The Final SaluteBrothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Mrs. Tomasita Ramos (Tommie) Dove, RN a loving U.S. Air Force wife who provided dedicate service to her country, her community and her family. To her family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Tommie. To Tommie it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank her for her devotion to her husband, her family, the U.S. Air Force and her country as well as for her many years of dedicated medical service as a Registered Nurse. Only a military wife knows the difficulties and great sacrifices associated with rearing a military family that relocated frequently and often included long separations from the one they loved most and anxious moments of concern for their safety. Tommie, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Tommie's family and loved ones.Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 145315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 22381245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
