratitude. thank you for fighting a battle that keeps America free. God Bless

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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;

Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,

But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;

The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,

Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;

All the way to the end of the
sky.

That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,

So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;

Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.

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Terri, Jim and Family,
The first year has past and I want you to know that there was not a day this past year that I did not think of the two of you and your family, especially Michael. I know the strength you have is coming directly from Michael. He is guiding you thru each day. Please remember I am always there for you whenever you feel you need a shoulder to cry on.
Thinking of you everyday
Your cousin,
Lisa Hermann, Mo

I cannot believe it's already been 1 year ago today. Time goes by fast, but you're never forgotten Mike, & never will be forgotten. We all think about you & miss you always. You'll always be remembered by all of us. Still cannot believe that it's been a year already, same goes with high school, cannot believe it's already been 2 years ago for our class of 2007. The time goes by fast, but you're always missed by all.

What a beautiful one year memorial your wife, Amy had for you this afternoon @ Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Thank you for being the hero you were and for protecting me and the wonderful USA.
You will NEVER be forgotten, PFC. Michael Patton.

To the family of Pfc. Michael Robert Patton:
Michael 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

Michael, it is a year since we lost you and I am saddened with the memory, but I remember you with a smile. I miss you, my nephew and Godchild. I loved you as a fun loving little boy that turned into a great man. We are so proud. You are terribly missed this weekend and always.

To the parents of PFC Patton, Michael,R.
I am a fellow marine mom who just put my only son on an airplane to Oki. for two years. As much as my heart aches for him it does not compare to the lose you have suffered. I cry with you Marine mom! I wish for you to get ahold of me, as I have a gift for you, to honor your son. I am a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and for the last two years I have had the privilage of having trees planted in honor of any two people I choose. Last year I choose two local MO. Warriors. It breaks my heart to see your son on the list of fallen this year. So, if you would give me the honor, I would love to dedicate one of my two trees to Mike. Please contact me. With deepest regards, Diana aka devildoginlipstick

To my son, It's almost been a year since I lost you. I will never forget the day you were born, the day you died and all the days in between. Michael I was truley blessed to have you as a son even if it was just for a short time. I still see your wonderful smile, your silly ways and all the little things you used to do. I miss you will all my heart but I know that you now rest in God's loving arms. I'll see you soon some day, will all my love mom

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Dear Family of Michael,

I want you to know that when I look at the face of your beautiful son, I am moved deeply. I wish that he had lived, and laughed and had a full life...one that any young man deserves. I wish that he had survived this war, this madness. He was brave, he was true, he was a Marine and his death should be mourned because we have lost another wonderful young man, filled with potential and life.

I am the proud daughter in law of a marine captain. I am proud of the Marines, their history, their heritage, their devotion to duty, to honor, to country. I wish that we, all of us were as devoted to them as they are to us, so that war is the last alternative, not the first...so that it is the last resort...so that mothers and fathers and sisters, brothers, friends and families do not have to weep, to wail, to wish the pain away.

Your son is a hero. He is a hero because he lived honorably...he makes all proud. Not because he is a Marine, but because he was a man and a Marine.

May his name be blessed, always.

Shalom

Im thinking of you all especially this first Christmas ,, my son josh burleyson and mike were really good friends, please know we remember and are praying for you,, God bless you ,, proud mother of PFC Josh Burleyson Camp Lejuene , NC

Michael,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Remembering you with honor on your birthday.
Sincerely,

I wanted to let you know that your son is a true hero. My son, Michael, just graduated Marine boot camp on Oct. 31st, and reports for Advanced Infantry Training in San Diego on the 18th. He turned 18 in boot camp. I do not know where he will be after that. I am new to the Marine Family, but have found that we are all family. When I read about your Michael, I felt a tie since my son is Michael too. I just want you to know that your son is not forgotten, and his service to our country as a United Stated Marine shows your son's integrity, honor, and pride. You and your son are in my prayers.

Hi Michael, I just got off the phone with your dad. We had a good talk. Your buds from Golf will be coming home soon. And we will be meeting up at 29 soon. Echo got back home and are doing fine. Thank you for being a United State's Marine, And helping us in keeping our freedom, And keeping us safe at here at home. You are a true Hero with Honor. We all owe our way of life to you and all Marines. I hope and pray that you and my son are now resting and that God has his loving arms around you. We will always Honor and hold true to our faith of what you have done for all of us. God Bless you and your family' Thank You Marine.

Raul Mendoza Proud Dad Of A United States Marine.
SGT Matthew Elias Mendoza 2/7 ECHO. KIA 6-20-08

There is absolutely "No Words"
that can express the grief and sorrow that you have had to endure.
My heart goes out to you in this monumental times of sorrow.

I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND THOSE WHO LOVE YOU YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A MARINE THE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND I THANK YOU FOR BEING MY HERO
ELIZABETH
PROUD MOTHER OF THREE MARINES

Pfc. Michael Robert PAtton
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

I am so sorry. May God be with you, his family, at this time. I will remember him in my prayers. I did not know Michael but I am a relative who mournes his loss .

im sorry for your lost patton was one of my good friends that i meet in north carolina we always gave each other dips when we needed them and im truley sorry for your lost

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadnes, joy.

O Divine Master
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Michael, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

May God welcome you with open arms.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Patton family and friends in the loss of Michael. I did not know Michael, 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. Michael 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~

Just to let you know I am thinking of you today, a month after Mike has entered Heaven. There's not a single day that goes by that I don't think of you or pray for you. I'm here if you need me.
love,

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Patton and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Patton!

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!!

I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)

Our heartfelt Sympathy is with you. My Son, Jon Yudenfriend was at Boot Camp with PFC Patton and now also at 29 Palms.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Edith & Bernard Yudenfriend

To the family of Michael, I am just so sorry to have to write in another young American Hero's guest book. My deepest sympathies go out to you. May God comfort and bless you. Rest In Peace Michael.

In loving memory of my Grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/6/2008

My deepest sympathies go out to the Patton family. May God comfort and bless you. Thank you, Michael, for the heroic sacrifice you made. May you rest in the arms of Jesus now.

Michael, I want to thank you for your sacrifice to our country, rest asure yong soldier you will never be forgotten. To Michael's family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Michael, we don't know each other but are for ever joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward at age 19 while serving in Iraq was on may 6 2008 also added to the long list of American Hero's who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our nation. God bless us all and may he protect the so many others still fighting. rest in peace Michael, America loves you

Terry and Family,
Terry I am so sorry for your pain. It is a pain I never wanted to ever see in a friend's eye beyond my mirror. But with the loss of your son, I know what you now see in the mirror too. I never got the honor of meeting your son but it has been a honor to know and work with you over the years so I know he had to be a wonderful child. I also truly appreciate his service to our nation and I am sorry he died in the line of duty.
Terry, I don't see the loss you and your family are going through as the loss of a soldier, I see it as the loss of your child. Anna's cousin, who she loved so much. He was a regular guy whose claim to fame was being a Patton long before he was a Marine. He was the kid that smiled as he walked in the kitchen each morning and told all of you that he loved you each day. That is what I am sorry for, the loss of what made life normal. The little things. Terry, I know what you may be feeling and the feelings to come and I am here 24/7 if you need someone to call or someone to just sit with you who understands. I miss Samantha every breath I take and now I pray for both of them every time I pray (and I pray a Lot!). Keep going, put your feet on the floor every morning and breath and thank the lord for the gifts you (we) had with them because those are all ours! Life may have taken tomorrow but nothing can take yesterday from us.
WITH ALL MY LOVE & SUPPORT,
Linda and John Lipka
Proud Parents of Samantha Lipka
RIP 11/11/07

RIP Michael, you will be missed and always loved!

Thinking of your family today as we celebrate our countrys independence. All because of the brave men like Michael, willing to serve and sacrifice so much for us and our country. Even through the sadness and grief may you feel great pride knowing your son and husband can forever be counted as one of the few, a Untied States Marine. Semper Fi......
Gayle Naschansky Mom of LnCpl Andrew Patten 2/7 Fox Co. 29 Palms KIA 12-1-2005

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

patton was a good guy i spent 3 of the worst months of my life with him he had a smile on his face all the time even when getting smoked and he never shut up about his girlfriend now wife. he was always one to give me a hand in boot everyone that had spent more than ten seconds with him will miss him.

to his family i'm sorry for your loss i wish there was something else i could say.

To the Patton family my deepest condolances for the loss of your son. Takes a special young man to become a Marine. Thank you Michael Patton for my freedom. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort the Patton family in thier time of need. Michale is a true HERO SEMPER-FI Marine may you R.I.P. Father of a Marine SGT. serving in Iraq.

In recognition of Private First Class Michael Robert Patton's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

To the Patton family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Michaels' memory in your heart and please remember he shall 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.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

REST IN PEACE PFC. PATTON, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

May God Bring You Peace at this heartbreaking time. My son is with 2/7 Golf Co. - your son touched many lives. May he be honored as such.
God Bless each of you.
Proud Marine Mom

I am very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. He was very dedicated to this country and i'm sure wanted it to become a better place to live in. Please find hope in Gods promise to evetually bring about what Michael wanted to see - peace. Psalms 37:11

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Michael, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. Patton family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Michael and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

Dear Patton Family,
I would like to add my most sincere condolences to you on the loss of your son Michael. I know the pain you are going through. I lost my son, L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines, II on 10-06-2005 to a roadside bomb near the city of Al Qaim, Iraq. Three years have almost passed and not a day goes by that I do not think of how much I miss him, or wonder what, how, or why. Don't beat yourself to death. Think of the good times and those special moments that you shared with each other. The special days(birthdays, holidays) will be difficult, but just remember the happy times you had with Michael on those days.
I was also a member of 2/7 in Vietnam(1968-1969). R.I.P. Brother! Semper Fi!

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Pfc Michael Robert Patton. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

To the family and parents of Michael I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant your family peace and strength. Semper Fi Michael.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006

Though I did not know Michael personally, he will always be a hero to me. Nothing I can say will take away the pain that you feel right now. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA 8/28/07 Jaji, Afghanistan

Father we entrust our brother Michael to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Michael in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Thank you for the love and guidance you have given to your loved one that he would give his life as Christ did for the love of others. I pray God will bless and keep each of you in his tender care and give you peace. Only God can heal your broken hearts and bring you peace. Please remember the apreciation we all have for the commitment of these dear ones who have laid down their lives for others and for our nation and even for these other nations which so much need our prayers, as well. God loves us with an eternal love and He is willing that none should perish but that all should have eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour! Amen

As a mother of a Soldier; I'm grieving with the family of Pfc. Michael Robert Patton. May they know that there are many, many people grieving with them and that care very deeply for them.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Michael Patton for his service and sacrifice to this great country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Patton was like a brother to me. We "grew up" in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program together and just late last year had discovered at Hollywood Video in 29 Palms, CA that we were both stationed on the same base. A memory from that night was that he and Amy needed to use a credit card number in order to open a video account and I had absolutely NO hesitation what so ever to let them use mine...afterall he was my brother in arms and I knew I could trust him. Then, in early April I ran into Mike and Amy again inside the PX on base. We talked for a little while and I let them know that if there was EVER anything I could do for them that I was just a phone call away. Well, they called me only a couple hours after that asking me if it was okay for them to stay at my apartment before Mike left. This would've been the couple days they had left with each other before he deployed so again, WITHOUT HESITATION, I agreed and welcomed them into my home. Sometimes it haunts me to think that the last place Mike slept before leaving for Afghanistan was here. I would just like to say that Mike and Amy I am still 100% here for both of you and it still goes that if there is ever anything I can do I will do it! RIP PFC Mike Patton. I love you brother!

Semper Fidelis,
Lance Corporal Liz La Rue

The price Pfc. Michael Robert Patton and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Marine.

May Michael rest safely now, in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of God be with the Patton family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my 19 year old brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~

May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Grateful Country Will Not Forget Michael's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers

To the Patton family and Amy:

I knew Mike a little bit; he was in my Spanish II class. We also played Halo 2 many a night online together with Lucas Schlemmer. I'm deeply saddened by this whole turn of events, but I'm honored to know that I knew this great man, this Hero amongst men.

I'm honored to have been able to be in his presence for the visitation and services. I'm also honored to have been able to meet his parents and to know Amy and her family.

I set up a small memorial at my work in Mike's honor; know that he is in the thoughts and prayers of everyone that works at Arnold Kohl's. It's the least I could do for him. And if there's anything I can do for either family, just let me know.

Terri and family,
God be with all of you and grant you peace in the difficult times to come. Know that our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Michael's service was a gift for so many.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time. Our son Johnny joined the Navy at the same time your son joined the Marines. Our heart goes out to you for the loss of your son Michael. He was a hero as he gave the ultimate sacrafice to serve our country and will not be forgotten. May God be with you all to comfort you during this difficult time. Please call if we can be of help.

I've never knew you but when I learned about the loss of your loved one, I knew I had to let you know that I care. Your Loss is Heaven's gain.

Hello
My name is Sandi Kitson, I just want to express my sincere sympathy to your family. My son Brian Kitson was a friend of Michael's. I told him about what happened to Michael and he sends his condolences to your family. He would have like to be here but he is in the Navy and stationed in Panama City, Florida.

Let God comfort you and bring you peace, for this is his will and he knows what is best for his people. I am praying for your daily to find strength and acceptance. Our family is here for you.

I never met Mike but he was my brother. I am a former Marine who served many years before Mike was born. But I grieve too, with the passing of one of ours. Know that Marines of all generations are honored by Mike's ultimate sacrifice. Semper Fi.

Although I've never met you, I mourn your loss. I continue to pray for the souls of Michael & the other brave men whose lives have ended too early protecting others, as well as my son & all our troops continuing to sacrifice. God bless you all & give you strength.

I am very honored to have been a friend of Michael's. Even though I wasn't a very close friend of his, I am still very deeply saddened. I am proud of the fact Mike served his country and protected the freedoms of his people. I hope that everyone that is affected by this tragedy can remain strong and be comforted by the fact that Mike is in a much better place now watching over and protecting us all. I miss you very much Mike. Rest in peace and God bless. Semper Fi.

Dearest Amy and Patton Family, my heart aches for your loss. Please accept my sympathies and prayers at this time. Michael stood for what he believed in and that shows the honor and integrity of his character. He was a unique and special person that everyone admired. He was one of those students that every teacher wants to have the pleasure to teach and I was fortunate to be one of them. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

once again I mourn with the famlies of troops who live through the unimagainable and though words cant heal this. I truly send my prayers for you all.
our troops do so much for us daily.

Michael was a part of our family at Fox High School, we are deeply saddened. We extend our condolences and prayers to the Patton family on behalf of the Fox C-6 School District.

Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of great sorrow. Please know that many people across America are praying for you and appreciate from the bottom of our hearts the sacrifice that your son Michael made for all of us.
We are deeply indebted to your son. Michael is a true American Hero!

Mr & Mrs Patton, My son, Jon, was a classmate of Mikes, they played freshman soccer together. I am a former Marine and a member of the Marine Corps League Arnold Detachment 707. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and all of your family on your loss. If we can help in any way, please feel free to contast us. God Bless and Semper Fi!

Amy and family,
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your husband, son, and brother. We are grateful for his willingness to serve his country and try to make a better life for others. Our hearts go out to you.....

Patton Family,
I didn't know Michael but I want you to know I send my prayers to you all. He was a hero and our country honor's him for all he did. I send you peace of heart and mind in the days ahead

Terri and Family, Please accept my most heart-felt sympathy of the loss of your son, I can not even grasp what you might be going through, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am truely sorry and know how proud you were of him as you sent the photo of him to me, and when you talked about him you could hear it in your voice, but he lives on through your thoughts and he will always be in your heart!

Jim, Terri, Becca and Margaret: We are so sorry for the loss of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember exchanging our Michael stories. He will be sadly missed and we will be forever grateful for his service.

You don't know me but i have a son that is a Marine Recruit in San Diego,due to graduate 7-18-08. I just wanted to tell you God Bless you
and your son for doing what he believed in

You don't know me but I have a son
that is Marine Recruit in San Diego and will graduate 7-18-08. I just wanted to say God Bless you and your son for doing what he believed in.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time. Your son was a hero as he gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country. His sacrifice will not be forgotten by our family. God Bless your family.

James and Vicky Howard and family.
Fenton, MO

My sympathy & condolences go out to the Patton family & his wife. I'm very sorry for your loss. It was great knowing Mike from high school and having classes with him. I'll never forget the times of talking to him in classes I had with him. Mike is a true hero to everyone that know hims. God Bless him & his family. He will dearly be missed. RIP Mike... You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

To The Family Of Michael Patton: I wanted to say thank you for the ultimate sacrifice that Michael gave to keep us all free. He was special & he is what makes America the great country it is. I hope knowing that so many are thinking of you all, praying for you, gives you some comfort during the difficult days ahead. While your lives will never be the same, may you also find comfort knowing: Michael is gone, but never forgotten & even thought you are apart..... his spirit lives within you, FOREVER in your hearts! May God be with you all to comfort you! Dee toth

Becca and Family: You have my deepest sympathy at this critical time. Know that what Mike did is appreciated. What a noble sacrifice.

Terri, Jim, Becca & Margaret,
Our prayers & thoughts are with you. You can be so proud of Michael. He was a great young man with a beautiful smile & dimples. We are here for you if you need anything.

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Michael Patton. Mr and Mrs Patton and Amy, I just want to let you know that Michael was a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Michael was in my son's fire team in Afghanistan and my son spoke very highly of him.