We recently received the funeral invoice, and the total comes to $14,378. My husband will be laid to rest with honor at Arlington National Cemetery, his final request. Because of the overwhelming number of heroes awaiting burial, his service will not take place until May. This long wait has created unexpected additional expenses for our family as we work to give him the farewell he deserves.

Your support means more than words can express. Every donation helps ease this heavy burden and ensures we can honor his life and his service in the way he wished. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has already reached out, prayed for us, or contributed—you are helping us carry him to his final resting place with dignity. If it’s not within your budget to give now please consider donating next year. If you had a personal relationship with Pat and know of group pages please consider sharing this post there. With Gratitude Melanie

Honoring SGM Patrick Fatuesi – Help with Funeral & Travel Expenses

Hello, my name is Melanie Fatuesi, and I’m reaching out during one of the most difficult times of my life.

Our beloved Patrick, recently passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. He retired at the rank of Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army, a proud and dedicated man who served his country with honor for over 32 years. He touched many lives with his leadership, loyalty, and kindness. And he continued to serve as the Manager of several AAFES over the last 8 years with his final assignment being Whiteman AFB. His transition from infantry soldier to AAFES retail manager was impressive to all who knew him.

Sadly, we were not prepared for this sudden loss. Due to the absence of life insurance and the significant costs involved, I am now facing overwhelming funeral expenses and travel costs for family who want to come together to honor his memory.

I’m humbly asking for your support to raise to help cover:

Funeral and burial expenses

Travel arrangements for family

Every donation, no matter the amount, will help ease this unexpected burden and allow us to give Patrick the honorable farewell he deserves.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page. Your kindness, prayers, and support mean the world to me and our family during this time.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Melanie and Luka Fatuesi