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MICHAEL MORTON Obituary
MICHAEL N. MORTON, Captain, US Army (Retired)
Peacefully and surrounded by his family, our beloved Michael quietly slipped into the arms of God on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 at the Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA. Loving husband of Petra Morton; devoted father of USMC Lance Corporal Marcel Morton and Brandon Morton of Manassas, VA; beloved son of Audrey Farrar Morton of Centreville, VA. He is also survived by three siblings, Michelle Morton of Los Angeles, CA, Brian Morton and Brenda Morton of Ashburn, VA, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wycliffe N. Morton. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Church of the Nativity, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, VA 22015. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Lyles Funeral Service, Eric Lyles, Director, 1-800-388-1913.
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL MORTON
Jessica Reyes
December 30, 2024
CPT Morton was my first CO at my first duty station in Germany. I will always remember the last chat I had with CPT Morton on his last day as our CO. He shared with me how the ARMY picks your next duty station, he was right my duty stations were the same as my first. The good thing was that my Army career started with his leadership and my foundation was strong. I hope he knows that I did listen to the other piece of advice he game me that day, to put my benefits to work once I finished with my service. Well, sir, I graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2009. Thank you for the long morning runs around the barracks, I was not going to give up, I kept up!
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, when I find myself near DC, I will visit him.
Sterling Parks
May 28, 2023
Mike and I, use to run to the bunker together during motor and rocket attacks. Jammed in a bunker designed to hold way less than was in there. Mike use to say, "okay, thighten up, make your buddy smile". We all laughed...never forget you Mike! Miss you brother!
Sterling Parks
May 28, 2020
Mike and I spent a lot of time together in Iraq as contractors. He was a really good guy, total professional and a great friend. Mike will always be a great friend. I miss you brother, we all do. God willing, I will see you again soon.
Petra Morton
December 27, 2018
Miss you so much ...
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Petra Morton
October 22, 2018
Miss you so much ...
Petra Morton
December 26, 2015
Miss you so much ... Love you
Arlington Cemetery 2014
Petra Morton
December 31, 2014
Brian Morton
July 3, 2013
Mike, thank you for the unconditional love you gave to mom, Micki, Brenda and me. We miss you dearly. We will always love you. With love, your brother Brian.
June 12, 2013
I miss you. Every. Single. Day.
May 27, 2013
We lost you a year ago. You are greatly missed.
Petra Morton
April 24, 2013
Hey it's me ... I wish you were here to tell me what to do ... so lost ... not funny
April 23, 2013
Hello this is Petra Michael's wife ... thank you a lot ... I go visit Michael every Sunday ... miss him a lot ...
Sterling Parks
April 23, 2013
Your light shines in Heaven and will always burn brightly here on earth....
April 23, 2013
When you work with a man day in and day out, 7 days a week, sometimes 18 to 20 hours a day, under very stressful conditions, such as war, you learn a man. You learn allot about his personality, what is near and dear to him and you learn his strengths and weaknesses. Mike and I were good friends, buddies, teammates and comrades. We leaned on each other during long hours of mind numbing hard work. Mike took care of me....and I watched his back and did all I could to support him. I worked with him long before I ever met him...I worked in Kuwait and he was part of our Brigade in Iraq. We did not meet until his last year in Iraq. But we knew each other from our work. He was a very special man. Our backgrounds were similar, he was a Ranger/Spec Ops guy and I work in Spec Ops Aviation (Task Force 160 out of Fort Campbell). Our work ethic was the same...do it right the first time, never settle for average, and never give up!
I never knew he was sick. I never knew just how sick. We stayed in comms through email but he never complained or let on that anything was wrong. That was the way he was...
Mike Morton was my friend. Mike Morton was a fine man and a great Military Officer. I love you my brother and miss you so much!
Chief Sterling Parks
April 22, 2013
We Miss u all!
Petra Morton
March 13, 2013
When I think of Michael always a smile will be there. His humor, his sovereignty and his great kindness have always impressed me! All four of you were always in our thoughts the last few years! Michael will remain in my memories. When I think about it, it will be reflected with a smile on my face.
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March 4, 2013
Miss you a lot ...
March 3, 2013
Nathan Nabatoff
March 1, 2013
I can only imagine how great of a man you were. Thank you for your service and for blessing this earth with your children. I promise to do everything I can whenever possible to be there for Brandon. I know you were a great man and thank you for taking care of us from above.
Stefan Toobe
March 1, 2013
Wenn ich an Michael denke wird immer auch ein Lächeln da sein. Sein Humor, seine Souveränität und seine grosse Warmherzigkeit haben mich immer beeindruckt! Wir waren in den letzten Jahren in Gedanken immer bei euch vieren! Michael wird in meinen Erinnerungen bleiben. Wenn ich an ihn denke, wird er sich mit einem Lächeln in meinem Gesicht bemerkbar machen!
March 1, 2013
As we continue to mourn our loss, we find comfort in remembering your many acts of kindness, your gifts of love, and your service to all mankind. It is also our belief that God noticed your life of service to all and whispered to you, "Well done, my son, well done, and now I have a better place for you." With your passing, our family chain has been broken. But, our memories of you and your life will forever be in our hearts, minds, and souls. You have given us a legacy for which our lives have been enriched, and for that we will forever be grateful. May you rest in peace, our beloved Michael.
Mom, Micki, Brian, and Brenda
A Bani
March 1, 2013
Great person with great values an knowledge god bless him an his family!
Robyn Kapise
February 19, 2013
I miss u soo much uncle michale. Love Robyn
February 4, 2013
I miss you immensely. Hope your proud of me.
January 10, 2013
Our beloved Mike loved this picture of the Johns Hopkins statue surrounded by poinsettias
Micki, Brian, and Brenda
January 10, 2013
As we start the year 2013, our beloved Mike would wish one and all a very blessed and Happy New Year
Brenda Morton
October 3, 2012
To our beloved brother.
Happy birthday Mike. We love you and miss you dearly.
Love always,
Micki, Brian, and Brenda
Lori Grandison
August 28, 2012
Brenda,
It was a very beautiful service for your brother this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori and Andrew
August 21, 2012
Condolences to the Morton family. I served/worked with Mike in Iraq. I am saddened by this loss.
Wendell & Tahiri Brown, Charlotte, NC
Andrae Evans
August 12, 2012
The lost of any great warrior is a last to us all. RIP Ranger!
Petra Morton
August 7, 2012
Hi this is Petra Morton, thank you for writing in Michaels guest book. We miss him a lot.
Michael's funeral will be on 08/28/12 at Arlington Cemetery at 10.45am.
I was trying to add some more pictures, but could not do it.
You can contact me about the funeral or Brandon anytime.
Petra 703-909-9559
Brandon 703-909-6386
Thank you Petra, Brandon and Marcel
Brandon, Marcel and Michael
Petra Morton
August 7, 2012
Hi this is Petra Morton, thank you for writing in Michaels guest book. We miss him a lot.
Michael's funeral will be on 08/28/12 at Arlington Cemetery at 10.45am.
I was trying to add some more pictures, but could not do it.
You can contact me about the funeral or Brandon anytime.
Petra 703-909-9559
Brandon 703-909-6386
Thank you Petra, Brandon and Marcel
August 5, 2012
August 5, 2012
As we mourn the loss of our beloved son and brother, we have been comforted by the many kind words from a wide range of Michael's friends. We deeply appreciate your sharing these remembrances. We wanted to let you know that Michael will be laid to rest with full honors on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Arlington National Cemetery at 10:45A.M. Additional information regarding the Chapel Services can be found on the Arlington National Cemetery website at:http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/FuneralInformation/DailySchedule.aspx. Search using Mike's last name "Morton" and view the directions to the Old Post Chapel (located on the Fort Myer base). Please arrive early since you will need to go through security.
Mom, Michelle, Brian, and Brenda
Sterling Parks
July 27, 2012
Mike and I are old friends and have worked together in Iraq for several years. He was a dear friend and colleague. My heart is sadden and shocked by his passing. My deepest condolences to his family and to us, his friends. I will miss you Mike, God Speed Ranger!
Chris Ballard
July 24, 2012
Mike was a good guy, real cool!!!Rest in Peace Brother!
ANTHONY M (TONY) JONES
July 22, 2012
MR MIKE WILL BE MISSED! I WORKED WITH MIKE IN IRAQ, IN 2007/08. THE FIRST (& ONLY) RANGER-QUALIFIED, BLACK, ICE HOCKEY PLAYER I EVER MET >> RIP, BROTHER!
Willie Pleas
July 15, 2012
God Bless…
Ceyonne & James Matthews
July 8, 2012
May the Lord always be near for you and may you always know He is there if you just want to have a little talk. Michael is now in a place of peace. Our sympathy goes out to the Morton family during this bereavement time.
richard adams
June 19, 2012
Mike was a cool dude,,, I remember Mike always thought he knew more IT than me. He made it a point to call me over everytime he created a new power point presentation, and as we know, that was alot, lol.... I finally conceded to Mike that he was king of power point. Mike was a dedicated, hard worker who got the job done. Mike your passing is not in vain. I will apply your work ethic to everything i do.. Rest in heaven brother..
Pree Glenn-Graves
June 12, 2012
Goodbye my dear co-worker, I last talked with you in May. What a great laugh we both had. God determines the day and the hour, everything that lives must die. That was our motto, may you rest in peace. Always, Pree Glenn-Graves (FEMA).
Charles Thompson
June 11, 2012
Mike was a cohort, a friend and in some ways a brother. We worked together in Iraq for several years and developed a bond that can only come to be through that type of experiance. I have to say he was truly a great American and Patriot. His family was of the greatist importance to him and I heard as much about them over the years. Those who were privilaged to love and know him will surely miss him the most, but all have lost dearly.
Opening Day Washington Nationals- April 12, 2012
Jeffery Stringfield
June 11, 2012
It is an enormous and heart-rending loss of a great American. Mike Morton worked with me during the highest and most dangerous time during the Iraq War supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, two years before the surge. Mike earned the respect of the senior military and DoD civilian leadership because of his commitment to the war time mission, his seasoned experience of the combat environment, his knowledge of war time logistics, and his warrior work ethic. It was Mike's ideas and concept that were used in the Iraqi theater equipment retrograde plan. That was the first time I met Mike in November 2005, at the very first retrograde yard in Baghdad during the equipment retrograde plan proof of principle. It was cold and rainy, we were both up to our knees in mud, and Mike was already on site for four days. Mike's plan worked and it was used and improved throughout Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
A man of his word and honor, Mike was an honest and veracious colleague. I and many others could always count on Mike doing the right and incorruptible thing, mostly when those decisions were under stressful and direct pressure. Undoubtedly, his integrity was sound and above approach.
As a protective and nurturing family man, who inspirits the quintessence of the love and dedication a proud father has for his wife and children, he also showed nothing less but loyalty and devotion as a friend, patriotism and courage as an American, kindness and sincerity as a stranger, impenetrable faith as a believer, scrupulousness and authenticity as a human being, and reputable chivalry as a gentleman.
Bubba, we will forever miss you as a piece of our heart breaks with your passing. You are unforgettable. You're in a better place where God welcomes and rewards warriors like you.
BG (P) Jack O'Connor
June 11, 2012
I had the distinct honor to serve with Mike in Iraq. He was commited to mission and service to our Nation like no other. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. I will never forget Mike's kindness, generosity, sacrifice, and professionism. Rest in peace my friend!
Martina Takano
June 6, 2012
I met Michael in 1988 when he started dating my sister Petra. I cannot wish for a better brother in law. He was this huge American guy who spoke with this very calming voice, considerate and lovable. Always smiling, joking and laughing. He always told me jokes and he laughed so much about it. Michael and Petra married in Germany and their first son was delivered, shortly after, I had to say goodbye to him and he left for Irak. I still carry this picture in my heart, his farewell on that day. I am very sad and my deepest condolences to my sister Petra and my nephews Marcel and Brandon.
Jeff Thomas
June 5, 2012
So sad that death has to be a part of life. My condolences to you Petra and to the boys. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
D Adams
June 4, 2012
I was business acquaintance of Mike. He was always so jovial and nice to talk to. He often talked about his sons and it was evident how much he loved them. I was impressed that he was trying to further his education even at an age where many people don't bother. Sadly, an all around nice man has left this earth. Condolences to his family and especially his boys he loved so much.
Pamela Evans
June 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morton family; Mike was very kind and caring and he will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
The Evans family
June 3, 2012
Condolences to the Morton family. You are in my heart and in my prayers.
Dorothy Mann, Seattle, Wa.
Larry Holland
June 3, 2012
Mike, you will be sorely missed! It's great that when we're younger we always get to see our cousins, sadly when we get older, and life sends us in all different directions. I'm so sorry we didn't get to spend more time together. I'll never forget that Morton smile and the good times we had. God Bless you Soldier! Prayers for the Morton, Holland family
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