Samuel A. Barragan Palma

Te extraño y te extrañare siempre hermano

Fair winds and following seas to a truly great man. Your work ethic and determination were exemplary, and having met you was an honor. Rest easy, Sammy, thank you for your service.

Sammy was a such a wonderful person he always had a smile on his face and could make any one laugh even on your worst day! The world is a little darker with out you in it! My prayers go out to the family

I consider Sam my Brother and one of my closest friends. We first met onboard the CGC Venturous almost 8 yrs ago and I still remember one of my first interactions with him. I was waking him for watch, nudging his shoulder and whispering his name trying not to wake the others. He jerks up and says, “What did you call me?” I answered, “Sammy.” He replied, “Only my friends call me Sammy”. I laughed and we became the closest of friends ever since that time.

I just want to say thank...

From the moment Sam reported aboard USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-625) I could tell there was something special about him. He was always polite, kind and respectful. He was also focused and on a mission to do bigger and better things. When considering to apply for OCS, Sam called me to ask me for my advice. I was very happy for Sam when I received the news that he had been selected for OCS. Thank you for sharing Sam with the crew of USCGC VENTUROUS (WMEC-625) in St. Petersburg, FL and the U.S....

Sam was an incredible individual and he will be missed deeply. Clear skies and Tailwinds.