Gavin Colburn Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Columbus, Ohio

COLBURN SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, 20, of Frankfort, who was assigned to the 656th TC Co. of Springfield, Ohio, currently attached to the 542nd TC Co. of Kingsburg, IN, died in Iraq while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is survived by his parents, Tina and Todd Stevens of Chillicothe and Tony...

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Gavin, service dog in training, 12 weeks

I am working as a volunteer puppy raiser for an organization called Warrior Canine Connection. WCC breeds and trains dogs to be service dogs for wounded warriors. A litter of 9 labs was born in June, THE Honor Litter, all named for a fallen soldier. One of the puppies was named Gavin after Gavin Colburn. I am his puppy mom, and he will be training with me for 2 years. People ask how I will ever be able to give him up and I tell them that he was born for a higher purpose, to assist someone in...

Joey Jaron

September 05, 2013 | Reston, VA

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Colburn 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

May 09, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY

Still remembered. Today and everyday we honor our soldiers in our family. Gavin Colburn is one of those soldiers.

September 04, 2012

To the family and friends of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Always remembering Gavin. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 22, 2012 | Carson City, NV

My name is Martinez, A. (Sgt.) and was assigned with the 542nd in 2004 and 2005. I am no longer in the military but remember Gavin Colburn very well. On the evening before I lost a fellow soldier and a dear friend, I remember him coming to my sleeping area to ask me what I was doing; I replied to him that I was watching a movie on my small DVD player. He didn't stay long because he stated that he was going on a mission early the next day. I hate myself to this day knowing that I should have...

Alberto Martinez

November 03, 2011 | San Antonio, TX

Gavin was and will always be a hero. We miss him, but we are so proud of his bravery.

Aunt Janet

May 21, 2011 | Chillicothe, OH

Today is the 6 yr anniversary of your passing. Miss you Gavin. Hope you are resting in peace. Love you. To gavins family- i still think of you all everyday. May you all be finding more peace day by day. Love you all.

April 22, 2011 | Sidney, OH

To the family and friends of Pfc. Gavin J. Colburn:
Please accept my remembrance of Gavin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 22, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family of PFC Gavin J. Colburn:
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

April 03, 2011 | NC

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