Sarasota, Florida
Styles, Ralph EmersonFeb. 27, 1910 - Oct. 7, 2008Capt. Ralph Emerson Styles was born in Asheville, N.C., on Feb. 27, 1910.After graduating from the Asheville High School, he attended Weaver College for one year and then the University of Tennessee for a year, before entering the U.S. Naval...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will miss our good friend and neighbor and our evenings taking the flag down.
charlie + Joan calabrese
November 03, 2008 | Agawam, MA
Captain, Our Captain, thanks to your friendship and love, we will navigate our course until we meet again.
Walter & Jean Vallee Sarasota
Jean & Walter Vallee
October 30, 2008 | Sarasota, FL
Captain, It has been an honor to know you. You are our hero. You will always be in our hearts. Carl & Lonny
carl & lonny papa
October 24, 2008 | Sarasota, FL
Capt. Styles was a true hero and patriot. An individual that inspired many in his career and for those of us lucky enough to meet him and attend his flag ceremony. He had a good long life but it is still a hard loss for Siesta Key and certainly his family. I will miss being able to run or bike by his house and give him a wave as I always have.
Bob Rogells
October 23, 2008 | Sarasota, FL
He was a modern inspiration to all of us that had the chance to share his dedication to remembering the American Sprit and to those who have served in the Armed Services.
Mary and Jim Pellettieri
October 20, 2008 | Washington & Siesta Key, DC
While commanding the USS Sea Devil, Cpt. Styles plucked my grandfather out of the Sea of Japan after he was forced to ditch his plane. My grandfather went on to have 5 children, 30 grandchildren, and 35+ great grandchildren, at last count. Had it not been for Cpt. Styles, I would not be alive today to thank him myself. He was a wonderful man who did so much good in this world. He will be greatly missed. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Cpt. Styles and his family.
Jennifer Kelley
October 20, 2008 | Gulf Breeze, FL
A very special man, Bonnie and Gary warren.
gary warren
October 16, 2008 | Roslyn Heights, NY
You will be missed Sir!
Good Sailing!
Jeff & Jane
October 11, 2008 | Siesta Key, FL
Remembered By
Charlie & Sandra Meek
October 11, 2008 | Maggie Valley, NC
