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SAILOR REST YOUR OARS. KEN NILSSON
Jean chilcoat
March 26, 2015
He was my big brother and always my hero. He will be missed by his family and so many friends.
Our sympathy and love goes out to everyone that his life touched.
Jean and Bill
March 18, 2015
Devere, Ben Benites, and I, Shared Hotel rooms all over the world. The stories
and laughs will never end. We sang a good song!
Royal Harrison (La Canada, CA)
Gerard Pyatte
March 15, 2015
My father lived a life that should be a a bestseller of adventures and a degree kindness many can only dream of.they definitely broke the mold when God blessed this earth with him. I wish any of his friends would call me, ( charlie) especially if you happen to see this. Gerard Pyatte 904-520- 8050
Gerard Pyatte
March 15, 2015
My father lived a life that should be a a bestseller of adventures and a degree kindness many can only dream of.they definitely broke the mold when God blessed this earth with him. I wish any of his friends would call me, ( charlie) especially if you happen to see this. Gerard Pyatte 904-520- 8050
Tom Dussault
March 12, 2015
Don was a wonderful man with a great curiosity about life and a terrific sense of humor. We miss him very much.
Judi Johnson
March 12, 2015
Rest in peace, my friend. Let your beautiful music continue. We will share a tune again one day! It was a blessing to know you.
Mary Pyatte
March 11, 2015
We are planning a service at the Jacksonville National Cemetary
In May and his ashes will be scattered at sea by the USN.
March 9, 2015
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of your father.
Sincerely
Mrs Assang, Neveh, Brenda and Carol. Alto Vista , Aruba
Nancy Pyatte
March 8, 2015
I am so touched by everyone's comments and tributes to honor my Dad-thank you so much!
Margot Grosse
March 8, 2015
Death comes in its own time, in its own way.
Death is as unique as the individual experiencing it.
How fragile we are.
Margot Grosse Randshuizen
Mary Pyatte
March 7, 2015
Thank you to all for your kind words about my father!
Lutz W. Bieber, Cdr ret. G.E.N.
March 6, 2015
Good bye, dear friend.
We had many good reunions in the past and I will never Forget your comradship & frienship.
Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
David James
March 5, 2015
RIP Devere, you will be missed! What a privilege for me to have know you and
enjoyed your companionship. Sailor rest your oar!
David James (Jax, Fl.)
March 5, 2015
" Rest in peace, Devere ". You were a
good Shipmate, and a true friend.
Will miss visiting with you, and
swapping sea stories. We had some
good times at the ISA Conventions,
and the WW2 and the Base Meetings.
You will be greatly missed and
always in our thoughts and prayers
John Stanford ( Jacksonville )
LANNY MOSLEY
March 5, 2015
Fair winds and following seas Shipmate.
Steve Foster
March 4, 2015
I only met Devere a couple of times but I'll always remember those times. Hope your greeted with open arms brother. We have lost another patriot - you will be missed.
John Lynch
March 4, 2015
RIP Shipmate. You where a great friend. JJ
Bud Cunnally
March 4, 2015
Sorry you could not make it to England for the ISA congress. You so wanted to do that. Ouida and I will always remember the fun we had in Italy two years ago.
March 4, 2015
The entire Submarine community suffered a great loss with Devere Pyatte's departure on Eternal Patrol. On behalf of USSVI, the seas are calm for your final patrol, Shipmate. Thank you for being part of our heritage.
Bill Andrea, NJVC
John Markiewicz
March 4, 2015
A long time friend through first the Elks and later the ISA, SVWWII & USSVI. Always had a smile and was genuinely glad to see you. He will be truly missed.
John Markiewicz, USSVI NSVC
Fred Wagner
March 4, 2015
A good friend that I have known for at least 60 years and has been a treasured friend for all of those years. I will miss him!
Ken Earls
March 4, 2015
Devere was a lively, interesting personality; more importantly, he was a real shipmate. We will miss him. I will miss him.
March 4, 2015
On behalf of the International Submarine Association we will miss Devere's presence on our overseas trips. We have enjoyed travels with a fine shipmate.
Jack Messersmith, President ISA/USA
Charles Anderson
March 4, 2015
As a dear shipmate and friend for about 60 years Devere Pyatte's passing will leave a great void in my life.
Charley Anderson
Juergen Weber
March 4, 2015
On behalf of the German Submariners Association I want to express that we are very sad about Devere's death. We spent some good days together during International Submariners Conventions. I'll never forget our last meeting in Catania / Italy.
Juergen Weber
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