Dean P. Pratt Obituary
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Thomas Parker
June 25, 2025
We were supposed to grow old together bro. I miss you every day. 21 years and i am still lost without you. It never gets any easier.
Peggy Childers
August 3, 2012
August 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Dean P. Pratt:
Always remembering Dean. "Some gave all."
Phyllis Carter
May 28, 2012
Sending thoughts and prayers to a hero's family and friends this Memorial Day. I was a 2/1 Marine mom for two deployments and it is special to find a Marine with both a Montana and a Chico connection. In Chico you may have run into the Sagastume family. Nanette is my dear Marine mom email friend and the author of "We Also Serve," the story of two generations of a 2/1 Marine family, from Vietnam through Fallujah in 2004. I know she just did a book signing at the Chico Barnes and Noble.
May you all be blessed with healing and peace and your wonderful memories.
Nicole Hobson
August 3, 2011
Thank You Peggy. It warms my heart to know Dean is still remembered by so many. We love you brother and miss you very much. Hope you're up there fishing and playing cards.
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Peggy Childers
August 2, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Dean P. Pratt:
Please accept my remembrance of Dean on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Dean P. Pratt:
Remembering Dean on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
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September 16, 2009
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Peggy Childers
August 3, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Dean P. Pratt:
Dean 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"
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May 25, 2009
Dino, I think of you each & every day and I remember the smiling kid, eyes all sparkly-Today however I am Proud to remember you as a man, the Marine,who served his country with Pride, and we as Americans owe you a gratitude of the highest proportions, so today especially, I am honered to say that I knew you & love you still-We miss you,always Becky in California
Patrick Weasel Head
May 25, 2009
As a Viet Nam vet, and Native Montanan (American Indian), I send my condolences to family and friends of Dean. With heartfelt thanks to you and your family for having a son that served.
Jeremiah Snedigar
May 24, 2009
Dean'o, that is how I always remeber you. The guy in high school who was always my friend. The kid I went to Lone Rock grade school with. And all of the times we shared together. My mom found an old picture of us on the baseball team together. You honored you country and everyone you protected is in your debt. Rest now Marine, untie your boots, lay down your rifle and close your eyes. Your candle will never leave our hearts.
In Memory of Dean Paul ~ (Debra Estep)
August 2, 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 Dean, 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
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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April 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Pratt!
Sgt Shaun Kearney
September 13, 2007
I served with Dean in WA and I saw him a month before he was killed. I was surprised to see him. We talked for a few minutes outside the PX in Camp Fallujah Iraq, he had just arrived to be a replacement, and I was getting ready to return to the States. We talked for about 15 minutes, then I went in with him a bought him a a 12-pack of Coke. I miss him everyday, and I tell my daughter about him often, so she understand what happened and why and how very important that we remember. Semper Fidelis
August 16, 2007
Geri Morris
August 16, 2007
I'm Geri Deanos mom and wanted to share some photos for everyone who know hin.
August 10, 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 you and 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, a dear family friend (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)
Geri Morris
August 8, 2007
Dean was my son. He is so very missed. He had a sense of humor that couldn't compare to anything. From everything I have read he was just an all around good person.Today would of been his 26th birthday. So young! But then soooo old. I still can't believe he is not here with us. Today I had alot of tears of course but then I actually heard from his fellow Marines . This is 3 yrs. later since he was killed. What a group of guys that would think of calling me today!The Marines of this fine country will always be in my heart!!!!!!!Semper Fi Geri Morris
July 11, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Pratt and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
January 27, 2007
To the Family of Cpl. Dean P. Pratt:
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
Angel Avila
December 30, 2006
I went to boot camp with Dean and lost touch after a while I just found out about this and was floored He was an awspme guy and has left a place that can never be replaced i'll miss you bud
plt 3106 cant forget it
Garnet Jenkins
August 2, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine with a Multitude of Thanks for his service to our country. Rest Well Cpl. Dean P. Pratt, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that you are not forgotten.
May God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the Pratt family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
"For the Fallen"
September 1914
R.L. Binyon
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
January 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Pratt family in the loss of Dean. I did not know Dean, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. 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. It is almost a year and a half since you were taken Dean, but you will not be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
LCPL. RONALD CARTER
January 2, 2006
CPL. PRATT WAS THE ONLY NCO I HAD NOTICED ON MY FIRST FLOAT THAT TREATED EVERYONE THE SAME. I WAS A BOOT AT THE TIME I KNEW HIM BUT THAT DIDNT MATTER TO "DINO". HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY WELL AND WHEN WE HEARD THE NEWS ALL OF CHARLIE COMPANY WENT QUIET. WE DID NOT WANT TO BELIVE THE NEWS BECAUSE HE WAS EVERYBODYS FREIND. WE HERE IN CHARLIE MISS HIM. THANKS FOR BEING THERE DINO.
Dinah Tharp
November 11, 2005
My maiden name was Pratt and I had an uncle Elmer who had 2 or 3 sons so we may be related. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the lose of Dean. My husband and brothers served in Viet Nam and all came home. I respect and appreciate all the men and women protecting our country and feel a kinship to their families.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Dinah Tharp
Michael Reuser
September 13, 2005
My name is Michael Reuser, and I served with Pratt in C1/1 on float, and then immediatly after in E2/1.
On the night of Aug 2nd I sat on a hummv ready to re-enforce and relieve 2nd plt who had just been hit. Our Capt told everyone in the convoy of Sgt Mac's condition, and that Pratt had been killed.
I will always be grateful that I knew him. I never met a Marine that didn't like him. He was about as laid back as an NCO could be. His Marines were taken care of.
Pratt drank the way Marines should. I still don't know where he put it. I got to know him best in card games on float and on the FOB. He loved poker, and was absolutely horrible at it. He never won. Ever!
I am glad I found this website and I will pass it onto some Marines that knew Pratt.
My deep condolences to Dean's family.
Neena Hallock
July 17, 2005
I am the mother of a Marine who has also fought in Iraq. Please know that your sacrifices are not in vain. Because of brave men like your son, so many others have been returned unharmed. May God Bless Your Families
Sharon Shupe
June 30, 2005
I did not personally know Dean--but he is a part of me since he is my daugher in-law Nicole's step brother. God Bless Dean and all of the men and women who served or are serving to protect our Country. God Bless the U.S.A.
Rebecca Pratt
June 30, 2005
Dino was my stepson and although I did not get much time with him I know how proud he was to be a Marine and how important it was to him to be part of something that would insure peoples freedom. We are so very honored to have had him and to know he was a true American Hero-God Bless all the couragous men & women who humble us with thier unselfish bravery-we love & miss you Dino-Becky
Dan Pratt
June 29, 2005
Dean Paul Pratt was my son. You can not believe the hurt in loosing one of your children. Dean believed in what he was doing and so did I. In my heart and in my mind I know he's in a better place. When I think of him, I remember his smile, and the devious little gleam in his eye. I for one will not go one day without thinking about him and what he stood for. God Bless him and ALL the servicemen who protect us and give us our way of life. My Son, My Marine, My Hero.
Nicole Hobson
June 24, 2005
Dean was my step-brother and unfortunately I never had the chance to meet him face to face but I will always remember him and love him for everything he was and everything he accomplished in life.
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