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HARNESS Kirk Nakashima Harness, CAPT, USN, Ret. of Gambrills, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Baltimore, MD, at the age of 52. Kirk was born on August 6, 1959 in Lynwood, California to Glenell (Robinson) Harness of Jacksonville, FL and the late David Harness. Kirk attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in May 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. After serving several tours, he retired as a Captain in December 2005. Following retirement, he was employed as a Director of Network Systems with BAE Systems. In addition to his mother Kirk is survived by his wife, Brigitte Harness; four children, Kirsten Harness, Kathryn Harness, Helena Harness and David James Alexander D.J.A. Harness; brother, Johnny Harness of Jacksonville, FL and his grandmother, Helen Mae Robinson of Summit, MS. He is also survived by four nieces, one nephew, numerous aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Fair winds and following Seas The family will receive friends at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis, MD on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. An Interment Service, with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to assemble at the cemetery administration building by 8:30 a.m. Online condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 13, 2011.

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November 20, 2011

Harness Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you. Kirk will always be remembered fondly and with the utmost respect. It was an honor to work with him.
- Vicki and Everette Jordan

September 17, 2011

Glenell Harness and Family
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deloris W. Brown

Bob, Doreen, Megan + Chad Hickey

September 16, 2011

Harness Family,

Our deepest condolences during these difficult times. As Paul and Carol already stated, those wonderful years in Hawaii were our best memories in the Navy. You are all in our prayers.

Scott Hubal

September 15, 2011

To Glenell & the Harness family,
I pray for your peace and the easing of the great sorrow you must be feeling with the loss of a great son, father, and brother.

To Kirk, my Brother, you didn't make friends - you extended your family worldwide and embraced us all! You will be remembered always for your spirit is a light that burns brightly in our hearts.

Gail Means

September 15, 2011

Glenell Harness - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Borkowski

September 15, 2011

To the Harness Family, our deepest sympathies. We have fond memories of Kirk and family as our close friends in Hawaii. Fair winds and following seas.

Paul, Carol, Allie, Leah and Sarah Borkowski

September 15, 2011

J.D.(Johnny), my deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless, Jane Branham

Dorothy Kennebrew

September 14, 2011

To Glenell Harness and family,
Sincere sympathy to all of you. Even in your sadness, we hope you can hold on to the thought that a life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the hearts of those who remember.

Ann Potthast

September 14, 2011

TAPS

Day is done, gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.

Thanks and praise for our days
neath the sun, neath the stars,
neath the sky.
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.
****
The Potthast family wishes the Harness family peace and comfort during this time.

Kirk, we miss your friendship and our neighborhood feels empty without you.

Helena and DJ: you are wonderful kids and we wish you our deep condolences. Andrew and Samantha are thinking of you and send you their sympathies as well.

September 14, 2011

TAPS

Day is done, gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.

Thanks and praise for our days
neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky.
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.
***
The Potthast family wishes the Harness family peace and comfort during this time. We are sorry for your loss and we wish you our deep felt sympathy.

Kirk, we miss you and we miss your friendship. Our cul de sac feels very empty.

Helena and DJ, you are loved and wonderful. Samantha and Andrew are thinking of you and feel your loss.

Ann Potthast, Gambrills, MD

Brenda Jones

September 13, 2011

Mrs. Harness, I'm so sorry about your lost. I will be praying for you and with you and your family. Brenda Jones, Duval Manager of Cafe' Ocean #62, Jax. FL.

Inez Green

September 13, 2011

To Glenell Harness and family,
My deepest sympathy is given to each one of you. May the many concerns of others bring you peace and comfort in your loss.

Inez Green and Sonya

September 13, 2011

RIP Captain and thank you for your service.

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