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Dustin K. McGaugh Obituary

Although Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh was born 30 minutes before his twin sister, Windy, she often called him "my kid brother." "I wanted to do everything I could to take care of him," Windy McGaugh said at a memorial service for her brother. McGaugh, 20, died in Balad, Iraq, on Sept. 30 of a gunshot wound. The military told his family his death was from friendly fire. McGaugh grew up in Springdale, Ark., and graduated from high school in Tulsa, Okla., in 2001. He enlisted after high school and was based at Fort Sill, Okla. His family said he loved children. "When he got to Iraq, one captain was telling us that you were trained not to get out of your vehicle," said his father, James McGaugh of Springdale. "He said he looked over and Dustin was out giving candy to a bunch of kids."

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 9, 2005.

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Clayton Lochman

February 27, 2019

I forever miss you Dusty. My first son bears your name in your honor, I knew no one and know no one I look up to more. You were the beacon of light guiding us from the darkness. Forever miss you my dear friend.

Pam Martin

November 7, 2013

Forever may your life be celebrated for your selfless sacrifice. Never ending thanks.

Peggy Childers

September 30, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh:
Please accept my remembrance of Dustin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Peggy Childers

September 29, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh:
Remembering Dustin 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

Kenna Larra

January 4, 2010

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Peggy Childers

September 30, 2009

To the family of Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh:
Dustin 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
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

In Memory of Dustin ~ (Debra Estep)

September 30, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Dustin, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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cristobal medellin

August 6, 2008

I remember this young soldier I was at fort sill with charlie battery I remember him briefly two times right before we got deployed we all scrambled those weeks to get our equipment ready to go to the railhead.

R Collis

July 20, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc McGaugh. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc McGaugh knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Spc McGaugh!

marina mcgaugh hamilton

June 11, 2008

to my son Dusty the day the planes hit the world trade center you came to me and told me you choose the army I was and still am so proud of you i will always remember you and love you i will be with you soon honey love your mom always and forever will my heart be with you

November 20, 2007

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc McGaugh!

Catherine (Roper)Schaffer

August 12, 2007

To a young man that I only knew as a child. I hope that he was well loved and appreciated, from you cousin

Althea B

July 26, 2007

I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May you soul rest in peace

July 7, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc McGaugh and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless you all!!

Gary Allain

April 4, 2007

Spc. Dustin K. Mcgaugh
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

jill h garbs

March 2, 2007

even though i do not know you ,i feel i do,i just lost my nephew a week over there,he was a ranger on a helicopter crash.i also have a twin brother over in baghdad now ,he was at fort sill ,sgt first class, so i will pray for your family and for your twin..and thank you for serving our country.your in the lords army now..god bless you..

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

October 10, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the McGaugh family in the loss of Dustin. I did not know Dustin, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Dustin it has been 3 years since you were taken know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

Garnet Jenkins

September 30, 2006

Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Dustin K. McGaugh, on this 3rd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Dustin, in God's Loving Care and may God's Grace and comfort continue to be with the McGaugh family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us"
~ Helen Keller ~

May the Peace of God and
the memories of Dustin,
remain in your heart always.

Mac & Susan Orsbon

May 29, 2005

Spc. McGaugh made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and the freedom of unborn generations of Americans. Our family will honor his sacrifice and his memory on this and every Memorial Day and we will remember him in our prayers. Our prayers are also with his family.

Steve Hayes

October 5, 2003

Windy, even though I haven't seen you or your brothers for quite a while, you know you will always have a place in my heart. While I am heartbroken over Dusty's passing, I am also very proud of him for the sacrifice he made to protect our country.

DeeAnne Dubiel

October 4, 2003

Angie, Eric, and Family: Please know that Mike and I are thinking of you. Dusty was blessed to have such a strong and supportive family.

Jack Robinson

October 4, 2003

I know you can't read this, but I just want you to know that you will be forever missed. I didn't get to know you very well, but the few times we had were great fun. I wish to express my sincere condolences to Dusty's parents. When it's our turn...we will be reunited.



We love you, Dusty, and we miss you...from your friends in Tulsa:

Jack Robinson, Rusty Robinson, Ian Schiffman, Ryan Neighbors, Karissa Heffner, Jeff Blauch, Josh Lawson, and K.T.

Kathy and Russ Corbitt

October 3, 2003

Angie and Eric, our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of Dusty's family. Our country remains a free nation because of men like Dusty and we thank God everyday for those brave souls who gave their lives for our freedom.



Angie, I worked for you as a Kelly temp at Pro One in Human Resources. Russ retired and we decided to we moved to AZ.



I'll keep you and your family in my prayers, and for your son, Dusty.



Hugs, Kathy Corbitt

Gina Richardson

October 3, 2003

To the Fischer Family,

Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Dan and Gina Richardson

Dan Kontz

October 3, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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