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Martin Cabrera
May 11, 2025
There hasn´t been a day gone by that I don´t think about the day you left us. You will never be forgotten. I was honored to have served with you.
SSG Martin Cabrera
Ca-ARNG Ret.
Charlie Gili
February 23, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Daniel P. Unger US Army Private 1st Class.
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, their families, friends and 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
Robert Warren
May 21, 2017
It's was an honor to have served with him each and every year at this time I can't forget him cause he could bring on a smile he is not forgotten Ssg Warren Robert retired Usa
May 31, 2013
Although several years have passed, Daniel is still remembered, respected and honored for his military service for our Country and the sacrifice he was willing to make.
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Kim Straker
May 27, 2011
For May 25.
Honoring the life, service and memory of PFC. Daniel Unger.
May those who love him be granted peace at this time.
Peggy Childers
May 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Daniel P. Unger:
Please accept my remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Pat Spence
November 22, 2010
we still remember your service for our freedom, THANK YOU.
Kim Straker
May 26, 2010
for May 25, 2010.
Remembering Daniel - may those who love him best be granted time and peace to remember this special young man.
Peggy Childers
May 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Daniel P. Unger:
Remembering Daniel 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
Kenna Larra
October 14, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 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!
Mothers and/or Fathers, of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
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 bless you.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642
Kim Straker
May 25, 2009
Daniel, while your name is spoken and your memory kept, both by those who loved you and even by those who, like myself, didn't know you in your lifetime, you will never be forgotten. I hope that life is being kind to your family and friends and that they have better days in which to share their special memories of you. Rest in Peace
Peggy Childers
May 25, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Daniel P. Unger:
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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
STG2(SW) Jeremy Finfrock
May 24, 2009
I grew up with Daniel. He was the son of my Karate instructor and we went to high school together. He was a great person, and his sacrifice affected my whole town. He will always be remembered.
Spc. Daniel P. Unger
SSG. Robert Poveromo
March 1, 2009
There's never a day that goes by that I do not think of you Daniel. Things are getting better in Iraq only because of the brave men and women like you...who gave their life for freedom.
R Collis
July 31, 2008
It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Pfc Unger. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Pfc Unger knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Pfc Unger!
The Neal family
May 25, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Unger,
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain 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 grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
In Memory of Daniel ~ (Debra Estep)
May 25, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Daniel, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Kim Straker
April 13, 2008
I find it difficult to imagine the pain of losing a child. At 19, Daniel had his whole life ahead of him. We won't ever know what more he might have accomplished but reading the words written by his family, and his comrades, I'm sure it would have been a good life. As it is, this life cut short was still well lived, with purpose, determination and a willingness to serve, whether in his community or with the Military. Rest well Soldier, and know that the love and support of your friends and family is echoed around your Country.
April 5, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Unger!
Tom Gugliuzza
December 30, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Unger family in the loss of Daniel. I did not know Daniel, 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. Daniel it has been over 3 years since you were taken. Please know that 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~
Althea B
July 27, 2007
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.
PROUD ARMY MOM
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Unger and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 10, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Unger and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Garnet Jenkins
May 24, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier, Pfc. Daniel P. Unger.
A Multitude of Thanks, for Daniel's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Supreme Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my 19 year old brother among them. Killed in action Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Daniel, remain in your heart always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanya Garcia
March 13, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Unger,
I wish there was another way to contact you. I did not have the oppurtunity to know your son. However I was a member of the California National Guard for over 10 yrs. I was working as a recruiters assistant when I recieved the announcement of your loss. After that I deployed to Kosovo October 2004, and came across a pamplet while attending church saying "Those that want to be saved, Shall be saved". It was a short story about a bunker, and Daniel. It was refering to church. In the story, it mentioned that Daniel wanted to save people and get em to the bunker, (the bunker resembled church) hence those who want to be saved with go to the bunker/church. The story touched me in so many ways. After I had returned to the states, now at Fort Lewis Washington to process to return to California, I came across this cart in the PX, that had memorabilly of fallen soldiers. I looked and seen PFC Daniel P. Unger. A bracelett honoring your son. I knew right at that moment, your son had touched my life, not once (with the announcement), not twice (with the pamplet), but now three times with the bracelett. I had to purchase it, and honor him, allow him to be part of my life, and carry his memory.
I never made it back to the California National Guard. I decided while at Fort Lewis, to enlist into the Active Army. I am now serving in Baghdad, Iraq, and wear this bracelett everyday honoring your son.
I often get ask, "Did you know him" I say " I wish" But I know he was brought into my life for a reason, and explain my story.
I want to thank you, and also wanted to share my memories of your son. Even though I never physically met him, I know him in my heart.
God Bless, and continue to live through his memories, as I have allowed him to live through me.
Sgt Tanya Garcia
Baghdad, Iraq
Carlos Quintanilla
January 26, 2007
As a medic in Daniel's unit it was an honor to meet and know him. He was full of joy and life. He is deeply missed by all that had the chance to meet him. Never Forgotten.
Rev. Liz Wold
May 17, 2006
We will remember them God bless you today May 25, 2006 and each day on your journey of healing.
In prayer
The Witt and Wold families
Carolanne Perez
November 29, 2005
My condolences to Marc and Linda.
BRIANNA & MARTIN GARCIA
June 15, 2005
WHILE SERVING IN IRAQ I (SPC GARCIA, MARTIN) WAS RIGHT ALONG SIDE OF DANIEL, HE WAS SO FULL OF LIFE AND HE LOVED WHAT HE DID. HE WILL FOREVER BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED.
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