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John Daggett Obituary

Sergeant John "Kyle" Daggett Army Airborne Ranger, 21 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. In his first platoon he served as a rifleman and the platoon RTO. He was assigned to a Stryker combat teamwhere he was the Fire Team Leader. "Kyle" born September 30, 1986 in Scottsdale, AZ died May 15, 2008 from injuries sustained after being hit by an explosive device in Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq on May 1st 2008. Kyle fought bravely for fifteen days in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was on his way to Walter Reed Hospital but had to emergency land in Halifax for medical reasons. Kyle's father Jack Daggett, mother Colleen Czaplicki, sister Kendall Daggett, step-father Paul Czaplicki and girl friend Megan Jacobson were with Kyle when he passed away on the 15th. Kyle lived in Cave Creek, AZ until the age of 18 when he graduated from Pinnacle High School in 2005 and enlisted in the Army to become an Airborne Ranger with his close family friend RJ Mann. Kyle's hobbies in life were paintball, baseball, football and other sports. A very adventurous hunter and fisherman, Kyle participated in both in several states including, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Montana and Hawaii. Kyle loved being outside and was a superior outdoorsman. His excellent skills in the outdoors provided great resource that he used while in the Army. Kyle's awards and decorations while serving in the Army include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Expert Infantryman's Badge and the Parachutist Badge. Kyle had strong faith in Jesus Christ and knew the true meaning of family that he extended to all his friends. Kyle's heart was filled with compassion and love for others and that was evident in his actions and his character. He valued his friendships and always put others first. Kyle had a smile that would light up a dark room and always knew how to make someone laugh whether it was his goofy faces or silly voices or jokes. Kyle could cheer up anyone. He was lighthearted and full of energy. Kyle was a remarkable student, athlete and friend who never gave up. He survived by his father Jack Daggett, his mother Colleen Czaplicki and step-father Paul Czaplicki, sister Kendall Daggett and step-sisters Tonya and Kia Czaplicki and love of his life, Megan Jacobson. SGT Daggett's family would like to extend their appreciation to those who prayed and supported him and his family during his fight for life and also would like to thank the staff of the Halifax Infirmary for their valiant efforts. A beautiful son, a loving brother, a cherished friend, a devoted boyfriend and a fearless soldier. Kyle you will be deeply missed by all. A Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Friday May 30th, 2008 at 1:00pm at Highlands Church in Scottsdale at 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, 480-348-9191. There will be a reception to follow at West World Equestrian Center of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, 480-312-6802. He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on June 2nd, 2008 at 10:00am.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 25, 2008.
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Thinking of you Kyle. Never forgotten. Thank you for protecting us.

Susan Transon

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June 1, 2021

Thank you for your sacrifice for your country! I pray your family has been able to find purpose in their pain to help ease the burden of losing you! You are a true hero! I shared several classes with you in highschool, in particular economics and remember the army recruiters coming into our class ... you were the most interested and inquisitive one in the class and I knew then you would join the service. You always had a smile on your face and a kind soul! I read through all of these comments and I couldn't help but chuckle about some of these crush comments because I also had a secret crush on you, I mean hard not to because you were very easy on the easy on the eyes - but even more so you had great character and even then it was known you would become a great man! RIP Kyle, you are not forgotten and your sacrifice is appreciated! Sending love and comfort to his family!

Tia

Classmate

May 31, 2021

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Another anniversary of your death has passed and you are still remembered by all of those God has allowed you to embrace. I will never forget that day in Sadr City when you were wounded, sitting in my Stryker only a few blocks away hearing that transmission on the radio. But it will not be that day that stands out the most of my memories of you, but, the times before on camp taji, NTC, and the battalion area in hawaii of being blessed to personally interact with you. Lest we forget.

May 24, 2016

Honoring you today. Rest peacefully.

Jen McMorrow

May 25, 2015

Thank you for serving Montana.

Laniyah Cano

November 24, 2014

We are the TV team that photographed the heartfelt visit at Arlington National Cemetery on June 7, 2014. We were wondering if we could get ahold the young man and friends who were there. Sharon Siegel, Milford, PA (So sorry for the loss of such a loved and good American, John Kyle Daggett)

June 14, 2014

Jack, just found out that you had a son and he was killed in Action. I'm so sorry from the bottom of my heart. Hope time has helped heal some of your pain. I'm an army vet and salute your son for a job well done. I've read through most of the memorial posts here and from what I've read you have a lot to be proud of. God Bless Jack my prayers are with you and your family.

ken messinger

October 21, 2013

I am honored to wear Kyle's KIA bracelet. I received it from a friend several years ago and wear it every day. Though I did not know Sgt.Daggett, from what I have read he was an outgoing, dedicated Soldier. My heart is with Kyle and his family.

Jenny McMorrow

May 28, 2013

Kyle i will miss you and the ways you were - your brother colton

October 29, 2012

Thank God for heroes like John Daggett. He is being thought of today.

September 16, 2012

Thinking about you and your family today....I will never forget......

Butterfly

September 11, 2012

Happy Memorial Day Kyle. I salute to you dear friend as you are watching over us. You are truly missed. My prayers are with him and his Family.

Dawn Rimmer

May 28, 2012

Thank-you again for Sgt Daggett's service and your sacrifice.

May the Lord continue to comfort you.

Joy Berends

May 16, 2012

May 15, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. John K. Daggett:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

May 16, 2012

Today...I said I wouldn't cry.
I said I would be strong. Stronger than the past. Stronger than the memories. Stronger than my emotions. Four years ago today Kyle met God in Heaven. He left behind so many shattered hearts, so many loved ones who will never truly heal. In his stead, we have "A Hero Was Here", a legacy to carry on, to continue Kyle's life, to make our missing him bearable. And in the process, to help those who have been injured as a result of mankind's inability to be kind, understanding, tolerant and loving of others. I love you, Kyle, and miss you, but I am so proud to be your aunt, and to work to carry on your legacy and help others. Today...I said I wouldn't cry. I was wrong.

Barbara Phillips

May 15, 2012

Godspeed, Kyle. Your family honors your memory by the work they do to remember all fallen heroes.

Denis Day

January 30, 2012

I will forever remember and give thanks to all who have given their lives in the name of "Freedom". Kyle paid the ultimate price with his life. May his memory comfort all who miss his smile. My thoughts are with his family on this week of "Thanksgiving".

Stephanie Jury

November 20, 2011

i knew kyle for just a short period of time. In that time he showed all of us new guys at the time how to be a leader. He was the only NCO that actually sat down and talked to me about being a leader. I will never forget that day in Sadr city. He had left such an impact on my life in such a short period of time. I will never forget you SGT. Daggett. Its been 3 years since that horrible day and there is not one day that goes by that i dont think about you. You showed me what it meant to be a 1st Platoon "Maggot" RIP KYLE

Jesse Caballero

November 19, 2011

You will never be forgoten bro. I remember when you first got to the platoon. I did the sound for the memorial re-dedication at FT Hood and your name is on the wall. R.I.P Brother

James Baumgardner

May 27, 2011

To the family and friends of Sgt. John K. Daggett:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

May 15, 2011

Kyle- I remember the great times we spent together in cave creek. The many times spent with Cameron and our secret club the Flying Arrows. But the one memory that I will always remember was the time you taught me how to tie my shoes. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Kyle you are my hero and I miss you so much. I just wish I could have said goodbye.

Geoffrey Byers

May 15, 2011

I knew your grandfather when I lived in AZ I am thinking about you today for some odd reason. Thank you for all you did you are a true hero in my eyes. L. Knaus Wheat Ridge, CO

Laurie Knaus

September 21, 2010

Stephanie Jury

August 19, 2010

Candance Catlin

August 18, 2010

You will forever be missed my brother. All though I only spent 4 months of my life with you in basic training at Fort Benning, I can still remember you like it was yesterday. R.I.P Brother

Bryce Weston

June 15, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Czaplicki,
The picture of your family at your son's Arlington grave which appeared in the 30 May 2010 Washington Examiner brought me to tears. It exemplifies Memorial Day and I thank you for sharing it with the Washington DC area readers. May God bless your family and tend to your pain and loss.
A retired Marine-

J. Orabona

May 31, 2010

Kyle - you are with us always. You are our hero and set an example of bravery and what a true American is all about. So much love to your family, always. From an appreciative Marine Corps family.

Susan Transon

May 16, 2010

To the family and friends of Sgt. John K. Daggett:
Remembering John 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

Peggy Childers

May 15, 2010

Kyle,

It has been almost two years since your passing. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you man. God broke the mold with you bro. We all miss you so much and we are coming to arlington cemetery real soon to visit. I wish you could be here for a jager shot tomorrow. Thanks for always being there and being a friend closer than a brother. Ill see you in heaven some day my friend.

-danny

Danny Rowley

May 12, 2010

I received your bracelet today from herobracelets.org. I will wear it always. For your service and sacrifice....words are not enough.

Jenny McMorrow

April 2, 2010

Kyle,

I think of you just about every day. I hope your at peace with god now. We are all so proud of you, but mostly we all miss you. Your life and your sacrifices has forever changed me as a person. Thank you for everything you have done and all that you are. We miss you dearly and always will.

Deepest sorrows to your family. I pray for your broken hearts to mend.

Rebecca Ebner

June 25, 2009

In memory of Kyle

There is a flag that I've named "Kyle's Flag" that I see on my way to work each day. I could take different (shorter) route each day but then I would not see Kyle's Flag.

On the evening of Kyle's passing, my son and I drove up this hill at around Cave Creek and Cactus and sat and watched the most beautiful sunset. Below us in the valley was Kyle's Flag waving softly to us. As the sun set in the west, the tears rolled on but the Flag gave us comfort in knowing that it's only goodbye for now.

He was America's son! A loss felt by all. Pride felt by all!

Tracy Gibson

June 14, 2009

Kyle,
I think of you pretty often, playing football in high school is a great memory. I heard of your passing, and just know you are in a better place now.

To your family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, and want to thank you for raising such a great person.

Matthew Arnold

June 11, 2009

Hi Kyle

I tried to give you some inspirational words of how I am feeling about your loss this Memorial Day weekend. Know that you are so loved and so missed each and every day. I remember attending your Memorial Service and watching the heartbreak of all your loved ones. And so I honor you and all of our Heroes today and every day. Your sacrifice for our freedoms will never be forgotten, EVER.

D J Sims

May 25, 2009

Kyle Dagget was my team leader back in Hawaii back in 2006. I was looking around on the internet today to find my old squad. When I saw on a friends web site "REST IN PEACE DAGGET" I had to see if it was true. I gave him such a head ache, I was not a good soldier to him. I am very sorry to hear that such a GREAT and LOVING guy has passed away.

Alexander Monson

May 16, 2009

John,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

Michael Iezzi

May 15, 2009

To the family of Sgt. John K. Daggett:
John 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

Peggy Childers

May 14, 2009

To my uncle Jack-
It hurts my heart to see such as loss. There have been many times I wanted to tell you just how sorry am I for all that has happened. Honestly, it has been hard for me and my family to talk about. I think about it everyday and I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Kyle was an amazing person there is no doubt about that. I will always remember him for the wonderful person he was and always will be. You are apart of my family and always have been. I wanted to let you know that we are here for you. We love you. Kyle will always be remembered in my heart.

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Rebecca Slyder

April 7, 2009

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss

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January 9, 2009

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Kenna Larra

November 21, 2008

Yesterday afternoon, I sat in the same tree stand Kyle took his only Whitetail Buck from last year. He shot a beautiful Buck. His Buck and the Buck we were hunting will be mounted by my friends Paul and Terry from Montana Taxidermy as a double mount. I saw one they did a few years ago. The Bucks are possed as if they are getting ready to fight. There will a seperation between them with a Grouse flushing from tall grass with beautiful piece of drift wood and rock I will hand pick from the Flathead River Bank. I told Kyle I would do this for him if I found another Rack as nice as his Buck.

My friend Tom from up on Teakettle Mountain found his dog chewing on a Bucks skull I have pictures of from my trail cam. It is the Buck I had hoped Kyle would harvest. I helped this old Hermit remove a big downed pine from his drive last Fall after a big wind. He told me about the Deer and I asked to see it. I was shocked to see it was the same Deer we had been hunting. There was no damage to the 12 point rack and he gave it to me for helping him.

Paul and Terry have agreed to do the mount for free. It will be a tribute to The John Kyle Daggett Freedom Foundation and be inscribed to honor the friendship between Kyle and RJ Mann.

It will travel along with many other item's to raise money to help our returning soldiers and their families who have lost HOPE.

JackDaggett; proud father of a couragious young man and my Hero

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I did not "know" Kyle, I knew "of" Kyle......from the many stories that his father, Jack has told me about their hunting and fishing escapades. If there is one thing I learned through listening to Jack, was that Kyle loved to hunt with his dad....and how Jack so enjoyed the time with his son......so Jack as you hunt the woods in Montana this year......listen to the wind in the trees, for it is GOD's way of telling you, Kyle is with HIM and he is at peace.......and the next time you feel the warmth of the late summer sun on your face......know that it is the warmth of Kyle's love for you, reflecting off the love of our Heavenly Father.....and always know that Kyle is only a heart beat away.......

Love~Butterfly

September 22, 2008

Dearest Jack,
"Kyle" is with God and is watching as you and his beloved sister Kendall walk the trails and climb the mountains. He is always with you. Find his spirit in the winter sky. The constellation "Orion".
Orion stands by the river Eridanus with his faithful dogs Canis Major and Minor. Orion is the "Dweller of the mountain" . One of the oldest constellations. Orion is known in Greek mythology as "The most beautiful of men and the most skillfull of hunters".
Your son is safe, and "Home".

God bless,
Stephie

September 12, 2008

you will always be remembered

September 12, 2008

My son Sgt. Daggett was a very avid hunter and fishermen. He caught his first fish before his second bithday and got his first Red Rider BB gun at the age of 5. He became very skilled at stocking game bird's and Rabbits and soon was harvesting enough Doves, Quail and Rabbit's to make meals for the family. At the age of 10 he took his first Elk and by 15 had killed 3 Elk, 2 Mule Deer Buck's and a desert Hog.

In his short lifetime, he saw some of the best Crappi fishing and Trophy Bull Elk hunting in the world. One night Kyle, our dear Game and Fish Officer Randy Smith and I caught over 300 Crappi. The bite was slow unti 9:45 pm. So slow, one of our friends Tom Bechard asked to be dropped off at the dock so he could go home. I turned our Pontoon Boat towards an Island accross the lake and asked God to put us on a spot. As we approached the shoreline,I spotted a reflective Booie just off the Island. It was a perfect spot.

Randy had found a bottle of Jim Beam in the boat and had one to many in frustration of no fish. Kyle asked me to wake him up if the fish started to bite. I had to set up the boat and light's by myself. It was 9:20 pm. Bt 9:45 pm one of my slip bobber's went under and I caught a nice slab size Crappi. A minute later, I had another. I told the guy's
" you might want to get up, I think the bite is on. From 10:00 pm to 4 am in the morning, the bite was non-stop. You could not bait up a minnow fast enough and you could only use one pole. After about 100 fish, I was frustrated by the line's being burned as we hauled the big 2.5 pound Crappi in without a net. Often, the line's would hit a hot Lantern, or just brake fromthe weight. All three of us had fish on most of the night, so a net was normally out of question. waste of time. I put on a small Purl white swister tail Jig and dropped the line straight down and jigged it. I had a fish in seconds. I caught a half dozen before Kyle and Randy swithched.

We filled two large coolers and a small one. After Kyle caught 80 or so it was 2 am. He said " Dad I'm going to crash" so it was hust Randy and I up front. I caught another dozen or so I released. I left Randy by himself, catching fish and leting them go. We had over 200 in the cooler's.

When Kyle was 12, we went to unit 9, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to share an Archery Elk Camp with his Uncle Bill and two other friends. The afternoon we arrived at cam, I put Kyle in a tree stand I had taken some good Bulls from. I sat a stand a little further up the draw. I heard a Bull Bugeling as he went to the tank Kyle was sitting. I could not see the tank, but could hear everything. The Bull was hot and screaming as he went to water and wallow. Kyle was 10' up a big Ponderosa sitting on a 2 by 4 I had placed there many years before. He had a 350 Bull walk right past the tree and go to water. From less than 15 yards he got to watch this beauriful animal do his thing. The Bull stayed for about 10 minutes. The next morning, we called in several Bull's to within 10 yards. One big 6 point Bull came in so fast and mad, I pushed Kyle into a small Oak thicket. The Bull was close and still coming. I waved my arm to get his attention. He justedlooked at me amd Bugeled before walking off. Within 1 hour that morning, we called in and saw a dozen nice Bull's. One Heard Bull was in the 400 class. For you non-hunter's this is a monster Bull. Kyle and His sister Kendall spent several great Elk Hunts with me. One of my most cherished memories with my children on a hunt is when Kendall, Kyle's sister killed her first Elk. She took the first by herslf as I was walking back to get the truck. I heard two shots, but could think who could be shooting. I ran back to the tank Kendall was sitting and Heard "I got an Elk', "I got an Elk". My daughter was in the moment all hunter's love. She was the Princes of camp that night and I will never forget how happy Kyle was for his sister.

God, thank you for blessing me with a son and daughter who loved to share time with their father doing what he loved to do. I could and should write a book on our hunting and fishing adventure's.

Now it is hunting season here in Montana. Yesterday, I heard the first Bull bugel from high up Teakettle Mt.

It hurts me deeply to know my son will never hear that sound again, or stock Trophy Whitetail Bucks with his Bow.

For those of you who read this and have a young son at home, love and cherish every moment you have with your children. Girl's like to get out with there dad's too.

Jack Daggett: Proud father of a great young man, Sgt. John Kyle Daggett.

Jack Daggett

September 10, 2008

you will forever be our brother

Leo White

September 9, 2008

A Reminiscence

YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.

May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.

Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;

To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.

By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation

ashley goss

September 8, 2008

Rest in peace, Sgt. Daggett! God Bless You!!!

Dewayne S

September 2, 2008

God bless you.Rest In Peace...

August 30, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Daggett family and friends in the loss of John. I did not know John, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. John you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I visit ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY frequently and each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor John.
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~

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 21, 2008

Dear Kyle's Family,

I attended Pinnacle with your son and I must say he is one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever known. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful person, and I am so incredibly proud to say, "Yes, I knew Kyle Daggett." I will always remember his bright smile and his kindness. Class of '05!

God Bless, R.I.P. Kyle.

Samantha G.

July 21, 2008

While I was going through the guest books I saw your hero's picture, I smiled, he had such a warm beautiful smile. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you strength during this most difficult time. I hope through your many memories they bring you comfort. My grandson turned 19 April 28th, on May 6th he was killed. I will be glad when the day comes when we don't have anymore guest books to write in. Rest In Peace young hero.

In loving memory of my grandson
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
KIA 5/6/08

Jeannie Tolle

July 14, 2008

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Daggett and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

July 12, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Daggett!

July 12, 2008

I saw on a car window to google your sons name, and it brought me here. I wish I could thank your boy for paying the ultimite price to protect our freedoms, but he is out of his pain, and now the family will carry that terribly heavy load. So, I thank you for allowing your precious son to serve, and I will never understate the vastness of what these soldiers are doing for us. We love you for it, even though we don't know you. My son was military and left due to an injury that has changed the rest of his life, but he is alive and for that we are blessed. I pray that God will fulfill his promise, to those who pray for it, that He will give you "A Peace That Passes All Understanding." Just a peacefulness in your hearts and sould. God be with you, bless you, and restore your joy again.

Amy Nelson

July 8, 2008

To the Family of Kyle:
It's very difficult to lose a family member for any reason, but especially so when that family member is so young. We thank your family and especially Kyle for his sacrafice for our country. May God's Angels keep you under their wings. Our family has also lost young members, and one is at Walter Reed now recovering from injuries sustained last August. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jen Radloff

July 6, 2008

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Stephanie Rafoss

July 5, 2008

To the family and parents of John I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you.

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

debbi rivers

June 25, 2008

Thank you all for sharing with our family such heart felt compassion. The love out pouring was over whelming to all. Many at the Scottsdale service had never seen anything quit like it. To be honest, niether have I.

My Son Kyle is my best friend. I was so blessed to spend a week or so with him last fall hunting Deer, Elk and Trout fishing in Grizley country. The last three days we spent alone. This gave us the needed hours to just talk about thing's Father and son's should talk about
In light of the fact, Kyle took a Whitetail Buck of a lifetime; the hours spent just getting to know my young son was a beautiful blessing.

Son, I will miss you all the days of my life. The River and the wood's just don't feel the same. How can you be gone when you are alive larger than life in my heart?

Give grandpa a kiss for me, Jason too.

I have never really given death much thought until now. Like Kyle, I have no fear to stand before the Lord and only hope He doesn't make me wait too long.

Kyle did not want to die. We talked about his life after the Army. He wanted to marry and have kid's. He loved the outdoors and wanted to live in the woods when he got out of the service.

There is work to be done Kyle. I pray how you lived life will inspire the lives and hearts of millions of people.

I love you my son and will see you soon.

Love Padra

Jack Daggett

June 19, 2008

To the Daggett Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. The thoughts of B Co 1-14 are with you at this time of sorrow. I know Kyle will remain with us in mind, body and soul throughout the remainder of this deployment and the rest of our life. He will be remembered as a outstanding leader, soldier but most of all "Our friend". I'm Proud to say i worked with Kyle, had some awsome great times a Dillingham Beach with him and friends, and that I've got great advice on Ranger School, which i will be attending when i get back to garrasion in memory of him. Your Son/ Our friend is the reason I fight this war . My Heart and prayers goes out to you.

Spc. Kenneth Dewey

June 13, 2008

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

June 13, 2008

Dear Jack, Colleen, Paul, Kendal, Megan, Tonya, and Kia.

You remain in all of our prayers and we stand with all of your friends in support.

Halifax MFRC

Paul Wroclawski

June 12, 2008

To Kyle and his parents,

Kyle, you were such a great pal and a great teammate when playing football by your side. You will be missed greatly. I am sorry that I was unable to attend your funeral, as I just found out 10 days ago that you have passed. I finally took the time to sit down and think about it. I will never see you again. You will never laugh or cry, get mad or sad, win or lose.

To Kyle's parents,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and an even greaterman. I thank you for bringing him into this world, but I give you my prayers. I am currently in progress of writing a poem for him. If you email me your address, I will be more than happy to send you the original, and maybe only, copy of the poem if you would like it.

Kyle, you were a great friend, man, and son. May your soul rest in peace with the thouands of other soldiers who gave their lives to save my own and the others of this country. You will never be forgotten.

Christopher Seymour

June 6, 2008

To the family of John Daggett,
My parents are buried at Arlington and I was visting their grave on June 2nd. We also visited the grave of my brother's Vietnam buddies who died years ago in their plane and were only recently re-buried in Section 60. We have witnessed so many funerals at Arlington and wanted you to know that we were watching from a distance with heavy hearts as we have come to recognize when a young person from the Iraq war is being buried. We waited for the funeral to end and then we visited the pilots buried together very close to your son. Whenever I visit my parents grave and the Vietnam pilots, I will pay tribute to your son as well. It breaks my heart to walk through Section 60 but I do so anyway to honor the sacrifices these young people and their families have made and continue to make.

Barbara Ellis

June 6, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you. I too have lost a loved one over there and I know that this is one of the most difficult times. I again am so sorry.

Christine Ware

June 3, 2008

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