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Sean Krueger Obituary
BOURNE, Mass. - Lieutenant Commander (sel) Sean David Krueger, U.S. Coast Guard, 33, died in the line of duty on July 7, 2010, in La Push, Wash.
He was born in New Haven, Conn., on Sept. 24, 1976, to David and Maura (Doyle) Krueger. He graduated from Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Maine, in 1994 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon completion of basic training in Cape May, N.J., Sean was stationed aboard the CGC Bittersweet in Woods Hole, Mass. He later earned an appointment to the USCG Academy in New London, Conn., and graduated in May 2000.
During his first tour aboard the CGC Sundew in Duluth, Minn., he married the former Kyla Trimby of Laconia, N.H., and was blessed with their first son, Trevor.
Sean was selected for and graduated from the Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fla., and was assigned as an MH-60 Jayhawk pilot in Cape Cod, Mass., where their first daughter, Kerryann, was born.
Sean was subsequently selected for an exchange tour with the Royal Navy, flying the H-3 Sea King at RNAS Culdrose in Helston, Cornwall, England. After two and a half years overseas, Sean transitioned back to the MH-60 Jayhawk and was stationed in Sitka, Alaska, where his second daughter, Ashlynn, was born.
Sean's military service awards include the Air Medal, CG Commendation Medal, CG Achievement Medal, and Commandant's Letter of Commendation, among numerous other unit, team, and personal awards. Additionally, Sean was awarded the Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award and the Edward and Maise Lewis Award.
Sean was a loving father, husband, friend and mentor. He was an avid sailor and donated his off time to the community.
Sean is survived by his wife, Kyla (Trimby) Krueger, and his three children, Trevor, 8, Kerryann, 5, and Ashlynn, 7 months; his parents, David and Maura (Doyle) Krueger; his sister, Meagan Roy, Ph.D.; two brothers, LTJG Matthew Krueger, USCG, and Scott Krueger; as well as one niece and two nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, at the Nickerson- Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne.
Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 16, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mashpee, followed by burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted by the Coast Guard Foundation and the USCG Academy Alumni Association in Sean's name. The donations will be transferred into a trust for his children.
www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.
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dennis dockham
July 19, 2010
kyla, i'm so sorry to hear about sean, i would like to extend my deepest sympathy for you and your family at this difficult time. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 19, 2010
To The Krueger Family,
We want extend our deepest sympathies.
What a remarkable young man.
Justin has a fond memory of Sean teaching him to swim when he was little. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Carrier Family
A Chief
July 18, 2010
Kyla....It's hard for our loved ones to understand why we do what we do sometimes, but please understand that every single one of my Brother & Sister Guardians will always be there for you and the kids as a permanent part of our Coast Guard family. Semper Paratus has true meaning to our own.
Jim
July 18, 2010
To the family and friends of Sean, my condolences on your loss. Sean a man I never had the pleasure of meeting, but your father was always beaming about your acomplishments.
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Kathy O'Donnell
July 17, 2010
We are so saddened by the loss of our friend. May you rest in peace Sean, and may your family find strength in their happy memories of their lives with you.
Mary and Gus Garside
July 17, 2010
Dear Kyla and Family,
Our deepest symphathy to you and your family. I am sure it is a tremendous loss to you all. Please know that the great memories you share will keep your beloved husband, father and friend alive forever. It is heroic men like him who keep us all safe.
Love to you all, Mary and Gus Garside
Elliott Donn, Commander, Department of CT
July 17, 2010
To The Krueger Family,
On behalf of all comrades of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, may I offer our sincerest condolences to all of you at this sad time.
We thank you for your sacrifice and the service and sacrifice of LCDR Krueger. Everyone who has ever worn a uniform in the service of this great country appreciates the price you have all paid.
May he rest in peace.
Jennifer Carrier
July 16, 2010
Thank you Sean, and all who fight for our freedom. My heart goes out to friends and family members. May you find peace soon.
July 15, 2010
Sean, May you rest in peace. We will always keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are as proud of you as if you were our own son. From one Coast Guard family to another " SEMPER PARATUS" TONY & ANN FANTASIA Waterboro, Me.
Melissa
July 14, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. We know the entire Coast Guard Community feels this loss very deeply. Please know that we appreciate Sean's service to our country. We are saddened that he was called to make the ultimate scarifice. We pray for strength for all of you.
July 14, 2010
Our hearts go out to the entire Krueger family. May your heart and soul find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Forever remembered, forever missed - thank you Sean for your service to our country.
-The Olszewski Family
Alfred, Maine
Nadine Huard
July 14, 2010
I would like to send my sincerest sympathies to Sean's Family. Thank you all for your great unfabible sacrifice. And may God Bless You in everyway possible throughout the rest of your lives. Nadine and William Huard
Cynthia Jokinen
July 14, 2010
Sean: You were an ABSOLUTE HERO! May your loved one's memories help them in their understandable-pain and grief When your children are old enough to understand , they will be told what a hero you were. RIp young man and thank you for what you did.!
Ray and Mary Emmons
July 14, 2010
Sean will live in our hearts forever.
Ann Romano
July 14, 2010
To the entire Krueger family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann & Michael Romano (Matt O'Loughlin's Aunt & Uncle)
Sheila Livingstone
July 14, 2010
To Seans wife Kyla & children , may I offer my sincere condolences on your loss . No words can express the sorrow of a special life taken away . Sean loved what he did , was courageuos , took on his assignments . ( I've read heroic stories ) Remember him with pride & the good times & the joy . I've never met you but know your father through the Barbershop chorus . My thoughts are with you . God Bless .
Sheila Livingstone . ( Alex's Mother )
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
July 14, 2010
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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