David Travis Friedrich Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Hammond, New York

Sgt. David Travis Friedrich was a natural leader. He was co-captain of his college cross country team and was an ace recruiter of fellow distance runners in high school. "Kids joined the cross country team because he made it fun," said his mother, Beth Friedrich. "He had that kind of personality. He was that kind of leader. He could get people to do things." Friedrich, 26, was killed Sept. 20 when mortars hit a U.S. base outside Baghdad. Friedrich enlisted in the reserves to help pay for graduate school, his mother said. He studied criminal justice and chemistry as an undergraduate at Brockport (N.Y.) State College and was working on a master''s degree in forensic science at the University of New Haven (Conn.). He also had a full-time job at a factory. Beth Friedrich said her son often surprised her with his intelligence. "I just thought of him as my little boy," she said.

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Friedrich Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. ...

Charlie Gili

April 10, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY

We'll never forget your sacrifice.

March 14, 2013 | Naugatuck, CT

We have not forgotten David. We will be eternally grateful to him for the sacrifice he made.

A New England Family

March 13, 2013

To the family and friends of Sgt. David Travis Friedrich:
Please accept my remembrance of David on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

September 20, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family and friends of Sgt. David Travis Friedrich:
Remembering David 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 20, 2010 | Carson City, NV

Seven Memorial Days have since passed .. Travis, you are forever 26, and forever in our hearts.

Jean Dobbin

May 31, 2010 | Naugatuck, CT

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one...

Kenna Larra

January 04, 2010 | Manti, UT

To the family of Sgt. David Travis Friedrich:
David 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 20, 2009 | Carson City, NV

Remembering and honoring your sacrifice, and that of your family.

Jean Dobbin

September 20, 2009 | Naugatuck, CT

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