Spc. Dennis L. Sellen
Spc. Dennis L. Sellen
Obituary
Guest Book
Dennis L. Sellen Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Charlie Gili
June 9, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops 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 Dennis L. Sellen 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 safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Matthew Russell
September 29, 2015
Dennis,
I just saw a message from 2005 on Facebook that I have never seen from you before. God it makes me miss you man. I hope you are doing well up there looking down on us. ESA.
Matthew
Peggy Childers
February 21, 2013
To the family and friends of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen:
It has truly been my honor to sign Dennis' guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Dennis will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
February 12, 2012
February 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen:
Always remembering Dennis. "Some gave all."
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Peggy Childers
February 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen:
Please accept my remembrance of Dennis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
jason kirkpatrick
January 15, 2011
Dennis this is Kirkpatrick... I miss you bro and i just wanted to tell you that i met your family and they are wonderful.. i was over there with Keoni. Ill never forget that day brother... thank you for everything youve done for me and inspiring me to be a better person.
Peggy Childers
February 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen:
Remembering Dennis 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
Carmen Gasca
October 9, 2009
It's been more than 2 years that you have left us and still that void in our lives is there. Being apart of the Kennedy NJROTC just lost all it's meaning to me. now i am out of highschool and married to a marine im trying to heal the wound of your absence. i know it won't easily but some day it will and even then you will always be in my heart and i will always love and miss you.
In Memory of Dennis ~ (Debra Estep)
February 11, 2009
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 Dennis, 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)
http://tinyurl.com/c33qzm
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
February 11, 2009
To the family of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen:
Dennis 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
Precious Ezeamama
October 6, 2008
I can’t believe this. I just found out what happened to you a few days ago this is not right. We were suppose to hang out when u come over to Miami. Damn I miss you dawg. Hope you made it up there
June 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Sellen!
August 17, 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 who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 8, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Sellen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
ROBYN Garside
May 4, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. 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 MAIRNE MOM
Sandy Bonesteel
April 16, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Mrs. Laura Romero
March 19, 2007
You brought so much love and laughter to so many people Dennis. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my husband, you are and always will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sellen family. Dennis will be your angel looking over you now.
Trudy Lowe
March 12, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.
Spc. T.J. Hernandez
March 9, 2007
Dennis was a good friend, the kind of guy that would always help someone in need. I miss him alot, in the short 8 months we knew each other we became very close friends. Im still in disbelief a little but I know he's in a better place now.
Karen Hickman
March 5, 2007
On behalf of Gold Star Siblings, please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 4, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Sellen family in the loss of Dennis. I did not know Dennis, 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. Dennis 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~
Glen
March 3, 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
Lee Sirotnak
March 3, 2007
Please accept the condolences of this military family. We will honor Dennis and 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.
Sandy Henriquez
February 28, 2007
Dearest Sister and Brother in Christ, I pray that our GREAT GOD and SAVIOR continues to bless you with His peace and comfort that only comes down from the Father of Light. Rest asure that one day when we see our Great God face to face Dennis will be by His side. Thank you for your sacrifice, so we can continue to live free. All our Love, In Christ Dario and Sandy H.<><
Christina Petro
February 25, 2007
"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up." -Ps. 91:11-12.
You were always in our hearts, where you'll always be.
ESA.
GOD BLESS
Carmen Sanchez
February 24, 2007
We Will Always Miss You Dennis. You Were Truly An Amazing Friend,Brother, Hero And Soldier. With You In Our Lives You Changed Us For The Better. You Truly Light Up Everyone Room You Walked In With Your Smile And Could Always Get Our Attention No Matter What You Did. We loved Hearing You Sing,Dance, And Tell Us Jokes. We Miss You So Much Like Michelle Said. We Wish You Didn't Have To Leave So Soon <3
I Wrote This About You To Go Through The Lose And I Will Be Giving It To Mom[Silvia]
Our Final Farewell
We Slowly Rise
To Honor A Soldier
Three Shots Are Fired
As The Crowd Mourns Their Loss
With One Final Salute
We Bid Farewell
To A Man In Uniform
Who Gave His Life
To Protect Us All
Sgt. Dennis Lee Sellen Jr.
Wore His Uniform With Pride
And With That Pride
We Slowly Rise
To Bid Our Final Farewell
In The Loving Memory Of Dennis Lee Sellen 11/16/86-2/11/07
Michelle Apodaca
February 23, 2007
I love you my Baby Bear!! Words can not explain the feelings I have. My heart aches to know that it will not be tomorrow that we speak or see eachother. I miss you soo much... I will keep in contact with your mother as we did when you where not home. I love you so very much and i know that you are in a better place I just don't understand why it had to be so soon. My dearest friend I will think of you everyday and know that I am a better person because of you!
I love you Baby Bear
Mucho Besitos!
Thalia Diamantopoulos
February 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Dennis was a student of mine in middle school. He will be greatly missed.
Samantha Napolitano
February 21, 2007
I knew Dennis back in the Cadet Corps in middle school. He was one of the only people who truly inspired me to be a better person. He taught me many of the leadership qualities which I now possess. He encouraged me to keep going and never give up. Dennis told me from the first day I met him that he was going into the military. It was all he wanted for so long. He was fun, charismatic, and a true leader. Dennis changed my life in a positive, inspiring way and he will NEVER be forgotten. Hearing of his death deeply saddens me however I'm so proud of him for taking the courage to partake in such a bold mission in Iraq. God Bless You Dennis Sellen.
Tom Watson
February 21, 2007
Dennis was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who knew him. While we grieve for him and pray for his family, we are comforted by the knowledge that his life served a noble purpose and he is now in a far better place than he left.
Courtney Murphy
February 20, 2007
Dennis you were an amazing person who could light up a room with your smile. The memories that we shared together will forever be saved in my heart. Your family is in my prayers and may God guide them through such a tragic time.
davis sage
February 19, 2007
You will always be remembered Sellen. No one could have asked for a better man. See you soon.
WO1 Calvin Stanfield
February 18, 2007
Life is but a stopping place. A pause in whats to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, we are all meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay...Our destination is a place far greater than we know. For some the journey's quicker, for some the journey's slow. And when the journey ends, we'll claim a greater reward and find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord. As your loved one (my cousin) enters the gates of heaven, may Gods gentle peace comfort your heart. In Sympathy,
The Stanfield Family:
WO1 Calvin Stanfield
Joy Stanfield
Cheyenne Stanfield
Zachary Stanfield
Linda Rhodes
February 16, 2007
Heaven's Call
Heaven called and you were taken
So young to go, to young to know
The call of heaven did not wait
Your time here a short stay
You were called away
To be part of God’s everlasting garden
Borrowed seed from the Master
A small little bud that graced us with your beauty
Now returned upon heaven’s call
A finely chosen rose
Taken before it bloomed
Before your beauty had time to unfold
He is the Gardner and you his prize winning bud
Perhaps He seen a storm that you could not with stand
So he picked you before the wind would fall
The memories forever etched in our hearts
Our little bud now blooms
With the angels up on high
B C
February 16, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Sellen. May God surround you with love and strength. Thank you young hero for your sacrifice for our country.
February 15, 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
Garnet Jenkins
February 14, 2007
I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Spc. Dennis L. Sellen, his Courage and Service to our Country, will never be forgotten.
May Dennis rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Sellen family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
Hoping you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Frantz
February 14, 2007
Dear Sellen Family,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our son, Spc. Matthew Frantz was killed January 20, 2006. We lived in Canyon Country for some of Matt's growing up years.
God Bless You now and in the days weeks, & months to come!!!
Marilyn and James Frantz
SHIRLEY DONEY
February 12, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS IN HEAVEN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT
Dennis & Pam Robertson
February 12, 2007
We are saddened to hear of the loss of another young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you during this time of great sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Uncle & Aunt to Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Linda Rhodes
February 12, 2007
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 1998-2007
Gary Allain
February 12, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Showing 1 - 42 of 42 results
Make a Donation
in Dennis L. Sellen's name
How to support Dennis L. 's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dennis L. Sellen's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored