Dan H. Nguyen Obituary
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October 29, 2012
I was deployed with Dan. He was a hell of a guy. He introduced me to some really good soups he said his girlfriend got in Japan. He would always hook me up with a secret stash of sodas. Always had a joke to tell. Love and miss him dearly.
Bryan Maestas
Canon City CO
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Peggy Childers
May 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Dan H. Nguyen:
Always remembering Dan. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Dan H. Nguyen:
Please accept my remembrance of Dan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Dan H. Nguyen:
Remembering Dan 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
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Art & Eva Winslow
July 11, 2009
Go in peace my good friend. Eva & I will miss you. We used to joke who would be first. Sorry you won. We are here for Glenna if she needs us.
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2009
To the family of Spc. Dan H. Nguyen:
Dan 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
Kenna Larra
January 27, 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 1,300 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 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Nguyen!
In Memory of Dan ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 8, 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 Dan, 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.
August 26, 2007
I can across your xanga yesterday and was just reading old entries. brought tears to my eyes because we would always joke around on there through messages. thank you for teaching me so much the little time that i knew you dan. I miss you dearly. watch over me and please guide me through my hardships. love you.
August 22, 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 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Nguyen and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
marie Le
July 9, 2007
I miss you Dan. I hope all is going well for you up there. Is Mark and James being nice to you? If not, give them a big ol punch on the arm for me. You know how that one goes! haha
July 8, 2007
this is to the family of this fallen hero not a day goes by that i pray that you have peace and comfort in this terrible time in your life just no that he is in gods hands and he is watching over you and your family i to loss my son in iraq in sept 2006 and it is the most horrible time i ever had in my life but the memorys that i have of dave is what keeps me going and knowing that he is in heaven and some day i will see him again just as you will see your son they are all heros to me and i will never forget them god bless you and your family
June 21, 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
Army Mom SF FA-1CD
June 13, 2007
Thank you for my freedom. I appreciate your courage and bravery protecting our country. May GOD bring healing to your family.
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 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 SEMEPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Tiffiny LeMaster
May 29, 2007
With such a small time on this earth, thank you for giving me another day of freedom. Rest in peace.
A Le
May 29, 2007
Kinh Chao GD Dan,
Xin thanh that chia buon cung GD (please accept my deepest sympathy).
A mother whose son is also named Dan H. Nguyen,
Barbara Waterbury
May 24, 2007
Rest well sweet soldier.
The battle is over.
Steve and Barbara Waterbury
Parent of
Spc. Forrest John Waterbury
Final Mission Completed in Honor
March 14, 2007
Ramadi, Iraq
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nguyen family in the loss of Dan. I did not know Dan, 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. Dan 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~
Van Le (Le Van Chanh's family)
May 21, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with Dan's family. So sorry for the loss of your son. May you rest in peace, Dan.
Linda Clifton
May 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 20, 2007
RISE UP SLOWLY, ANGEL
Rise up, slowly, Angel.
I cannot let you go.
Just drift softly midst the faces,
In sorrow now bent low.
Ease the searing anger,
Born in harsh unyielding truth
That Death could steal my loved one
From the glowing blush of youth.
Rise up slowly, Angel.
Do not leave me here alone,
Where the warmth of mortal essence
Lies replaced by cold, hard stone.
Speak to me in breezes
Whispered through the drying leaves,
And caress my brow with raindrops
Filtered by the sheltering trees.
Rise up slowly, Angel,
For I cannot hear the song
Which calls you through the shadows
Into the light beyond.
Wrap me in your downy cape
Of sunshine, warm with love,
And kiss a tear-stained mother's face
With moonlight from above.
Then wait for me at sunset,
Beside the lily pond,
And guide me safely homeward
To your world,which lies beyond.
Just spread your wings and take me
In reunion’s sweet embrace,
And we shall soar, together,
To a different time and place.
m. le
May 20, 2007
hey dan! it was great to finally have you home with us. i came and visited you twice today and although it was hard, im sure it is especially harder on your family. know that you're family is holding it together very well. I found closure to see that you're finally at peace and I can sense that when I came to visit you today. You dont know how many people love you. please look over us. Your nephew is full of joy and will grow up to know tha he had a wonderful uncle like you. I know God welcomed you into his blissful kingdom with open arms. You deserve to be in a better place. where there is no hate and especially no war. You've given so much to us and the world and no word could express how grateful I am to have a truly wonderful friend like you. 24 years is a long time and during the wonderful 24 years of your life I know you've lived it to the fullest. I'll see you at heaven's gate. love you!
Co Hoa Nguyen
May 20, 2007
Hi Dan! Never thought something like this would happen to you. Well, you are with God now. Hope you rest in peace. Special condolences to your family.
cu black
May 20, 2007
miss you bro...we all miss you.
till we meet again...
"...For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace."
(Romans 8:5-17)
Toni Mitchell
May 19, 2007
Dearest Nguyen Family~
I wish to express to you my heart-felt condolences regarding the loss of your loved one, SPC Dan Nguyen.
Although I realize words cannot ease the pain and sorrow that you feel, please find some comfort in knowing SPC Nguyen was a man among men for his bravery and service for the benefit of others.
He will always be remembered and held in the highest esteem, honored, respected and admired greatly.
Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of so very many who truly care.
Keep the Faith!
Sincerely,
Tammy Warren
May 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy to Dan's family. His bravery,courage & dedication will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Dan & THANK YOU for being a HERO!! You will truely be missed by all those whose lives you have touched.
Nebraska Soldiers' Angel
Diana Scarfo
May 17, 2007
God Bless you. Thank you and Dan for the ultimate sacrifice. My family and country live and worship in freedom because of your son...
Peace be upon you and know he safe in the loving arms of God.
Proud Member of Soldiers Angels
Martha Neyman Soldiers' Angels
May 17, 2007
Dan is one who "gave all" for his country. He will never be forgotten. May God bless you all.
Lisa Kirsch..Soldiers Angel
May 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family. He truly was a Hero in all our lives. God Bless you.
Sue Abshire
May 17, 2007
Our world is a safer place because of brave, selfless warriors like Dan. We will never forget his sacrifice. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of deep sorrow.
Proud Member of Soldiers' Angels
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Dan. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Dan for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Thuy Tran
May 15, 2007
I am deeply saddened to have learned about the devastated news. Dan, you are a true American Hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Democracy and the cause of Freedom. You leave a legacy of honor and courage that few will ever achieve. I pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May he provide peace, comfort and understanding to each life you have touched. I will also pray for our family through this time of sorrow and may we find the strength to continue with our lives…
With care,
Your cousin, and family in Canada
May 15, 2007
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.
In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker
Charles Saunders
May 13, 2007
To my adopted "SA" soldier,
My friend,I will dearly miss our email conversations. you became a part of me and my family, you became one of my family. I miss you and I pray that GOD comforts your family in their loss of you.
You will always be my friend and I miss you!
Love you!
Charles Saunders and Family.
Spc. Lim
May 11, 2007
May god be with you Spc. Nguyen your like a brother to me in combat. 1st Cav is in your heart and soul and will always be remembered by what you've done for the country.
hau nguyen
May 11, 2007
i love you babes. will you tell god to take me too. i just wanna be with you forever and ever.
Mary Ghaney
May 11, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rondalie Balmaceda
May 11, 2007
Words can't express how I feel about you being gone. I think about the old times and how much you've grown so much throughout the years. You'll always be remembered as our hero. <3
Jennie Aphay
May 11, 2007
Dear Brother Dan,
I will truely miss you! You've always been a wonderful guy a brother that I never really had. I love you so much! Jayden will miss you too.. when he grows up, i will tell him how great his uncle was... fighting for our country... You're our hero Dan, and please watch over me and Jayden. Love you...Brother.. :(
phi nguyen
May 11, 2007
to live is to suffer.. you are in a better place big brother.. you are loved and will truly be missed
D. Lam
May 11, 2007
I would like to send my condolences to Dan's family. Rest in peace, Dan. Thanks for serving our adopted country.
Meghan Richards
May 11, 2007
I'll miss you Dan. I am sad that you are gone, but you have gone to a better place. I shall see you again one day. Love you.
Always your little "sister" <3 Meghan
Garnet Jenkins
May 11, 2007
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc. Dan H. Nguyen, with a Multitude of Thanks for this Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
The price Dan and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Nguyen family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago
"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
Isaiah 53:4
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Dan.
Quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Renee Owens
May 11, 2007
The great State of Texas mourns with you for the loss of another of its sons. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
In memory of my nephew, PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006
marie le
May 11, 2007
You will always be our Hero. Thank you for being a great friend. I'll cherish all the great memories. Til we meet again.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 11, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
SHIRLEY DONEY
May 10, 2007
REST IN PEACE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Gary Allain
May 10, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms
forever
Carol Cline
May 10, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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