Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon
Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon
Obituary
Guest Book
Donnie D. Dixon Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
SFC (R) Bradley Adair Jr
March 5, 2025
SSG Dixon, Hey brother miss our Iraq rotation from when i met you in 2003 until we got back and I returned to my unit in 2005 and you reached out to me when my daughter passed away in April of 2005 I still thank you for that. I held your flag at the Heroes Mile at the Cowtown marathon this year in your honor. Miss you brother.
Gretchen Martens
October 11, 2014
To the family of Donnie Dixon,
I know you only through stories told by my friend and colleague Dave Sutherland, and yet I carry your memory with me in the work I do with veterans/military in transition and their families. I was preparing two sermons for my church, leading up to Veterans Day and I came across this guest book.
Please know that Donnie Dixon's memory, his sacrifce, and his legacy are carried by myriad people you do not know. I keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
warmly, Gretchen Martens
SGT Martinez
May 24, 2014
Well, it's Memorial Day weekend and it's been a while since anyone has left you a message so here goes nothing.... I miss ya man and I know you are up in heaven watching us all like a hawk, making sure we don right just like u would have as our NCO and mentor if you were still here. You have no idea how much u still influence me 6 years later. I'll see ya soon big dog. Have fun up there.
Marvin Funkhouser
November 11, 2012
SSG Donnie Dixon, I remember serving with you in the same platoon in A Co. 4/16th IN. 1St IN Div Forward, in GE. It was an honor to know and serve with you in the U.S. Army, serving our Country, I was devistaded when you were killed by sniper fire, just one week meeting up with you after not seeing you for years. I remember thinking what a pleaseant surprise it was to see you again, then to lose you so soon after that meeting, i thank God i had the chance to see you one more time before you were called home. You're surely missed but not forgotten.
SSG Marvin R Funkhouser Jr. U.S. Army (Retired)
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.
Marvin Funkhouser
November 11, 2012
You'll always will be remembered and never forgotten, It was an honor to get to serve our great country side by side, I have grieved and mourned our loss of this great soldier. I see you before you rolled out with your Unit on FOB Warhorse one day and discovered one week later, your life had been taken by enemy sniper fire. Thank you serving our great country, with those you served with, you'll always be in our hearts and minds, our thoughts and our prayers go to your friends and family, you'll be missed, but never forgotten. Carry on my friend.
SSG Marvin R Funkhouser Jr. SSG U.S. Army(Retired)
October 12, 2012
Still honored and remembered.
SFC DUPREE
April 11, 2012
Hey brother, it's been a minute since you have left us to be with your father! I miss you bruh and I know you are watching over us! I miss the times you, I, and Rhodes had sitting in the DFAC talking and acting a fool! Thank you for touching my life in the manner that you did! I still remember the day you left us!!! I will always remember you and I will talk to you in my heart! RIP Bro!!!
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon:
Please accept my remembrance of Donnie on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Eric Hollis
May 27, 2011
Remembering those that paid the ultimate sacrifice is what Memorial Day is all about for some, but loosing close friends is what its meant to others. Donnie Dixon you will always live in the hearts of your family and friends. I salute you bro and I love you!!
Richard Colon
February 8, 2011
My heart was broken on Saturday, Feb 5, 2011 @ 0138 hrs, while searching through youtube tributes to soldiers, I discovered the death of my friend.
Donnie and I spent our first four years of our career together. He was my battle buddy during Basic Training in Fort Benning, GA. "Home of the Infantry." He and I were assigned to the 4th/16th Infantry Reg. 1st Infantry Div. in Germany, "The Big Red One." We were in Delta Company where we served as Crew members in the Bradley Fighting vehicle. We definitely had a lot of laughs, parties and heartaches together. The last time I saw Donnie was in March of 1991, when I was returning home from Germany, what a heartbreak that was to leave my family.
During my tour in Iraq, I ran into a SFC Taylor, who was another one of our Basic Training buddies. We spoke about good times, and I asked about Dixon. That was the last time that I saw Taylor. He was also in the 1st Cav. My unit was replacing his unit in Baghdad, we were attached to the Cav. in 2004-2005 1st/69th Infantry from New York. After sustaining several injuries in 2005, I was medivaced out to Landstrul Germany Hospital, then to Fort Polk for 6 months of rehabilitation. I was planning on contacting Donnie when I returned home, but I had so many issues that I was battling. I wish that my issues didn't over power my wanting to contact him. That night, I called my mother and cried like a baby to her because she met Donnie during our tour in Germany. He was a great person, I'm gonna miss knowing that we might run into each other again. God Bless you Donnie
SPC RICHARD COLON
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon:
Remembering Donnie 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
anonymous
December 24, 2009
Thank-you.
Peggy Childers
September 29, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon:
Donnie 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
December 11, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
FREE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF THIS HERO. COMPLETE FORM AT WWW.HEROPAINTINGS.COM
Please contact us! 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
Pamela Morse
November 8, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon,
At a Washington Post website I just learned that other brave soldiers died the same day as my son, September 29, 2007. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I will never forget the heroism of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Mother of Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier
In Memory of Donnie ~ (Debra Estep)
September 29, 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 Donnie, 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/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
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
Always finding the best of the worst situation
michael burst
July 29, 2008
Well Big Dog definitly missing you down here. I know that heaven is lucky to have, not only a great NCO, but an even better person. Well you will always be missed and it was more than a honor to serve with you.
GW66D out
July 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Dixon!
eric hollis
May 13, 2008
Whats up D,
how is things going on heaven. Tell the real soldiers I said whats up and I really admire you all for what you all do. Trying to maintain Heaven and Earth is a tough job. I love you bro and you will always be in the hearts of alot of people that you knew and didnt know. My dawg...I miss you bro...
SSG Cody Choate
November 9, 2007
Donnie I know you are reading this from where you are."A better place than where we were". I was glad to work with you and say you were a friend. You are thought about everyday. Love ya pal.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 1, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Dixon family in the loss of Donnie. I did not know Donnie, 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. Donnie 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~
Sammy
October 18, 2007
My condolences to the family of SSG. Dixon a man that I am glad to be able to say was my friend. I will always remember you triple "D".
Lorraine Spry
October 16, 2007
God Bless the Dixon family. There are no words that I can type that will make up for your lost. Just know He is in a better place.
Roy Davis
October 15, 2007
Rest in peace, Mr. Donnie Dixon,I had the honor of serving with this hero in the Memphis Federal Recruiting Station. God bless this family and keep them strong. "Save a place in Heaven for me Mr. Dixon". My prayers go out to the entire Dixon Family.
PGR LabLuvr
October 14, 2007
I stood in Silent Respect for SSG Dixon yesterday in Miami and grieved with you. Please see my post in his mission thread on the PGR website.
Donnie is a True American Hero and he will Never be forgotten. May he rest in Eternal, Honored Peace.
October 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Dixon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
1SG Paul King
October 13, 2007
To the Dixon family, my prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. SSG Dixon is in the heavens with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. "Behold, how sweet and pleasant it is for brothern to dwell together in unity" Psalms 133:1.
Melvin Tackno
October 13, 2007
All I can say is that I was blessed to be able to call SSG Dixon a friend. God bless his family and my prayers are with them.
October 13, 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
Gregory Rogers
October 12, 2007
But as for me,I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them; let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. Earth have no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Continue to Pray that the Peace of God would pass all human understanding and we will keep our minds renewed daily. God Bless the family and each of you who God has allowed SSG Dixon to be a part of. Be Blessed!!! 1SG(Ret.) Gregory Rogers
Dennis Edelen
October 12, 2007
They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow,
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
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.
My deepest sympathy and heart-felt sorrow to the family and friends of Donnie Dixon. What he was asked to give, no one should ever have to give - and yet he answered the call and gave all. May the lives he touched shine on as stars to his memory. Thank you, Donnie.
freddie Johnson
October 11, 2007
To the family and of SSG Donnie Dixon,
Almighty God, whose will it is that we be leaders of men,
hear us as we come to you for guidance in this awesome
responsibility. Let us never forget our duty in the men whom
lead. May we instill in them the qualities of loyalty, integrity,
and duty. Grant us the patience in dealing with the mistakes
of our fellow man. Let us never forget that no man is perfect,
but that perfection for fragile humans is trying each day to
be better than the day before. Give us courage, O Lord, in the
face of danger, keep us pure in heart, clean in mind, and strong
in purpose. Remind us that wisdom is not gained in an hour,
a day, or in a year, but it is a process that continues all the
days of our lives. Keep ever before us our goal which is not
to perpetrate war, but to safeguard peace and preserve your
great gift to man, Freedom. May you always be near to guide
us in decisions, comfort us in our failures, and keep us humble
in our successes. We ask your divine blessings and leadership
as we discharge the honor and responsibility of leading men
in the service of our country. Walk close to us always,
our father, that we may not fall.
AMEN
Kenneth Hines
October 11, 2007
May GOD BLESS and console your family in this time of grief.
Jeffrey Goudy
October 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Dixon family.
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave tto thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain.
Remember- When the sunshine of God's love meets the showers of our sorrow, the rainbow of promise appears! Be blessed: SFC(Ret)Jeffrey Goudy
SSG Lovie Moore
October 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I had the pleasure of recruiting with SSG Dixon, he always brighten the hardest days, may he rest in peace.
Corita Cooper
October 11, 2007
To the family of SSG Donnie Dixon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the fortune of working with SSG Dixon as a recruiter in Memphis, Tn. He was always joyful. He could definitely be counted on to bring a smile to your face even in the most stressful of times. I thank you for giving me and my family the fortune of being blessed by your kindness.
Leonel Lemus
October 10, 2007
SSG Dixon told me that he can take the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and teach it to any Soldier... old or new... and make it fun. I learned that day what a leader can accomplish with a little bit of patience and alot of Q's and A's. He always had the answers... or at least he'd get 'em for ya!
I served with him the entire year during 1st CAV's deployment in 2004-05. I took the characteristics I found in you as a leader, SSG. D., and I'm passing them on to the Soldiers under me. For this u will always live on.
'Til we form again, Brother!
SFC Kenneth Carter
October 10, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
elizabeth zahller
October 9, 2007
God bless a Hero's Heart and no soldier and his family go unloved. Soldiers Angels support you and pray for you through your time of grief. We are their for you. Donnie was a young man of commitment to his country and a braveheart. A shinning star never to be forgotten he gave his greatest gift his life so all of us at home can remain free his family gave there gift of love and support and honor in him. sincerely elizabeth zahller Soldiers angels support team
7th Grade Louisburg Middle School
October 8, 2007
We care and share your sorrow and pride.
Renee Jordan
October 8, 2007
God bless the Dixon family. Thank you for allowing Staff Sergeant Dixon to serve our country. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Dave Seamans
October 7, 2007
To the Dixon Family: On behalf of our family we would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of you husband, father, son & brother SSG. Donnie Dixon. Know that we too lost our only son in Iraq on August 18, 2005 and we have choosen to form a foundation to honor all of the Florida Fallen Heroes (www.floridafallenheroes.org) please visit the site. We are planning a 5 city Fallen Veterans Memorial Ride on November 10, 2007. Our riders will come from JAX, MIAMI, NEW PORT RICHIE, FT. MYERS, and ORLANDO. We will meet up at the Harley-Davidson on Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando, FL to hold a ceremony in honor all you have gave the ultimate sacrifice. We also have a Black Tie Affair on November 3, 2007 in JAX and would like for you to attend as our guest. Know that Donnie will always be a hero to us and we will forever hold him and his family in our hearts and prayers. He now walks in the eternal light of our Lord and Savior along side his other Band of Brothers gone before him. I look forward to hearing from you. May God Bless You and Keep You, May He Shine His Everlasting Light Upon You Always.
In Christ Love,
Dave, Monica and Ashley Seamans
Paul Gritton
October 6, 2007
God bless you donnie class of 88 MCC wrestling team member you will never be fogotten
Peggie Writtenhouse
October 6, 2007
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Donnie Dixon. Thanks for your Soldier's Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and Freedom.
The price he and his family have paid, will never be forgotten.
In the days to come if you find yourself feeling like you can‘t go on , recall the years and days you were blessed by his presence, this is the one thing that cannot be taken away from you are your memories, may you find comfort there and may God’s Peace strengthen you through the difficult days ahead and the emptiness in your hearts!
I am the Sister of a hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in 2005 in Taji, Iraq and time does make it hurt less.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
Revelations 21:4
NOW SERVING IN GOD’S ARMY
In His Memory,
Master Sgt James F. Hayes
1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell KY
debbi rivers
October 4, 2007
To the parents and family of Donnie, I want you to know that your grief in not alone. I know the pain your have and what you will face in the coming days and weeks ahead. As a Gold Star Mother I have been blessed in my healing and God has allowed me to reach out to other families who are now going through that very same loss. I want you to know that when and if you are ready I offer you emotional support and also a place in our hearts to help you in that healing process. There are many of us Gold Star Families who offer our support, love and help in healing. When and if you are ready please contact me. I ask God to bless and give you strength and heal the empitness in your heart.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
Sandy Bonesteel
October 4, 2007
As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.
Chaplain Dan Gates, Georgia Society SAR
October 4, 2007
With the deepest regret, I have just learned of the death of Staff Sergeant Dixon. As a Vietnam Veteran and the State Chaplain of the Georgia Society, Sons Of The American Revolution, I speak for our President, Charlie A. Newcomer, III and the more than 1,400 SAR members around the State of Georgia in humbly expressing the condolences of a grateful Society. Wrapped in the integrity of service to our nation and the inestimable values of duty, honor and country, your American hero stood on a wall of freedom for us all. His life and his love of country epitomized every attribute of patriotism the Sons Of The American Revolution hold dear. And, as Americans, we could never repay the debt we owe him ..!! Nor the debt we owe you… his family!!!
Carol Cline
October 4, 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.
SHIRLEY DONEY
October 3, 2007
REST IN PEACE DONNIE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Eric Hollis
October 3, 2007
To my boy Dixons family, Let God be God in these times of sorrow. I knew SSG Dixon since 1998. We were stationed in Korea together. Dix had a smile and a laugh that could keep you rollin for days. Dude was indeed a comedian at any giving moment. I spoke to him a couple of months ago and he was still laughing and enjoying life. To Latrese and the rest of his family, just remember Heaven is a better place with Donnie there. He got them all laughing right now. God bless you and we will never forget my boy Dix....
Angela Stahl (sister-in-law to Stan Blaskowski, brother of Matt)
October 3, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved soldier. You do not grieve alone, as we have just lost our own hometown soldier. May God wrap you in His everlasting arms and give you comfort. May He heal our broken hearts.
Thank You, Staff Sgt. Donnie Dixon, for your sacrifice.
Remembering
SFC Matthew Dale Blaskowski
KIA 9/23/07
In Afghanistan
Valorie
October 2, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007
Garnet Jenkins
October 2, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Staff Sgt. Donnie D. Dixon. The price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Donnie rest safely now, in God's Care and may God's Healing Grace Bless the Dixon family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Donnie, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 2, 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)
Showing 1 - 55 of 55 results
Make a Donation
in Donnie D. Dixon's name
How to support Donnie D.'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 Donnie D. Dixon'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