Daniel Freeman Swaim

My heart still hurts after all these years. God Bless your family!

We think of Daniel often, not just Memorial Day, but always. Mike & Becky - you raised a fine young man and Daniel became a proud Marine. Thank You Daniel for your service and sacrifice. I wish you were here. We miss you and wish we had the chance to spend more time with you. God's plan took you far too early for us, but we look forward to seeing you again one day!

Mr. Ammons,
I tried sending this privately but there was something wrong with your email address. Thank you so much for your post. I have been thinking about Daniel more this week and very much appreciated reading about your high regard for him. Daniel was my 1st cousin. I know I will never fully grasp what you, Daniel and others have gone through, but I do know that God has a plan for all of us. It is our job to figure out what that plan is and carry out His wishes. We can try to change...

I knew Daniel well. I was a team leader in his squad. I thought that he was a very motivated, dedicated Marine. I spoke to him a great deal when we had some private time and I wish that I had had more time with him. He was so very tired that day but he would not slow down or quit. He was a very inspiring young Marine. I wish that every Marine was exactly like him in terms of dedication to duty and love for his fellow man. He did not take our job lightly at all. He knew the dangers and in...

Well Daniel we got a new place to hang out with you now. "Daniel's Playground" was dedicated in your honor this Memorial Day weekend at Yadkin County Veterans Park. There sure were a lot of Swaims and friends there to remember you and your fellow soldiers that have died for our county. You made quite a dent in this world while you were here and still continue to affect our lives. Thank you for continuing to touch us.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim:
Please accept my remembrance of Daniel on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Morning Daniel, think of you often, you will never be forgotten, esp on 5-30, the day WE remember ALL that made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. *SALUTE*

Almost 6 years after the fact and the flags still get lowered every Memorial Day,Veterans Day,October 2nd,and November 10th.It's a ritual at our house.your mom and dad thank us every time. Nobody can talk about what happened or even mention your name without tearing up. We miss you Daniel. You'll never be forgotten. 10.02.86-11.10.05. You'll always be remembered.
We Miss You Daniel

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Daniel F. Swaim:
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