Michael R. Sweet, 51, of Richland, WA died in his home late Saturday, September 27, 2008. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to James and Catherine Clinton. He was the youngest of three children. When he was 18 he enlisted in the Army. Mike proudly served his country for more than 20 years, and has received many medals and awards including two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and numerous campaign medals. After he retired from the Army he still wanted to protect and serve so he went into law enforcement. He worked for Toppenish Police Department, Washington Highway Patrol, and the Nevada Highway patrol. During this time Mike graduated from the University of Reno Nevada and Monterey Bay College of Law. He had work with various law offices in the Tri-Cities as a Paralegal and Private Investigator. He had been a proud member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife Svitlana Sweet, children Mike Sweet, Gary Sweet, Robin Sweet-Bale, grandchild Rose Bale Sister Carroll Dunn nieces Catherine Akins, Michele Marshall, Kristen Gentry, nephews Robert Dunn, Mike Fah; three great nieces and five great nephews. He was preceded in death by mother Catherine Clinton, Father James Clinton Sister Maxine Sweet, grandchild Angelica Bale, niece Tanya Davis

Funeral Services will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 507 N. 35th Ave, Yakima Washington at 2:00 P.M, Wednesday, October 8th, 2008. Military honors and graveside service will follow at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima.

Family will receive friends at Einan's Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 7th Donations can be made to help with funeral cost to Einan's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 90, Richland Washington 99352