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for Nathan Bruckenthal
paul lapke
April 24, 2020
to share this wonder memory of BRUCKENTHAL-Nathan rest in peace for today
Peggy Childers
April 29, 2012
April 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal:
Always remembering Nathan. "Some gave all."
February 1, 2012
Our thanks & Prayers for your Ultimate Sacrifice for Us all. Keeping you & your loved ones & All Service Members in prayer & heart each day. May The PErpetual Light SHine UPon you forever & Comfort you family. AMEN
June 10, 2011
A mans willingness to step forward and make the world a better place will always be remembered by me.
Semper Paratis . Daniel
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal:
Please accept my remembrance of Nathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
R J
March 30, 2011
Condolences to the family, may the peace of God be with you.
Rosemarie,
Rahway NJ
L Neal
March 18, 2011
To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Susan Raynor
May 31, 2010
To The Family: I have never met a soldier that did not want American's to enjoy life and their freedoms on any given day. Likewise, I know that your family will never replace the loss of 'our' hero Petty Officer 3rd Class NAthan Bruckenthal and today is a time for me to let you know, that I am grateful and humbled by his bravery. I will do my part to preserve our American freedoms and I will pray that you will allow God to give you comfort as you make it through each day and that my life will honor his sacrifice. My prayers for our leaders and our country include regaining a moral grounding, much like the guards pledge that protect the grounds of the unknown soldier. With love and humble appreciation!
Debbie Shores
May 11, 2010
Just reading this today, May 11, 2010, breaks my heart. Even as years have past, I am sure the pain is still there but we have to hold onto the memories until we see our loved ones again. My son, Mike Sawyer (Dallas, GA), also served in the US Coast Guard and was stationed in Homer, Alaska. My heart goes out to you all and I will keep you in my prayers.
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal:
Remembering Nathan 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
Peter
January 14, 2010
I was in USCG. My heart and condolences go out to your family. Thank You for your sacrifice Nathan gave the ultimate sacrifice For our great country. Semper Paratus
Kenna Larra
October 20, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Manti, Utah 84642
Linda Thomason
July 29, 2009
My son was in the Coast Guard and we have spoken about you many times. Many people don't appreciate the role that the Coast Guard plays in defending our country but we are acutely aware. I also lost a cousin in Iraq. Ashley Henderson was killed on patrol just six weeks away from returning home to her new husband. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family. Thank You for giving everything you had to defending our country and the people that you love. You will never be forgotten. God bless you.
Robin
May 1, 2009
To The Bruckenthal Family,
It is never easy to deal with the loss of a child regardless of the reason. I offer my heart felt condolences. Nathan will be welcomed to live in paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain. Psalm 37:10,11
Michael Iezzi
April 24, 2009
Nathan,
Thinking and praying for you on the 5th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
April 24, 2009
To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal:
Nathan 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
Rick Bertram
January 28, 2009
Thank You for your service and dedication to our country. May God bless you in heaven and your family on earth. You will NOT be forgotten! I have lost a son and have another son that is a Chief in the Guard. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I am dedicating the rest of my life to helping children of Fallen Hero's pursue higher education. I am the President of U.S. Veterans Educational Fund. www.edvet.org. God Bless America and our children, our future!
Evelyn Rosa
December 4, 2008
Thank you and your parents, and most of all God, for allowing you to be there for us.
Charlotte Liffland
October 28, 2008
Thank You for your service. My prayers are with your family.
Mike Casey
October 6, 2008
Nathan,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Paratus!
SHIRLEY
June 19, 2008
REST IN PEACE PETTY OFFICER BRUCKENTAL, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SAILOR'S LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 19, 2008
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 PO3C Nathan B. Bruckenthal our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Nathan. And to Nathan it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Coast Guard and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Nathan, you are a brave Sailor, a Patriot Warrior and true 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 1,385 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Nathan’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 19, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Nathan 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 Nathan in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
John M
June 16, 2008
You will not be forgotten! Your sacrifice is one we thank you for! May God Bless your family!!
From all of us at U.S.C.G. Station Coos Bay.
Geoff Mcpherson
June 11, 2008
Semper Paratus dear sir; may your service to our country never be forgotten. The smallest service sacrifices the same blood as all the others branches. May you turn-to on the decks of heaven.
Alissa Latteyer
May 28, 2008
We are all proud of what you did for us and this nation
In Memory of Nathan ( Debra Estep )
April 24, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Nathan, but I am remembering on
this day he gave his all.
He is my hero.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
The Other Side
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
March 24, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 3rd Class Bruckenthal!
Keith Diama
March 5, 2008
My condolences and prayers to the Bruckenthal family. Mahalo for your supreme sacrifice. It is because of individuals like you that we can share the freedom that our great country has..
Keith S. Diama, USCG, Retired, CGAS Barbers Point, Hawaii
Debbie Elam
November 25, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Dianne Sterling
October 20, 2007
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.
The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project has honored Petty Officer Bruckenthal with shipments of care and comfort items to wounded troops in military hospitals stateside and overseas including CSH and field medical units. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 7, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Brenna L
August 1, 2007
God bless you,you are a hero. My deepest sympathy goes to your family. God bless you all.
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bruckenthal and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bruckenthal and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Andy Eppink
June 26, 2007
God Bless you.
Andy Eppink AD2, USCG, '65-'70
Petty Officer Joseph Keough U.S.C.G Active
June 17, 2007
Shipmate,
I just want to let you know we are still thinking of you. Every day I put on my uniform you will be in my thoughts. You gave it all. When I put on my uniform I will remember you every day and remember to give it my all to carry forth your mission to serve others. Shipmate you may be gone but you will never be forgotten !
Petty Officer Joseph Keough
June 17, 2007
This fine Coast Guard Sailor gave it all serving others. I will remember him every day as I don my United States Coast Guard uniform. I will remeber him and vow to give my all to carry on his mission. Shipmate you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza
June 12, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Bruckenthal family in the loss of Nathan. I did not know Nathan, 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. Nathan you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I previously signed Nathan's guest book but do not see my entry sorry. Laurie it was and honor meeting you today at ANC. I am sorry Nathan didn't get to see his little one. Each time I am at ANC I always visit/honor Nathan.
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"
~Robert Orr~
Richard Finney
May 11, 2007
I am sure that you are with GOD. Thank you for your service to our great country. Richard Finney,YN1, USCG 1961-1971
Garnet Jenkins
April 24, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. Bruckenthal.
The price this Brave Young Hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Nathan rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten. May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Bruckenthal family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Nathan, remain in your heart always.
Hope is not only the light we carry within...
it is also what often carries us through...
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry Muller (USCG 67071)
April 2, 2007
My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy.
Eddie Ramsey-Lewis
February 1, 2007
Words cannot express my sadness. By now, you have been blessed with the child make from love. The circle indeed is not broken. My 21 y/o son will be joining the Coast Guard soon. He too played football in HS and college. And volunteered at a community theatre, sound and lights and as a guard in the school for the deaf. How BLESSED we have been to have the privilege to tend to their garden. And even tho you can't see it, the rose still grows beyond the wall. GOD BLESS
Pepe Ed
Kimberly Gagnon
December 1, 2006
Our deepest sympathy from one Coast Guard family to another. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and heartache your family has endured. May God be with you always.
BMCS Jon W. Gagnon, USCG
Kimberly A. Gagnon, USCG (Ret/Disabled)
Hailee & Lauran Gagnon
USCG Sta Erie, PA
Joel Burkhardt
November 12, 2006
Semper P shipmate, I will never forget!
GM2 Burkhardt
Roy Glover
November 12, 2006
Thank you for giving the greatest gift one can give. God bless you and all of your family!
Roy Glover, EMCS-ret
November 11, 2006
I don't know what to say other than Thank You and Semper Paratus.
Dusty Rhodes, AMC, USCG (ret)
Thomas Jamerson
November 7, 2006
Semper Paratus Shipmate. And Godspeed.
artie m
October 31, 2006
thank you for your service and sacrifice
John Cunningham, GM1, USCG
September 10, 2006
Thank you Petty Officer Bruckenthal..
God bless you!
SEMPER PARATUS
Richard Wahowski
August 30, 2006
To the parents of Nathan. I have also lost a son, not in war but lost all the same. May I offer my prayers for you and your family. Nathan as a former member of the Coast Guard I salute you. May God Bless your family.
glenn holt
August 26, 2006
Always in our harts shipmate. Semper P
OS2 Holt
USCG active
Paul Reck. HS1, USCG
August 4, 2006
My deepest sympathies to the Bruckenthal family. I met Nathan, while on my second deployment there. He is a great guy and will be missed.
celine torlincasi
July 9, 2006
God bless your soul and your family, my worst fear for my nephew came true for you and your family. Forever in my heart, rest in peace our hero
Lorraine
June 21, 2006
God Bless you Nate! The D'Agostino's have always spoke so highly of you and your dear family, (especially Amanda).
Peace be with you.
Melissa Harrolle
June 7, 2006
I was roommates with Patty & Nate prior to his first deployment to Iraq. He served in Iraq with my child's father and Patty was a true friend during my pregnancy. Some of the first pictures of my daughter crawling are with Nate trying to get her attention. He always called her "little pun" after her father. I will cherish those memories and I want to wish Patty well and hope she and that beautiful baby girl are doing good. My deepest condolences to Nate's family. He really was a true hero and always the life of the party. I can still see his smile in my mind. Patty, please drop me a line sometime.
Sincerely, Melissa
MATTHEW
May 29, 2006
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Susan
May 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless!
Dusty Huston
May 8, 2006
My husband and I had the great pleasure of being stationed with Nate and Patty in Neah Bay Wa. They were great people with the funniest personalitys I have ever come in contact with. Hanging out with them was always a blast and a pleasure. We all greatley miss Nate and will never be able to put into words how much My family and I are grateful for the sacrifices that Nate and all the other Young men and woman have done for the freedom and well being of this great Nation. There memory and there hard work will never be forgotten!
Pat Canfall
April 10, 2006
My condolences to the Bruckenthal family. Nathan may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.
Lorraine Tresnak (nee Kift)
January 25, 2006
Noa and family
I am so sorry to hear of Nate's loss. What can I say? I am sure you will make sure that Harper knows all about her brave dad.
Lots of love
Rainey xxx
shawnee
January 5, 2006
Thank you for your service to this country and for your sacrifice. You are truly an American Hero. May God bless your family and give them peace and understanding. Rest in Peace.
Dawn Jensen
January 3, 2006
Not a day goes by that I don't think about Nate and the fun times we had. Life's too short to not remember the people that have inspired you. There were times that I remember when he was upset that nobody was able to get his hopes and spirit up, but I was able to put a smile on his face.
I just wish he was able to see his daughter be born. She has such a strong features of his. I really hope for her sake everybody that knew her Daddy will help her get to know him through us. I know that Pattie will be the first one to let Harper know that her Daddy was a Hero.
Always remembering the good times.
Sean McGarigal
December 30, 2005
PO Bruckenthal will not be forgotten.
Susan Simmons
December 2, 2005
God bless you and your family; give them strength during this difficult time of the year.
Gerard Devine
November 29, 2005
Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you and your family.
John Freel
November 27, 2005
"Greater love hath no man than that he lay down his life for his Brother" Go with God, Good Brother, and know that a grateful Nation will never forget the sacrifice of you and your dear family. J.Freel (USCG 1974-78)
Thomas Mathews
November 18, 2005
'At ease' young sailor, you have served your nation well and we are all proud. Your memory lives on and will not be forgotten. Thank you for your sacrifice. Carry on Petty Officer Bruckenthal.
Clay Rogers, MKC, USCG (ret)
November 12, 2005
From the people of a grateful nation, please know that Nathan did not die in vain. He chose to serve as many of us did however, he was asked to fulfill a role larger than most. Be proud always. SEMPER PARATUS.
CDR T. M. O'Connell, USCG (ret)
November 11, 2005
On this 2005 Veterans Day we take a moment to remember our fallen shipmates and send our condolences to the family of Petty Officer Bruckenthal
Chrys Miller
November 11, 2005
My sympathy and prayers to Nathan's family and my appreciation for his military service and sacrifice. My Coast Guard son will be deployed to the Persian Gulf in January 2006 for a year.
Walter and Barbara Tuthill
October 29, 2005
To Mrs. Bruckenthal:
We want to add our condolences and to express our humble thanks to your husband for being there and for his willingness to put himself on the line for all of us.
His sacrifice, and yours, is appreciated beyond measure.
Nathan is in our thoughts and prayers and I just wanted you to know that in our very small way we share your love and respect for your husband, for his love of our great country, and for doing his ultimate best to protect and to serve those of us who can live in peace and security because he was there.
May God bless Nathan and may God bless you.
G & G Bruckenthal
October 26, 2005
Our beautiful grandson is gone but always remains in our hearts and souls.
Dr. John A. Stuart
September 19, 2005
To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Cl Nathan B. Bruckenthal: There is no higher honor than dying in defense of one's country. I hope that Nathan knew Jesus and is now at peace. God Bless America.
JAS, EM3 USCG 1961-1965
DC2 chris johnson
July 24, 2005
I worked for nate at CG station Neah Bay,WA before he and patti left for florida. he was a great friend and a great shipmate. I miss him very much and I wish the best for patti and harper. Nate , you are a real hero.
Ken Urbania
July 20, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss.
Karina Flores
July 6, 2005
My prayers go out to you. I did not know him as well as his family, but my thoughts are always there for those who serve our country.
Karina
j combs
July 6, 2005
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I don't know you or your son but am proud of his services. He will always be with you in your heart. God Bless you for raising a brave and caring son.
Nat, Randy Jo, Joy, Caleb, Jeffrey and Jonathan Pitcairn
May 31, 2005
To: Patricia Bruckenthal, Mr and Mrs. Bruckenthal, Noabeth, Matthew and Michael Bruckenthal
Though we do not know you, please know that your husband/son/brother, Nathan, is in our family’s thoughts and that you are all in our prayers this Memorial Day.
We cannot fathom the loss that you must feel, but please know we are forever grateful for the sacrifice that Nathan made on our behalf.
“Greater love has no one that this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
Estela Azevedo
May 30, 2005
On behalf of the Azevedo Family, our deepest condolences to Nate's parents, wife, daughter, family and friends. Our son served with Nate last year in Iraq. Please know that you are in our daily prayers.
Juan Rosario
May 29, 2005
Frater in Libertas, Requiescat in Pacem. Que Dios siempre te Bendiga, y siempre te Guarde en la Palma de Su Mano Derecha.
My most heartfelt condolences & prayers to your family.
With most humble gratitude for an American hero and fellow CoastGuardman.
Juan Rosario
(LTjg, USCG Retired)
Joe Bassolino
May 28, 2005
Every time I read or see that another service member has been killed I shed so many tears for them and their families.....it hurts so bad and being a disabled Vet myself I wish so bad I could go over and serve and be with my brothers and sisters yet I cannot.
To Nathan's family, my condolences.
Doug Storie
May 26, 2005
My condolences to Petty Officer Bruckenthal's family.
When his daughter grows up please remind her that her father died in defense of our country and our way of life.
From a fellow brother of the sea services.
Doug Storie
AT1 USN (Ret)
Eileen and Bill Jeker
May 4, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family of another american hero. His sacrifice allows us the freedom we so cherish. God bless you all. Our prayers are with you.
steven andrews
May 4, 2005
sincere condolences for your son
honorable service in the US Navy, from a former US Naval vetran & neighbor, Steven Andrews
Marla Schulman
April 29, 2005
Dear Nathan was my "baby" cousin...I knew him to always be a sweet-natured, loving child who grew up to be a wonderful, kind, and loving man...and because of his nature he was not only adored by his family and friends but by all people he encountered along on his way to short journey through this life.
He was blessed by his relationship with Pattie and he was absolutely devoted to this woman who is an amazingly strong and loving woman. While his death is a tragedy, it's a comforting to know that he loved well and was loved well. His legacy will live on in those who write about him and remember him...and of course in their precious daughter Harper. At three months when I saw her, she was just the most serene, beautiful, sweet child (obviously just like her parents) and I urge all who knew Nate to offer your wonderful memories of him so that Harper can know all about this sweet spirit and his acts of kindness.
Ruthie Thompson
April 23, 2005
My heart goes out to Nates' family. On behalf of my family I promise you will always be in our prayers and thoughts and your sacrifice for us will never be forgotten. God Bless
Charles Becker
March 27, 2005
With Our Deepest Sympathy. Your bravery and love of your country and fellow man will never go unnoticed. God Bless you always and rest in peace.
Allen DeSousa
March 11, 2005
Please Accept my most sincere sympathy.
Thanks for your service and bravery.
USCG 1970-1978
Gay Lam
May 31, 2004
My sincere condolences on your loss of a loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gina Tyau
May 7, 2004
Our heart and prayers to Laurie, Patti, Noa, Dad and brothers. In the time that we did get to spend with Nate, we will remember forever. His kindness was always welcoming and will never be forgotten. I was looking forward to seeing Nate and Patti making Washington State home again. I hope Patti and the baby still do. Our Condolences to the family, and all the close friends he has come to know in such a short lifetime. We will miss him very much.
Dawn Jensen
May 7, 2004
Deepest simpathy to the Bruckenthal family and Aunty Laurie. I will always remember all the fun times that we had together. I will never forget his smile, his laugh, or his personality. We will miss him terribly. I'm really lucky to have met him and Patty.
Bruce Tyau
May 7, 2004
My deepest condolences to all of Nate's family & friends. We're are all going to miss him. He was a very special person to a lot of people. I loved him, as if he was my own son. I cherish the memories of having known him. Patty, Laurie, Noa, & Eric, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Memories of Nate will last a lifetime.
Raymond Maloney, USAF Ret
May 4, 2004
Please accept my condolences on your loss and my thanks for Nathan's sacrifice to our nation. You are in our prayers.
Kevin Brennan
May 2, 2004
Please Accept my most sincere sympathy.
Kevin O. Brennan
USCG 1957-9
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Estate Settlement Guide
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Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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