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Old 7 January 2009, 13:50
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Michael Yates AKA BOOTS2REI

From: Inspector Cluseo

In Memory

Micheal G. Yates
SOCNET ID: BOOTS2REI
United States Army: 275th Eng (ADM)
French Foreign Legion: 5e RMP / 2e REI
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Terminal Cancer

A true friend and man of his word. I had the privilege to spend the last days of his life by his side.
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:00
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Rest easy Legionnaire, and thanks for your service and contributions. I never knew you, but your service was of great help to many, I am sure.
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:03
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:33
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:49
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:51
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Old 7 January 2009, 14:55
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Old 7 January 2009, 15:04
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Old 7 January 2009, 15:15
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Old 7 January 2009, 15:27
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Old 7 January 2009, 15:39
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Old 7 January 2009, 16:26
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Old 7 January 2009, 17:44
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Old 7 January 2009, 18:01
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Old 7 January 2009, 19:53
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Old 7 January 2009, 20:47
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Old 7 January 2009, 20:58
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Old 8 January 2009, 07:49
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Old 8 January 2009, 10:57
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Mike AKA BOOTS2REI , Inspector Cluseo and I would come together for Training and R & R. . We would do long week ends at my sister's place on the lake in Alabama for drinks and good southern cooking. Mike will be missed by my entire family and by all those who had the honor of knowing him.

Mike and I first meet up in 1988 Marseille, France . Running around and being fair embassadors and like good ole boys.
We would head up to the top of the hill near the train station in Marseille playing let bowl steel on steel into simple means of transportation down at the bottom. Boys will be boys.

He was an Honorable man of his word and Legion to the end. He will not be forgotten.

Mike was one of those who had been there and done that and was still able to answer the call when the time came.

1977-1978 US Army Combat Engineer 12B
Deployment: Ludwisburg, Germany, Atomic Demolition Munitions

After the US Army he was , Loading of Charges for Simultaneous or Single Detonation,

1983-1989 French Foreign Legion
2nd French Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment
Deployment: Djibouti and Chad, Africa

5th Foreign Infantry Pacific Mixed Regiment
Deployment: Mururoa atoll, French Polynesia

In 2006 Mike got back in the saddle and started over, High Risk Security Operations.

For all those who knew him Mike was a fine example to follow and never knew the term "Give Up!" He could run most of you in the ground and shoot with the best of them. When Mike got back in the saddle he got remarks like holly shit that old guy can shoot. Who the **** is that. And were did he come from. Mikes skills were a combination of who he was and the path he chose.

He will be missed.

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Old 8 January 2009, 19:11
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R.I.P Brother you will not be forgotten.

A video for you comrade

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Old 9 January 2009, 15:15
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R.I.P Brother you will not be forgotten.

A video for you comrade

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Thanks Cpl K
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Old 8 January 2009, 20:52
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Old 9 January 2009, 06:46
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Following a request here is the new video so we can all remember Mike.

CLICK HERE

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Old 9 January 2009, 07:23
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Rest In Peace Michael Yates.
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Old 17 January 2009, 09:45
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Old 8 February 2009, 09:01
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Old 2 January 2015, 02:18
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RIP. Thank you for your service. SB sorry for your loss. Prayers for family and friends.
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