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Michael E. Yates Obituary
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May 13, 2013
This entry recognizes the 4th anniversary of Michael's passing. We thank him for his military service.
Peggy Childers
May 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael E. Yates:
Always remembering Michael. "Some gave all."
Ginny
October 6, 2011
Thank You to Pfc. Michael Yates and his Family for his Service and Sacrifice for our Country. My Prayers are with you.
Tim Houseal
September 20, 2011
To the family of Pfc. Michael Yates: Please accept my condolences, and apologies for not having expressed them sooner. Time passes but the memories remain. Pfc. Yates was a brave man and a hero. He is forever in our prayers. Godspeed.
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Peggy Childers
May 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael E. Yates:
Please accept my remembrance of Michael on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
May 11, 2011
Peggy Childers
May 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Michael E. Yates:
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
Cozette Haggerty
January 11, 2010
Re: PFC Michael E Yates
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 3,330 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 246 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a loving hand-made prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Justin Stormes
January 7, 2010
i love you mikey, always and forever bro... i miss you and it still doesnt feel real...
Donna Gillette
December 3, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza
November 19, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Yates 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"
Kenna Larra
November 11, 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 the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
This is a gift! We have some wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and only want you know that we care.
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 God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Shawna Machlinski
August 16, 2009
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR HONORING MY SON
SPC MICHAEL YATES
"MIKEY"
HE WAS THE BEST SON, BROTHER, FRIEND, GRANDSON, FATHER, NEPHEW, UNCLE, HERO
ANYONE COULD ASK FOR!!!!
Mikey,
We miss you more than anyone will ever know. I promise I will not let anyone forget you. I know you are in a better place now, I know you are watching us and keeping us safe. And now you are safe, I only wish you were here with us. I love you son!!!!
Farra Ratliff
July 27, 2009
To the parents of Pfc. Michael E. Yates,
My heart is touch for your loss. Your son has given so much, and I thank him for his sacrifice of love for his country.
From one mother to another mother, I truly understand the pain of losing a son in Iraq. You are in my prayers.
May your hearts be comfort in this trying time. Be encourage, for GOD loves you and HE will give you the strength to go on each day.
With honor and respect from the mother of Sgt. Freeman L. Gardner, Jr.
www.freeman-gardnerjr.last-memories.com
Peggy Childers
July 7, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Michael E. Yates:
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
debbi
June 1, 2009
To the parents and family, I offer my heartfelt sorrow for the death of your loved one. So many times we don’t understand why this has to happen to us but know that you aren’t alone. There are many who have also suffered the death of their loved ones and we know that you will get through the day one minute by minute. When my son was killed in action I thought the world would end but through connection with others who had gone through this terrible tragedy I found that I wasn’t alone. When and if you would like to reach out and talk, vent, cry or just know how to get through each minute of the day please contact me. You are now a Gold Star Family and as such you should know that many of us are here to help and listen. May God bless and comfort you each and every day.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Edwin Leaman
May 26, 2009
May the Lord comfort you through this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that not only Federalsburg is mourning the loss, but that our entire Nation is grieving, and our prayers are with you.
Forever My Hero!
Gary Tolle
May 25, 2009
Michael,god bless you soldier and thank you for your service to a grateful nation, forever we will mourn you and all of our fallen heroes both before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq while on a routine patrol. My promise to him was that I would never forget him but also those fallen before and after him. When I made that promise to him the day we laid him to his final resting place I did not realize how often I would need to make entries on Legacy and it just breaks my heart knowing that so many other families have and will continue to feel the pain that our family has endured. Since the loss of my nephew I have written on every single legacy page of every fallen soldier and included a photo of my nephew. I encourage you to do the same to Aaron's page. I have done this to honor my nephew but to let you know Michael is not alone and my nephew is with him and they are now in God's gracious hands waiting for us to join them one day. Yates family from the bottom of my heart please except my sincere condolences and may the memories of your Hero carry you through each day for he will never be forgotten!
In Memory of my Nephew
PFC Aaron J. Ward (MP-US Army)
KIA 5/6/08 Al Anbar Province,Iraq
http://www.freewebs.com/aj-ward/
Justin Stormes
May 25, 2009
you were my bestfriend and like a brother i love you mikey
Chaplain Dan Gates
May 23, 2009
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Private First Class Michaele E. Yates. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Terry Manning and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. This precious life, lived and lost in love of America, epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe ..!! Nor the debt we owe you. the family of one of America's best ...!!!
Suzanne MacDaniel
May 23, 2009
To the Yates 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
Gary Allain
May 21, 2009
PFC. MICHAEL E. YATES
You are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.
Stephanie Rafoss
May 20, 2009
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 sadness, 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
Cliff Hults
May 20, 2009
We am very sorry for your loss & our prayers are with you.
We know nothing can help with your grief but to know others are with you.
I learned of Pfc Yates from my son who was his roommate in Iraq. Pfc Hults
Linda Norris
May 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shelley Jones
May 20, 2009
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank PFC Michael Yates for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Allain
May 17, 2009
PFC. MICHAEL E. YATES
You are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever
Robin Meekins
May 16, 2009
Rest In Peace, Michael. I know you will truly be missed by your family and friends.
Michael Iezzi
May 15, 2009
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.
Rest in Peace.
Michael Iezzi-Yates
Laura Aulisio
May 15, 2009
On 4-08-09 I lost my 22 Year old Cousin LCpl Blaise Oleski USMC. I am deeply sorry for your loss and what you are going through. May you be blessed with happy memories of Michael.
Carroll R. Michaud, USAF Ret'd
May 15, 2009
Final Roll Call
Did you hear the sad news today?
Pfc. Michael E. Yates, a brave American Soldier has passed away.
Called by the Supreme Commander over all.
Today he has made his final roll call.
Come Brothers-In-Arms; let us reverently bow and pray
For our valiant comrade, who has fallen this day.
We’ll drape his casket with a banner of beautiful hues,
Those glorious American colors: red, white and blue.
That star spangled banner he gallantly fought to defend,
Unyielding and undaunted, he fought to win.
He fought bravely and he fought his very best.
Now the Supreme Commander grants him, “eternal rest.
With dignity and honor, we’ll commit his body to the ground,
The bugler will sound “Taps” and we’ll fire the volley rounds.
The final military honors we’ll render somberly and ever so sadly;
“Old Glory” we’ll solemnly precisely fold and reverently give to his family.
Each Memorial Day we will recall Michael’s name,
And attest that his supreme sacrifice was not in vain;
For this lasting legacy he gave to all generations;
“It’s honorable to respect our flag and to defend our great nation.”
So close ranks fellow warriors, for our ranks are thinning.
We must keep on fighting and keep on winning.
With pride and honor we’ll march and stand tall,
And we’ll proudly - proudly - salute “Old Glory”
‘til we join Michael at our final roll call.
Farewell Pfc. Michael E. Yates - Be At Ease; Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
May 15, 2009
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.
Our Italian name is Iezzi, but when my grandparents came here from Italy they were given the name Yates. Any relation?
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 14, 2009
REST IN PEACE PFC. YATES, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
May 14, 2009
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Army Pfc. Michael E. Yates. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Michael. And to Michael it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Iraq. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Michael, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Michael’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Garnet Jenkins
May 14, 2009
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the Devastating loss of Pfc. Michael E. Yates. The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten. There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Michael Rest Safely in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Be With the Yates family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
And He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Michael, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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