Derek C. Dixon Obituary
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Melinda Sue Newport
June 25, 2024
Gone but NEVER forgotten Miss you bub. I hope you're looking down so proud of your sisters. Until we meet again
April 12, 2019
Leatrice
Leatrice Humphrey
April 11, 2019
This was my cousin I loved him so much he ment the world to me. I named my first born child after him is was my best friend . I will never get over him being gone... I love you Derek and miss you so much thank you for put your life on the line for you country.
June 27, 2015
I'm sending my condolences to the family of Derek C. Dixon, sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in Gods word. Micah 4:3,4
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mindy newport
May 21, 2014
Love you and miss you.
mindy newport
April 3, 2014
Missing you terribly, see you one day bub
FRANK HERNANDEZ
July 12, 2013
Cpl,
It seems like yesterday i was training and mentoring you to be the best you could be. You always gave me that goofy smile of yours no matter what was going on around the shop. Even when you would be corrected, you would still just smile away. Who would have thought that you were actually teaching me all that time. You taught me to be more kind-hearted as a leader and how to be humble. I am a better leader for it and my Marines are better for it as well. Not to mention that they appreciate you for it. I'm a part of the last Flag Command leaving Afghanistan. I'll be finishing this tour for you brother. You were the best Marine I've ever had the pleasure to work with and the best Marine I know. You will always be remembered. Semper Fi MARINE.
-SSgt Hernandez(USMC)
Peggy Childers
June 26, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Derek C. Dixon:
Always remembering Derek. "Some gave all."
October 19, 2012
In memory of Cpl. Derek Dixon.
Peggy Childers
June 27, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Derek C. Dixon:
Please accept my remembrance of Derek on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Lynne Neibert
June 3, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers 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 PA would like to honor you 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 names and addresses and which they would like to receive, then 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 while 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
Tim Hart
February 16, 2011
I never knew you, but Thank You Very Much.
Peggy Childers
June 26, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Derek C. Dixon:
Remembering Derek 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
mindy newport
May 27, 2010
thinking of you today bub miss you lots<3
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Derek C. Dixon:
Derek 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
Michael Iezzi
June 26, 2009
Derek,
Thinking and praying for you on your 2nd Heavenly Anniversary. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
March 26, 2009
Your were my best friend I will always remeber you
mindy newport
January 15, 2009
bub your birthday was yesterday and me and jarrett were going to bring you flowers but the weather was bad......i promise we will soon love you
Michael Iezzi
January 15, 2009
Derek,
Happy Belated Birthday in Heaven. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 30, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Dixon!
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 26, 2008
Derek,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
In Memory of Derek Curtis ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep
June 26, 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 Derek, 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 –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
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Melissa Trochelman
June 5, 2008
My only son, my angel, my hero. I don't understand why things have ended this way and I never will. I miss you so much Derek and I love you more than you'll ever know. You was my only son and I could'nt ask for a better one. God has a plan for us all even though we may not understand it we just have to have faith in his will and what were are here to do. Mommy loves you more than life itself. God please just help me get thru each day without my boy.... Mamaw loves and misses you so much.... we all do.
mindy trochelman
December 3, 2007
Bub I think of you each and every day and atill wait for your phone calls. This still does not seem real to me... until we meet again i want you to know i love and miss you more than anything in the whole world-SIs
christy rutan
November 7, 2007
thank you for serving our country. i know you loved the core more than anything and when i talked to you you said that you couldnt talk to me for 2 wks and i got really worried. weve been friends since the 4th grade and i love you very much. your my hero dixon. i love you!!
Ruth Pugh
August 28, 2007
II am Ruth Pugh aka grandma a member of MFO online and MMOL for the marine moms. I am not important but I wish to send my deepest condolences and to tell you that I will never forget Cpl. Derek. I would like to make a memory book for your family. I have made 15 books for the families of the fallen Marines and army. You can check this out at MFO_IN_ACTION. We can mail it to you or have someone to deliver it. I believe that you would be blessed.Please contact me at [email protected] or you may call me at 601 636 7655 Thanks, Ruth
Doug Anderson Jr
August 25, 2007
Thank you for serving our country and letting americans have peace. In honor of you the City of Riverside Festival Car Show on 8/26/07 is presenting a trophy in memory of your name. My prayers go out to the family .
Thank You
Doug Anderson Jr
August 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Dixon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Shellie Buddy Angel Amber Newport
August 18, 2007
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 and friends.And know that your loss was not for nothing and he will never be forgotten
Jarrett Newport
August 18, 2007
Im sorry i lost such a good friend brother even soon to be a brother in law i hope that my love can help for mamaw and all the family im deeply sad i have dreams of him all the time we still play in the woods. The love for him and the family is family love and i will always have him and his family in my heart. I LOVE YOU DEREK R I P
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer 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 (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)
Garry Smith
July 22, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Cpl. Dixon. His service will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. America will forever remain free because of the unselfish and noble sacrifice paid by her warrior sons. Cpl. Dixon now will live on in the glory along side Marines that went before him. I honor his service and will never forget.I am the proud dad of a fallen Marine. My son, (Jonathan Smith) was KIA in Iraq, 2005, with Bravo Co. 2nd Assault Amphibian BN.
cindy greene, mother of Sgt. Jeremy R. Greene kia 4/28/07
July 20, 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
Nikki Crook
July 18, 2007
To Dereks Family, im sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you. I had the pleasure of meeting Derek a few months before he left for Iraq and was honored to go to his Gators Ball with him. I miss him greatly everyday and just hope he knows how much he was loved and respected. RIP
Michele & Tom Beggs
July 16, 2007
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your son, Derek. We did not know you son, but having read many of the guest book messages, we feel a closeness to him. We will continue to pray for Derek. His memory and photo has made a lasting impression on us. Our son is currently serving his third deployment in Iraq. Derek's courage is further elevated as he joined the Marines during an ongoing conflict. He had other choices and we are greatly moved by his strength and commitment to his country.
July 14, 2007
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the entire Dixon family. We share in your grief as we lost our grandson in Iraq 11-22-06. We know the pain and suffering you all are going through. Our prayers are for comfort, courage, strength and the Lord's peace that surpasses all understanding. Derek is another in many of American Heroes. Thank you Derek for standing in the gap for all of us, for freedom. Memories are the legacy of love.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 13, 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 AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN....HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Meagan Keys
July 12, 2007
I miss and love you so much Bub!!!
Thanks for giving me the pleasure to be your sister.
Rest in peace, see you soon.
Love always and forever,
Meagan
SSgt Mendoza
July 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dixon family. I new him only a short time while our two companies changed over in Iraq. He was a good heareted and caring leader of Marines.
Semper Fi
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
July 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Dixon family in the loss of Derek. I did not know Derek, 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. Derek 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~
July 9, 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
tricia luttrull
July 9, 2007
Thank You Cpl. Derek C. Dixon. You gave your all for my freedom. God bless your family.
David Tannehill
July 8, 2007
May God pour out comfort to you through this terrible time. You are not alone and many of us stand beside you in your loss and pray for you. When I lost Jared it was a horrible time to go through but with each day, the Lord's comfort and the comfort from others is helping me to get through. Reach out for others to help you through this time. God Bless you. Derek I know was a fine young man with a loving family. Remember the many good times.
Lee Sirotnak
July 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss, our prayers that you find peace and comfort in our Lord, and our thanks for the sacrifice that your Marine, Derek, made for our country. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that there are many Marine families keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Semper Fi.
Amanda Grider
July 7, 2007
I still remember sitting in class with derek in the 7th and 8th grade I miss you soo much derek i hope your having fun upstairs with the big man and hope to see you soon
Bobbie Webb
July 7, 2007
I am sorry to hear about the lose of Derek.He was a real nice guys and he will always missed!God bless his family.
jessica tipton
July 7, 2007
Thanks for all you've done!! You will be missed dearly! God bless your family.
Rick & Terri Young
July 6, 2007
God Bless the Dixon family.
Dustin & Amy Ward & Family
July 6, 2007
THANK YOU for your service and sacrifice. We greatly appreciate all you have given to protect America! God bless you and your family!
Sean & Stacie Kubera
July 6, 2007
Thank you for raising such a responsible young man, and a true American! We thank God everyday for those who are fighting for our freedom.
Although we have lived next door to his grandpa for about 2 years and down the street where Derek grew up we did not know him personally. However, the neighborhood is buzzing with the stories of the lives he touched! May these memories bring you comfort.
My husband was formerly in the Navy and from our family to yours -we are deeply sorry for your loss. May our prayers be of comfort in these days ahead.
APRIL HAWKINS
July 6, 2007
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I WANT TO THANK DEREK AND HIS FAMILY FOR HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM.
Tim O'Bryant
July 6, 2007
Derek,
Thank you for guarding our freedom.
Stephanie Newport
July 6, 2007
To Glenda,Mindy,and Meagan you should be very proud of what Derek has accomplished,he has made us all proud,because he had the courage to stand up and fight for our country,when we needed it the most.
Love you guys very much!If there is anything you need just ask.
Love Stephanie
J Young
July 6, 2007
God Bless the Dixon family. Thank you Derek for your ultimate sacrifice for our country. Rest in peace.
Susan Peterson
July 6, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Derek. I want to thank you for instilling in him the honor to be an American. I thank him for his service to our country. I cannot even imagine the pain that ya'll are going through....I pray that the precious memories that you hold near to your heart of Derek will bring you comfort in the days and years to come. May God bless you and give you strength and peace. "But God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love."
Love,
Susan
Blue Star Mom
peggy walker
July 6, 2007
Melinda, I'm sorry for your & your familys loss. Your brother did a great job protecting our freedom & I want to thank him .. My heart goes out for you & your family.. God be with you all...
tori trochelman
July 5, 2007
Derek,
I love and miss you. You were like an older brother to me. I am praying for our family. Thank you for being there for me when I was a little girl and mostly thank you for fighting for me and our country.
R.I.P. Cpl. Marine
Love you brother,
Tori Trochelman
Michael
July 5, 2007
Cpl. Dixon:
Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for our beloved country.
May you spend eternity in peace with Jesus.
Abby
July 5, 2007
Thank you for your service Derek. You are the reason all of us have the freedoms that we do. May we never that it for granted. God Bless you and your family.
Military Mom
July 5, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family of Cpl. Dixon.
The McIntosh Family
July 5, 2007
God bless you Derek and thank you for your service to this wonderful country. Very heart felt thoughts and prayers to your family.
Dan and Karen Teaford
July 5, 2007
Derek went to school with our son. He would come over and play with Justin when they were at Brantwood. We have watched him grow up into a nice young man. He loved his fishing because we would see him walking home with his fishing pole over his shoulder many of times. He was proud to be a Marine. He would walk the neighborhood in his uniform and was very proud. We are proud of him too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially today. Just remember he was loved and was a hero.
Gary Allain
July 5, 2007
Cpl. Derek C. Dixon
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Dee McHugh
July 4, 2007
My Marine Mom's heart aches for your family and friends left behind Corporal Derek Dixon. Your loss is immeasurable to your family, it fills the hearts of those of us who did not know you personally with such great sadness, but your family is proud of you, your brothers and sisters in arms are mourning your loss as well. As we celebrate our Independence Day today, let this be your day of freedom as well. Free to be with the Lord, all too soon for those that loved you, but never to be forgotten.
Rev Donna A. Modeste
July 4, 2007
May GOD comfort the Family and loved ones of this American Hero.
Thank you for your sacrificial service Warrior Derek Dixon.
Jeannie Johnston
July 4, 2007
It is amazing how a death can affect people you never knew. Derek and my daughter began emailing and calling each other a few months ago. Our sons both spoke with him. We all looked forward to actually meeting him one day. Jess spoke to him 4 days before his death and all our friends here in Alabama knew of "Derek the Marine". Jess' office put a box together for him and unfortunately he was killed before it was sent. My daughter sent the box in his memory to his unit in Iraq. This has been a difficult time for many people who never got to meet Derek. His family should know that many people mourn his death with them. He touched many lives beyond those they know. His service to our country is greatly appreciated. Bless you Derek!
Doris&Ruby
July 4, 2007
To Judy Langford and the family of Derek Dixon, With our deepest sympathy for the lost of your love one,we pray that may God bring peace and love to your family and may God bless you all.
Shelli Bishop
July 3, 2007
To Tom and all of Derek's family:
I have no words except an understated 'I'm Sorry'.
I am amazed at the outpouring of support and kind words you have received in this guest book. I hope it brings some comfort. You are in my prayers.
Anna Byrd
July 3, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a wife of an Airman I can say that I am proud of your son as I am of my husband. May God Bless and keep you. Thank you Derek for your service to the United States.
George R Hurbanek II
July 3, 2007
To Derek's Family & Friends,
I'm sorry about your loss! My heart & prayers go out to you. Several months ago, Derek was in here (Mound Street Academies) discussing having to leave for Iraq. He never once second guessed whether or not he made a right decision on joining the Marines. He felt it was the best choice for him.
He was a great role model to all our students here at Mound Street Academies, and he will definitely be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Principal
Mound Street Military Careers Academy
Stefany Stuchell
July 3, 2007
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family! Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of such a tragic loss. I thank you Derek for your patriotism and faithfulnesss to serve our country and protect all of us here at home. It is for people like you that we have all that we do today. You are a Hero and your spirit will live on forever. May you find comfort in your resting place. God Bless all of your family and dear friends! Thank you again for serving and protecting our country!
Ronda Newport
July 3, 2007
Just yesterday I was watching
a young boy play......
Until he came to me to say,
"I'm a man
And I'm gonna defend this land!!!"
But I thought to myself
He's only sixteen.
I supported his decision the best I can,
As I watched him train
To become a Marine.
I thought to myself....
What a great man he will be!!!!!
As I sit by his casket side,
My eyes fill with tears,
And the fear starts to disappear
because the man upstairs gives me
The courage to reply.....
"Hold your heads up high and be PROUD of this man,
Because he's a great Marine
Whom died defending our land,
But NOW is living
In the PROMISED land!!!!!!"
Love You Oppie!!!!!!!
Courtney Wirth
July 3, 2007
Like so many others who have signed this guest book, I did not know Derek. Yet I would like to express my condolences. The world is a better place thanks to Derek and the countless others who have paid the ultimate price while protecting our great nation. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Jeff and Pam Wightman
July 3, 2007
To Glenda and Derek's little sister,
Words cannot describe how incredibly proud of Derek that we all are. We feel extremely lucky to have known Derek and be a part of his future aspirations and desire to serve his community and his country and our law enforcement explorer post 763.
July 3, 2007
Thank you for your service to our country. God Bless
Dave and Ramona Harris
July 3, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
CATHY MILLER
July 3, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF DEREK DIXON, I REMEMBER DEREK GROWING UP HERE IN OUR PLAT,AND SLED RIDING.PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCES AND OUR PRAYERS IN THIS TIME OF SORROW, I PRAY GOD WILL TOUCH YOU ALL WITH HIS POWERFUL HAND AND COMFORT YOU. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, MICHAEL AND CATHY MILLER (JASON AND KELLY)
Dennis & Dee Poling
July 2, 2007
Mindy,
Our hearts go out to you and all of your family grieving at this time. You mean so much to us and there are no words that can comfort you now. I hope someday you can read the passages that so many who love you and those that don't even know you or your brother, have left for you. Your brother was a hero before he ever went to Iraq. His passion to do something worthwhile and to make a difference in our world is so commendable. I wish his story could have ended differently, but a part of him will always be with you and your family, because his spirit and love of life is within all of you.
Take care sweet "Minnie".We love you.
Dennis, Dee & Family
Michael Kannon
July 2, 2007
God Rest this Marine and give Comfort to his family. May Derek hear "Well done my faithful servant."
Semper Fi Cpl Dixon
Stephanie and Ricky Keith
July 2, 2007
Bub,You will be missed very much,even though you are not my blood brother I still considered you my brother.You always had something smart to talk about even though you made me look dumb,lol.Love you always Stephanie
Leslie Perry
July 2, 2007
Derek. You taught me to play songs on the piano with such patience. you were a good person. Ill miss you very much. I hope you find your way home
Alisha Lewis
July 2, 2007
Derek..
You were the best guy friend a girl could ever have.. I don't know how to take everything but I'm sure that I will be ok eventually. I'm so sorry that I didn't get to see you when you came home on leave the guilt eats at me all the time. I'm praying for your family that God will give them the strength that they need to handle this horrible tragedy. I love you bunches and bunches!! xoxox R.I.P.
Cory and Mary Orvik
July 2, 2007
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Derek in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Cpl. Derek C. Dixon, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Mandy Bermudez
July 2, 2007
P.S. Teddy, I hope my son grows up to be as great a man as you. You'll be missed. Love your sis, Mandy
Mandy Bermudez
July 2, 2007
Derek and I were great friends our sophomore year at Stebbins High. We had geometry together and hit it off really well. He always looked after me and made sure whatever guy I was dating at the time knew that he was my best friend. He was my big brother. I moved after that school year to Alabama and he and I remained in contact with each other. He went Marines and I went Army. He used to tell me that Army stoof for "Ain't ready to be Marines yet". I called him Teddy because he was my big teddy bear brother. He called me kitty because of my catty attitude. He and talked on the phone just a couple months before he died and he congratulated me on my marriage and pregnancy. He then told me that he'd always had a crush on me. A fact that I had known to be true but never confronted him. And over all those years, he kept our friendship. He knew how much I valued it. We told each other things we didn't tell anyone else. Teddy, I love you and I always will! You were the closest thing I had to a brother and I will miss you terribly. And I must say, you were always a damn fine Marine and you served our country well bro. I love ou. Rest in Peace always Teddy. No more wars for you. You'll suffer never more. I love you!
jessica finley
July 2, 2007
To my cousin who i have known sence we was both babies. i have not seen him for a few years, but as young kids we grow up together he knew alot more then what i can ever imagine, to me he's my hero because i could not do what he did and like it. Derek i will miss and love you like your my little brother. I'm just sorry it's taking now to even get to say anything to u. I know one day you will be waiting at the white gates for me with open arms cuz that the kind of person you are i love and miss you
Jackie
July 1, 2007
We just happened to be going thru Riverside Saturday evening when we met the procession. Very sorry for your loss. May God send His comfort to the family of this young man. Our small town just lost a brave young soldier last month. I know it touches the whole community. The family will be in my prayers.
Karen Sziraki
July 1, 2007
May God give you the strength that you so need at this time. Derek is a hero. He chose to serve his country before he left high school and continued his mission by actively serving in the Corps. Our condolences to his grandmother and other family members. We are proud parents of the NW OHIO MARINE FAMILY SUPPORT Group whose sons are serving in Iraq and around the world like Derek. We only knew about Derek's personal history thru the media; we all knew him as a son in our Marine family. We are the Home of the Free...because of the the brave. God Bless you. God bless our fallen hero. Our hearts are full of pride for the Derek's in the world and he will be forever remembered. When one Marine's family weeps, we all weep. We are all a proud and hearty Marine family whose spirits have been raised by the courage of our Marines and the sacrifices that many families have made. Semper Fi! NWOH Marine Parents.
Joe and Deena
July 1, 2007
May God Bless Derek Dixon. Our family is sorry for your loss
Nancy Daily
July 1, 2007
To the family of Cpl.D.C.Dixon
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.I can not begin to tell you how sorry i am. may god be with you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Family of Cpl.Dustin USMC
Camp Pendleton, CA
William & Vicky
July 1, 2007
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your precious Son. We thank Derek for his service to the people of the United States of America and realize that without his service, and those brave souls like him, none of us could really be free. He paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason Griffith
July 1, 2007
I attented the same school which Derek graduated from. I never knew Derek but I would like to say thank you Cpl. Dixon for sacrificing so much for your country.
Rhonda Brunn
July 1, 2007
Derek's death has hit our family so hard. Our family new Derek because he dated our daughter for several months. We remember him as being a very polite and thoughtful youngman. I remember how proud he was to be entering the Marines. My husband had just retired from the Air Force and they would often talk about the military. If he wasn't talking about how excited he was to be going into the Marines, he was talking about his love for computers, working on his car and country music. He was very intellegent and very mature for his age. He knew he wanted to serve his country and I remember the last time I saw him, he stood so proud in his uniform he looked so happy. Derek you lived your dream of being a Marine if only for a brief time. Thank you for loving your country so much you were willing to give your life for it. Our prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.
art j ramirez
July 1, 2007
The Cpl. D.C. Dixon Family,
As a former Marine, veteran of other wars;I give my heartfelt condolence for the loss of our Marine, Derek.
As a wounded veteran I can only asure you your beloved Son and his values live yet; in the hearts and lives of those who served with Derek.Respectfuly enclosed,I remain
semper fidelis,
AJRamirez, Sgt(Ret)
United States Marine Corps
Valerie Peters
July 1, 2007
My deepest condolences.God Bless you.
Edward Horner
June 30, 2007
To:The Dixon Family. Those of us who have lost a son or daughter in War have the knowlege of the feelings which are present when this occurs. Our son Sgt Bruce Horner USARMY, was killed June 1st by a sniper south of the Baghdad area. He was 43 years of age.He had served 17 years in the military police. He like so many of the men and women who served with him are the true heroes of this war. He will be greatly missed .I never knew Derek, but my other son served in the marines for four years.It is comforting to know that all of our dead service people had served because they were hoping to change the world.Our condolences to Cpl Dixons family. Ed and Betty Horner, parents of Bruce, Douglas C. Horner and his family, and Erin Horner wife of Bruce Horner May He rest in Peace.
heather kreitzer
June 30, 2007
god bless you and your family and may you always treasure the sweet memories you have of your loved one.god bless CPL.DEREK C.DIXON for the ultimate sacrifice and for serving his country proud.
Maria
June 30, 2007
I knew Derek briefly. What stands out about him most was his desire to join the Marines and serve his country. He knew the commitment involved and was excited about it. He had passion for what he believed in and was wise beyond his years. Lord, bless Derek's family with peace, love and comfort please. He was a fine young man and a hero to our nation!
Judy D
June 30, 2007
May Cpl. Dixon's spirit find comfort in God's light, and my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. He is a true hero and will not be forgotton.
Thank you Cpl Derek C. Dixon for defending my freedom and standing tall for the USMC and your country.
June 30, 2007
We do not know the family but just wanted to thank Cpl. Dixon for his service to our coutry. To the family you are in our prayers.
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