Edinburg, Texas
Dustin Sekula was skilled at ranching and loved roping steers. He even used his high school lunch period to practice roping on a fake steer. Still, he turned down an agriculture scholarship to college to join the Marines. "Give it to somebody that needs it," his Future Farmers of America teacher, Dan de la Vina, recalled Sekula saying. Pfc. Sekula, 18, was killed April 1 by enemy fire in Anbar province of Iraq. An infantry mortarman from Edinburg, Texas, he was based at Twentynine Palms, Calif. His mother, Lisa Sekula, signed a consent form that allowed Dustin to join the Marines at age 17. "I had to put my ''mama'' feelings aside and do what my baby wanted me to do," she said. "I''m thankful I can stand here and say Dusty loved me and I loved him and I have no regrets." Survivors also include his father, Daniel Sekula.
April 1, 2013
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
It has truly been my honor to sign Dustin's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Dustin will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Peggy Childers
April 09, 2013 | Carson City, NV
April 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Always remembering Dustin. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
April 14, 2012 | Carson City, NV
Wow, its been a long time, but I still miss ya buddy. Dustin was my best friend in boot camp and school of infantry. Am sad we never got to see each other after those days. I am sure it is a friendship that would have lasted a lifetime. To the family of Dustin, I am sorry for your loss and that I never got to pay you my respects in person. What a person he was.
peter anderson
August 22, 2011 | Camp Pendleton, CA
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Please accept our remembrance of Dustin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginger Mankowski/Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Ginger Mankowski
April 01, 2011 | Waretown, NJ
To the family of PFC Dustin M. Sekula:
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
March 21, 2011 | NC
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we...
Stephanie Rafoss
October 23, 2010 | Beachwood, NJ
To the family and friends of Pfc. Dustin M. Sekula:
Remembering Dustin 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 01, 2010 | Carson City, NV
I am a fellow Edinburg North H.S. Graduate class of 1994. Dustin, we thank you for your courage and determination in attempting to prevent terrorism from spreading. My brother in law is currently in Iraq and hopefully he comes back to us and his family ok. You are a hero to Edinburg and to the USA for your service. You are a hero because of your bravery and courage to your country. Thank you and God Bless.
Hyrum Pereira
November 20, 2009 | Edinburg/Grapevine, TX
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October 29, 2009 | Manti, UT
