Daniel J. Beard Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Daniel J. Beard was proud to be in the Army and his family was equally as proud of Beard''s service to the country _ he was the family''s first to serve in the military. "He put his life on the line for all of us," his sister Deleris Austin said. Beard, 24, of Buffalo, N.Y., died April 3 in Al Diwaniyah of injuries from a non-combat incident. He was assigned to Wiesbaden, Germany. Beard had just finished running a few miles and was in line for a weigh-in when he collapsed, his family said. Officials tried to revive Beard, but were unsuccessful. "Beard was an excellent soldier," said his commander, Capt. Ramon Torres. His commander further described him as "eager and motivated." Born in Buffalo, Sgt. Beard was a 2003 graduate of Seneca Vocational High School and briefly attended Erie Community College before enlisting in February 2005. He also is survived by his wife, Yolanda. Beard was expected home on leave in August and planned a vacation in Jamaica before returning for his next tour of duty. "He always had a smile on his face," said Austin.

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Charlie Gili

April 13, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY

Thank you Daniel Beard for your sacrifice.

May 24, 2012

April 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel J. Beard:
Always remembering Daniel. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 07, 2012 | Carson City, NV

To the family of Sgt. Daniel J. Beard:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

L Neal

May 24, 2011 | NC

To the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel J. Beard:
Please accept our remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Ginger Mankowski

April 03, 2011 | Waretown, NJ

To the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel J. Beard:
Remembering Daniel 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

Peggy Childers

April 04, 2010 | Carson City, NV

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

Donna Gillette

December 05, 2009 | Brick, NJ

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Kenna Larra

November 11, 2009 | Manti, UT

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Betty Nielsen

October 30, 2009 | Fonda, IA

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