Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky

Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky

Michael Yury Tarlavsky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.
Michael Tarlavsky relished the Army''s rigorous physical training. It suited his frame _ 5 feet 7 inches of solid muscle _ and his idea of fun, which included running marathons. "He loved everything about the military: the excitement, the adrenaline rush," said Matt Pellettere, a close friend from childhood. Tarlavsky, 30, of Passaic, N.J., was killed Aug. 12 during a raid in Najaf, Iraq. He was based at Fort Campbell, Ky. Tarlavsky emigrated from Latvia with his family when he was 5. He was athletic even as a teenager, serving as captain of his high school swim team. In 1996, Tarlavsky graduated from Rutgers University, where he studied exercise science and was a ROTC member. His sister, Elina Tarlavsky, said her brother wanted to be a soldier for as long as she can remember. Their parents even tricked Tarlavsky into cleaning his plate by reminding him that he needed to be strong if he wanted to be a soldier. "His goal was to be a general, because he couldn''t be president," Elina said. He is survived by his wife, Tricia, and their 11-month-old son, Joseph Michael.

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April 30, 2013

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August 23, 2012

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August 12, 2011

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Charlie Gili

April 30, 2013

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Tarlavsky 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

Peggy Childers

August 23, 2012

August 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

August 12, 2011

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

Elizabeth Raab

January 14, 2011

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

PAMELA WISCOMBE

August 21, 2010

Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.

Peggy Childers

August 12, 2010

To the family and friends of Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky:
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

April 14, 2010

Remembering you with gratitude.
Rest in peace.
so sorry

October 25, 2009

Robert Charles

September 17, 2009

CPT Tarlavsky,

I have spent the past 2 years in Iraq. Largely due to you! I wanted to honor you in some way. I thought that I needed closure. I have come to understand that there is no closure!!! I miss you every day!!!

My oldest son Andre is going to attend ROTC to become an Officer in the Army. He was too young to remember you in Hawaii. I will tell Andre about you. The type of man you were. The leader you were. The Soldier you were. I will tell Andre to be just like you!!!

Rangers Lead The Way.....

Robert Charles
1SG (Retired)

Kenna Larra

September 16, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected]. or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642

Alan K

August 9, 2009

Brother, you are not forgotten. From King David and the Maccabees, to Yoni Netanyahu and you, our people honor your name and sacrifice. Rest in peace and know that your legacy lives on. Yizkor

June 15, 2009

remembering you
You will not be forgotten. Please know that.
Rest in peace.

gilbert marcel

January 18, 2009

My God bless your son and your family thank you and to all those who serve our country. What beautiful way to remeber someone.

R Collis

September 7, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Capt Tarlavsky. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Capt Tarlavsky knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Capt Tarlavsky!

In Memory of Michael ~ (Debra Estep)

August 12, 2008

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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



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

Robert Charles

June 27, 2008

I served with Michael Yury Tarlavsky in the 25th Infantry Division (2-5 Bobcats) in Hawaii. I was the Platoon Sergeant and Lieutenant Tarlavsky was my Platoon Leader. He was the type of man that every father wishes their son would be. I think of him daily and will never forget him. Till we meet again.....
"Rangers Lead the Way!"

May 16, 2008

Rest in peace and I pray that your loved ones find strength to carry on. You are missed.

April 18, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Capt Tarlavsky!

April 9, 2008

I am so sorry for this loss. He is clearly not forgotten.
I know he is resting in peace.
Again, my sympathies to his loved ones.

Chris Norton

February 23, 2008

Miss you brother.

Leann

October 11, 2007

Michael I miss you every hour of every day since you've passed. Wish you were still here. Til the day we meet again.

August 10, 2007

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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Cherylann Lane

July 16, 2007

With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Michael may be gone but not forgotten!

July 11, 2007

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

Grace Z

May 28, 2007

Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph


We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms

Amy H

November 26, 2006

Thank you, Captain Tarlavsky, for your heroic sacrifice. Joseph Michael, your father was a brave man.

Elina, I too have a little brother in Special Forces. He's in Iraq right now. My brother aspires to be a great soldier like your brother. Michael is impossible to replace. I know how greatly my brother's death would devastate my parents, and I want to thank your family for your brother and his courage.

Thomas & JoAnn Meehan

August 30, 2006

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Tarlavsky Family, my wife and I did not know Yury. As parents who lost a daughter, Colleen, Age 26 on September 11, 2001 at the WTC, we share and understand the immense loss and sorrow of losing a child.

Please know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten, and he will remain in our prayers forever, a hero whom we will never forget.

Our prayer is that God’s tender mercy will dry your tears, and that He will comfort you in all the days ahead.

May the Peace of the Lord Be With You, Upon You, and Remain With You Always,

With Love & Respect,

Tom & JoAnn Meehan

Garnet Jenkins

August 12, 2006

Remembering Capt. Michael Yury Tarlavsky, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.

Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Tarlavsky

family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967



"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Paul Wolkstein

July 18, 2006

I can't put my finger on it, but there is something in Michael's picture that says he was a wonderful human being. Without knowing anything about him, I am proud to know he served our country with all his heart and soul.

Laura Robinson

February 15, 2006

Mike,

After getting to konw Tricia, I have a glimpse of what an incredible man you are. The woman you loved will beautifully represent you for the rest of her life. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Laura Robinson

wife of CPT Charlie Robinson

KIA 3 June 2005

Lenny santiago

November 11, 2005

miss you so much

Jack James

February 26, 2005

Yury, I didn't have the honor to meet you, but I admire you for your character, strength, and patriotism. You lived the American dream. Your son will be very, very proud of you. I know I am. God bless you.

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