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Keith Alan Willis

Norfolk, Virginia

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Keith Alan Willis SUFFOLK - U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Keith Alan Willis, 44, passed away Feb. 13, 2009, in Kittery, Maine. Cmdr. Keith Willis assumed command of USCGC TAHOMA (WMEC 908) home-ported in Kittery in May of 2007. Prior to USCGC TAHOMA, he served as the Coast Guard liaison at Commander,...

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On behalf of your Coast Guard family at the Coast Guard Channel Community we send our condolences to the family of Commander Willis, his friends and shipmates aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma.

Rest in peace Commander and thank you for your service.

Karen, Jeff & family,
Our prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
In Christian love,
Rev. Ken & Barbara Cobb
Cape Hatteras Baptist Church

Our prayers are with his wife and children as they go through this difficult time. Keith was a quiet and humble man. We will miss him, but we know that he is in Heaven and will be forever in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God Bless each and everyone of the family members. Keith was a true friend to all of his class mates. He will truely be missed by all of us " Freebirds" Class of 82.

Our sincere condolences goes out to this family. Jack & Kay Willis, Frisco, NC.

I have known Commander Willis since young strapping barefoot Hatteras Islander. As a Deputy Sheriff(Now retired) and fellow Hatterasman I watched him grow up to be the definition of Mr COASTGUARD. Most of us came from Coast Guard families. It was instilled in us by our parents like Mr and Mrs Willis to be good Americans and to serve our country in whatever way we could. Commander Willis stood true to his heritage and his calling both to GOD and country. My wife and family regret your loss...