Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Travis,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Paratus!

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 18, 2023

Just saw the episode of deadliest catch where they mention this incident. I had to google his name. What a brave young man. Thank you for your sacrifice in keeping the souls of the Bering sea safe. You will be remembered by all. To the family - I am sorry for your loss. His light still signs bright on the Bering sea. Rest In Peace.

Nick

July 18, 2021

Rest In Peace Petty Officer Obendorf. Your service and sacrifice still shine like bright lights in a world darkened by your absence. Love and prayers to all family and friends.

Teresa Kiech

April 21, 2020

Petty Officer Obendorf, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 27, 2019

In honor of Raymond's memory, I have activated a Geocache trackable tag with his story. His memory will continue on and will not be forgotten. https://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=7652509

Jasen Adam
Just a random person.

October 11, 2019

I just read an article in regards to the passing of Travis. My dad (who passed last year at 93) was a Coast Guardsmen since the beginning of WWII and assigned to the Navy on an LST for the duration of the war. He was a gunnery control officer and loved every minute of his time on the ocean. He cherished his time in theUSCG. He taught us all the meaning of love for our country and the sacrifices sometimes made. Rest In Peace young man and you will recognize my dad. He will be wearing his USCG blue

Deborah Rushing

May 29, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 13, 2018

Rest in peace brother, Semper Paratus.

J. W. Guill AUX. Ops
United States Coast Guard

March 30, 2015

Semper Paratus shipmate. Remembering you today. Fair winds and following seas.

Former BM1 - current LEO Tom Sokolis
Upper Moreland Twp

December 18, 2014

Travis, may you rest in peace, you served your country, your shipmates, and the fishing community with valor and heroism. You have to go out but you don't have to come back, Semper Paratus my friend. Your last watch was on my birthday, I will not forget your sacrifice.

Sgt. G. Judd, former USCG BM
Washington Department of Corrections

October 18, 2014

I first learned about BM3 Obendorf while watching Dangerous Catch. Although I didn't know him personally, I certainly do feel the loss of a fellow brother-in-arms. Rest in Peace Brother, you did us proud. AT1-USN-RET

AT1 David Adams, USN-RET
Retired

June 9, 2014

No words can ever replace the life of a man with the courage and commitment to sacrifice his very life so that others may live. Than k you for your service and your sacrifice. Your spirit will live on in those whom you have saved. God speed.

Sgt. Matthew D. Mark
U.S. Army Military Police

June 4, 2014

very sad just saw episode of deadliest catch where they mentioned travis & his passing, I am a local fisherman in Oregon going out of the columbia river channel across one of the worst Bars there is the Coast guard does all of the rough weather training there & i just wanted to say to his family how very proud of him that i am, he must have been a very awesome person to know, I personally know some coast guard men & they are very brave souls & have hearts as big as the sea that most of them love.Again to all of his family i am so very sorry for all of your loss I know no words can bring him back,but i know he will be greatly missed by all his shipmates & family as well, very sad loss & all my prayers & thoughts are with you & your family at your time of loss.GOD BLESS HIM & SAVE HIM A SEAT AT YOUR TABLE!!

I am not in military have family that is
LOcal fisherman from Oregon

June 3, 2014

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Travis was killed.

To Travis' family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Petty Officer Obendorf gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on December 13, 2013.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 2, 2014

Travis,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Paratus!

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 13, 2014

You'll always be missed. Thanks for risking your life for our great country.

George Dail Chief Petty Officer
US Coast Guard

January 30, 2014

Thank you for your service shipmate and the ultimate sacrifice you made for your country
May you rest in peace!

Jim Krzenski, Lieutenant
U.S. Coast Guard, Retired

January 18, 2014

God Speed shipmate

Former GM3 USCGR
US Coast Guard Reserve

January 13, 2014

Our hearts go out to the family of Travis, and to the Coast Guard family. We grieve with you, but thankful for the ultimate sacrifice Travis was willing to pay, to serve his Country. Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you.

Seeing the weekly TV program, highlighting the rescue missions of the Coast Guard, gives us a new appreciation for the dedication that these heroes display every day.

Travis - Your service, to your Country and the great State of Alaska, will never be forgotten. Thank you!!!

We pray that God will comfort and sustain Travis' family and friends. May he rest in peace!


"Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." -John 15:13

Special Agent (Retired) - Ed Tonn
CA DOJ -- Uncle of Galt P.D., K-9 Officer - EOW 1/15/13

January 11, 2014

Our hearts go out to the family of Travis, and to the Coast Guard family. We grieve with you, but thankful for the ultimate sacrifice Travis was willing to pay, to serve his Country. Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you.

Seeing the weekly TV program, highlighting the rescue missions of the Coast Guard, gives us a new appreciation for the dedication that these heroes display every day.

Travis - Your service, to your Country and the great State of Alaska, will never be forgotten. Thank you!!!

We pray that God will comfort and sustain Travis' family and friends. May he rest in peace!

Special Agent (Retired) - Ed Tonn
CA DOJ -- Uncle of Galt P.D., K-9 Officer - EOW 1/15/13

January 11, 2014

I certainly respect the job and all that everyone does at the US Coast Guard. I have a new and deeper respect after seeing missions maybe yourself and fellow officer on the Show Coast Guard Alaska. May your Rest in Peace.

John Montgomery
Ga. Dept of Public Safety

January 10, 2014

Expressing deepest sympathy, and hoping you find comfort in knowing we care and are near in thought.

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

January 8, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Police Commissioner, Scott Parker
Covington Police Department

January 8, 2014

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

January 5, 2014

To the family of Petty Officer Travis Obendorf, friends, and the United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. John 15;13

A.S. (Scott) Batson Patrolman
Cherry Police Department Goldsboro, NC

January 4, 2014