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for David LaConte
Ray Clary
November 30, 2009
Robin, Courtney, Cody, & family,
You're in our thoughts & prayers during your grief. I knew Dave thru RSES Conferences that we'd attended together. Please remember that Dave will live forever in your hearts, and he's with his Father in Heaven, watching over you always. Thank you for Dave's service to his country, as well as sharing him with RSES members.
Joseanna Henry
November 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time. Our heartfelt thanks to your husband and father for his service to our great country.
The Henry Family
Rota, Spain
November 26, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a brave man and a hero. My brother, Chris Coffland was with David and May They Rest In Peace.
Karen Coffland Bresnahan
Ocean City, MD
Lynette Metz
November 21, 2009
As a native of Lambert's Point, Norfolk, VA and now, a resident of WI just outside of Milwaukee County, I would like to offer my condolences to the LaConte family. My heartfelt thanks goes to David LaConte for giving his life that I may live a free life in the USA. He has earned his reward.
May God be with all of the family and friends through this difficult time.
Lynette Ellis Metz
November 20, 2009
My dear cousin...David...my handsome, dear cousin. I am mourning your loss as are your other cousins here in Milwaukee. You will live in our hearts forever. To all those who loved him - I share your grief. Sue (Witkowski) Miller.
Denise & Wayne Miller
November 20, 2009
Robin, Courtney & Cody our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave was an awesome man and father and we are sorry for your loss.
Denise, Wayne & Taisho Miller
Sandy and Birt Chandler
November 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are sorry for your loss. Remember Dave was doing what he felt was best for his country and family. He will be in your hearts forever.
Brian Martin
November 20, 2009
To the Laconte Family and the SEAL Community, I am so very sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you. I had the pleasure of working/living with Dave in Afghanistan on his current project. I said my final goodbye to Dave on the 9th of November, when he left and heading out of Bagram to see the unit he would be working with...He was a great guy, and this has hit me hard!! Dave and I would often give each other a hard time as I am a US Army Ranger and he is a SEAL,(fin as I called him). We smoked cigars and chatted the time away ofter at night. God Bless you and your family, and the world is at a complete loss with this tragic event; This is for all those to read and understand;
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Denise,Tom,Rebecca Conter
November 19, 2009
Robin, Cody and Courtney,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Schultz
November 19, 2009
To all of Dave's family: Jay & Mary and our family send you our deepest sympathy. He will remain in our hearts forever. We have so many memories to keep close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope to attend the memorial service in Milwaukee. Dave served our country well.
Much love, The Jay Schultz Family xoxo
Dale G. Froehlich
November 19, 2009
Joyce, our deepest symathy in the loss of your son. If we can be of any assistance be sure and let Family Financial know. We are so sorry.
262-620-2911
MARK KIFER
November 19, 2009
DAVE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A GREAT FRIEND,FAR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.
HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
November 18, 2009
Robin, Courtney, and Cody and family,
Vickye and I send our most sincere condolences to you and the family for your loss. As I mentioned on the phone, dwell on the good times and it's OK to cry your eyes out. May God provide you with comfort on those tough days that will inevitably show up.
With Love and Sympathy, and a big hug,
Uncle Bob and Vickye
Russell & Crystal Gonring
November 18, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, and we truly want to thank you and your whole family for David's long and loyal service. You will be in our prayers as will Wally and Luanne as they are such terrific friends of ours. Russell & Crystal Gonring
Kelsey Pecsek
November 18, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about this tragic loss. I always enjoyed Dave's company at the old ASC meetings, and at the shows, rooting us all on. Please let me know if there is anything you need. God Bless.
michele, chris, courtney and alyssa bledsoe
November 18, 2009
Robin, Cody, and Courtney,
Iam so sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
We will never forget the guy that if it was broke he could fix it just give him a hammer and nails.
Pam, Bob and Lauren Barnum
November 18, 2009
Dearest Robin, Cody and Courtney,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you.
I enjoyed talking with Dave during our Derby experience at Back Bay Farms and was grateful for his driving and cooking skills on our trip to James River with the horses. I will always smile when I think of him riding that little bicycle while we were riding on the horses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Kauber
November 18, 2009
To the LaConte family,
Dave was as awesome BUD/S instructor. He put me through training in 1979 and I had the pleasure of serving with him at SEAL Team ONE shortly after I graduated.
I extend my sincere condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
Very Respectfully,
Mark Kauber
Deborah Sims
November 18, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss, Robin, Cody & Courtney. What a great example Dave set for us all... his many hours of hard-work at Lago with such cheerfulness and perseverance really gave all of us and our horses alot of good times! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know Dave's strong, loving spirit is close by for you all. Deborah & Scarlett Sims
Frank Richard
November 18, 2009
I worked with Dave at BUD/S back in the late 70's, Dave was always a good friend and team mate and had a great desire to prove himself as a warrior. I think he's accomplished his task and died doing what he loved and he is and always will be, a warrior's warrior.
Sue Haut
November 18, 2009
Robin, Corts, Cody,
I am so sorry to see the news on your dad. I will never forget the day we all had on the boat, praying that your mom didn't get sick....what a great time we had. We were so relaxed, laughing, tubing and not a care in the World. Always remember the good times and the love you shared.
Respectfully,
Marie LaConte
November 18, 2009
Robin, Joyce, Kids and Cousins,
I am so very sorry that you and our extended family must bear this tragedy. May God support you, and reunite us all with David and each other in His own good time.
Julie Hogge
November 18, 2009
We will miss Dave, a great friend, husband, and father. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to know him and thankful for all he's done for Phil and I.
I'm so sorry that you all have to go through the pain of losing a loved one...it's never easy. But if you ever need anything, please let Phil or I know, we're just a call away.
Dianna Tilley
November 18, 2009
Robin and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you daily. My heart breaks for you as you have to go through this. I will always be here for you if you need me.
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