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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Lt Brandon Ratliff who was born in Ohio on October 27, 1972 and passed away on March 18, 2004 at the age of 31. We will remember him forever.
Brandon was a special person right from the beginning of his life. I thought he was to good to be true always. He always helped people whenever he could. He went out of his way to please you. He was funny, intelligent, thoughtful and very very patriotic. He was the child that always had something to give you rather it was a rock, a hot wheel car or just his smile. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Football Player, Tennis Player, Swimmer, Soccer Player, Hiker, Collector of many things, Certified Scuba Diver, Lover of music, Wanderer, Historian, College Graduate, Debator and Soldier just to name a few. He was a good friend to all who knew him and in his everyday job he worked to help the sick and the poor get the help they needed. He was a loving Son and a fine Soldier. Most of all he was a Hero! That is who Brandon was! He was my gift that I treasured all the time that I had him. He was always and always will be my purpose in life.
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2008 Memorial / Susan Coats (Mom)
Your never forgotten, your with us everyday. Your song goes not unsung it helps us find our way. We carry out your mission so others suffer not. Your Dignity and Honor was all that you had sought. Your battles fought so hard your cries left so ignore...
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My Child on Mother's Day / Susan Coats (Mom)
What is Mother's Day with out you Brandon? Just another day to be in pain like yesterday and tomorrow. I can't stand this world without you in it. It's not as nice, not as good. You made my life a blessing while I had you here...
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We Walk This Road Together / Patty J. Allen's Mom (POS)
Susie,I think Brandon and Allen were both gentle souls and their hearts to tender for this world. I pray that they have found the peace and healing that they could not find here.You have become my sister in grief and I think our son's are now b...
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2008 March Memorial / Your Mom (Mom)
As a baby I knew he was a angel. I could almost see the halo. He always bought me joy and laughter and gave me so many hugs. I was intrigued with his smile and angelic eyes and all the love he held. The little angel grew into a fine young man that I ...
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IN MEMORY / Joyce Blankenship (aunt)
BRANDON, LAST NIGHT WE WATCHED OLD VHS TAPES OF YOU IN CANADA, TO SEE YOU SO FULL OF LIFE BROUGHT BACK SO MANY MEMORIES. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO GO BACK IN TIME AND DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. I PRAY THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS...
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Does Anyone Care / Your Mom Read >> |
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The Hero / Your Mom Read >> |
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If / Your Mom Read >> |
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My Hero / Joyce Blankenship (aunt) Read >> |
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Fear / Susan Coats (Mom) Read >> |
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BRANDON'S MESSAGE TO ME IN A LETTER WRITTEN WHILE IN AFGHANISTAN / Susan Coats (Mom) Read >> |
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/ KATHY MORAN (ACQUAINTANCE) Read >> |
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Precious Nephew / Gayle White (Aunt) Read >> |
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do you know? / Joyce Blankenship (aunt) Read >> |
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The Battle of PTSD WILL BE WON, in your name Brandon...God Bless / Julie Westly (friend of Mom Susan ) Read >> |
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| His legacy |
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His Honor
I believe that part of Brandon's legacy is that he always acted with honor. He was a friend to everyone who needed him. He was supportive and honorable. He always stood up for what he believed in. He believed in his country, his family, his friends, and his God. We would all do well to be as honorable as Brandon was. He is an example to be followed. |
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| Lt Brandon's Photo Album |
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| Brandon as a little soldier with Santa |
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