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2018
Alan Kates Obituary
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Jose Valencia
June 22, 2024
RIP Sir, Karate Pros; Parker, AZ; Black Belt recipient Jose Valencia and Red Belt recipient Nathaniel Claw: Sa-gi-do
Donnie E Greene
June 6, 2022
I Shall miss him.
However I will continue to live for him
Micah Kates
April 11, 2022
Sitting here with your granddaughter missing you and reading to her all the things you have accomplished and what you offered as a man to the life around you. Miss you always.. your son,
Darrell Smith
January 20, 2022
Grandmaster Alan Katas is a legend forever a outstanding friend
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Bill Meecham
January 18, 2022
I am saddened to learn of this today, my condolences to the family. Proud to have shared in his legacy.
Rosio Aguilar
November 11, 2021
My condolences to the Kates family. I came to find out about his passing recently, I was a student of his in Blythe CA. He was an amazing person, with such a kind heart. I miss that class!
Sean Reeves
November 14, 2020
After being out of the Schuylkill County area, I only recently learned of Master Kate’s’ passing. Myself and my father went to his Tae Kwon Do school in Tamaqua for many years, and visited his home in Allentown where his family was gracious enough to have us. Master Kates always showed us how to exercise our body but also our mind. I always enjoyed hanging out with Micah after our class, and we would run around Tamaqua having fun. RIP Master Kates. You were a big part of my childhood.
Micah Kates
April 8, 2020
2 years come and gone since my father passed. I was just thinking how I have so many questions left to ask him. I love you dad.... April 8th 2020.
A bow to you saki grand master Alan Kate's, 10 dan, sa-gi-do, founder
Ricky De rose
December 30, 2018
My heart is sad today to view and read of the passing of saki grand master Alan Kate's . . . I had the honor to receive private martial arts training from grand master Kate's and also with fellow students ln Blythe California ln there dojo where grand master and his dear bride master Melli instructed us in the discipline of sa-gi-do ! A experience that I will always cherish and that is embedded on my heart ! Grand master I know that the good lord Jesus welcomed you with smile and a look of I am not finished with yet! Saying Now I need you to train my myriad of angels for the final battle! Farewell my teacher and general and when I see you may you hear my loud and thunderous ki i! Peace and god s blessings, respectfully Ricky de rose, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Aroura Kates 5, Micah Kates 41
Micah Kates
November 29, 2018
Alan and Brother
Ann Guth
June 2, 2018
Alan and Mellie
Ann Guth
June 2, 2018
Karate Pros, Parker, AZ
Jose Valencia
May 29, 2018
Ceremony
Micah Kates
April 8, 2018
Brian, Micah, alan
Micah Kates
April 8, 2018
Darrell Smith
April 7, 2018
He is legend and a senior big brother to me and will be miss forever
Anna Zsigovits
April 6, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
My loving father
Micah Kates
April 1, 2018
Alan Kates, my father was an amazing man in many ways to many people. He was loving, caring, strict, motivated, creative, and strong. He was always there for my brother Brian and I, in the ways he knew would benefit us in becoming who we are today. I remember one of our bonding times was when he and I used to stop and rent movies at small gas station on the way home from the karate school. We would always have to grab a pack of those cream filled Donuts and a container of milk. It's the smallest things that may seem insignificant half the time, but looking back they were some of the most important. You will be Missed by all of us. I love you to dad.
April 1, 2018
To the entire Kates family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our condolences and prayers to you all.
Sincerely,
Sue Parry and family
Pat Kates
March 29, 2018
Bryan, Micah and Millie,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families in your time of sorrow.
Love Pat
Tim & Janet Powell
March 29, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss.l so enjoyed the years I was able to study under Grandmaster Kates and become a friend to him and family. Take care of each other
John Glassic
March 29, 2018
To the Kates family. I am very sorry for your loss. John. Pumpkin Glassic
The Rotherforth's
March 29, 2018
May His Grace and Strength help you through this difficult time, Sir and Ma'am.
March 29, 2018
Sorry to hear of Master Kates's passing. He was a dedicated martial artist, and will be missed.
- Master J. Powlette,
7th Dan, Tang Soo Do.
Mike Shablin
March 28, 2018
Dear Brian and Micah:
Your father will always be remembered by the so many people that he had helped to become better people.
Jeffrey Pearson
March 28, 2018
Dear Mellie and Family. So sorry to hear about the passing of Master Kates.His influence and discipline was instrumental in building Jeffrey into the young man he is today.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have such fond memories of karate in Tamaqua. God Bless
Grandmaster Roger Bradley
March 28, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences to Millie and the entire Kates family. This great man will be sorely missed and will be remembered forever by his students and the martial arts community. Rest in peace, my friend.
Ann. L. Guth
March 28, 2018
I will love you forever Rest in peace my brother.
March 28, 2018
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Robert, Darla and Christopher LeFrancois
March 28, 2018
Our deepest sympathies go out to the whole Kates family and all the martial artists out there who had the honor of meeting such a great man. He will be greatly missed.
Robert, Darla and Christopher LeFrancois
March 28, 2018
Our deepest sympathies go out to the whole Kates family and all the martial artists out there who had the honor of meeting such a great man. He will be greatly missed.
March 28, 2018
Sir, Ma'am and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss as well as his followers/students loss. We are very proud to help continue his legacy and to be a part of his martial art family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time.
Flynn family-EDK
The Holva family
March 28, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Kates family.
Bruce and Diane Koch
March 28, 2018
As you welcomed us into your family so many years ago so our Lord and Savior now welcomes you through the gates to a new life. Our thoughts and prayers to the Kates family during this time.
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