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Kenya Dugger
February 6, 2025
Brother, another year has passed and still to this day, I say your name in my nightly prayer. Sometimes I wonder if God knew that many of us needed a angel to watch over us through troubling times. As we we all get in age, you will remian forever young, forever, the life of everything, forever my brother. We will meet up again, until then, please keep a watchful eye over all of us in these trying times. I love you bro.
Kenya Dugger
Jason Walters
February 6, 2025
Dog 1,
It's been 16 years since we last were face to face in combat. The team was so blessed to have you and we owe our lives to you. All of us have lived on in your honor so be proud of yourself. Most of us have retired, if not all. Today is a somber day, I'm spending it in memory of you. I can't wait to see you again brother. De Oppresso Liber! BSAKM
Mark C
February 5, 2025
Another year has passed since you left us. We would both be 47 this year, and I wonder what all you would have accomplished if you hadn't gone to Valhalla. Every so often, as I drift off, I see all of us back in our old company, telling jokes, saying Airborne and Hoaah at the end of every sentence, making up stories to impress, and swearing we had made a mistake by joining. We were young and indestructible, full of bravado and crap. They say youth is wasted on the young, but I say old age is wasted on the undeserving. You deserve to be here my friend. My deepest condolences to the Tabb Family. Never Forgotten DT.
I gitcha
May 25, 2024
Your birthday is in a few days. Was at Eglin and looked down there you were. Continue to rest.
Kenya Dugger
February 8, 2024
Hey brother I can´t believe that it has been 16yrs ago since God called you home. There hasn´t been a single day that I haven´t thought about you. The Army is in my rear view mirror, but never your memory. You was my first true friend in the Army and you defined what it meant to be a brother from another mother and battle buddy. Rest ez bro, keep over watching us down here. I love you my dude.
Kenya Dugger
ABN
Bangel
February 6, 2024
One of the best NCOs I had the opportunity to serve with. You were the first to say how it was and always had a smile and a joke to make the world brighter. Love and miss you man.
Ebonee Tabb
May 30, 2023
Happy birthday! We miss you and love you.
Kenya Dugger
May 29, 2023
Uni,
Today is Memorial Day and it´s been 14yrs since God called you home. In these past 14yrs there has not been a day that has passed which I didn´t think about you. Life is so different outside the Army, the word brotherhood has loss its meaning outside of the Army. Whenever I get upset about something at work I just sit back and think about all the crazy stuff we all use to do back in 65th. I miss you my friend and that will never change. Save a spot for me, I will see you one day my brother.
Jason
May 29, 2023
Dog 1,
I´ve been thinking about you all day! It´s 15 years since your passing. You came to our SF team in the middle of Helmand Province, Afghanistan with perfect timing. We needed you more than you needed us!! The world has changed, I´ve been retired for a few years, but my memory of you has never faded. Thank you for protecting me and the team. We all have done well and owe all our lives to your sacrifice. I have a 9 month old Yellow Lab/Pointer mix that Bo would´ve loved to have met. Her name is Birdie Mae, she´s a pretty one. Bo definitely would have passed up a tennis ball for her :)
Until we meet again.....
Jason Walters
Charles (trey) Grant
May 26, 2021
UNI,
I remember rolling through the parking lots hills ring at girls at the clubs, you never drank and I never forget that. We went through the team together at Bragg.
Thanks for taking me to Brownsville,NY
RIP brother
Charles Grant
May 26, 2021
I remember rolling through the parking lots hills ring at girls at the clubs, you never drank and I never forget that. We went through the team together at Bragg.
RIP brother
Charles Grant
May 26, 2021
I remember rolling through the parking lots hills ring at girls at the clubs, you never drank and I never forget that. We went through the team together at Bragg.
RIP brother
Kenya Dugger
February 14, 2021
Hey, brother, the 5th of Feb just passed, and it made me feel as the world has stopped. Time heals all things, but losing you has never been easy, and honestly, I don't think time can heal the pain I feel. Well, bro, I am retiring after 21 yrs and 10 months. The next chapter in life will be different, but I will always ask for you to watch over my family and me. I miss you, bro. See you one day.
KD
Torey Palmore
January 1, 2021
Miss you brother. Always thinking about you.
P-Mo
Kenya Dugger
May 30, 2020
Bro Happy Birthday, you would have been 42. I miss you Uni, we started this Army gig together, now as I am set to retire, it just doesn't seem the same. I was talking to a friend the other day and we talked about how we all got into the big fight, lol too funny, you and I both were Buck SGTs. Time has flown. There is not a day that doesn't go by that I don't think about you. Take care brother, and save a space for me. I will see you again one day. Love you bro, KD
A. Wilson
May 30, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY..... Miss you always and forever
Kashawn (Trinity Barber & Beauty) Nunez
May 26, 2020
Time has passed, but you have not faded from our minds. Your picture is still up in the Barber Shop and i take pride in telling your story when some one asks who you are. Memorial day was yesterday and so we remember your sacrifice and thank you for it. Hope you have the chess board set up when i get there. Rest in Peace Uni
Gone But Not Forgotten!
Peggy Contreras
May 25, 2020
Thinking of you and missing you. I am so proud to have known you. You was like a son and so proud to have had you as a friend and co-worker. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
This came out of the blue on the anniversary of the day you left us.
Jeremy Bangel
February 7, 2018
Pete
February 5, 2018
Don, my brother,
It has been ten years since your sacrifice. Times have changed but we still remember, I still remember, what you did for us. I hope your family is well. My daughter is growing up, she already 5. I can still remember that patrol, some details are fading but I promise I won't forget. I'm drinking a cold one for you today. As you rest, know we have things down here covered.
Your friend,
Pete
Charie Petty
October 4, 2017
You are missed forever and always!
A. Wilson
February 5, 2017
R.I.P ❤ You are missed
T. Washington
September 28, 2016
I miss you.............................
Brody Page
July 4, 2016
I'm here to say I never knew Donald how ever at my local 4th of July parade I was handed a dog tag with his name on it from the rocky mountain dawgs project I would just like to let his friends and family know he spent the entire weekend with me and my family fishing and boating and enjoying the fireworks I thank him for the freedom to do as I please and wear his dawg tag with pride knowing this independence day he rides and relaxes with me thank you for your service and your sacrifice
Robert Slade
May 30, 2016
Happy Birthday! You turned out to be a special and caring man that will never be forgotten. thinking about you Alway's Bro.
Love ,
Prog
May 30, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
January 16, 2016
Uni,
I am so blessed to have known you. You were a good man and always made me smile. Such a dedicated man to the service and his family. I will never forget you.
RIP my friend
anitra wilson
December 25, 2015
MERRY HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS!!! R.I.P
Miss you Uni
I Gitcha
October 11, 2015
Tracey Green
May 20, 2015
These past few days I have been in tears...thinking of you. Ten days from now will be your 36th birthday and still I still cannot believe it's been 7 yrs since you been gone. My heart STILL aches and cries for you. I remember our convo days before your departure for this your final deployment. You were so elated to go use your newly acquired sniper skills. Never in a million years did I think of losing you so soon, Uni. I love and miss you so much. Happy Birthday and thank you sooooo much for all you gave for our freedom...your own precious life. You died doing what you loved.
Loralye Aponte
June 14, 2014
It seems like yesterday we got off that bus in 1999 at Fort Mclellan, Alabama to begin our Basic and AIT training, just to end up stationed together at Fort Bragg, NC a few years later. You were such a good person, and a good friend back then always making myself and others around you laugh. I really do think of you often and I hope you know you are missed. I am grateful to have served with you and to have known you. R.I.P my friend.
Charie Petty
May 26, 2014
Celebrating you today, Memorial Day, my angel <3 Blessed to have visited with you.
Charie Petty
February 7, 2014
Hi Uni,
It's strange how time flies by but your memory remains fresh. Miss you so very much. I know the angels must have thrown you one heck of a party as yesterday was the anniversary of your welcoming with them. And while my heart and mind ache at your absence I'll keep holding on until we meet again. Love u always <3
LTC David Lewis
February 5, 2014
Miss you SSG Tabb, rest in peace.
November 11, 2013
In memory and honor of Donald Tabb on Veteran's Day 2013. We will always be grateful to him for his sacrifice for our country.
James Tester
August 23, 2013
I miss you my friend, you are not forgotten. SRT
Shaqueena Alexander
August 20, 2013
Im sooo Sorry i missed your birthday! Happy Waaaaay Late belated Birthday i know that your in heaven giving them a hard time, lol but i bet you're lifting spirits too...You will Never be forgotten you touched alot of lives to include myself, I miss you my dear friend and i will see you again some day..
Charie Petty
May 30, 2013
Happy Birthday Uni! Love and miss u forever!
Kenya Dugger
May 28, 2013
I haven't been on here in awhile, but not a day goes by when i don't speak Uni's name. He was my brother, he was my fellow Soldier, and as I watched him grow through the ranks, I watched as they buried him. I miss him dearly, and I know he is watching over me and my family. I love you borther, and I will see you again.
Holly Martin-Hineline-Kalanoc
May 28, 2013
Hey old friend. I talked to you yesterday. Its been years but I haven't forgotten. I think of you often. You were hysterical. You did the best impression of Griffin and ill never forget it. Life has been so hard lately but I draw comfort I have friends in high places. I miss you and still wear my KIA bracelet. I'm sorry that you had to leave us but I get proud when people recognize the bracelet and thank you for your sacrifice. Talk to you soon old friend.
Peter McIntyre
May 24, 2013
Hey Buddy, it's been a minute since I last wrote you in this book. I think since Feb 5 this year, as Memorial Day approaches I can't help but to think about the sacrifice you made for us. So that some of us could come home alive. Time doesn't make it easier, it just make us remember the good times more and it makes me happier that I was and am privileged to know and fight besides you. My wife and I had a baby girl recently, I sometimes say a prayer thanking God and you that this was allowed to happen. After a few more deployments from ours, I realize Bo and your whole goal was to protect us from a threat so we could focus on a different threat. How is old Bo anyway. I still shake my head at him trying to do anything for that tennis ball. As you can see, YOU are not forgotten and will never be. You live among and through the people that you loved and loved you. We all miss you and as this great day approaches and moves on, the team will remember and drink one for you. DE OPPRESSO LIBER
Charie Petty
May 4, 2013
Missing you <3
Joy Steverson
May 3, 2013
Uni I miss you so much! We go all the way back to our high school years. I still have tears that roll down my face when I think of your larger than life personality and how you always reminded people to smile. As your birthday approaches it makes me realize how much I miss my friend. Although your living a much better life with The Lord, I still can't help but want my friend back. Missing you always!!!!!!
Joy
Lewis Griffin
April 18, 2013
I had the honor of serving with Tabb when we were at FT Bragg together. Even went to Iraq together and it was never a dull moment when he was around. I always considered him a friend and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him.
Peggy Childers
February 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb:
It has truly been my honor to sign Donald'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 Donald will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Charie Petty
February 5, 2013
Time flies by but my feelings remain the same. You will always be missed and tears will continue to fall 'till we meet again my angel <3
~Tracey Green
February 5, 2013
Uni, its been 5 years and I still remember your death like itwas yesterday. You died doingtoday what your loved, being a solider. Forever missing and loving you......You are an American Hero.
jeremy bangel
February 4, 2013
Miss you bro. Can't believe its been 5 years since you left us. See you in the other side.
Ebonee Tabb
November 28, 2012
Missing you like crazy... I know its been 4 years but I'm still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that your gone...
Lewis Bee
August 27, 2012
Bro
It's seem like we was just riding in the lex just joking and playing around with one of another and talking about Bo that he was a lap dog... and going to the defac before training .. You will NEVER EVER be forgotten
Charie Petty
May 13, 2012
Wish u were with me to wish Mommy a wonderful Mothers Day. I miss u.
Maricia Namkung
May 11, 2012
Uni...I knew that only death could've kept you from maintaining our friendship. I will always love and remember you
Charie Petty
May 5, 2012
Wishin u were here to talk to, to ask for advice, to seek guidence from. I wish I could breathe half my life into u and have u back in my life. I just cant get over missin u. Love u always!
Charie Petty
May 3, 2012
<3 Miss u my angel <3
May 1, 2012
Hey Tabb,
I'm sorry I'm so late. After I was MR I lost touch with so many people. Wow, do you know I still remember the Platoon on Platoon fights in 65. Good times! You're still alive with all those who knows you....
SGT(Ret) Maldonado,
Peggy Contreras
March 1, 2012
Gone but not forgotten. The Fort Rucker Crew. You will always be part of our family and in our hearts.
Peggy Childers
February 8, 2012
February 5, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb:
Always remembering Donald. "Some gave all."
Kenya Dugger
February 5, 2012
Today it has been 4 years since you was taken away from us. I pray everynight that you watch over my family. I miss you Uni, you was the best of all of us. I miss you friend. SFC Dugger 65th for life and death..
Kennel Facility Dedicated to SSG Donald Tabb
Paqueshia Baxter
November 22, 2011
Paqueshia Baxter
November 22, 2011
Dear Uni,
I still think of you. Gone but, not forgotten. I will forever cherish the moments that we spent together. The times you spent with my son. I love and miss you dearly. You are forever in my heart. Before I leave Afghanistan, I want to visit your memorial to pay my respect. Thank you for being who you were to me and my son. Rest In Heaven.
Tracey Green
November 11, 2011
Dear Uni, there isn't a day that doesn't go by where I don't think about you. I want you to know that I still love you very much and thank your for your service. You are a true American Hero. Tracey (New Brockton, AL)
Charie Petty
November 9, 2011
Hi Uni,
I wondered after we lost you just how long it would take for the deep pain I felt to disappear. After several years passing I realize the pain is never passing. There will always be an ache and a tear left. There remains a wonderful happy feeling though too. A feeling that comes from knowing someone so wonderful. I feel blessed to have created so many memories with you. They comfort me in my times of sadness. Miss you always. You will never be forgotten, Uni!
Carrie Ann Byrne
October 11, 2011
If someone could share how BO is doing I would love to know. I keep all of you in my heart and prayers and pray you always reminisc of the beautiful memories you share. God Bless
S. THOMPSON
October 10, 2011
MISS YOU!! R.I.P UNI !!!
Jaleah Slade
September 5, 2011
Dear Uncle Donnie,
I wish you were here today. Two days ago, your sister and niece had their birthday's together. Although you are up in Heaven with God, I know you read all the messages in this book and I'm sure they mean a lot to you. It was horrible when you left, but you will always be in the family's heart. I love you a lot. xoxoxoxo
Your niece,
Jaleah Destinee Slade
Kristi Cook
September 3, 2011
Don you will always be missed, and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are always with your family.
Carrie Ann Byrne
September 2, 2011
There is not a day that goes by . . . that I don't think of Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb. I often wonder about Bo and how he is doing. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Janice Oswald
May 28, 2011
As Memorial Day and your birthday approaches, you are remembered. A Dog Handler came in the office this past week and I thought of you. There is a new Soldier who looks so much like you that every time I see him, my heart stops for a moment. It's almost painful to look at him. I told him about you and how much he looks like you. Always praying for you and your family. God Bless our Troops.
Cheryl Robinson-Stewart
May 18, 2011
DONALD THERONNIE TABB
Donald, soldier, friend, cousin, nephew, uncle, brother, son
One of a kind, and kind man, all knew him to be fun
Not a day goes by that you have not crossed our minds
A special song, a photo, and several other signs
Let’s stop a moment now then to remember and celebrate
Donald Theronnie Tabb, born May 30, 1978
Thoughtful of others, and loyal beyond measure
He was always giving of his time, talent and his treasure
Experiences and achievements to benefit and bless
Respected, loving, caring, devoted and selfless
One was blessed to have shared the same time and space
Needless to say his sense of humor would put a smile on your face
Now while he loved his profession, I’m sure all would agree
It did not compare to the love he had for his close knit family
Exceptional leader and outstanding NCO
The comrade, partner, and best friend of Bo
Answered the call to serve multiple tours in the military
Bravely departed in 2008 on the 5th of February
Beautiful spirit, honest, dedicated MP
Donald Theronnie Tabb, we honor your memory
-Cheryl Robinson-Stewart
keith tabb
May 4, 2011
my lil brother whom i never got a chance to know as an adult,the hour is 1:52 am and i have stumbled upon your
obituary. we were gonna vibe that summer i was home. i am openly weeping because we never got the chance to know each other as adults like we planned. i will say to you again what i said to you the last time we spoke " i love you bro" you are my role model i the elder brother am inspired by you the younger brother.
Janice Oswald
February 23, 2011
You are not forgotten and still missed.
Charie Petty
February 17, 2011
Thinking of you!
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Peggy Childers
February 5, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb:
Please accept my remembrance of Donald on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Charie Petty
February 2, 2011
I have come to believe that no matter how much time goes by there will always be a place inside of me that continues to sting with pain. There is a piece of you that will live on in my life through the many fond memories that can never be erased. Guess this is just to say you are missed and until we meet again... RIP
Lynn Dean
February 2, 2011
Staff SGT Tabb will always remain in my heart and mind. His funeral was the first Patriot Guard Riders Mission that I had ever done. I was proud to be able to stand and show my respect for this hero. I was honored that day to be asked to present his Mother with a Gold Star Banner. I keep her and his family in my prayers. May God Bless and keep you all.
<3 You are missed <3
Charie Petty
December 17, 2010
RIP Uni
Charie Petty
December 17, 2010
wreaths across america ceremony
i gitcha
December 15, 2010
Alana Green
November 5, 2010
Janice Oswald
October 10, 2010
It's hard to believe this much time has passed and October 2007 you left for the deployment. I can't forget it because I can still picture you and shaking my hand after your appointment and telling me you'd see me when you got back. I never thought that a few months later, you would be gone. You will not be forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alisha Gibbs
October 6, 2010
Rip Donnie May God be with your family.
July 29, 2010
left you some flowers today. its the very least that i could do.
Your Niece Anaya
July 29, 2010
Your Niece Alana
July 29, 2010
Your Nephew Ke'vontae
July 29, 2010
Your Nephew Kamren
July 29, 2010
Your the reason I'm Here today
Ukarrie Smith
April 30, 2010
Walt
February 6, 2010
Two years since we suffered the loss of a great man. The team never will forget you and what you did for us. We think of you and pray for your family. We also want to say thanks to the family again for letting us visit back then, we miss you all and wish you the best. We will be in touch when we can. Don, we will see you in the heavens brother.
KEDRICK HENRY
February 6, 2010
Donni yea its been a while. i cant really believe it. Although i know that its been a couple of years sometimes its hard to wrap my mind around it.
Cause i will always have to jump back to the days at publix when you first got the stratus, and the times you would stop by the house.You went from this little kid to this Man standing and holding your own. I still remember it so clear. the first time you saw kedar just a few months old(he's seven now). Always in my mind and on forever in our hearts. In Donnie's classic way
WORD!!!
Peggy Childers
February 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Donald Tabb:
Remembering Donald 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
SFC JEREMY KING
February 4, 2010
ITS HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS. IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE ROLLING AROUND DOING WHAT WE DO. PARATROOPERS NEVER DIE, WE JUST MERELY SLIP AWAY
vashoun kelly
January 29, 2010
I can meet a million more people and none will ever touch my heart like my brother UNI. We grew up fighting battles that made us stronger. When I close my eyes and I can hear ur voice son I will always keep a special place for u in my heart. I LOVE YOU! !!!!!!"""
Fernando
January 26, 2010
You know its so easy for us to complain about the little things. We sometime take for granted that our next breath is not promised. I miss you being around homie. I miss riding out on a moments notice to what was promised to be a good time no matter the distance. You left a lasting impression on me and I wish you were here, things just aren't the same without you.
Lawrence Henderson
January 1, 2010
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