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David Finch Obituary
PFC Finch, a Calvary scout with the 23rd Sabre Squad, HHT, 2nd squadron, 3rd Armored Calvary headquartered in Fort Hood, TX, was killed in action in Iraq Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
PFC Finch, loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, graduated from Humboldt High School in 2005 where he played football and received the Doug Atkins MVP award in 2004. He also graduated from Bethel University in 2009 where he played football from 2005 to 2009. He was proud to serve his country in the United States Army deployed to Operation Iraqi New Dawn.
PFC Finch was preceded in death by grandparents, George and Blondell Finch; uncles, Randy Finch and Wayne Rea; and grandfather, Jack Claunch.
He is survived by his wife, Heather (Brown) Finch; parents, James David Finch; mother, Beth Neumann and step-father, Art Neumann of Humboldt; sister, Autumn Finch of Lexington; grandmother, Clarine Claunch of Bath Springs, TN; nieces, Jasmine Finch and Ryleigh Broadstreet; special friends, Jay Gregory and Cole Palmer; many other friends, and the 3rd ACH, Fort Hood, TX.
Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home, (731) 784-1414.
Memories and Condolences
for David Finch
Charlie Gili
July 31, 2016
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Finch Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of David D. Finch US Army Private 1st Class. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Carl Gutierrez
April 22, 2014
On December 9, 2010 I was going home on R&R from Iraq. All of us on that day couldn't wait to get home. The aircraft a C-130 had an American flag drape on a aluminum coffin. PFC Finch was on board with us. As we got on the aircraft and left Iraq nobody said a word. My combat boots toes rested against the coffin and thought how sorry I was for his family. We landed at the Kuwaiti Airport. There we got on off the aircraft and gave him a final salute as they carried him our aircraft and put him on a aircraft going back to USA. When Memorial Day comes in May I will remember PFC Finch and all the other young soldier who couldn't hug their families. I served in Iraq during his time there but didn't know him. But I will always have memories of that day. God bless his family for his loss.
Chief Gutierrez US Army (Ret)
February 18, 2013
In honor and recognition of David Finch. I will forever be grateful to him for his service and sacrifice for this Country.
Lynne Neibert
January 9, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son and husband's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Peggy Childers
December 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. David D. Finch:
Remembering David on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
February 20, 2011
To the family of Pfc. David D. Finch:
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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Danny lewis
January 1, 2011
I was the last one in the escort. I didn't know Dustin but I was honored to be part of the escort.
December 28, 2010
My prayers with you and family Karen California.
dustin crowe
December 23, 2010
010 dear dustin finch family and friends i was at football practice when our coach glover told us that dustin was kia tears were in our eyes as ccoach glover told us what a dediated football player he was how he even played with a broke finger before coach found out it was broke so sorry for your loss and we greatly say thank you dustin for serving our country and for being our unknown hero the football team of mcnairy central high school.and may you rest in the arms of the angels god bless you and your family.
Teresa Pennington
December 22, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, I have 2 sons in the Army. He died a true hero. I will always keep the Finch family in my thoughts and prayers.
Henryk Zaleski
December 21, 2010
Rest in peace.
MacDaniel
December 19, 2010
Dear Finch family,
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. David will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Marty McCann
December 18, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dan Pinkerton
December 18, 2010
God Bless American Hero David Finch. David was a credit to the American race. Blessed be the family during this time of sorrow. I salute your memory!
April Davidson
December 18, 2010
We are pray for the family and for Heather...From my military family to yours we love you all even though i have never met you...Fiance of SPC Forrest, Joseph
kathy smith
December 17, 2010
I didn't know you personally however, I respect and appreciate you,and all you've done for many. May your family find comfort in their memories and strength in their love.
December 17, 2010
RIP comrade and brother. May God give peace and comfort to your family. MSG Randy "Mac" McKee, 20th Special Forces Group
Christy McCann
December 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SSG William Russell
December 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Hallenbaxk
December 17, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brandi Kail
December 17, 2010
Dustin you will forever be missed. Your smile always lit up may day. I know you are looking down on us now with that big smile on your face. You paid the ultimate price so that we can be free. Thank You!
michael dinwiddie
December 17, 2010
- pvt dinwiddie, michael - humboldt, tn now in fort riley kansas
John Morrison
December 17, 2010
Dustin, to the warrior who paid the ultimate price that allows me to sit at my computer and type these few lines I say THANK YOU. It was a honor to be a small part of the events last night bringing our HERO home to rest. I hope the people of Humboldt can HONOR and RESPECT you and your great service to our country, Home Town and each and every person who may read this. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the loved ones and friends you left behind while they deal with your brave sacrifice.
THANK YOU
John Morrison
Rescue Capt.
Humboldt Rescue Squad
Victoria Long
December 16, 2010
Thank you for everything that you have done. I did not know you but I belive there is no greater hero than a person laying down their life in the line of duty. Your family and friends will be in our prayers. Thank you and I am forever greatful.
SPC 101st Airborne Curtis
December 16, 2010
Hooah PFC Finch! Your country is forever grateful! I am sorry for your families loss. I did not know you but I am a vet and that makes us a family! With death come freedom, job well done! We will never forget your sacrifice! God bless you, your soul, your family, and God bless America!
December 16, 2010
I didn't know Dustin or any of his family but my heart and prayers go out to them and his friends. He gave his life for our freedom.. RIP Laurett B (Jackson Tn)
Amy J
December 16, 2010
I did not know David... nor did I know his family. However, I extend to them my most heartfelt condolences. May God hold you in his heart and your loved one in his arms. Thank you for your service to our country.
~Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes over night. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down~
Eleanor Roosevelt
December 16, 2010
We honor your service to our country and pray for your family left behind, thank you for giving the ultimate gift for freeedom, your life, may you rest in peace. We did not know you but we respect and honor all service men and women as we are a military family. Chuck and Betty Cornett
Laura Swindell
December 16, 2010
I did not know Pfc. David Dustin Finch. I do not know any of the family, but you are all in my prayers. He is a hero in my book for serving our country. So sorry for your loss.
Rachel Shiozawa
December 16, 2010
From the little time I got to know you, I seen how much of a sweet and caring person you were. I thank you and every other soldier who has given their life for our country. You will forever be a hero!! RIP Dustin,you will be missed. God bless the Finch family.
Anthony Cleary
December 16, 2010
To the Finch Family
I had the pleasure of sharing many memories with Dustin over his four years as a student athlete at Bethel University. There is one memory of Dustin that I will never forget to this day. It is not a memory that has anything to do with football or even the school at all. We were in a defensive staff meeting and Dustin who was done playing for us came into our meeting with his then girlfriend. There was one thing about Dustin that I will never forget. He was a very proud yound man. He walked into that office and told us coaches that he decided to join the military. He was so proud, we all asked him about finishing school and he looked at us all and said, I love you guys and respect you, but it would mean everything to me to fight for my country and the freedoms I have had since I was a boy. As a person who watched Dustin grow as a young man at Bethel, to now a man standing in front of me telling me he was willing to fight for the freedoms I had and will continue to have. I could see a change in his eyes and knew that this was something his heart was more passionate about then anything. If you knew Dustin you knew he loved his family, his girlsfriend, who became his wife, and football. As he stood in front of me I could tell that he loved this more then football. That is my fondest memory of Dustin as a man that I am truly honored to have spend several years with in his time at Bethel. I am thankful for the freedoms I have everyday and thankful that Dustin was willing to give his life for me and all other Americans. I give my deepest sympathies to Dustin's wife, the rest of his family, and all the people of Humboldt. Dustin is a true American Hero and will never be forgotton by me and my family.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Coach Anthony Cleary and Family (Oxford, OH)
Kerry & Vickie Buford Sewell
December 16, 2010
Thank you so much for giving your life for our freedon. Your family and friends are in our prayers.
Donald Matyszyk
December 16, 2010
I know we have never met; I was informed of your loss by my sister in law, Mrs Jenna Cagle, Jackson TN. The loss of your loved one as he was serving his country, while certainly tragic, goes not unnoticed by the country he served. He rests in peace with others who have served so bravely, and unfortunately will welcome more. But this was his calling and I know you are proud of his accomplishments providing freedoms to the people of the world, while protecting us at home. I served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Bosnia and other far off places, over 30 years in all; therefore I know your pain and I encourage you to rejoice in this young man's courage. He will never be forgotten by America for his ultimate sacrifice, and you will never be forgotten for your sacrifice of this young soldier who has defended sacred freedoms we all continue to enjoy
Sincerely
DONALD L. MATYSZYK
Command Chief Master Sergeant
United States Air Force, Retired
Summerville, SC
December 16, 2010
May you rest in peace. I thank you for giving your life for my freedom and the freedom of so many.
Donna Verhoek Milan, Tennessee
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
December 16, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to PFC. David D. Finch our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for David. And to David it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. David, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,335 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to David’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Deitra Lake
December 16, 2010
Sending up prayers of comfort.
Ryan Shanklin
December 16, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to our country and others. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Charles Summer
December 16, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the family. Dustin is my brother in arms. God's peace be with the family and may the love we show them ease their pain some.
Kristina Hudgins
December 16, 2010
R.I.P Dustin for you will always be our hometown hero...my thoughts abd prayers are with your family at this time...it was an honor to be on the streets last night as they brought you home.
1st Sgt Ret Billye Jackson
December 16, 2010
So sorry for your Loss ,Be Proud of his service Know that the Fast Majority of Americans Appreciate the service of your Loved One.
Laurel Hardin
December 16, 2010
My heart is with you
Lori Benfield
December 16, 2010
Heather, Uncle Jimmy and I love you so very much, we will be here for you every step of the way. I pray God brings you comfort.
December 16, 2010
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one. The gates to Heaven just welcomed another true American Hero!
SFC(R) Tommy Denson
You are in our prayers! Thank God for brave soldiers like PFC Finch!
December 16, 2010
You are in our prayers! Thank God for brave soldiers like PFC Finch!
Marguriet Frazier
December 16, 2010
December 16, 2010
may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. i thank your loved one for his service to our country...all gave some and some gave all.
linda schaefer
December 16, 2010
sorry i can't be there. i'm so sad for my heather,my family and for dustin's family. my prays are with you all.
Leanne Hutchison
December 16, 2010
Heather, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you....
Leanne Hutchison
December 16, 2010
Heather, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and praying are with you during this time....Love you....
dianne mcknight mckee
December 16, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Garnet Jenkins
December 14, 2010
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the devastating loss of Pfc David D. Finch, with So Much Gratitude for this Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember the Sacrifice, David made.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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