Birth date: Dec 12, 1977 Death date: Oct 12, 2011
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SEAL) MICHAEL R. TATHAM Chief Petty Officer Michael Rex Tatham died on October 12 as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident in Bali, Indonesia. Michael was on R&R in Bali from deployment in Afghanistan. Read Obituary
Diane, Stephen, Marilyn, Matthew,
I met Marilyn at the San Diego airport in baggage claim and heard wonderful memories of Michael. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful young man and soldier. May you take comfort in knowing the lives he touched and our world is better because of him. Our prayers are with you. Michael - thank you for your sacrifice. You are a true American.##imported-begin##Jill Baker##imported-end##
While we did not know Mike, we have heard wonderful things about him through John and Jan Tatham. We know he will be greatly missed by many. We appreciate his devotion to God and country. May God bless your family and give you His comfort and peace. Sincerely, Tom, Travis and Thomas Tatham Canton, NC##imported-begin##Tom, Travis and Thomas Taham##imported-end##
To Mike's Family, For the Man he was and his superior service to this nation, Michael will be sorely missed and long remembered by yourselves, his friends and countrymen. As a friend of one of his closest mates (Andrew), I share your pride in the goodness of his life and the deep sadness of our untimely loss. May God be with you.##imported-begin##Captain Tom Breitinger, USN (ret)##imported-end##
My deepest sympathy to you, Michael's family. Michael was an exemplary young man and will be remembered with love by those who knew him. Thama Northrop (former school nurse at Curtis)##imported-begin##Thama Northrop##imported-end##
While I did not know you Chief Mike, I know you will be greatly missed by many for your tireless efforts and devotion to Family, God, and Country! Your mother has spoken of you often to me, and I sense a mothers love and pride that only a mom can convey to all who can hear her! As a fellow Chief; I say to you, having crossed the bar one last time; Rest in Peace, we'll all sail together one day in Gods Peaceful sea! I salute You Mate ! Diane and Family, we send our love to you all......Jerry and Barb Brown##imported-begin##BMC Jerry Brown USCG (Ret)##imported-end##
I am aware you are going through a very difficult time. I know you and Michael were very close. May the memories of your wonderful son console you. Condolences to you and your family.##imported-begin##Kelly Butay##imported-end##
Diane & Matt - I have cried so much I am past tears. Mike was a great cousin and I wish I had spent more time with him. He lived his dreams and was quick to flash a smile and slow to pass judgement. His service to this great nation and his dedication to his family will never be forgotten. I will forever cherish my memories from childhhod and the visits when he would come to stay and "Aunt Jan's"....he is in heaven now - no more pain, no suffering.....he is at peace. I am a believer in the Lord and have faith that someday we will all be together as a family once again. I will never forget what he meant to me. Due to complications with Steve, we will not be attending the services. We LOVE you and if there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call.##imported-begin##Amy & Dan Ashby##imported-end##
Diane and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you and bring you comfort in the way only He can. Sue##imported-begin##Susan Scott##imported-end##
Marilyn and Steve, I'm still shocked at hearing the news about Mike. No words can express my feelings right now. Mike was living the life he loved so much, and while doing so, achieved a success, many fail at, along the way. May he rest in peace.##imported-begin##Dan Perry##imported-end##
Rest In Peace, brother. You will be missed. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice for our great nation. Navy Chief Navy Pride!##imported-begin##David Goeden Jr, BMC(SW) USN##imported-end##
