Groton, Massachusetts
When Darren J. Cunningham was playing charades recently with his daughter and one of her friends, the clue "dancing bear" came up. He tried every kind of clue, but the kids weren''t getting it. "And then, right before the hourglass ran out, he whipped off his shirt," recalled Dean Beresford, his best friend. "He was just about bald, and this was the hairiest human being ever. And almost immediately, both kids yelled, ''a bear!'' "That was typical of him. He went the extra mile for entertainment value." Cunningham, 40, of Groton, Mass., died Sept. 30 when his unit came under mortar attack in Baghdad. He was assigned to Fort Hood. Cunningham joined the Army at 18 and was a veteran of the Gulf War. Part of his job in Iraq was training Iraqi police officers. "My ambition is to enjoy life to the fullest," he wrote in his yearbook, "see the world." "He was a great guy," said Beresford. "Everybody loved him. Boisterous is a word that comes to mind. Lively. A lot of fun, a good friend to everybody." Twice divorced, he leaves a 12-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son.
I still remember and always will. CPL Cunningham and I served in the 545th MP Co., 1st CAV, together. He took care of a young SPC then and still takes care of an old CW5. RIP SSG! RIP!
Edgar Collins
May 08, 2017 | Woodbridge, VA
I will never forget you. Miss you buddy!!
Rosa Porras-Johnson
October 02, 2013 | Alexandria, VA
Darren miss you Mike Young
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2012
On the 8th anniversary of Darren's passing, please be aware that he is still remembered and honored. We offer peace and compassion to his children. We will forever be indebted to him for his sacrifice to this nation.
A Massachusetts Family who Remembers
September 29, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham:
Please accept my remembrance of Darren on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 30, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham:
Remembering Darren 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
September 29, 2010 | Carson City, NV
Darren, I miss you ! It seems like you haven't been gone 5 yrs. I wear your bracelet PROUDLY in your honor everyday. It's worn 24/7 in your memory. I enjoy people asking me what the blue bracelet means. I smile and say the best DAMN, soldier I've served with. Rest in peace we love you
SFC.(RET) Michael A. Young
MP ALL THE WAY...
Michael Young
October 01, 2009 | Killeen, TX
To the family of Staff Sgt. Darren J. Cunningham:
Darren 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
Peggy Childers
September 30, 2009 | Carson City, NV
Darren, Bro we served together proudly in Ft Hood 88-91, I was desk sgt during DS/DS and we made it over there and back the first time, I was saddend to hear of your ulimate sacrifice. you will be missed by all
Shad
September 06, 2009 | SLC
