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for Darrel Kasson
Charlie Gili
November 17, 2023
Hello,
We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Darrel D. Kasson US Army Staff 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, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
SGT Derek Etter (Ret)
February 10, 2018
I served with Darrel back the Artillery days. He was a constant positive presence in my life when I was struggling. I love him and miss him everyday. If anyone can please text me and let me know where his grave is, I'd greatly appreciate it. 623-866-8641
R Brown
March 3, 2017
Ten years on and Darrel is still remembered as I share my Birthday with him on the anniversary of his death. Rest in peace my fellow warrior, & may God richly bless your family for the sacrifice you have made.
April 10, 2014
never forget m u man
R Brown
March 7, 2013
I periodically reflect on those people we owe so much too; those few who make the selfless sacrifice for others, with such final but enduring consequences. I feel ashamed some times that I don't appreciate my life and what I have - yet I have so much.
Darrel Dwayne Kasson will be a name that is always remembered in my household; his is the face I use to remind me that these are real people that I serve with, real people that may not return home tonight, and real people who put the love for their families and the protection of the innocent first and foremost.
I share the celebrations of my 'day of birth' with the reminder of Darrel's passing; this connection will ensure he is remembered outside of his immediate friends and family.
Peggy Childers
March 5, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Darrel's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Mutiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Darrel will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
November 9, 2012
I worked and remember Darrel, as a correction officer and good friend. I do think of him often... I was serving in Iraq when Darrel was taken from us.
David Kesterson
Peggy Childers
March 8, 2012
March 4, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
Always remembering Darrel. "Some gave all."
L Neal
March 13, 2011
To the family of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
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.
Sherron Jones
March 5, 2011
Went to the Florence prison on the anniversay of your being KIA in Iraq. My sister Jan, Jack and 2 friends from the guards to visit where you worked. They have dedicated CB Kasson in memoory of you and talked with some of your friends there that you worked with. They all miss you so much. They took us to where your desk was and put up a huge picture of you. It was very emotional, but so proud of all you worked for. I will post the pictures soon. Love and miss you. We will never forget.
Peggy Childers
March 4, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
Please accept my remembrance of Darrel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Sheron Jones
December 27, 2010
Darrel you are missed so much. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, but we miss all the soldiers that have given the ultimate price for our freedom. You will never be forgotten. May all of you rest in peace.
Love Mom
R Brown
December 24, 2010
Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus, while at the same time we remember the lives of those men and women who have given selfishly to preserve this world of those they leave behind. Today my families thoughts go out to those who have lost loved ones in past and present wars; but only after praising our Lord Jesus Christ for granting us the chance to share this life with them for however short a time that may be. Darrel is remembered today, as is all our brave soldiers, sailors and airmen - I pray that those feeling the pain that can only be experienced through the loss of a loved one can find comfort in their Christian belief.
R Brown
November 11, 2010
Today is Remembrance Day. At the 11th hour on the 11th of November each year Australians observe a moments silence to remember those who have given their life for the freedom of others.
Today is a day where not only Australian Soldiers are remembered, but all of our coalition partners who have given their lives to support common causes - as bothers in arms.
Today Darrel Dwayne Kasson is remembered as much as any Australian Soldier is remembered for the sacrifice he has made for my freedom; the freedom of my family; and the freedom of his own family, friends and countrymen – may he rest in peace.
October 4, 2010
Today is Oct. 4,2010 and I miss Darrel so much my heart breaks day after day. He was a leader and a family man tht put everyone else before himself. I can still see him the last time I saw him. I didn not get to spend time with him before he left due to family problems. I know that Darrel knew I loved him and I know that he loved me. We had talked alot before he left and I gave him my love and support. He is missed by so many, his unit, his work and by family members. I know I will see him again in the the future. Loe never ends for us.
R Brown
September 23, 2010
For the family that Darrel left behind I would like to offer my sincere but humble gratitude for the sacrifice this soldier has ultimately made. I am in the Australian Special Forces and was serving in Iraq at the Counter Insurgency Academy based out of Taji in March 2007 - Darrel passed away on my 41st Birthday. I have just purchased a Memorial Bracelet inscribed with Darrel’s details and, with the permission of his surviving family, I would like to honour the dedication Darrel made for the freedom of the innocent by displaying his picture next to an American flag that I was presented and proudly display in my home office.
Though little comfort it may be, I offer you the thoughts and prayers of my family as you patiently wait the day you rejoin with Darrel in Heaven.
Yours in Christian fellowship -
Eddie Bryant
May 22, 2010
To all,
Be strong as Darryl knew the risks of his job as LVC. By him knowing that he could pay the ultimate sacrafice also tells me he would want everyone to be stong. Never forget him, always remember him for the hero he is. But be happy for him, as he is a child of God he now sits with Jesus in heavin in his perfect body. Counting the days until he sees us all again. If you want to remember Darryl you need to be strong as he would be disappointed if anyone spent their lives mourning him. Instead grow closer to God so you may join in one day. He is in a place better than any of us can imagine. A vacation to a paradise beyond our realm of comprehension. Stay strong in God and one day you will be with him agian. I know one day Darryl and I will be talking about old times. The night he died he stood at the shop in Q-west for a hour with me while I bought a Guitar. I remember that day, as me and my battle buddy spent the whole day with him. I charish being the one that spent the last day with him.
Sheron Jones
May 16, 2010
As I sit here I find that my heartache has only deepened the loss of my son. I find myself thinking of Darrel when he was a yioung boy and all of his hopes and dreams. He was so looking forward to retiring from the Guards and his job at the prison, said he could work for another 20 years and have 3 retirements. He wanted to move to the White Mountains as he loved it up there. He was so close and we miss him as much today as to the day he died. I know tht he is now at peace and free from all the problems of this world. Sleep well my son. I love you
Mom (Sheron Jones)
Peggy Childers
March 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
Remembering Darrel 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
Dick Rash
February 26, 2010
I knew SSG Kasson as a good fraind. I lived beside him and we talked alot and even played softball togather. He is a person that would give you the shirt off his back just to be able to help you. He was one of the most hardest working person i ever seen. He worked a full time job at Arizona department of coreections. After he would complete his shift there he would move on to his side job as a carpenter. He would do many jobs for the pepole of Florence Az. He even would spend lots of time improving his church he atteded. I seen Darrel off the day he had left for training. I ensured that I made time to see him. There is not a day that I don't think of him. That night I was informed of his death i was very saden and to this day i am still very saden and miss him. Darrel touched my life as no one has ever did. I miss you and never will forget you
Love Dick
SSG Hal Jeauxdevine
October 15, 2009
I only now after the loss of Todd, find the words to express my sadness over the death of Darrel. I, along with his platoon that he protected daily, was there that dark night of 04MAR07. We all did what we thought was right according to the training we had to save him. Each and every one of us would have traded places with him but instead God chose him as the soldier to represent us in heaven. Even though Darrel will forever be missed on earth, I know that he is "scouting" for us from above and now watching out over all of us. Thank you Darrel for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. As before, train Todd for his new job. God Bless You, Darrel.
Gone But never forgotten
September 1, 2009
Darrel stood tall for his country
September 1, 2009
Michael Iezzi
April 20, 2009
Father we entrust our brother Darrel to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Darrel in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
David Cummins
March 12, 2009
We miss you SSG Kasson, It been over two years and you are still the thought that keeps a lot of us serving our country.
Eddie B
March 5, 2009
R.I.P. 38S LD4225 9990 He died in a holy land. Two years still seems like it all happened yesterday. Those memories will always be with me.
Peggy Childers
March 4, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson:
Darrel 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
March 4, 2009
on the second anniversary of SSG Kasson's death, I simply wish his family to know that he will never be forgotten
Cozette Haggerty
February 12, 2009
Hello,
I represent PRAYER SHAWLS 4 FALLEN SOLDIERS (PS4FS), an organization that since October 2007 has sent over 2,700 prayer shawls to military families who have lost a loved one. We are an organization of over 238 groups from all over the country. We make every effort to reach families even when post cards are returned after they have moved. Would you kindly send me a contact email/address so that we may send a prayer shawl to the family? Thank you!
Cozette Haggerty, Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers
Email: [email protected]
Website Address: http://webpages.charter.net/ps4fs/shawls
Kenna larra
February 5, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
June 21, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Kasson!
Sara Gordoa
May 31, 2008
SSG Kasson was a great man, a light in the midst of darkness, and while he was taken from Earth all too soon, we know his memories and gentle spirit will remain in our hearts forever.
Andrew Levine
January 7, 2008
SSG K and I served in Iraq and bunked acrossed from each other at Camp Shelby, MS during our training. We would spend time sitting out side the barracks at night in MS,and talk while waiting to call our families on our cell phones. We talked about our families when we waited. Also both being squad leaders we talked alot about our soldiers, leadership, and what would happen too us all. At night before bed you would find us both reading the scriptures and later we always compared favorite sciptures that would help us or our soldiers get through rough times. How many times the Lord tells us fear not for I am with you is amazing!
The last time we saw each other we did't have time to talk, just a quick nod and a smile.
With in a couple of days of each other our unit suffered our first serious injuries and then SSG K's death. It was a bad time for most but afterward I would say that was what pulled our unit together the most. Soldiers stepped up and took charge, looked to fill the shoes of good people, some turned more to God, everone was changed most for the good,.....we made it home!
He won't be missed, you can't miss someone who is always with you!
Edmund Burke said "The only thing neccessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing".
SSG K was not one to do nothing!
I hope your family can overcome morning his death and live to celibrate his life.
SSG Andrew Levine
3rd PLT, 259th SECFOR
Sheron Jones
January 4, 2008
Darrel's unit will be having the Freedom Salute on Feb 9th. Anyone interested in going please contact me. Darrel is my oldest son and they will be honoring him.
Thank you everyone who has signed the guestbook. Please e-mail me as I would love to hear from anyone out there that knows how I feel on losing a loved one.
Sheron Jones
sheron jones
October 6, 2007
I want to thank everyone who has signed Darrel's guest book. He was my oldest son and we all miss him terribly. I'm sorry that I have not contacted any of you, I am still hving a hard time believing that he is no longer with us. He was a great son and he cared deeply about everyone. I have the hope of the resurrection and seeing him again. My prays are with all family members that have sons/daughters/husbands/wives that are still there or that have lost a family member. I have found out that when you lose a child no matter the age, a piece of your heart is missing. Please feel free to contact me through my e-mail
David Cummins
October 6, 2007
SSG Kasson was a great friend and mentor to me while we served together in Iraq. He and I would go to the red cross together and study the Bible when we had time to do so. I miss him and selfishly would wish that he dident have to leave us. I know though that he is in a better place and waiting for his brothers and sisters in Christ to join him.
August 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Kasson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
August 8, 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 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 (KIA on 07/06/07) 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
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Lisa Gonzales
July 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 8, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thankfulness, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Ronn Massie
June 29, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Darrel.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Darrel for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Sheron Jones
June 22, 2007
My Name is Sheron Jones and I am
Darrel's mother. He was a great son and I miss him so much. I would love to here from anyone in his unit.
Eddie Bryant
June 22, 2007
I was with SSG K on the night of his death. I was with the Aid/Litter vehicle as one of few people trying to save him. I want everyone to know he faught hard. even with times of life threatening injuries he was calm; everyone tried hard to save his life. Thanks to him looking over us from heavin we have not lost anyone again.
ROBYN Garside
May 14, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Glen
May 5, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Arlene (Pearson) Dowers-Zahn
April 24, 2007
I have prayed for all members of the Kasson family since reading of yet another hero giving his all for our freedom. Thank you to Darrel and his family for such a great sacrifice. I have deep feelings for the family even though you do not know me. However Darrel's dad Dale was the love of my life at Amphi high school. And of course I knew Leo. I had the joy of meeting Darrel one time at the construction company I worked for. I Praise God hearing that he is a Christian. That is the ultimate for everyone's life. I hold all military close to my heart because my family members from my Grandfather's down to my own son's served in the Military. Two of my son's were Marines and one son was in the Army. They served in the first Gulf War, Desert Storm.
May our Lord give peace and comfort to each of you with the memories of your beloved hero.
Love and Prayers, Arlene
Sandy Bonesteel
April 13, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kasson family in the loss of Darrel. I did not know Darrel, 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. Darrel you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
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~
Lori Kasson
March 30, 2007
i wanted to thank everyone for your prayers. darrel was a great husband, father, grandfater, christian, officer and soldier, he loved what he did and i know he is in a better place, but he will be missed so much. i thank everyone because without your prayers it would be so tough to get through this alone and i praise God for being in our lives..God Bless You All.
Darrels Wife Lori
Lori Kasson
March 30, 2007
i wanted to thank everyone for your prayers. darrel was a great husband, father, grandfater, christian, officer and soldier, he loved what he did and i know he is in a better place, but he will be missed so much. i thank everyone because without your prayers it would be so tough to get through this alone and i praise God for being in our lives..God Bless You All.
Darrels Wife Lori
259thSECFOR
March 21, 2007
We miss you...
Lori Robinson
March 20, 2007
Please accept my sympathy. Darrel
spent a lot of time with my family in the seventies. He was like a brother to me. Even though it has been thirty years, he has often been in my thoughts. He had a kind heart. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Carol Cline
March 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SPC Darrell Vance
March 15, 2007
Kasson Family, I am SPC Darrell Vance and I worked with Darrel at Alpha Battery. He will be missed. He always would have a smile on his face during drills. He is a true friend. I wish that I could be there but since I am currently deployed, I am not able to do just that. My prayers to you all of the family.
Sara Vance
March 15, 2007
I would like to give my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I knew Darrel from Alpha Battery 2/180th. I was the FRG Leader and him and my husband SPC Darrell Vance were friends (this is my other brother darrell) type of thing. I was devasted when i heard the news and would like to send my love to you and your family. My hsuband is currently in Afghanistan and also sends his love. God Bless You and your family
March 15, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Kasson family. My biggest thanks to Sgt. Kasson for his sacrifice and for serving our country. A friend of mine was with Sgt. Kasson, my friend's life was spared. I include a couple paragraphs from the e-mail I received from my friend.
"I really do appreciate the prayers and thoughts. And the loss of that really good guy hurt me pretty good in my, normally, stone cold heart !!
He was one of the special ones on this earth !! When he was dying and looked up at me and told me to let him go, that there was nothing I could do for him, and that I couldn't save him - - - I was pretty sure he just gave up and let his God take him somewhere better than this place !! And you know I don't have a belief in that stuff, but he did (He was a very strong believer) and that is what counts !!"
Your family will by in my thoughts and prayers.
mary Carlgren
March 15, 2007
Lori, Always remember that he is with you always. Every time you look
in to the faces of your children, you will see him.Every room will bring thoughts of him as you walk in.Know he is watching over you from
above. Love Aunt Mary
March 15, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Judy Boyer
March 13, 2007
Darrel will be missed, not only as a father and husband, as a soldier serving his country, but also as a member of the DOC family. I did not know him, but, as a DOC Sgt, he was a brother to me and all the other staff who work for the Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest well, you have earned it.
THERESA COLLINS
March 13, 2007
We at Brothy Lodge are very sorry for your lose.When Lisa your daughter came to work and told us the story we were all touch so much because we did not even know him and he was fight for us, THANK YOU Sgt. Darrel Kasson!!
Fred
March 13, 2007
It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of SSgt. Darrel Kasson to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful American. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices of your patriot.
Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!
I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor and distinction.
Semper Fidelis
Nancy Hough
March 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to your family....the family of a fallen hero. My daughter worked with him at Florence, and she tells me that everyone liked him. He will be missed, but remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in your time of loss.
Laurie Keith and her mother, Nancy Hough.
Tammie Romine
March 12, 2007
At Camp Shelby, Darrel became know as Preacher. His faith was a light to many in the 259th SECFOR, including my husband, Sgt Tray Romine. As soon as the troops were able to resume communication with home last week, Tray emailed me. He was obviously upset and touched by the loss of his friend. He was inspired by the faith ever present in Darrel even when dealing with less than pleasant items.
Darrel improved the soldiers around him and we have all lost a piece of ourselves with his death.
Jan Brewer
March 12, 2007
Ya'll are in my thoughts & prayers.
God Bless.
Jeanette Long
March 11, 2007
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of SSgt Kasson or as I have known him, COII Kasson. We worked together in ASPC-Florence, CB-6. My most memorable moment of you was when you would read your bible during those spared moments, you seemed pretty active in your Bapist church and community. Your faith in the Lord was truly admirable and I am sure you were taken to fill an honorable position for all angels. As you watch over us know that you have done well in this lifetime. I salute you for you are my brother warrior.
COII Long
US Army
Desert Storm Veteran
Randi Shaffer
March 10, 2007
My brother, Todd Frew, was with Sgt. Kasson in the vehicle that was hit Sunday. My brother's life was spared, and he is very saddened with the loss of his beloved "Sgt. K." Todd feels very privileged to have known him, and I am grateful for the Godly influence that he had on my brother's life. He has impacted Todd forever, and I wish I could have met him. But we know he is with God now, and with all the heroes who've gone ahead of him. Thank you, Sgt. K, for your sacrifice and for your loving attention to my brother.
Damaris Rodriguez
March 9, 2007
My heart goes out to the family on this time of sorrow.
My son still in Iraq.Sgt. Darrel was their Sgt. God blees all the military soldiers and their families.
Garnet Jenkins
March 9, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson,
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Darrel rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Kasson family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Darrel, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget his Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Maria Martens
March 9, 2007
MAy God bless and keep you. may He give the family of this fallen hero the strength to carry on without thier loved one.
Proud Parents
HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF), USN
3/6 India, 2nd Mar Div
Killed September 06, 2005 in Al Qaim, Iraq
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
March 7, 2007
All you had is what you gave,rest in peace.
SHIRLEY DONEY
March 6, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
Jamie Graves
March 6, 2007
Breaks my heart at another loss of a fine Soldier..God Bless you and your family!!
You will be forever missed !!
March 6, 2007
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
Gary Allain
March 6, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
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