BURIAL at SEA for Lt.j.g. Marc Rockwell-Pate aboard USS Ronald Reagan

[@johnlill8172]

I was honored to work with Marc as his supervisor aboard USS Ronald Reagan. When he first considered pursuing a commission, I was the first he reached out to for an endorsement which I was more than happy to give and followed his career as it progressed. RIP Shipmate.

[@stilliraise9201]

What happened to him?

[@usnchief1339]

@@stilliraise9201 He died during a mountain climb

[@TheArtfulRhino]

Thank you for your service

[@COYBIG1967]

@@usnchief1339I read that he had went missing on his hike and sadly was found dead but never read anymore , did he have a heart attack or something? Such a healthy person and worked in a dangerous job , kind of feels unfair that he’s taken that way. I’m glad his wife was allowed to be there as apparently even for a burial at sea family aren’t allowed on the boat but I suppose maybe because she is also in the navy. So sad losing someone so young really . Rest easy soldier

[@hsnyder-rb8nx]

That is a sad moment for someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice

[@thinblueline9179]

I'm honored just being allowed to see this. Tears are flowing. God love our military for the continued safety and freedom. A debt I can never repay.

[@dallastaylor5479]

So true. Same

[@ronbrock2871]

I am honored and humbled getting to watch this video. My sincere condolences to Lt.j.g Rockwell-Pate's wife and family.

[@JD-ij5fi]

Rest easy sailor 🇺🇸

[@georgesalmas4582]

When the ship's CO gave the flag to LTJG Rockwell-Pate's widow, he said to her, "On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service." I was next to my wife when she received her father's flag. It's a powerful and valued moment for the next of kin.

[@man-kitli1572]

Sorry, could you tell me who is LTJG Rockwell-Pate’s widow in the video as I am unfamiliar with the rites of a naval sea burial?

[@georgesalmas4582]

@@man-kitli1572 She is the lady in uniform to whom the ship CO gives the folded flag. See 10:51 in the video. She is a lieutenant commander.

[@haroldgaffney246]

RIP

[@michaelfrost4584]

As a ex Australian Navy Veteran, R.I.P mate ❤

[@87yugo74]

RIP, Thank you for your service

[@carlhicksjr8401]

You stand relieved, Lieutenant. We have the watch. I hope the family, friends, and comrades of LTjg Marc Rockwell-Pate, USN, will accept the regrets and condolences of an old cavalryman. A sincere tip of the Stetson to his memory.

[@DCrypt1]

Thanks brother.

[@FlorentinoRebuildingCo.5644]

I just watched one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. Who are these simple Americans who dedicate their lives to their ship, shipmates and their country. I just watched one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. God bless Lt.j.g. Rockwell-Pate, his wife and family.

[@blackpatriot1962]

I’ve participated in one burial at sea aboard the USS MIDWAY in 1981. There were two differences. Our 19 year old sailor was lost at sea while we were working together at night and myself and three other guys tried to save him but we couldn’t and watched as he fell overboard and disappeared under the waves. We searched for his body for two days but he never resurfaced. The other difference was we used an actual empty casket, weighed down, that was dropped from the fantail (back of the ship) into the ocean. An experience I will never forget.

[@NancyWebb-n9v]

Fair Winds and Following Seas God be with you.

[@teccec]

So sad for the wife, and so much respect for the honor of burial at sea. What a beautiful ceremony.

[@elcyd]

As a former sailor and veteran of the Royal Australian Navy please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one: They have no grave but the cruel sea, No flowers lay at their head, A rusting hulk is their tombstone, Afast on the ocean bed. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget

[@garymorris216]

Wow Bro, I just had to screensot your comment so I could keep it. Very cool poem. And thanks for thinking of my brothers over here from that side of the pond. We are brothers everywhere, my friend. Fmr GMG3 (SW) US Navy

[@howardstork3054]

After spinning 25+ years in the United States Marine Corps, I honor the Navy and outstanding job that they do and honoring this officer and your ceremony was very very outstanding. Thank you the United States Navy for all that you do for a country at sea and land and this soldier in the Navy thank you for his service. May he rest in peace. God bless the navy and God bless his officer, and God bless the United States.

[@derekwalters4980]

Both my spouse and I served in the U.S. Navy as well. This is a beautiful and honorable ceremony, and so meaningful that Lt Rockwell-Pate served aboard this very ship. It's just very profound that the ship he found his sea legs on, is the very ship that is his final disembark of this world. My uncle served 33yrs in the U.S. Navy, retired and found out he had cancer just a couple years after and passed away in just a few months. He was also buried at sea, he was always happiest when he was underway, and struggled when he was on shore duty, always wanting to get back out. I guess they're both were they love to be. RIP Lt Rockwell-Pate

[@cycleSCUBA]

Rest in Peace, sir. A UK Forces Veteran. 🇺🇲🤝🇬🇧

[@neilbutler-wasabirc8941]

RIP Sir. Thank you for your service. From a South African Air Force serving member.

[@dagored4077]

As a 73 year old British army veteran I have often been accused of having a swinging brick for a heart. My utmost respect to all involved. I should get on with the housework, it's a bit dusty in here today.

[@phillipgodwin6639]

Years ago, i was presented the flag from my father's funeral at Arlington National Cemetary. He was in naval aviation during WWII. Watching this ceremony brought tears to my eyes. So, Sollom. so respectful. so, moving. Thank you for your service.

[@pj0tterke]

from the Netherlands, my condolences for the family Peter

[@brucemedley69]

God bless you for your service and God bless your wife for her loss.

[@kathycottey]

GOD BLESS YOU 🇺🇲 🙏 AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 😢 R.I.P ❤

[@maverickdevils9575]

@mediamagikgroup honored to watch this. I’m a us army combat veteran and that was a great send off that’s how I’d like to go my ashes released into the sky

[@ronnieam33]

I was on the detail that did these ceremonies at sea on the USS Ranger back in the late 80s early 90s. I did 3 of them and the memories of each of them are memories I will never forget even though I didn't know those sailors personally I will always be with them! R.I.P. LT.

[@Kerry0101]

Nice to see a Fellow USS Ranger shipmate I was on her as my former self 91-93 Rangers last ride. In V-3.

[@ronnieam33]

@@Kerry0101 I was part of the air wing VF-1 Wolfpack

[@ThatCreditGuy1]

An honor and privilege to watch this. Thank you.

[@garymorris216]

I served four years in the US Navy and I experienced a number things that I consider a major honor to have been a part of. But being part of the rifle detail for burial at sea ceremonies ranks pretty close to the highest honor of all. I participated in at least three or four of them. It is the most solemn, humbling, moving things you can possibly experience. Have a cold one and rest easy, Lieutenant, we have the watch....🙏

[@Bum-gh2zi]

I had the Honor and Privilege to participate in at sea burials when I was stationed aboard LHD-3. I was part of three different ones between 2004 & 2005. Was part of the rifle detail. The second one I was able to lay one of my uncles to rest at sea of the coast of the Carolinas during that ceremony and the third one we laid my dad to rest at sea on the way home from our deployment in the middle east of the coast of Italy.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I'm a Civil War reenactor in the Pacific Northwest. You'd be surprised at how many Civil War veterans came out this way. I've been privileged to be part of the color and firing party for four Civil War burials, and in two of which these men were 'unknowns' where research has discovered who they were. It's a special thing to give a man his name back in front of his descendants. And, as you and I both know, as veterans 'There, but for the grace of God, go I'.

[@gregoryh4601]

Sir Thank You so much for my Wife and Me with my two Daughters. May Saint Michael be With you forever. Amen. Gory

[@JohnPeter-zu1qh]

God bless

[@desgoulding7154]

May God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MonkPetite]

Impressive and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this emotional ceremony. With all respect and condolences for the Netherlands. Monk

[@buzz177]

Fair Winds & Following Sea's Shipmate.

[@Mark-yy2py]

Beautiful yet solemn ceremony. RIP and strength to his widow.

[@erikscrase579]

From the UK, condolences to the family

[@josemiramontes9014]

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. It was an honor serving onboard RR with you.

[@Penny-Lane]

I didn’t know this man, soldier, husband, son… but tears have been shed for him right now over here in Germany. God bless him, his family and friends. Rest in peace.

[@terri90069]

I was so moved watching this. I read his obituary and he was such a great guy. RIP Sir... Semper Fi...

[@garycurry4600]

Thank you for sharing this video. My deepest condolences to his wife and family, and my thanks to Marc, his wife and all who serve our country.

[@finalfrontier2376]

I’ve just buried my father, who was the United States Marine during the Kennedy and Johnson years that would be the Vietnam error. I give my deepest condolences to the Ronald Reagan shipmates of this distinguished sailor. My heart goes out to you guys and thank you for your service.

[@kingofcastlechaos]

Condolences to his family and friends from a grateful citizen of the United States. (Texas) Freedom is not free, and I thank you for your service.

[@kitwalker520]

My Uncle was buried at sea - day 3 Iwo Jima - his landing craft was direct hit - remaining body parts unidentifiable - honor those who serve

[@TheAlabamaWildman]

Fair Winds and following Seas, Sir ❤

[@centralplains7608]

RIP Lt (jg) Rockwell-Pate and GOD Bless his wife and family. Thank you for your service. 🙏🏽

[@elborrachogrande]

Absolutely one of the most heartbreaking things I have seen in my life. I thank you for your service Sir and may God bless all who knew you

[@justincase6645]

Beautiful Service , R.I.P Lt Rockwell-Pate , Thank you for your service , May your wife be comforted by the family of the USS Ronald Reagan ! , Stand down Sir , your Duty is done !

[@raybeavers3123]

Amen and Dearly Bless Marc’s Wife and Family! My Most Sincere Condolences to You! 🤗💐🌹❤️🙏🙏

[@northamericanintercontinen3207]

LTJG Rockwell-Pate stand relieved. Rest in Peace.

[@DurwinCoustaut]

Glorious winds & magnificent seas Lt Rockwell-Pate & family: Your family has been blessed: God Bless 🙏.

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service. As the daughter of a former Navy enlisted man from WW2, I am saddened for his loss . Sympathies for his family and shipmates.🌹

[@patcmx]

Rest in peace Marc, sending prayers from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@GrovelandJohn]

WOW!!!!! That was beautiful. May You Rest In Peace

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

A picture of Cadet Bone Spurs ????? Are you SERIOUS?????🤔🤔🤔🤨🤨🤨🙄🙄🙄😳😳😳

[@sooz9433]

"Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm doth bind the restless wave, who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep, its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea."

[@kennp9184]

Bless you and for that you have done for the United States of Americana, thank you.

[@nicholasarahovitis4573]

Thank you for your service R.I.P. sailor

[@nancymarshall6014]

Bless this ship and the young people who lost their life's..Bless their families and all that serve our country.

[@nealrcn]

Thank You For Your Service Marc

[@giovannidepetris6335]

From Italy RIP Most touched by this ceremony. condolences to family. Total commitment by special people by a great Navy of a great nation.

[@mediamagikgroup]

Thank you Giovanni!

[@richardlooney9749]

😢RIP Thank you for your service!

[@1graylines]

Thank you for your service, Sir. RIP 🙏

[@margaretsands4172]

Last post always makes me cry. It was a beautiful service. With love and respect from Australia.

[@hankowans7197]

My Dad was buried at Sea, USS Brumby FF-1044, 31 May 1978.

[@guyrussell9233]

INCREDIBLY SPECIAL!! I AM CRYING IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!! HIS WONDERFUL WIFE WAS SO BRAVE!!❤❤❤❤NINA

[@lancecahill5486]

God bless the United States Navy and her crew.

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Sorry for your loss. I want to hug her. A young life ending too early!

[@Marcopolo6178-r2q]

As a former soldier, I was also saddened. However, I was moved by such a beautiful ceremony afterwards. I offer my condolences to his grieving wife.

[@NAMCBEO]

Rest in peace, my Brother in Arms, your Will complete. With one foot on land and heart at sea.

[@user-zb4lg3pr9g]

10:50 made me cry seeing his wife shaking and crying. That hurts and I hope the loss doesn't hurt that much anymore with the time. RIP and much respect from Germany.

[@Castro-c4o]

Thank you for your service . Peaceful day to all. ❤

[@markmckimm3076]

Deepest Condolences to all the family from Northern Ireland.

[@davidpippin3460]

I did not know we still did burials at sea. Very professional! RIP sir.

[@paulnola-v2f]

R.I.P. sir. Sincere condolences, Ma'am.

[@piper0428]

RIP. Thank your service!

[@dianewilson3599]

This a beautiful burial at sea. May Lt.j.g. Marc Rockwell-Pate always be remembered. May those who love him and served with him find comfort and peace.

[@dianewilson3599]

This a beautiful burial at sea. May Lt.j.g. Marc Rockwell-Pate always be remembered. May those who love him and served with him find comfort and peace.

[@Joe_Pomona]

Rest in Power Marc! Never knew you, but you were born after me, and you passed before me.. but as your C.O says, "you left the world better for you having been here" And that makes you a true hero. A true human. That epitomises the principle of servitude and duty. God bless your soul. (Respect and consolation from the UK)

[@davidphillips5672]

RIP and thank you for you service. God rest your soul.

[@filippoiannaci6468]

From the ITALIA , condolences to the family

[@jasondessin8962]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@jamialmedia1102]

Damn...that was heavy from watching it. Rest In Peace Lt.j.g. Marc Rockwell-Pate.

[@justnoted2995]

Not a Hollywood clip, not perfect, but real and touching

[@joanieb641]

Thank you for your service Lt. jg Rockwell Pate. Fair winds and following seas. 🇺🇸

[@Ryan-he2qz]

I feel it a solem and so peaceful goodbye. With the ocean tides only you can hear and blow of the strong wind. Salute to our new modern heroes

[@seawench555]

What a complete sad loss of a beautiful Man, his Wife Allison, is absolutely stoic, strong, courageous and beautiful Woman, also incredibly brave, American Sailor, may she fine peace and happiness in her life. How fitting Alison, was there and there in Uniform to say Goodbuy to her beloved Husband, Friend an Shipmate, RIP Mark, you were Special ,We will stand together to keep our Families our Homes our people and most importantly our Free way of Life, 👨‍✈️ 🇺🇸🇦🇺God Save our Souls.

[@Christopher-li6gg]

God bless you and thank you for your service. Rest In Peace...

[@MrRawMonkey]

Love from the UK

[@petershilling1713]

Wow what a beautiful service for a man who served his country R I P Marc 🙏

[@mario_G155]

I always found time, if I wasn’t on watch, to get into uniform to honor a service member’s last cruise. Many times, the ashes would end up on the side of the ship, but I didn’t think they mind too much.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Skydivers open up the Ashes of the deceased while in free fall.

[@tracylarson1935]

It's still hardest thing to watch after attending a burial at sea before for my Uncle. I want to convey sympathy to the family of Lt.j.g. Marc Rockwell-Pate. All persons who have served or family of those serve in USN all bonded by the sea. To the crew of the USS Ronald Reagan, I want to also express sympathy of the loss of shipmate. Fair winds and following seas! 😥

[@wendyh3891]

RIP young man, condolences to his wife & family! 💔💔😢😢 from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@huub60260]

Please accept my condolences. Former Royal Dutch Navy conscript. R.I.P.

[@olmanzomby7718]

Rest in Peace, Sir. God bless

[@islandbirdw]

Moving and ancient ritual. It’s an honor to be buried at sea. RIP Sir, condolences to your remaining family and naval colleagues.

[@robertwheeler4175]

I am so sorry for this loss...and so grateful for all those who wear the uniform. Watching this has made me a better man. My best thoughts are with you all. ~RW

[@denisgodin39]

Rest in Peace. A Canadian Forces Veteran.

[@lucasa.quiroga1246]

My respects, from Argentina.

[@enzocannizzo8744]

Forever in our gratitude 🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@jacobmomodu]

I am votary of the USA military updates. My heart lip or breaks in circumstances. May the Heavens smile on Marc. Farewell brother at arms.😢And more, may the Sea goddess endow his widow through this of pain in the heart. Amen.

[@skip2it426-]

For all the brave that have served and sacrificed may God bless you all. For me the most rewarding times of my life is while I was wearing the uniform. Unfortunately it’s moments like this when we realize how precious life is. ✌🏾

[@MrThemold]

May God bless you and hold you in his arms for all eternity. Thank you for your faithful service.

[@RighteousReverendDynamite]

Lord, Comfort his Widow, a fellow Sailor, and his Family. May they remember him as his lived a life of goodness and service. Just as Jesus calmed the Sea of Galilee as the Apostles' ship was in peril, calm the pangs of their Loss. It was fitting that the great Deep was calm and twinkling with bright sun-dappled foam in a following sea. A serene send-off in the End. Heaven looks like that to Sailors.

[@DeanPatterson-j9q]

So sorry for there loss. A Beautiful and Honorable service.

[@ooCHICOoo]

so sad, may that soldier rest in peace 😢. thank you for your service Sr. 🫡🫡.

[@jbcallender]

One of the oldest and most solemn traditions of the Naval Service. Fair winds and following seas, Lt. (j.g.) Rockwell-Pate.

[@rjs8295]

RIP Sir and my deepest condolences to your family and friends.

[@darrenhillman8396]

RIP Sir. My condolences to his family and shipmates.

[@CousinMarvin]

Thank you for your service. Rest now.

[@marjakoopman2534]

Tears are flowing 😢😢 My deepest condoleance for deepest condoleance for family Friends and colleagues 🙏🇺🇸

[@dphotos007]

My condolences to the family of Lt. Marc Rockwell-Pate. We must honor all those who have served our nation.