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for Michael Tatham
Patricia Camilleri
October 15, 2019
You will never be forgotten
We miss you
Patricia (Malta)
Matt Nault
March 8, 2014
Mike, I was glad to get to know you at USD. I remember you training so intensely for the SEALs back then. I always admired your dedication and your loyalty to your friends. The world was better because you were a part of it. God bless you, and God bless your family.
Lynne Neibert
April 16, 2013
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Peggy Childers
October 22, 2012
To the family of Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Michael R. Tatham:
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."
Rosemary & Coop Cooper
November 27, 2011
Thank you for your dedicated and unselfish service Mike. We remember you as a laughing water polo player at Curtis High School and a good friend of Ryan's. You gave the ultimate sacrifice and for that we thank you. God's deepest blessings to your family, Diane, Steve and Matt. We can only imagine the pain of your loss. Know that we are here
for you whenever you have a need. You must be very proud of your son and bro. We, too, are proud to say that we know Mike Tatham!
November 12, 2011
We are so, so sorry for your loss. How proud you must be of Michael's proven abilities and his commitment to service. Thank you for nurturing and launching this super star.
Patti and Jeff Brown
Steilacoom, WA
John Bayler
November 5, 2011
Brother, I was lucky enough to train with you from Boot camp to Seal training. If there ever was a person that could have been an honest politician that I would enjoy voting for you are that guy. I am happy for you, but sad for our loss. I wish I could have been there. I am so sorry for not knowing about this
I will see you again
November 4, 2011
"People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf" (Orwell)...Thank you for your courage and service... and sleep well.
Huff's, Coronado
Charles Howard
November 2, 2011
Although I knew you only for a short time, you touched my heart deeply and gained my admiration. I feel as though I have lost my very close relative and friend. You will be missed.
Charles
Tom Fudge
November 1, 2011
Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jim Burke
October 30, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the family from another brother Chief Petty Officer and family. Your son was part of the largest fraternity on earth, the Navy Chief Petty Officers. Please know that he is in our prayers and that your support network is numerous should you ever need anything. Rest easy brother, we have the watch. -EMCM (SW/AW) Jim Burke and family.
Derek Hartman
October 30, 2011
Stephen, Diana, Matthew, sorry for your loss. Your son was a part of the world's largest fraternity, the U.S. Navy's Chiefs Mess and will be missed by all. To my fallen brother, thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, you will not be forgotten.
ITC(SW) Derek A. Hartman
Norfolk, Virginia
AOC Elison Talabong
October 30, 2011
My condolences to you and your Family, my Brother Chief! My prayers and CPO Love go out to you! From: The Talabong Family
don zub
October 29, 2011
Press on chief... Hoo Yah MIKE TATHAM!! dz class 91
Dennis Stiffler, USN(Ret.)
October 29, 2011
I cried when I read this.
CPO Mark Moore
October 29, 2011
Diane and Stephen. My heart goes out to you with love and the deepest sympathies. Thank you for your service and your support for Mike in his. Sending you my prayers
October 28, 2011
My heart goes out to you family at this tragic loss of your son and friend. Please accept our sincere condolonces to you. Thank you for raising such a fine son and American hero. We are praying for your family
Carol
October 28, 2011
I never knew you. I wish I did. Thank you for all you gave.
Don Dominick
October 28, 2011
Stephen and Diane,
Your son Mike will always have a place in our hearts. He was as a close friend of our son, Matthew Dominick. They rowed together on the University of San Diego Crew Team, and Mike was our son's First Salute at his officer commissioning ceremony in San Diego in 2005. It's a wonderful Navy tradition in which a new officer pays respect to a NCO who was an important influence in his life. Mike was his first and only choice.
At Mike's suggestion, our family had lunch that day at the Kansas City BBQ, the location of the “sleazy bar scene” for the movie “Top Gun.” Mike suggested the location and thought it appropriate as our son was heading to Navy pilot training. The lunch was made even more memorable as Mike and Matt entertained us with lines from the movie and stories from crew training and competition.
We always asked Matt about Mike and, of course, he could not reveal much. However, we did learn the two were able to “communicate” while our son flew overhead in Afghanistan and Mike served on the ground. We had this feeling that they were looking after each other. We know Matt misses Mike, as we all do.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
God Bless,
Don and Rhonda Dominick
Sylvia Kronenwetter
October 28, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one
Michael, and my sincerest gratitude
for his service.
God Bless you Chief Petty Officer
Michael R. Tatham...you will not
be forgotten.
Betsy Lind
October 27, 2011
Stephen and Diane,
I had the true pleasure of meeting your wonderful son Mike when he was a house guest of mine. One of Mike's many good friends and teammate, Jonathan Echols is a long time family friend. Jon brought Mike to Colorado Springs and they stayed in my home. Mike and I stayed in touch while he was in the U.S. Mike knew I was a country/western music fan and took the time and care to e mail me a play list. In the short time I knew Mike, I came to love and admire him. His smile lit up a room and his impeccable manners were so greatly appreciated. I have a picture of Mike, Jon and myself that I will forward to you in the coming weeks. I also have a text on my phone from Mike that I will save and cherish forever.
Please know my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope our paths cross one day so I can elaborate on the greatness of your son.
Lovingly,
Betsy Lind
YNCS(SW) John Quinn, USN, Ret.
October 27, 2011
Thank you for standing the watch, Brother.
NCCM(SW) Robert 'Chili' Hicks
October 26, 2011
Thank you for all you gave. May your family and loved ones be given peace and comfort beyond human comprehension.
October 26, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother. God Bless. AWVC (NAC/AW) D. C. Becker
HMC(FMF/EXW/SW) WARGO
October 26, 2011
Rest peacefully brother.
CTRC Brandon Beaudoin
October 26, 2011
Rest in peace brother. May God continue to be with your family, friends, and teammates.
ETC(SS)RICHARD W. SPRADLEY
October 26, 2011
Never Forgotten!!
PRC(AW) Mark Wilde
October 26, 2011
Godspeed and rest easy, Brother. We have the watch. Fair winds and following seas.
CTTC(IDW/SW/SS/AW) MARK SVATEK
October 26, 2011
Rest in peace! You shall never be forgotten! Your inspiration will live on forever with us your shipmates!
Luis Foulks
October 26, 2011
Rest in peace brother, We got the watch now!!!! Our prayers go to you and your family. ABEC(AW/SW) Luis Foulks (El Cairo, Egypt)
GMC(SW) BELL
October 26, 2011
The only thing that died was your body Brother. Every Sailor you taught, that teaches a Sailor, that teaches a Sailor will ensure your Legacy lives forever. You are a Chief, therefore, Immortal. Godspeed.
EMC Shawn Anderson
October 25, 2011
Rest in Peace brother. We have the watch.
Ron McCampbell
October 25, 2011
Rest in peace Brother!! Our prayers go out to the family! LSC McCampbell (Chambersburg,PA)
Robert Shepard
October 25, 2011
A loss is never a loss, it's always in the last place you'd ever look! Look in your heart, and you'll find him there!... God bless the family!
HMC(SS/FMF/CAC) Robert Shepard
Semper Fidelis
October 25, 2011
May you rest in peace brother. We got the watch!
Master Chief Port, San Diego, California
October 25, 2011
Rest in Peace, Brother. From my family to yours, Our deepest sympathies for you during this trying time. Know that you are not alone - The Mess will always be there for you and yours. FCC(SW) Bradly Countryman, Retired.
MNCS(SW) Chris Bender
October 25, 2011
I pray God blesses and brings comfort to your family Brother. Rest in piece, we got this! If your family needs anything, we are here!!!
John Pascual
October 25, 2011
You are in my prayers tonight. Rest in Peace!
FTC(SS) Richard Strubel
October 25, 2011
Rest in Peace brother. We have the watch. Navy Chief...Navy Pride.
Judi Farmer
October 25, 2011
May Peace be with you and you family. Thank you Brother,for your dedication to our country and our Navy. To Matthew....your brother has thousands of Navy Chiefs that will come should you ever need. SCPO, (ret)
October 25, 2011
Rest your oars Brother
CTRC(SW/AW) Mike O'Neil
October 25, 2011
"Rest your oars Brother, we have the watch!"
Scott Thomas
October 25, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas. RIP Bro.
Willlie Jones
October 25, 2011
RIP "Fair Winds and Following Seas brother"
CSC Willie Jones ( Lakehurst New Jersey)
Moises Sanchez
October 25, 2011
RIP Brother. Fair Winds and Following Seas
HMC Mary Rinehart
October 25, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas brother
Judy Daniel
October 25, 2011
Thanks Brother,
Fair Winds and following seas. RIP
ATC, Point Mugu
A Brother
October 25, 2011
Thanks Brother...
STGC (SW/IUSS) Roy H. Flowers III
October 25, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas Brother. May God Bless You and Your family. NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE. Naples, Italy
October 25, 2011
Rest In Peace, Brother knowing that your family is being taken care of by your brothers and sisters.
STGC(SW/IUSS) Marina Rabinek
Ronald Chue
October 25, 2011
Brother R.I.P you are never forgotten!!! We will carry your memory on forever!
MAC(SW/AW) Ronald Keith Chue Jr. (Yokosuka, Japan)
October 25, 2011
RIP Brother. HMC Gary Moseley
AVCM (AW) Ret. Jim Campbell
October 25, 2011
Fair Winds and Folling Seas, Brother as you make that last deployment that lies ahead for all of us. Thank for your service and the sacrifices made by you and your loved ones.
Jerry Green
October 24, 2011
Fair winds and following seas brother. RIP.. prayers going out to your family
October 24, 2011
R.I.P. My Brother. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Thank you for your service. May God bless you, your family, friends, and Shipmates around the world. - NCC Brent M. Diaz
October 24, 2011
Rest easy my brother...we have the watch, you are an American Hero.
Rick Shoaf AFCM(AW/NAC)ret,
Colorado State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
October 24, 2011
God Bless Brother. MNC Rich Laycock
CSC (SS) Wesley McCoy
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace
Huston Fields
October 24, 2011
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS MY BROTHER. NCC(AW)Huston Fields
Daniel Moore
October 24, 2011
Rest in peace, brother. CTICS(AW/NAC)(Ret) Daniel Moore
Robert Hancock
October 24, 2011
I hope to see you when I get done here too, brother. Thank you for your selfless service protecting your nation. We will try and let your family and friends here know they are not alone while they miss you. Fair winds and following seas.
October 24, 2011
RIP Brother. Fair Winds and Following Seas. GSMC(SW)Ret. Timothy Brown
October 24, 2011
R.I.P Brother. May God continue to watch over your family as you have watched over all of ours. MMC(SW) (Ret) Monty Trimble
October 24, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Brother.- BMC Ralph E. Moreno
October 24, 2011
R.I.P Brother, God Bless and Peace. NAVY CHIEF NAVY PRIDE - MAC(SW/AW/SCW) Fernando Cerezo
October 24, 2011
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS MY BROTHER. Ret. BMCS (SW/AWSCW) William White Cross Lanes WV
Mike King
October 24, 2011
RIP Michael Thank you for your time.
AGC Joshua Branscum
October 24, 2011
May God be with your family during this difficult time, RIP brother.
Robert Duff
October 24, 2011
Fair well my Brother. Rest in Peace. HMC(SCW)DUFF
October 24, 2011
What happens to one of our brothers and sisters affects each and everyone of us because we are family...We love, We hurt, We cry for each other.. Rest in Peace.. May God bless and continue to give your family strength.. NAVY CHIEF...NAVY PRIDE..
YNC(IDW) Patrice Richie
MAC Stanfield
October 24, 2011
No Tears, No Pain, No worries in Heaven. Walk those streets of Gold Brother and watch the gate for me. Our Brothers and Sisters are only alittle behind..
Lupe Caro
October 24, 2011
God Bless You...
Natarsha Bell
October 24, 2011
RIP brother and ma God be with you and your family. Natarsha Bell, YNC(AW)
AOC (AW/SW) Richey
October 24, 2011
Fair Winds and Following Seas Brotha! Now Rest in Peace and continue your great works as Gods Angel! NAVY CHIEF, NAVY PRIDE!
Chief Petty Officer Julie Duffy
October 24, 2011
In 33 short years, Michael went out in the world and did what most others either can't or won't. Brave warrior, rest your oars now - - we have the watch. It's only blue skies from here on out, Chief!! May only the gentlest crosswinds cool your brow as you make your way home, brother. You sure earned it.
Quane Williamson
October 24, 2011
Fair winds and following seas Chief. May you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Thank you for your service and God Bless. Quane L. Williamson, TMC(SS)(RET).
Kimberly Nixon
October 24, 2011
To Michael's family and friends; I didn't know or serve with Michael, but there is a bond we share as Chiefs and members of this Navy family. My sincerest condolences to you. RIP Brother. HMC (Ret) Kimberly Nixon
October 24, 2011
Rest in peace brother and may God's peace be with your family. CMDCM Kenneth Rummel (Ret.)
Don Lewis
October 24, 2011
fair winds and following seas for eternity my brother
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thought and prayers go out to friends and family. Thank you for your service and paying the ultimate price. Ross D Caston HMC(SW/AW) (Ret).
Don Jurkowski
October 24, 2011
RIP Brother! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'll see you when the bell tolls for me. Don't worry we have the watch.
Don Jurkowski, GMCM(SW/AW), USN-RET
ADC(AW) Thomas Satterlee
October 24, 2011
Thank you for your service my Brother, may your family be at peace. God Bless you all.
Jose Marrero
October 24, 2011
R.I.P brother !!!! Our thoughts our prayers goes out to your family! I'll catch up with you when my time comes! Jose L. Marrero Jr. AWOC (NAC/AW/SW) USN (Pt Loma, San Diego)
October 24, 2011
May you find eternal peace and happiness in the next life, my friend. Mitch Murphy CTICM(SW/NAC) (ret)
Jason Matricard
October 24, 2011
Rest Brother, thank you for all your sacrifices. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. OSCS(SW) Retired
Walter Clark
October 24, 2011
Thank you for your service and selfless devotion. Rest in Peace, we have the Watch. My heartfelt condolences to your Family and Friends in their time of loss. MACS(SW) Walter Clark, USN (Ret)
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother, the watch is relieved. Peace be with your family. April Maletz YNCS, USN (Ret), Virginia Beach, VA
John Weidner
October 24, 2011
Thank you for your service, Brother. We have the Watch! Navy Chief! Navy Pride!
Mary Ann Floyd
October 24, 2011
Rest in peace, brother. We have the watch.
Mary Ann Floyd
CTICM, USN (ret)
Russell Cain Sauer
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace Shipmate!!!! Thank you for your selfless sacrifices!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. AEC AW Retired
October 24, 2011
Fair winds and following seas... May the peace of God surpass all understanding...
Kimbrough Johnson, HMC(SW/AW)Ret.
October 24, 2011
Thank you for your sacrafice Brother. Navy Chief. Navy Pride! ITC(SW) Joel T. Madsen, CNFK DET BRAVO / J6 AFGN
Matthew Hoff
October 24, 2011
Rest now that you can. You will not be forgotten. MMC(SS) Matthew Hoff. NPTU Ballston Spa NY.
Joshua Harshman
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace Brother. Thoughts and prayers to the family. ETC(SS) Joshua Harshman Silverdale, WA.
Matthew Danforth
October 24, 2011
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Mike you are in our prayers...Protect us.
CMDCM(SW) Matthew Danforth
USS MICHAEL MURPHY DDG 112
Larry Louviere
October 24, 2011
Rest your oars - Fair Winds and Following Seas. CMDCM(SS) Larry Louviere Retired (Hondo, TX)
Ben Hernandez
October 24, 2011
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thoughts and prayers to your family. LSC(SW/AW) Ben Hernandez Corpus Christi, TX
Joseph Griggs (FMF) HMC
October 24, 2011
Rest in peace shipmate.
Shareef AsSadiq
October 24, 2011
May GOD have mercy on his soul and ease the burden on his family's hearts. You stand relieved Brother, we have the watch.
EMCS(SW/AW) Shareef AsSadiq
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