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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/capt-michael-james-coumatos-usn-ret-signal-charlie/">https://www.nhahistoricalsociety.org/capt-michael-james-coumatos-usn-ret-signal-charlie/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Californian FB",serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Fair Winds and Following Seas Captain</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Executive Director <executivedirector@navalhelicopterassn.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> Sandy Clark <sandyclark@yahoo.com>; Bill Personius <billpersonius@gmail.com>; Michael G. Brattland <mgbrattland@gerlecreek.com><br><b>Cc:</b> Executive Director <executivedirector@navalhelicopterassn.org><br><b>Subject:</b> FW: June Obituary for Michael J Coumatos<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gents: Very sad day … V/r, G.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Susan C <<a href="mailto:mtnsusan@gmail.com">mtnsusan@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 7, 2025 9:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> Susan Coumatos <<a href="mailto:mtnsusan@gmail.com">mtnsusan@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> June Obituary for Michael J Coumatos<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Dear Family & Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>It is with great sadness to inform you of Michael’s passing. The children, grandchildren, and I are most grateful for the loving outreach you’ve shown during Michael’s valiant efforts in dealing with his cancer through many years. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>I’m attaching some thoughts for our Michael in a simple obituary, and a request. Should you feel so moved, please share a thought or two in memory of Michael. These thoughts will be treasured by our family.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>If you wish to share any memories, please send to my condolances email: <b><a href="mailto:sisususan@icloud.com">sisususan@icloud.com</a></b>; or mail to:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Susan Coumatos<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>3868 SE Deer Creek Way <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Gresham, OR 97080 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Thank you for all your love and kindness,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;min-height:15px'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;font-variant-caps:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-feature-settings:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Susan<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>