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Darren Howe Obituary
Survivors: wife, Nakia, Plymouth; daughter, Shaye-Maleigh; son, Gary-Dean; mother, stepfather, JoDee and Greg Klaus, Beatrice; father, stepmother, Steve and Beau Howe, Emporia, Kan.; brothers, Brandon Howe, Fairbury, Alex Klaus, Beatrice; sisters, Jenna R. Howe, Becca K. Howe, both of Emporia; grandmother, Martha Howe, Beatrice, grandparents, Daryl and Gloria Baker, Beatrice; great-grandfather, Clifford Howe, Beatrice; step-grandparents, Donald and Olivia Klaus, Beatrice, Richard and Karen L'Ecuyer, Washington, Kan.; step-great-grandmother, Bertha Klaus, Beatrice; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Family prayer service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, church. Closed casket visitation: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to family's choice, Keith and Mary Ellen Long in charge.
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for Darren Howe
Melody Brown
March 19, 2013
Never forgotten.
Laura White
December 2, 2011
I miss you Darren!
Peggy Childers
November 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Darren D. Howe:
Please accept my remembrance of Darren on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Darren D. Howe:
Remembering Darren on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
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Todd Paice
June 9, 2010
Darren served under me in the 308th third platoon. I was his platoon sergeant. I remember him every year and visit his final resting place. It saddens me to this day to have lost such a great American Hero. I recall his insistant thirst for knowledge and proficientcy. His lust to be the best. I gave him everything I knew. He proved to be the better man. I love him to this day as a brother, friend, and comrade. He gave his life to save others. This is the man I remember; Selfless, Dedicated, Honorable, Thoughtful, and compassionate. He is my hero. God Bless him, and his family. No greater pleasure have I, than to have served with a man like him.
1SG Paice
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
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Peggy Childers
November 4, 2008
To the family of Spc. Darren D Howe:
Darren gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of Darren ~ (Debra Estep)
November 3, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Darren, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
sharon seier
October 12, 2008
As a mother of a former U.S. Marine (Gulf War 1990) I wanted to inform you that I wear the black "fallen Soldier" band in memory of Darren D. Howe. And that he will be thought of in the State of Michigan.
Linda Lawler
May 26, 2008
To the Howe Family, Even though time goes by and everyone seems to go on with their lives please know that we think of Darren and what he did to keep us safe. We hold Darren and your family close to our heart. Darren may not be with us but he and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
May 25, 2008
To The Howe Family and Friends
YOUR LOSS is The Great State of Nebraska's & America's as well.
I want to take the time to send a few words and Let you know SPC. Darren D. Howe is remembered as a Hero and you are as well with Prayer for your Loss..
May your Memories with him and of him help to comfort you along with God's care. And be passed on to his children and other family members..
There just is no word's to take away the loss you feel, for that I am sorry...
I thank you for America's freedom and mine and my families because of men and women like your Darren.
God Bless and Keep You in His Peace during these times of Great Loss.
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The Family Lines of Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon (A Marine who Raised the first American Flag on Foreign soil, Shores of Tripoli Hero) Proudly Salute: SPC Darren D. Howe, YOUR & one of Our Special Gold Star Hero's, from Nebraska who gave his all and then gave more! For his extream service and bravery He stands as Exceptional Man ... Bless those he served with ..
As His Fellow Comrades Stand Guard, Protect and Bless them Lord.
Proudly a Wife and Daughter of Ret. Navy men
Proud sister, cousin, grand daughter, niece of many that have served...Always a Cornhusker!
Rev. T. O'Bannon Brod (Proud to be from, NE)
May 15, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Howe!
Laura Svejda
August 26, 2007
Darren, You were and always will be such a great friend! My kids and I love u so much! I remember u everyday. What a great father and understanding husband! Will always always be missed!!! I have another celebration on my bday...the day u died, and I party it up how u would want us to!!!
Sympathy to Nakia, Shaye and Baby Gary...yall will all be in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers....forever. I love you!
August 19, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Howe and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Don
May 28, 2007
Thinking of you this Memorial Day.
Savannah Martinez
October 3, 2006
Darren you will always be in our hearts and we will miss you dearly. Your my HERO!!!
douglas dodge
September 12, 2006
i dont know what to say, its been almost a year since we were wounded. I pray that your wife and family have moved on and can celebrate the wonderful life you have lived. those of us who are still here will never forget
Jeremy Lopez
June 21, 2006
To the Howe Family, I've known Judy, Brandon, and Darren for most of my life. There's not much to say about him except he was a great father a great brother and a great friend. He was a loving person and cared not only for himself but for everyone else also. He put other people first and loved all. He had bad times and Good times but we all do. Unfortantley he died but he did it prtecting our country, sure he got medals for bravery and for saving 13 14 men but that don't matter to the ones that loves him becuase he is gone and life form. but with all respect to the soldiers he saved god bless you. His kids has to go through life growing up without there dad being there for there first day of school to the day they graduate but to his family and friends remember hes in all of our hearts and memories and he will always be looking after all of us
Garnet Jenkins
June 13, 2006
A tribute to a Young Hero.
Rest Well in the Hands of God. You will never be forgotten. You have paid the Ultimate Price for so many.
As with my brother, whom I lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.
Romans 8:18
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 24, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Howe family in the loss of Darren. I did not know Darren, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Ashley Stagemeyer
February 3, 2006
Nakia,
I want to send my sympothy. Darren will always be a hero. I know its not easy to loose a loved one. May God be with you and your family. Forever and always.
He was a very strong and brave man. For he was loved by many people and always will be. I send my love and prayers.
Dina Ferderer
December 20, 2005
Howe Family,
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and continue to pray not only for your son but for all of you. We know exactly what you are going through for we lost our son the day before your sons passing. Our son Spc. Dennis Ferderer was also from Fort Benning, GA and therefore knew your son over in Iraq. They are very special young men and they will always be hero's. We must really be proud of our sons, husband and dad for what they gave to us and that is the chance to continue on living. Right now I know it feels like it can't ever happen but I hope and pray that we can move on together for that is what they wanted for us. Right now with the holiday season upon us I feel as if a part of my life is having trouble moving on but I know it has to for all the people that our son loved and for their love for him.
Know that our sons, husband, dad are hero's in our hearts and the hearts of many, therefore they will live on forever. Although we don't know each other but have had the same tragedies in our lives perhaps we can find comfort in communicating and helping each other.
I don't know if you went to the memorial at Ft. Benning, for we weren't able to go, but our sons service was held the same day. We had some of his friends from Ga. attend and they were able to send us a program of the service. If you were not able to get this let your greivence officer know and perhaps he can get you one and if not let me know and I'll see if I can get one for you from some friends.
May God hold you and bless you at this time -we will be praying for you.
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
David Miller
December 12, 2005
Thoughts are with you and your family....This sacrifice has been remembered by those that matter the most...
(Formerly of Lincoln, NE)
shawnee
December 10, 2005
Thank you for your service to your country and for your bravery. May God bless you and your family. You are a hero, and will not be forgotten.
Jody Powell
November 15, 2005
So sorry for your loss. What a brave man.
Craig & Sue Sutphin
November 14, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss. Our son, Mark Sutphin, performed the funeral service and all of us were deeply moved by all that you had to endure. Many of us here were and are still praying for all of you. God bless all of you
Sara McLaughlin
November 14, 2005
I am sorry to here about your lost of the love one. If you would like to talk or need anything at all. Let Melissa G. know and she will get a hold of me. Again, I am sorry about your lost. He was and is a great guy and cannot be replaced.
November 14, 2005
Darren is a hero and will never be forgotten. He will live on through his children so when they have children they will say what a hero their grandpa will always be!!!
Linda Lawler
November 11, 2005
Nakia, JoDee, Greg and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you these past weeks. We are all so proud of Darren. Many people will remember Darren as a hero, but to those that know him best he will be remembered as a wonderful grandson, son, brother, husband and father. How lucky we all are to have had him in our lives. We are better people because of him. God Bless you, and my prayers are with you.
Krissy DeBourge
November 11, 2005
Nakia,
I'm so sorry for your loss... we havnt spoken in years.. but know that my heart is open to you and if you need anything let me know..
Shay-Maleigh and Gary-Dean...your daddy is a hero!
love always,
Krissy
Jill Gilbertson
November 9, 2005
Nakia I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Knowing Gayla and Trisha members of the family, I know what a compassionate and good man Darren was.
MARIA K.
November 9, 2005
I READ OF THE TERRIBLE LOSS OF DARREN AND I SEND SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES. I PRAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS THAT GOD WILL CONFORT THIS FAMILY. DARREN WAS A BRAVE YOUNG MAN. I HAVE TWO SONS, SO I REALLY SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU. PSALM 23.
Keri Craig
November 9, 2005
Bless you and Your Family in this time of need. We also live in Nebraska and recently lost a family member here from Omaha, she was in Iraq also. Just remember what an honor Darren was to our country and what a valiant person he was. Thinking of you,
Family of Tricia Jameson, medic, KIA 07.14.05,Trebil, Iraq
Jessica Volkmer
November 9, 2005
Nakia,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica
Robert DelaRosa
November 8, 2005
I'm sorry for your loss. Spc Darren Howe was a very good soldier. I served with him in the 308th Transportation Company in Lincoln, he was always asking me questions about my time on active duty and the things I've done in my military carrier, and he has always shown his enthusiasm for the military everytime I saw him during our drill weekends. It's very sad that we have to lose soldiers like Darren in any kinds of situations, I can not say that I could feel the same loss that the family would feel, but I can say it can also be very hard on soldiers to lose someone in their unit and I have gone thru that situation. I give my condolences to the Family of Darren Howe.
SSG Robert DelaRosa
308th TC
Joselyn Kearn
November 8, 2005
Steve, Beau, Jenna, and Becca,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Terry, Joselyn
Jason, Amy and Teresa
Shelly Lewis
November 8, 2005
I did not know you but I appreciate the life you gave to give the world you knew the freedoms it has.
Victoria Keebler
November 8, 2005
SPC Howe was a good soldier. I served with him when he and I were both with the 308th Trans Company. It was an honor to serve with him.
SGT Victoria Keebler
372D EN GRP Des Moines, IA
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