Thank you for you long time service to our country.  We stand on your shoulders.  

My sincere condolences for your loss. May you take comfort in your fond memories and the live of family and friends. Place faith in the promise of God found at Revelation 21: 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you and strengthen you during this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).