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for Daniel Zerbe
Sandee G Schock
May 26, 2025
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Cora Dzubak
August 7, 2024
We will remember you - forever.
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
May 27, 2024
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee G Schock
May 29, 2023
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2022
11 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2022
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2021
10 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 31, 2021
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2020
9 years gone but not forgotten.
Rest In Peace.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2020
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2019
8 YRS GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 27, 2019
Rest In Peace HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sincerely
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2018
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2018
Never Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Chuck and Kathy Youcheff
August 7, 2017
Dan we think of you often...hard to believe 6 years since this happened
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2017
GONE 6 YRS BUT YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2017
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2016
5 years Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2016
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2015
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.
Elizabeth Snyder
August 7, 2015
We are forever grateful to Dan and his family for their sacrifice to our country. Dan is our hero! We love you. You and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2014
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
Youcheff Family
September 5, 2013
Danny think of you often, missed by all of your family. Scott visits Arlington to decorate or tear down the wreaths at Christmas. Scott and Shelley as well as all us do, were affected by your loss. Chuck and Karhy, Scott and Shelley
Dave and Liz Snyder
August 7, 2013
We will never forget Danny. He is our hero. His family is always in our prayers. We can and will always honor his memory.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2013
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Charlie Gili
May 15, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Zerbe Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
October 23, 2012
We will perpetually be grateful to your service and sacrifice to this nation.
Dave and Liz Snyder
August 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Tech. Sct. Daniel L. Zerbe you are in our thoughts and prayers on the anniversary of his entry into Heaven. We are grateful for his service to our country and the ultimate sacrifice. He is a true Hero. We love you.
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2012
August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe:
Remembering Daniel on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Sandra Schock
August 7, 2012
Gone But Never Forgotten
Curtis Glass
August 6, 2012
On this day of the 1 Year anniverary , I wanted to remind your family that Daniel's sacrifice Has not & Will not be forgotten by my family & I . This Country seems to forget how Lucky we are to have the caliber of people that it takes to do what these men & women do & the families that raise them . God Bless our troops & there familes .
Nancy Lahovski
January 4, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero and an angel. He was a brave soldier serving our country, and I thank him and pray for his soul. God bless him and his family.
Lance O. Adams
October 11, 2011
Rest in Peace Warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. A grateful America thanks you for your service and welcomes you home to your final place of rest as you have given all that one can give. And may the Lord wrap his arms around the family and help them find a measure of peace. With the utmost respect, TSAF ......
Ginny
October 2, 2011
May God Bless you and Keep you in his Love. I wish to Thank You and Your Family, Tech. SGT. Daniel Zerbe for Your Service in protecting our Country and us. Never to be Forgotten!
Rich G
September 6, 2011
Dan is a hero taken too soon.
WILMA VILLA
August 31, 2011
KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE LOVED AND REMEMBERED FOREVER.
August 28, 2011
Dear Zerbe family,
Our family grieves the loss of Daniel. A true hero. He will not be forgotten. We are humbled by his service and sacrifice. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
Sam Quigan
August 27, 2011
Dan, you will be missed and remembered. Thanks for serving our country, brother.
HM3 Samantha (Smilie) Quigan, USN
Beth Orcutt-Drude
August 23, 2011
Sue and family,
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Been thinking about you and have had you in my prayers. We owe our freedom to the brave men like Daniel. You can be very proud of him. Peace.
Tammy Crowl
August 23, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family for this terrible loss. I know how proud Sue is of Daniel and it is well deserved.
Lynne Neibert
August 22, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Cora Dzubak
August 20, 2011
To Chris, Megan, Amanda, Sue, Terry and the extended family,
My very deepest sympathy following the loss of your beloved Daniel. I will always remember that his life was given for our country. Peace to all.
adela knight
August 19, 2011
Dan was my cousin. My heart goes out to our family, and his friends & girlfriend. I am so sorry this happpened. It breaks my heart but i am truly glad i have a cousin who served our country and loved what he has done. LOVE YOU DAN
Lamar and Janet Ferree
August 19, 2011
Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel in our hearts. Thank you Dan for your service to our country. We owe our freedom to you and your comrades in arms. We are forever indebted to you for your service and sacrifice.
Doug and Shirley and Family......May the peace of God be with you in this time of mourning and healing.
Peggy Childers
August 19, 2011
To the family of Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe:
Daniel 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."
August 18, 2011
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel's family, his friends and congregation during these difficult times. We are saddened by the loss of one of our own." Rev. Stephen B. Boyd, Minister for Government and Professional Chaplaincies for the United Church of Christ
Mark and Carol Ritchey
August 18, 2011
Terry Sue and Family
Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this time of grieving. We are praying for strength and comfort for you at this time. We know this tragedy has left you only with memories of Dan and we hope and pray they will bring you comfort. We are so so sorry for your loss.
August 18, 2011
To the entire family of Dan, our deepest sympathies go out to you all! What a true American Hero. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
The Barley family
Jason
August 18, 2011
Thank you Dan, for being a caring person and a hero for our country. We all know you will be missed and on our minds forever.
Mindy Heiser
August 17, 2011
God Bless you SGT Daniel L. Zerbe I thank you for your service to your country and Sacrifice. You are a true Hero.
Your Bravery, Strength's, Loyalty, Dedications, and Choices
shall never be forgotten. Thank you also for keeping our Freedom safe. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
My prayers are with the family, God Bless All.
Robin Shelley
August 17, 2011
God bless the whole family. We want to thank you for raising such a wonderful son. He fault for our country and is a hero to all. He will forever be in our hearts.RIP Dan
Tracey Hufnagle
August 17, 2011
Megan & Family
I am very sorry for your loss. Anyone willing to serve our country is a hero !
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
August 17, 2011
In honor of Dan
Four Diamonds Fund
August 17, 2011
Christopher, Megan, Terry, and Susan, sending our deepest sympathy to you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friends at The Four Diamonds Fund
Whetzel Family
August 17, 2011
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, God Bless you and your family!
August 17, 2011
God Bless You and Your family. Thank you Dan for being the person you were !
Red Lion 1983
CJ Hoffman
August 16, 2011
To the family of Sgt Zerbe you will be in our prayers and we pray for strenth to you all.Any thing we can do please ask . We honor Dan for our freedom and serving our country. God Bless you all and Dan we will see you on the other side my brother. Chaplain American Legion Riders post 543 red Lion
Jane and Dave Kline
August 16, 2011
Zerbe Family,Words cannot express the sorry we feel for your loss..Praying that God will help your family through the loss of Daniel.
Andrea Goodson
August 15, 2011
God Bless you and your family. Thank you for all that you gave. Thank you is never going to be enough, but it is heartfelt and sincere. YOU are a hero to all.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
August 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Daniel, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Tech. Sgt. Daniel L.
Zerbe...you will not be forgotten.
Vicky Seeger
August 15, 2011
Terry, Sue, Chris, Megan, Amanda, Grandparents and other Family Members,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I hope the proud and happy moments all of you shared with Dan help you through this difficult time. I wish I had gotten to meet him. If there is anything I can to do help at the Memorial or any other time, please let me know. I'm just over the hill and a phone call away.
Adrienne Dreier
August 15, 2011
Thank you for your service to our country Daniel. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
August 15, 2011
Thank you for your service. May god bless the family and give you the strength to get through the coming days. Your son is a hero we will always remember.
August 15, 2011
"May you always know that we loved you and will miss you forever......"
Dale Hollinger
August 15, 2011
Doug, Shirley and all of the Zerbe Family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you on this terrible loss. May God be with you. Although I only knew Dan briefly, I know he was a good man and strong person, through my long friendship and relationship with his father and grandfather!
I know you are proud, as I am, of his servivce to our country. He will be remembered as a true hero.
Rose Duffman-Duval
August 15, 2011
Our deepest condelence at this very difficult time. Dan was a great PJ and true patriot. He was a pall bearer for my son, TSgt Scott Duffman, and as proud as my son was of him, you must be equally as proud. He did what he loved most and God has another mission for our boys. God Bless and keep you in his arms as you deal with this great loss.
The Spackman family
August 15, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the Zerbe family for your unimaginable loss. Dan was a fine young man and a great American. We appreciate his service and sacrifice. There are no words that can express our deep and hearfelt sorrow.
Carol & Tony Dunlap
August 15, 2011
Daniel thank you for serving your country. Our thoughts and prayers to the family in the loss of your loved one.
Tracy Neutzel
August 15, 2011
Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.
Elizabeth Snyder
August 15, 2011
Dear Sue and Terry,
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Our hearts ache for you. Our country has lost a hero-Daniel! We are so grateful to Daniel for serving our country. There is no greater service/job than the military. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your family. I know that he is enjoying Heaven. I believe heaven is filled with American Heroes! God Bless you. Dave and Liz Snyder Matt and Lyndsay Snyder Lydia and Brandon Boyd
Diane (Slaybaugh) Halloran
August 15, 2011
So so sorry to hear this very sad news. Keeping your whole family close in thought and prayer. Take care and God bless.
August 15, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kandi F. (WW)
August 15, 2011
Thank you, Daniel, for serving your country. To Doug, Shirley and all the family: our prayers and thoughts are covering you during this time and in the future. God has surely received Daniel into His Holy Presence. Peace and Love, George and Ann Zinkhan; Jean Stouffer Taylor.
leela swann
August 15, 2011
Mrs. Sue- I am so sorry for your loss- you and your family are in my prayers. leela swann
Pat McDowell
August 15, 2011
Thank you for your service to our country. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time
August 15, 2011
Thank you Daniel for your service to our country. Many prayers, thoughts and love to your family and friends.
Paul Koester
August 15, 2011
Thank you for your service. Your family and friends are in our prayers. Major Paul and Janet (Zerbe) Koester.
August 15, 2011
The country has lost a great American! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dan. Thank you Dan for serving your country,you are our hero!
The Trimmer Family
Red Lion, PA
Judy Crusey
August 15, 2011
Les.....my heart goes out to you and your family.
Jesse Cain
August 14, 2011
Thank you for your service....we will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Jesse and Wendy Cain
Beth Browning
August 14, 2011
My heart goes out to the Zerbe family. You raised an amazing son. I'm proud to be able to call him a friend. And glad that I was able to be his neighbor while he was in Valdosta. I'll never forget his smiling face and his kind way. He is a true American hero.
Nancy Folcomer
August 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Dan's family and friends. We thank Dan for his service and are very proud of him
Lynn Johnson
August 14, 2011
To the family: May you be proud of your son for the sacrifice he made. We thank Dan for his service to our country. May you find peace knowing he did our country proud. May God be with you at this trying time.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 14, 2011
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 T/Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Daniel. And to Daniel it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan with the U.S. Air Force. No greater love and patriotism is shown than a man lay down his life in service to his country. Daniel, you are a brave Air Force Warrior and a true Patriot. 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 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Daniel’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
August 14, 2011
Thank you for your service to our Country.....May God be with your family
Stacy Portko
August 14, 2011
I do not know Dan or his family. But wanted to send my condolences for the sacrafice he made for our country. We are so proud of all those who graciously serve our country. May God be your support during this most difficult time. May God bless Dan and his family
Henryk Zaleski
August 14, 2011
Rest in peace.
Pam Almony
August 14, 2011
Thank you for your service. God Bless you and your family.
August 14, 2011
Thank you for your service TECH.SGT.DANIEL L. ZERBE God bless you. our prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
Ken Rohrbaugh
August 14, 2011
To The Family:
Please accept our condolences and most heart felt sympathy for your loss.I didn't know Dan personally,but my Grandaughter graduated high school with him.His sacrifice for his family,friends,and country will not be forgotten. I hope the following poem will give you some comfort ,it has always been a favorite of ours.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
The Hess Family
August 13, 2011
Thank you for your service Daniel, you are a true American Hero! I will be praying for strength and peace for your family to get through this trying time.
Tassone family
August 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Dan was such a special young man. His accomplishments were outstanding. He was a good friend and our family will really miss him.
Tracy Neutzel
August 13, 2011
Thank you. God Bless you and your family.
L Greene
August 13, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May TECH. SGT. DANIEL L. ZERBE rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is. My thoughts and prayers are with DANIEL and your family. I Thank You, A Great American HERO!!! ~GOD BLESS~
August 13, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
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