Mitchell Daehling Obituary

Fort Bliss soldier Spc. Mitchell Daehling, 24, was killed on May 14 in Afghanistan.

Published by El Paso Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 22, 2013.
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SPC Daehling,

From one Soldier to another, thanks for your Ultimate Service. You did that which few would do, and even fewer are called to do. I Salute you and your fellow brothers-in-arms who fell alongside you that long ago day. Til Valhalla! Sincerely, your distant cousin from Lewiston, Idaho - CW5(R) Craig J. Jones

Craig Jones

November 11, 2019

I was blessed to wear a dog tag with U.S Army Spec. Mitchell Daehling name on it during the Superhero Half Marathon at Disneyland last weekend. It was an honor. My prayers are with your family.

Jazmin C.

November 19, 2016

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Krebs Family

Friend

May 23, 2013

So so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May GOD BLESS each and every one of you.
Love you always!!!!

Sharon Albright

Cousin

May 23, 2013

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Daehling 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 Mitchell K. Daehling US Army Specialist. 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

Charlie Gili

August 20, 2013

Brenda, I know this is Mitchell's birthday today and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Geraldine

July 6, 2013

May God bless you always Mitchell and may God keep your family close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Proud Army Wife

June 15, 2013

Que Deus conforte toda a família, e oro, pelo dia em que toda essa guerra sem sentido acabe, para que nenhuma mãe chore por seu filho morto, por um tiro...

June 12, 2013

Dear Mitchell, Thank you for your service. I'm sorry you had to make the ultimate sacrifice, but as a veteran, the great love for one's country is what we live for (and some die for), and it is the reason why we swore to defend. I salute you. My thoughts are with you and your family and friends.
-Lauren, 24, USN Vet

Lauren Olsen

June 12, 2013

Rest in peace Mitchell.

Henryk Zaleski

June 12, 2013

As the parents of a Marine, we cannot imagine your loss. May the Lord grant you and Mitchell peace and love. Thanks to all of you for your service!

June 11, 2013

I CANNOT IMAGINE, I AM A MILITARY MOM AND MY SON HAS DOWN 3 TOURS....MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THIS HUGE LOSS, RIP HERO.....TO NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

RITA PARKS
BLUE STAR MOTHER
OF
SFC COBBY A. MCDONALD,II
US ARMY
FT. BLISS TEXASW

RITA PARKS

June 10, 2013

May you rest in Peace. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice,for us to be safe.
Condolences to your family.

Carolina Sorg

June 8, 2013

To the Family of: Spc. Mitchell Daehling:

Sometimes God picks a flower that's still in full bloom
Sometimes the flower that is chosen, we feel he's picked too soon.
May the love and presence of our Lord bring you peace and comfort in knowing that your loved one is rejoicing in his heavenly garden.
Spc. Daehling:
Thank You for serving our country to protect our freedom.

Mrs. E. B. Garcia

June 8, 2013

Thank you SPC. Mitchell Daehling for serving your country so we can be safe..so sorry to the family for your loss...may God Bless you all.

June 8, 2013

Prayers to the family.

Connie Aluko

June 8, 2013

Rest in peace. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. God bless you.

Mary Frankie

June 8, 2013

Please know that we will not forget the sacrifice that you and your son gave for us. You are in our thoughts always.

Diane P

June 8, 2013

Please know that we will not forget the sacrifice that you and your son gave for us. You are in our thoughts always.

Diane P

June 8, 2013

The entire military forces join in sending deepest condolonces to this brave soldiers family.

cwo USN retired

May 27, 2013

Thinking of you on this Memorial Day weekend, may your family find comfort by remembering your bravery.

D Lucas

May 27, 2013

To the Daehling Family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one and Hero Mitchell, and my sincerest gratitude for his service for our country.
God Bless you Spc. Mitchell K. Daehling...you will not be forgotten.

S. Kronenwetter

May 26, 2013

Although I don't know any of you I am from the Berkshires and could not be prouder of this true American hero. Please know your family has the tears and support of an entire nation behind you. God will take care of him now-he is okay. God Bless all of you.

Diane Carey

May 26, 2013

God Bless Mitchell and all the Family through these difficult times.
Time will heal all things.
Thank you for his mission for our security!
I wish I could have been on the sidewalk in Lee when the procession came through town! It would have been nice to pay my respects.
My husband works at Savage Arms, across from Barnes. If he knew when this happened, he would have taken a moment of prayer pause as well!

Rose Picard

May 25, 2013

There are many heavy hearts in Southeast Idaho this week. Heartfelt thanks to Mitchell and sincere condolences to his family.

A. Gwinn

May 25, 2013

Mitchell Thank You very much for serving out country. May God be with your family always. You are a true hero. Rest In Paradise Mitchell

To the family I am truly truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you
Denise Duly and Family

Denise Sumy

May 25, 2013

Samantha, Brenda, Kirk, Adam & Kayla.....please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. My heart aches for each of you. We are so very proud to have known such a fine young man.....a HERO. May God comfort each of you & may your wonderful memories of Mitch help to comfort you as well. RIP Mitch.
Trina & John (Delmolino)Farnam & Santino & Anthony Delmolino

Trina Delmolino-Farnam

May 25, 2013

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Mitchell will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

I Salute You.

Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

S MacDaniel

May 25, 2013

God gives his toughest battles, to his strongest warriors. Prayers to his wife and family.

kathi hjelm

May 24, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and all of your family, we thank you Mitchell for your service and dedication to our country. you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace,from the residents and staff of Craneville Place of Dalton.

May 24, 2013

To the Family and friends of Spc. Daehling: Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.Take comfort in knowing that many others feel gratitude for his brave service and ultimate sacrifice for our country. Godspeed, Soldier- Thank you. We will never forget.

May 24, 2013

Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Our prayers are with you.

Grateful American

May 24, 2013

To the Family and friends of Spc. Daehling: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss of Mitchell and my sincere gratitude for his brave service to our country. He was a true American hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life. We will not forget. May he rest in Peace and may you have comfort and healing.

M. Carpenter

May 24, 2013

RIP, thanks for protecting our freedom with your own life. May you family and loved ones find peace

Karen White

May 24, 2013

RIP Dear Soldier. Thank you for your service and protecting our freedom. My prayers for your family. God Bless.

Michelle MacQueen

May 24, 2013

My hearts go out to all of you in the family and all who knew this brave soldier. His service to the country is honored and remembered and appreciated.

Lea Morgan

May 24, 2013

This candle is for Mitchell for fighting our Country.

May 24, 2013

Saluting your veteran this Memorial Day weekend.I didn't know him or his family but a heartfelt thank you goes out to him for serving our country. May god bless his family at this time. From my family to his family our deepest sympathy for your loss.

May 24, 2013

Thank you...RIP dear Soldier.

Michelle Plouffe

May 24, 2013

Thank you for your service...a True American HERO...Love to you and your family. Thank you for protecting my kids....Never meet you.But Forever thank you for keeping my kids safe. Love you more than words can say....GOD Bless you and your family

May 23, 2013

Our heartfelt thanks to Mitchell for serving our country so valiantly...and our compassionate sympathy to his wife and family who loved him dearly and will bare the scars of his sacrifice.

Linda and Brian Crowley

May 23, 2013

I am a truly grateful American, thankful for the freedoms we have because of brave young soldiers. I will never forget that Mitchell Kirk Daehling gave his life for our country.

Skip Daniels

May 23, 2013

To Mitchell Daehling's Family
I stopped into church today after work to say a prayer for your hero. I never had the pleasure of meeting such a fine young man or your family. My Deepest Sympathy to all of you. You should be very proud of him. We wish we could have thanked him in person. May he rest in peace

May 23, 2013

As a life time military person i wish to extend my deepest apprication for the service you have given to your country and your fellow comrades. Rest in peace my brother. tony martini American Legion Riders Dalton, Mass.

May 23, 2013

Such a terrible and tragic loss. My heart breaks for his family, wife, and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Kristen W.

May 23, 2013

Tahnk you for serving this great country...you are a hero.

so very young

May 23, 2013

God Bless you...a true hero, so brave

patti mahoney

May 23, 2013

This is what a hero looks like. Thank you for your sacrifice.

John H

May 23, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Allison Silvernail

May 23, 2013

Thank you, a true hero
may your family find peace..God Bless

May 23, 2013

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your son and husband's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Lynne Neibert

May 23, 2013

To Mitchell's Family and Friends, I never met Mitchell but I wanted to acknowlege that he has touched my heart and evoked tears in his service to his country and sadly his sacrifice. I will think of you in the days ahead and pray.

Val Tracy

May 22, 2013

Wiith a heavy heart and much gratitude I extend my love, thoughts and prayers to the entire Daehling family. Rest in peace Mitch; your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Cathy Grady

May 22, 2013

Sgt. Daehling it was my greatest honor to accompany you to Pittsfield. You are an American Hero. May you rest in peace.

Rosanne M. Frieri

May 22, 2013

Mitchell is a true hero.Rest in Peace

May 22, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. He is a HERO!

May 22, 2013

You my friend are a hero. My brother, Jeff went to school with Mitch. There has been many a time in which Mitch showed up at our parents house. In fact, Jeff looked at Mitch like a brother. Even though we didn't talk or shake hands, Mitch, you are a hero. For my brother to have a friend like you. My former principal Tom Calahan would say Wahconah we are Family. We are Family... you are family to my brother to your mutual friends. I thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice.

Patricia Filiault

May 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time.

May 22, 2013

So very sorry for your loss...

May 22, 2013

Thank you

May 22, 2013

from the lacosse family and sweeney family your deepest sympathy at your trouble times thoughts and prayers always with you

May 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mitch's family during this difficult time. He was a fine young man and a good friend to many.

Larry & Emily Holmberg

May 22, 2013

We are deeply sorry for your loss of this brave young soldier. Sincerely, the men and women of Adams-Budz VFW Post 8183, Housatonic, MA

Michael Casey, Cmdr

May 22, 2013

Although I did not know Mitchell, personally, please know that I have shed many tears for your loss. Our family has been praying for your family and will continue to do so. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this time of sadness and loss. Thank you, Mitchell for fighting for our freedom. May you rest in peace.

Christine Chiaretta

May 21, 2013

It is with much sorrow that I sign the guest book of Mitchell. A fine soldier who lived a life well. I will always be grateful to Mitchell and his military colleagues for their service and sacrifice. May the pride his family feels for his accomplishments help sustain him in the days and years to come. I offer you my deepest sympathy.

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Samantha
And the Daehing Family.

Rochelle Gaudette

May 21, 2013

Land of the free because of the brave

A vetern

May 21, 2013

although i did not no this fine gentlemen. i would like to say thank you for your service. thank you for defending our country. god bless you and your family.

bill delsoldato

May 21, 2013

Rest Easy Mitch,
I am so glad I was able to know you, if only for a short while. You taught me many things and I am grateful for that. Thank you for bravely serving our country. You will be missed by all.

Jaimie Taylor

May 21, 2013

Thank you, Mitchell, for your service and for being one of America's finest. God bless you and your family.

Tom

May 21, 2013

Although I did not know Mitch personally, we are from Berkshire County, stationed at Fort Stewart with Sgt. 1st Class Baker and a military spouse myself I send my deepest condolences to Mitchells wife and family. I will truly be thinking about you has you bring your husband/son/brother and hero home. I wish I could be there Wednesday to line the streets, to pay my respect and just give you all a big hug. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!

Shannon LaFrance-Goodell

May 21, 2013

While I did not know Mitchell, personally, I want to express my condolences to his family, and to say thank you to Mitchell for his service to our Country.

Jodi Beckwith

May 21, 2013

RIP Mitchell Daehling. Thank you for your service and committment to the USA.

From one who appreciates the sacrifices made every day

May 21, 2013

God bless

May 21, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SPC Michael K. Daehling our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Michael. And to Michael it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the supreme sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Michael, you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. You are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Michael's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

May 21, 2013

I don't know your son, husband or brother. From what I read he passed on doing what he love best, fighting for our country and our freedom. My sincere condolences to your family during this sad time. I salute you Mitchell for keeping the United States from harm.

Nancy Colvin

May 21, 2013

I salute a true hero.

Col William C. Koch Jr, USAF (Ret)

May 21, 2013

To Mitchell's Family, Friends and his Comrades. Mitchell we never be forgotten. He will be remembered each and every year on a day we call Memorial Day. Job well done Comrade. Rest In Peace.
(Salute)

Mike Rivera

May 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mitch was always full of energy and great to be around.

Respectfully,

Your Barretts co-workers

Scott McDougal

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time...sorry for your loss...

Carl Kelson

May 21, 2013

Military Mom

May 21, 2013

Our heart and souls are with the Daehling family. Mitchell will forever be remembered as a reflection of his wonderful parents and family.

Susan and Mark Lackey

May 21, 2013

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Kirk and his family at this time of great sorrow and loss. I am geratly appreciative of men (and women)like your Mitchell who devote their life to protecting our Nation and the freedoms we strive for.. and protecting those who can't protect themselves. Thank you Mitchell for your dedicated and exceptional service. For giving it your all.

Pam Sack
Specialty Minerals, Easton

Pamela Sack

May 21, 2013

Deepest sympathy and prayers for you.

Pat Markland

May 21, 2013

Forever in our hearts

Rebecca Galletly

May 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Mitch was a wonderful young man, and a true, dear friend to my son Kevin Pursell. He will be deeply missed.

Rebecca Galletly

May 21, 2013

Thank you for your fine service to our country. Rest in peace.

Hayley Arone

May 21, 2013

A true gentleman.... A Hero... Mitchell was so much to so many... Please accept my deepest, heartfelt sorrow for Your loss ..... <3

Lori LaFrance Bracci

May 21, 2013

I did not know this fine young gentleman or his family, however wanted to send condolences and say thank you for his service to our country. God bless you all at this sad time. Mr. R Newbery Pittsfield, MA

May 21, 2013

Thank you for your brave service. Peace to your proud family.

Catherine M

May 20, 2013

Thank You Sir for your service to our Country . God Bless You and Your Family .

K Crayton

May 20, 2013

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