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Corey Dan Obituary
Dan, 22
RAMADI, Iraq - A gentle soul, a loving son, a big brother and a good friend to many,
Corey Alan Dan will be missed by all who knew him.
Sgt. Dan, 22, of Norway, was killed in action on March 13, 2006 in Ramadi, Iraq, in the service of his country.
Born Aug. 4, 1983 in Norway to Wanda Kilgore and Ritchie Dan. Corey was a 2001 graduate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School and enlisted in the United States Army in June of that year.
After basic training at Ft. Benning, Ga., he went on to paratrooper school at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky and became a member of the elite 101st Airborne Division. Before leaving for his second deployment to Iraq, he went to Sergeant Training School.
During Corey's distinguished military career he received the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Air Assault Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Parachutist Badge Basic, and the Weapons Qualification Badge. Posthumously he will receive the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
Corey will be remembered for his quick smile, his great sense of humor and his enthusiasm for life. He touched the hearts of many with his caring demeanor and his outgoing personality.
Corey's goal was to complete his military service in 2007 and work toward a career in law enforcement.
He is survived by a son, Austin of Indianapolis, Ind.; his mother Wanda and Stepdad, Douglas Kilgore, his father Ritchie Dan and companion Georgina Jacobson, a brother Tristan Kilgore, all of Norway; a brother, Ritchie Dan, Jr. and wife Jasmine of Auburn. Maternal grandparents Carolyn Berry of New Sharon and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berry of Vienna; paternal grandmother Marlene Dan Roy of South Paris; step-grandparents, Henry and Sharon Bouchard of South Paris; several aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
He will be sadly missed, but forever loved and remembered.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday March 25, at 1 p.m. at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris with full military honors. Interment will follow after the service in the family cemetery on the French Road in North Norway.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Corey's memory may be sent to:
The Corey A. Dan Memorial
Scholarship Fund
c/o Dick and Charlene Manson
14 Waterford Road
Norway, Maine 04268
Arrangements under the direction of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street Rte. 26, Oxford.
Sgt. Corey Alan
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Memories and Condolences
for Corey Dan
Wanda Kilgore
July 5, 2024
Dear Corey....18 years is still like yesterday. I see you in my thoughts every day. I smile and I cry. Your son is 18. Austin comes to Maine every year. He is a gentle soul like you but silly in his own ways. He loves chicken fingers and pizza. Tristan is a good man and married to a great girl. I have 2 grandpups. Love you with all my heart and soul! Mom
Aunt Julie
August 4, 2022
Happy Birthday buddy miss you and you are always in our thoughts.
Jennifer Dresslar
August 20, 2021
Our boy he is now almost 16 years old. We love and miss you so much!
John Shoemaker
August 18, 2021
I'm looking to link up with you all. 931 237 2350
Found some old pics of Battle Force days.
Wanda Kilgore
April 12, 2018
My dearest Corey. It has been some time since I have posted on here. I think about you every day. I miss you just as much now as I did then. I will forever love you with all my heart and soul. Sometimes I laugh hard when I talk about you and then there's times when I cry. Your brother is 22 now. You would be proud, he is a good boy with some craziness too. Your son is 12 and an exact replica of you! He is my little legacy of you. Take care my angel. Love Mom. Hugs and lots of kisses!
Norma Nadeau
April 10, 2018
Cory you were a brave young man..Gone) But never forgotton.Amen❤
Megan Sandoval
August 4, 2015
Today is your birthday Corey and we celebrated you. We keep your picture up and your name in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. I stand in awe of you and always will. You are the most amazing man I have known and will forever keep you with us. Thank you for your service and for your dedication. You are a friend that cannot be replaced. You are a our hero and will always be. We love you!
Charlie Gili
August 31, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Dan Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Corey A. Dan US Army Sergeant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
A New Englander
September 18, 2012
To the family and friends of Corey Dan, I offer my sorrow for your loss. I will be in eternal gratitude to him for his military service. I will pray for the well-being of his son.
Warren Jenkins
September 5, 2012
Corey I did not no you but I wear your name on my on my memorial braclett with pride rest in peace you will not be forgotten
Austin in your army jacket! He asked to wear it! He loves you daddy!
July 7, 2012
Jennifer Dresslar
May 28, 2012
I think of u everyday!! I look at our amazing son and see u!! Not a day goes by that I don't miss u and wish u were here with us!! U r our hero!! We love u Corey!!! Always and forever!!
Jessie Riley
May 27, 2012
Thinking of you again today and missing you.
Peggy Childers
March 14, 2012
March 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Corey A. Dan:
Always remembering Corey. "Some gave all."
Mom
August 9, 2011
Your birthday has come and gone again. I cant celebrate cuz you're not here but I do hear you laugh and see your smile each and everyday. Still missing you like crazy. Forever in my heart. love mom
Rebecca Apostolakis
May 22, 2011
We all miss u greatly Corey!! U are still remembered and missed everyday!!!
Jessica Riley
May 20, 2011
Just been thinking of you alot lately. I miss you.
Nathan Conard
March 13, 2011
Five years ago today I watched the bomb explode that killed you. I was two vehicles away in a convoy from Charlie Company. Corey, we only crossed paths a few times but my memories of you are of a brother that was always smiling.
You are a hero, and forever in my mind and heart. You will be missed.
Peggy Childers
March 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Corey A. Dan:
Please accept my remembrance of Corey on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 13, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Corey A. Dan:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Jenn Dresslar
April 10, 2010
Hey Corey its been awhile since i wrote anything to you just want to say that we miss you and love you very much!! I remember the crazy things that you used to do and laugh. It's nice to remmeber you and not cry all the time. I still wish that you were here to raise Austin like you wanted to. He loves his daddy you are his hero. He knows that you called him daddy's lil fat kid! Love you!!!
Mom
March 13, 2010
4 years ago today you were taken away! We will never let you go! We miss you so much. We will always love you dearly. Love Mom, Dad, and Tristan
Peggy Childers
March 13, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Corey A. Dan:
Remembering Corey on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Jenn & Austin Dresslar & Dan
December 3, 2009
Hey sorry that I didn't get on here on our sons birthday! I spent all day with our son. He looks and acts like you. I wish that you could be here to see him. I love you and miss you! Today your mom sent the christmas ornament that was made for you she sent it to Austin. I opened it and instantly cried! We miss you so much! Austin loves his daddy and misses you!!!
Tera Murch(Cole)
November 30, 2009
Hey Corey,
Its been far too long since i have left a message on here. With today being the day before my birthday i stop and think about all the years we've known one another and u never forgot my birthday... And i am very proud to share that day with your son... I can't believe that he is going to be 4 tomorrow!! It goes by so fast and he looks like u... I love you and i miss you keep everyone safe...
Cheryl Dresslar
November 28, 2009
Hey Corey just was reading the entry from Austing and thought I would leave a message for you. Your som is something else as if you didn't already know. He is amazing in every way and is such a caring and loving child. He is a happy boy and he touches everybody that meets him. Thank you for my little piece of heaven here on earth. It would be so much better if you were here to see him for yourself. He just melts your heart, I could be having a bad day and then I get a call from him, Hello My love he says on the phone it's Austin. I forget all about my problems and just smile. Thanks for all you did and all you do from heaven. Love you lots
Austin Dan
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!! We miss you and love you so much! Your son misses you!
Jennifer Dresslar
October 22, 2009
Hey Corey sorry that it has been so long since I have been on here. I have been a little busy with our son. He went to Maine with your mom and your brother for a week with out me. That about killed me. I cried for 3 days. Once I realized that he was havin fun without me I still missed him but I was ok. We both miss you soo much. Austin goes up to your grave and hugs and kisses your head stone. What I would give for him to be able to have his daddy here with him all the time. I think about you all the time and when Austin does something cute I wonder what you would think. I wonder what he would be like if you had never been takin from us. I am at peace to know that you are watchin over us. That you are takin care of us. I can sleep at night knowin that you and Christy are watchin over us. I love you both more than anything. Keep watchin over us. Austin misses his daddy and loves you!
John Gilliam
April 30, 2009
Hey bubba its Sgt. G. Not a day has gone by that i have not thaught about you. I will never forget the night we were leaving for iraq and you handed me your phone. There was a sobbing woman on the other end and you asked me to promise her to bring you home safe. Well I did the best I could to keep you and all of our friends and fellow service members safe. When we touched down back at campbell you thanked me for keeping that promise. Wel bubba i am so sorry i left the army and all of you behind. Maybe i could have kept that promise for you again if i had been with you. I dont know but i sure as hell miss your laughter andthat wide smile. I still keep the picture of us next to my bed and i think of you and pray for your family everyday. You were a good soldier and i was damn proud to have known you brother. For as long as I breathe you wil never be forgotten.
Kenna Larra
April 22, 2009
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Wanda Kilgore
April 3, 2009
Dear Corey, the month of March has passed once again. Other than Tristan's birthday, it's a hard month to get thru. Tristan is 13 now. Grandpa bought him another knife. He has a nice little collection going. The two of you would have had so much fun sharing games and movies! He is Austin's Uncle "T" and loves him very much. Austin is a very smart little boy. I talk to him often, but he has not forgotten his visit to Maine last summer. Papaw is crazy, he says, we know that's Dad. He loves riding the wheeler with him. I wish you were here so you wouldn't miss all this but I know you're with us. I see you in my sleep and hear your voice. I hold you in my heart forever. Love you, Corey! Miss you so much! Mom....
SGT. JOHNNY FLING
March 16, 2009
WELL COREY THIS IS JOHNNY, IT HAS BEEN TO LONG SINCE I HAVE GOTTEN TO TALK TO YOU SO I THOUGHT I WOULD YELL AT YOU FOR A WHILE. I STILL THINK ABOUT THE LAST TIME I TALKED TO YOU AND TOLD YOU TO BE SAFE. YOU WERE AN AWSOME SOLDIER, BUT MORE THAT THAT YOU WERE AN INCREADABLE FRIEND. I WISH MORE THAN ANYTHING THAT I COULD CHANGE THE EVENTS OF THAT NIGHT !!!!!!!! THERE ARE ALLOT OF THINGS I HAVE TO SAY TO YOU DAN, BUT I AM GOING TO WAIT TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. MOST PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY ANYWAY. ILL JUST SAY I LOVE YA MAN AND I REALLY MISS YOU BROTHER !!!! YOUR FRIEND JOHNNY
Cheryl Dresslar
March 14, 2009
It seems like yesterday that I got the call from your mom telling me that you had died. I didn't know how I was going to tell Jennifer and how would she ever explain to your son where his daddy was, why wasn't his daddy here with him. Well it has been 3 long years and Austin knows how special you were and he knows his nana and pawpaw, he loves them very much i just wish they could see him more and spend alot more time with him. He needs all his family so much. You know that old saying that it takes a village to raise a child how true that statement is. I am trying my best to take care of Austin the way you would have wanted him to be raised. Jennifer says I spoil him but I just love him enough for several people. I miss you Corey but I will see you again someday. Watch over Austin and keep him safe.
Peggy Childers
March 14, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Corey A. Dan:
Corey 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
Jenn & Austin Dresslar & Dan
March 13, 2009
Hey it has been 3 long years since we all lost you! Our baby boy isn't such a baby anymore. He looks so much like you and he knows who you are and your family. He loves his nana and his papaw. That is all he talks about that and seein his daddy!! We love you and think about you everyday!!! Love you!!!!
JENN DRESSLAR
December 31, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEARS!! THINKIN ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY!! AUSTIN AND I LOVE YOU LOTS!!! MISSIN YOU EVERYDAY! THAT LIL MONSTER ACTS JUST LIKE YOU!! LOVE YOU LOTS
AUSTIN DAN
December 31, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEARS DADDY!!!
LOVE YOUR LIL BUDDY
AUSTIN DAN!!
Wanda Kilgore
December 25, 2008
Dear Corey, Another Christmas without you. We miss you so much this time of year, you enjoyed the Holidays so much. Austin got a remote control humvee from papaw. It has a rechargeable battery so he won't run out of juice! Tristan loves Xmas just as much as you, especially with an Xbox 360. He is retiring your Xbox, boy it's been around a long time! Love you very much and miss you all the time! Love Mom Dad and Tristan
Everyone was able to laugh when Corey was around!
Jason Bumgardner
October 17, 2008
I met Corey in '05 when we went to school together. We immediately hit it off and continued our friendship after school. He had the ability to make ALL things funny somehow. Miss you! Always in my memory! Never forgotten!
Matthew Thornton
September 24, 2008
I learned a lot from knowing you.
Much respect.
Lest We Forget.
A 3/327
He made every day better! The memories I hold of Corey still do!!
September 11, 2008
Cheryl Dresslar
August 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Corey, wish this could be face to face but one day I will see you again. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you and miss you and Christy. Is she bugging you yet. Your son is fine and getting smarter by the day. He is so cute and sweet in the stuff that he does, I enjoy watching him. I am trying to keep my promise to keep an eye on him but some days it is very hard. Love you and miss you.
JENN & AUSTIN DRESSLAR & DAN
August 5, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!! WE LOVE YOU AND WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE!! AUSTIN IS GETTIN SOO BIG!! HE STILL KISSES AND HUGS YOU EVERY NIGHT AND SAYS LOVE YOU DADDY!! I KEPT MY PROMISE TO YOU!! OUR SON WILL KNOW WHO HIS DADDY IS AND WHAT YOU STOOD FOR!! WELL HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY!! AUSTIN LOVES YOU DADDY!!!! I LOVE YOU TOO!!! MISS YOU AND WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN GOD CALLS US HOME!!!
Wanda Kilgore
August 4, 2008
25 and holding, huh Corey! Thinking of you today and every day! We love you and miss you so much! Loving you always and forever!! Love Mom, Dad, and Tristan!!
JENN & AUSTIN DRESSLAR & DAN
July 4, 2008
HAPPY 4TH BABY!!! THIS ONE IS FOR YOU.. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!! JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE WERE THINKIN ABOUT YOU! YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND ON OUR MINDS!! LOVE YOU!!!!!
me in afganistan
ssg. chad streeter
May 31, 2008
i was sgt corey dan's friend and medic. the company is now in afganistan and we still remember and think about you and all the fallen from ramadi...you will never be forgotten... stands alone, currahee
May 26, 2008
On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Dan!
Jessie Riley
March 27, 2008
It is still so hard for me to believe that you're gone. I keep expecting my phone to ring at three in the morning and hearing your voice on the other end. I miss you so much and think of you all the time. Ti amo caro mio, per siempre!
Wanda Kilgore
March 25, 2008
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH, IT STILL HURTS DEEPLY! Thinking of you every day, we laugh and we cry. Tristan will be 12 tomorrow. Always in our hearts, love Mom, Dad, and Tristan!
Sharon Bouchard
March 14, 2008
Corey, You are so much in my thoughts and Grampa and I talk about you a lot. We miss you more than you can imagine, but our memories of you are strong and of great comfort. The stupid things you used to do; the loving things you used to say and the laughs we used to share. Grampa still buys knives and often remarks about how much you would like some of them. He remembers when you were only four and he taught you how to cut scrap leather. Good thing your mother didn't know. We love you and miss you so much. Long live peanut butter and fluff.
Love you, Mimi
renee wales
March 13, 2008
Corey, we are thinking of you today and every day. We miss you and love you very much!
There are no words to express our sadness over your death. There are also no words to express the joy we feel that we made so many memories together, the joy that you were such a special part of our lives.
In your memory on this day from Auntie Renee, Jay, Reese and Elijah
Wanda Kilgore
March 13, 2008
Hey my son! My mind is on you today just like everyday that you have been gone from us! Tristan misses you and talks about you often. Doesn't seem like 2 yrs, I will never stop missing you. love you forever! Mom
CHERYL DRESSLAR
March 12, 2008
Just a quick message to say we miss you just as much today as when we lost you. You are always in our thoughts and we wish that you were here with us. Your son is so big and just beautiful inside and out. When Austin goes outside the first thing he does is send kisses to heaven for Daddy and his Aunt T T. He kisses your picture everyday, several times a day. He kisses you when he goes to bed at night. He is a smart boy and we love him so much. You and Christy keep watching of Austin for me ok. Love you.
Jenn Dresslar
March 12, 2008
Hey Corey! Tomorrow is your 2 year and yet Austin and I still miss you like it was yesterday. We are always thinkin about you. Austin has a rutine everynight. He gives your A.C.U jacket kisses and hugs bafore he goes to bed and says love you dad! I am keepin my promise to you that our son will know who you are. That is the most important thing to me. I love you and miss you! I won't be up for your birthday this year but we will be thinkin about you. I love you Corey Alan Dan!!!!!!!
Asha Lamy
January 16, 2008
Wanda and family: Just wanted you all to know that you remain in my heart and prayers.
Corey hasn't been forgotten...I think of him often, along with thousands of Americans that recognize his selfless act for our own personal freedoms we enjoy everyday.
Wanda: my offer still remains, if ever you need anything, I am still just a phone call away. If I ever get back to Maine, I would love to see you again.
Take Care of yourselves and know that Corey is with the Most High, watching down on you all. You walk not alone.
In His Grace, and Corey's memory...
Asha (HighSalute of PGR)
Jenn & Austin Dresslar & Dan
December 26, 2007
Hey I know that I am late in sayin this but Merry Chrsitmas baby. Our son made out like a bandit. He got soo much stuff he got bored opening eveytihing. Wish that you were here to teach him things and help me out with him but I know that you are watchin over us everyday. We love you and miss you lots.
Jenn Dresslar
December 18, 2007
hey I just wanted to let you know what your son did tonight. We were gettin ready for bed and he gave you hugs and kisses and looked at you and said love you dad. I lost it. We miss you soooo much and love you sooo much. Just wanted to let you know talk to you later.
LOVE YOU!!!
Austin smilin for Daddy! Love you daddy
December 1, 2007
Austin Dan in Maine 2007
December 1, 2007
Jenn Dresslar
December 1, 2007
I know that I already left you a message but I couldn't help but remember that our son was born to day and you left for Iraq 2 years ago tonight. I still remember callin you to let you know that Austin was here and all you could do is scream in my ear IM A DAD. I will always remember that. I will tell that story to Austin a thousand times. I will let him know that you were soo excited that he was born. Well I have rembeled enough. I will Love you till I die. And I will always miss you. I love you baby!!
Jenn <3
Jenn & Austin Dresslar & Dan
November 30, 2007
Hey I can't believe that our son will be 2 tomorrow and you arn't here to share that with. We miss and love you sooo much. He still kisses and hugs your picture every morning and every night. He even says love you daddy. We love you sooo much. I want you to do me a favor tell Christy that we love and miss her. She became my rock when I found out the you past away. Austin loves her soo much also. He misses her sooo much. I hope that you both are getting along and that you both are watchin over us. By the way thank you for keepin our son safe when we were in the car accident. Thank you for keepin me alive. I will forever be in debt to you. Our son needs me. I will be ok thanks to you. Well gotta go now our son is running around bein a normal 2 year old. Love you always and forever!!
Jessie Riley
November 24, 2007
I miss you.
Wanda K.
October 26, 2007
Hello Corey!! I haven't written for awhile but you know that I am always thinking of you 24/7. I will talk to you later! Miss you deeply and loving you always, MOM!
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)
renee Wales
August 5, 2007
Hey Kuz another birthday has passed without you here to share it with. We miss you so much! It is some comfort to have Austin here and I have enjoyed getting to know Jennifer as well. You are still (and will always be) in our thoughts daily. We love you! From Auntie, Jay, Reese and Elijah.
Sharon Bouchard
August 4, 2007
Corey my sweet boy, Today is your 24th birthday and if only you could be here in person! We are having a family yard sale followed by a family cookout and you used to so love those get-togethers. We do have Jen and your beautiful son Austin with us and that gives us some comfort. Austin looks just like you and we are spoiling him with a great deal of love. Grampa and I miss you so much. You are in our thoughts daily and we will love you for ever. Don't forget the peanut butter and fluff. All my love, Mimi
Karen Lorrain
August 3, 2007
Corey, I won't beable to be online tomorrow the 4th so, I wanted to say Happy Birthday from all of us. We love you and miss you very much, thank you for all the great memories. We will never forget you. Love: Karen,Joline,Danny and Brittany
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Dan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Wanda Kilgore
July 14, 2007
Corey, Austin is coming up for his first vacation in Maine. We can't wait to spoil him. Tristan wants to get him a big squirt gun. Grandpa wants to take him 4-wheelin'. Nana is just going to kiss and hug him all the time! We miss you dearly. You are in my thoughts all the time! Love you always, Mom!
Cheryl Dresslar
July 4, 2007
Just thought I would write to you again, it has been a long time since I first wrote in you guest book. I see little Austin almost everyday and there is not a time that goes by that I tell mom how much I wished you were her to see your son and beautiful he is. He is so sweet and smart, he does so many new things that I don't want to miss a thing. Jennifer keeps pictures of you all over the house so Austin can see you whenever he wants, he kisses the pictures and hugs them and then goes off to his room to play with his toys. He has such a temper when he doesn't get what he wants, he hits himself because he knows he will get into time out if he hits anybody else. He doesn't like Maw-Maw scolding him, and I have to admit I don't like doing it either but he has to know he can't throw a temper fit. Sometimes Jennifer and I don't agree on some issues where Austin is concerned but I have to say she is doing a good job caring for your son. I still wish you were here to help her but we will all see you someday soon. Love you always
Karen Lorrain
July 3, 2007
Hey there Corey, Time has gone by so fast that I can't believe it was 2 years ago that you were here visiting with us for the 4th. Each time when Brittany and I go through the intersection where you lost your drive train in the jeep, we just smile and laugh at your expression. We miss you and your voice so much. A day does not go by that we don't think about you or mention a memory of you. We love you very much and will see you again one day. Thank you for everything including being a part of our lives. Love, Momma Karen
Chris
June 29, 2007
I have never met you, our paths have never crossed. I met you one day on the front page of the Sun Journal; my heart sunk as another one of our brave soldiers died doing their part of the effort to perserve or freedom as a nation. I drive through Norway on a regular basis and always think about you and all the other fallen hero's in Maine and around the country. Thank you for the difference you made in all of our lives.
Travis hodsdon
June 24, 2007
hey big bro. its been a while since we sat back at ohchs and talked about goin over the burm. thank yuo for teaching all that i know corey cuz it saved my life and my fellow soldiers. you werent only my best friend, fellow soldier, and combat veteran but you were my brother on and off the battle field. next year im going on another 1 year deployment in your memory corey to finish the deployment you didnt get to finish. when my time comes corey ill be standing at attention right next to you gaurdin the gates of heaven. love ytou and miss you corey.
AIRBORNE All THE WAY
Jenn Dresslar
June 18, 2007
Corey here I am getting ready to go and see your family with our son. I can't seem to stop the tears everytime I hear our song or see a green jeep pass me on the road. My mind always turns to you. I look at Austin and I see so much of you in our son. He is soo smart, cute, and most of all has his daddy's temper. This is the only time that you will hear me say you were right. I should have named him Corey Jr. That is what he is I miss you soo much and Im not sure how but Austin seems to miss you also. He used to lay in his bed at night and talk to someone. He would just ramble on and on. He still walks up to your picture and gives it kisses and says love you daddy.I kept my promise to you he is safe and I still tell him every night when I lay him down that mommy and daddy love you more than life itself. I hope that you are watching over us and guiding Austin to be like you. You were an amazing guy. I was stupid to leave you and im sorry for everything that I have ever done to hurt you. If I could take it all back I would. We have a wonderful baby boy that loves his daddy. I love you Corey and always will. I gave my heart to you a long time ago and NEVER got it back. When they burried you the put a part of me in there with you. You are the only thing that will make me whole again. I love you and miss you as much today as I do the day you brought me home to Indy.
With Love
Jenn
(Mom)Wanda Kilgore
May 16, 2007
Corey, Mother's Day was not the same without a phone call from you! Dad and Tristan always can take some of the pain away with their thoughtfullness. Not a day goes by that I still miss you deeply! Love you lots, Mom!
Renee Wales
May 15, 2007
Well, it's been more than a year and I miss you just as much today as I did a year ago. Your memory is strong in the house and with the boys as a day rarely goes by when they do not speak of you. Every time Elijah hugs Coo-coo, that nasty old blanket, he thinks about your games of tug-of-war. I know he talks to you at night and misses you very much. Reese considers what you would do before making decisions, even about what to wear and what haircut he is going to get! As Jay would say, we miss you every minute of every day Kuz. We love to share the great memories of all the laughs and love we shared. You are always in our hearts. Love, Auntie
Jenn Dresslar
April 15, 2007
Well it has been over a year and the pain is still as strong as it was when I found out that we had lost you. Our son grows more and more everyday and looks soo much like you. He can point to you and he asks for your pictures and gives you kisses and hugs. He can now say Love you. He told your picture that today and I about lost it, but I stay strong for him and for you. I miss you more and more everyday. I know that we had our fights and we had a lot of good times. There is a bond between us that NOTHING can break. That same bond connects Austin to you. Even though he never laid eyes on you and never felt your touch. He knows who you are and that his daddy loves him more than life. I know that he loves you just as much. We will see you again when god calls us home and we will be a family once again. We love you and your memory will live on in Austin. You will NEVER be forgotten!!! I Love you Corey!! See you soon.
Jenn
Kathryn Berry
April 1, 2007
we miss you Corey and even after all the time that has passed, i can still see that smile and here that wonderful laugh. We will never forget our beautiful and handsome grandson. Thank you for Austin , your Mom keeps us up dated on him. He is so precious. Love Grams Kathy
Spc. Travis Hodsdon
March 15, 2007
well corey its been a year since that tragic day. i can still remember sitting on my bunk in nasariya and just crying when i got the news. there are days where i here your name or see your picture and i still just stop and cry. it hurts so much to know that my "big" brother is gone. i would have never made it home if it werent for you watching over me corey. you always said you would always watch my back and i want to thank you for watching over me during those 14 months of chaos over seas. i just cant say it enough i miss you so much bro and im always thinking about the good times we shared and all the fun we had on new years. i fought the big fight corey and i did it in your honor and in your memory. every one tells me im a hero...they are so wrong..... your the hero corey your the hero. i love you bro and thank you for being there for me on and off the battle field. when its my turn to come "up stairs" it will be me and you standin gaurd at that gate. love you corey.
Karen Lorrain
March 14, 2007
Corey, It is 12:39 am on the 14th of March 2007 and in another 8 hours a year ago I received the phone call that you were gone, that was one of the hardest days I ever had to face. I can't believe that a year has gone by already, even though, it just seems like yesterday you were driving into my yard for a visit. I sit on my steps and still can see you sitting there talking, laughing and reassuring me that things in my life will be okay no matter how bad they were. You had a way of making people laugh and forget even for one moment the bad stuff. Thank you for giving me great memories from when you were young up until your last visit here in South Carolina. You will never be forgotten and will always hold a special place in my heart and my home. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your parents and your extended family. May you rest in peace eternally and we will see eachother again someday, until then I love you.
Love, Momma Karen
Wanda Kilgore
March 13, 2007
Corey! In my heart I keep you close. Today is not any different than a year ago! Dad and Tristan help me stay strong to continue on. Austin is my angel who carries a strong likeness of you! I can't stop missing you! We love you! We will keep your memory alive forever! Hugs and kisses forever, love Mom!
Becca Dresslar
March 13, 2007
Corey..one year ago today my nephew lost his father. Some say he's never going to get to meet you but I think he already has. He sits up @ night sometimes and just talks. I know I have told you before but I really believe that he talks to you. I know you visit him in his sleep and play with him and talk with him. He knows who you are and he will learn what you are about. Please don't ever worry that he won't know what you stood for. We will all let him know how brave and caring you were and what you did for this country. You memory will live on in all of us..R.I.P Sgnt. Corey A. Dan...We love you..
Sharon Bouchard
March 13, 2007
Corey, It's been a year since you were taken away from us, but the pain and loss is as fresh as it was a year ago. You are thought of every day and I take comfort in the memories of you a sleep on my sofa and your socks under the bed in the room you claimed as yours. I miss your voice and your smile. I miss how we laughed and sometimes argued. I miss your phone calls and the stories you shared with Grampa. Corey, I miss you. You will forever be in my heart and you will forever be my big boy grandson. I love you Corey and long live peanut butter and fluff. Mimi
Garnet Jenkins
March 13, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Sgt. Corey A. Dan, one year ago today.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Corey rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Dan family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Corey, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenn & Austin Dresslar & Dan
March 12, 2007
Tomorrow is your one year. It is killin me that you are gone. I miss you more and more everyday. It still hurts as much if not more than it did a year ago. Our son is soo smart today he went up to your picture and kept sayin daddy and pointin to you.He knows who you are and misses you also. I hope that you are watchin over me and our son and keepin us safe. I will see you when god calls me home. Save me a spot next to you. Cause that is where I want to be. I love you!!!! See you soon baby! Love always and forever.
Jenn & Austin
Tera Cole
March 10, 2007
Corey, I can't believe its been almost a year now since you were taken away from us. I miss you more and more every day but it gets a lil easier knowing that you're in great hands and you're lookin down on me and mackenzee as well as the rest of your family including your handsome lil man Austin. I can't wait to meet him. Just know that everyone misses you and we know you miss us just the same. I love you Corey and please continue to watch over us all!!
Francis Whittier
March 9, 2007
Miss and love you Corey. UNK
Martha Cordoba
February 13, 2007
How time goes by, and how much we miss the kids, I am so sorry about your lost, Sgt. Dan Corey was a very brave man. I saw pictures of his baby he is beautiful.
My heart are with all of you.
My Marco nad your Corey are for ever in our hearts.
Tera Cole
February 6, 2007
Corey, Its been almost a year now that you walked through those gates away from all of us. I miss you more than words will ever say. I love you more and more every day. I still remember the first day we met in 5th grade and the very next day I had beautiful flowers in my locker. Since that day we were the best of friends. I am so very proud to have known you and loved you. Your son will always be with me in my heart for as we share the same birthday. And you wouldn't believe how big my lil one is getting. I hope that one day she can meet your son and they can be as good a friends as we were. Thanx for always remembering me and I will too always remember you. I LOVE YOU COREY!!
Tiffany Rodriguez
February 4, 2007
Dan, we miss you and think about you all the time. Frank and I often find ourselves talking about you as if you were still here then missing you like hell. We just recently lost our 2nd baby and we have comfort in knowing you will watch over our baby in heaven. You are a wonderful guy an di know you would have been a great father just by how you were with our son, Jaden. We love you and miss you, please watch over my baby.
Jenn Dresslar
February 4, 2007
Corey
Our baby boy is growing up sooo fast. He is walking now. He also is talkin a lot more. He knows who you are. When he sees your picture he laughs and gives it kisses and says dada. I wish more than anything that you could be here wathin him, playin with him, and helping him be just like you. I know that you are watchin over all of us everyday. Just know that you will always be in our hearts and that we will always love you. Like Becca said the pain never has eased up for any of us. Love you forever!!
Jenn
Darcy Adams
February 3, 2007
hey Corey,
it's been a long time, can't believe your gone. i think about you everyday that goes bye...your son looks just like you...for the short time i know you, you made a hug impact on my life...your forever in my heart....i will always love you xoxox RIP
1LT J. Tyler Cooley
February 3, 2007
SGT Dan- the Battalion Ball was last night and you were in our thoughts throughout the ceremony. Wanda, you're holding up super and I pray that your pain will lessen in the coming years.
Corey was a hard worker and didn't shirk any of his duties. Jerekiah, Jason, and I were relieved we received such a solid soldier in our truck. We were going to help some soldiers who were pinned down, whom had lost SSG Silva with additional other wounded. We went to their aid and would do so again.
Corey I'll never in life forget your sacrifice. May GOD strengthen and protect your family.
GOD Bless-
Judy Gray
January 22, 2007
We knew you because of Jessica. Wanda,you and your family are in our prayers and have our heartfelt sympathy.
Sharon Bouchard
January 17, 2007
Corey this is Mimi letting you know that I'm thinking about you and missing you with every fiber of my being. You are in my thoughts daily and whenever I tell a bad joke I can here you saying "Oh Mimi!" I love you my precious boy and miss you so much. I hope there is plenty of peanut butter and fluff where you are. Your heart broken grandmother, Mimi/Sharon Bouchard
Becca Dresslar
January 16, 2007
They say that time eases pain...but it's been almost a year and yet the pain never eases for any of us...I look @ my beautiful nephew everyday and thank you and god that you left a little piece of you here for us to cherish for years to come..you have no idea how much we all love that little boy...like i have said in the past he will know how great of a person his daddy was and hopefully he turns out just like you did...We couldn't wish for anything better if he does...Which I know he will...We miss you everyday and wish you were here with us to enjoy my nephew...but I know you are taking care of him from a different place...You can hear him @ night talkin to you...We don't understand what he says but we know it's you he's talkin to...Anyways it had been a while since I had written you anything so I wanted to let you know that we haven't forgotten about you and never will...RIP Corey...You will forever be loved!!!
Austin Dan 2006
Wanda Kilgore
January 6, 2007
Austin is a perfect little version of his dad! He's happy, healthy, and a typical one year old. Tristan and I had a blast being with him on his first birthday! Wouldn't have missed it for anything! Our little blessing! Bless you, corey, we love you and miss you!!
Jessica Riley
December 15, 2006
You were my first love Corey, I will never forget you, and I will love you forever. Rest in piece caro mio!!!!
Kevin Watts
December 14, 2006
Corey, I don't know where to start with this. First I would like to say Thank you for all that you have done for me when we were together during the invasion of Iraq. Your attitude, your heart, your will to go on was there. I couldn't ask for a better Soldier in my team than you. When I got the email from ol Frank the tank, I couldn't hold up any more. Knowing that I lost, yet another brother of mine. You will never be forgotten in all my days to come. I regret not looking sooner for something like this. It never crossed my mind to even search. I still have the email in my inbox from Frank. Yesterday I lost another close one, and when I was online today, I found this Guest Book, and thought I should leave you a message. Remember as you look over all of us, you are part of the will power that pushes me to go further during this third tour of mine. I will never forget the days we had in our little squad room in Mosul.///Killers, 1st Plt, Aco, 3/327///
For Corey's family, I am so sorry for the loss of a loved one. Corey was one of my team members during the invasion. He was a very brave, couragious man. Let it rest in your hearts and minds that he was one of the best Soldiers in the United States Army. If it is possible to give me the place of burial of Corey, so when I return stateside, I can pay my dues. I would really appreciate it. My email is [email protected] Once again, I am very sorry for the loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days to come.
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