24, of Jasper Ga.; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.; died April 9th of injuries sustained that day when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Ramadi, Iraq. Also killed was Sgt. 1st Class Randall L. Lamberson.
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY Anonymous on Dec 23, 2011
You live on in the hearts and memories of those of us that were lucky enough to know you. You are a true hero. Sam Whitmore Jasper Ga.
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY Anonymous on Jun 28, 2010
No greater honor than to serve your country.He will always be remembered and respected.Your family is always in our prayers.Barry Dobson
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY VictoriaS on May 16, 2010
I am Davids Mother and I miss him so much everyday. I appreciate all of you that honor and remember him.
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY Anonymous on Apr 24, 2007
God Bless All who read this; and Those Who have had to go through the grief and loss of this Very Special Gentleman David S. Collins...Only today 4-24-07, my daughter found out of his death; and the sorrow that has overtaken her is hard to bear...This man was a defender of that which was right, no matter his status; he was a friend, who helped and defended, no matter the consequence to his own self...What a horrible, horrible loss to this world...God Bless His Family, and All Dear to His Heart!!! God Bless You David!!! Thank You David for All you did for my daughter and your friend, just because You are the man you are!!! And the Very Evident Blessing to this earth you were to those who knew you, from your Parents, who Loved and Raised you to be that way; and from God, who Allowed you to live on this earth for such a time as this!!! Thank You God, and Thank You Dear Parents and All Family members!!! We will not Forget your self less acts of Charity(Love)...As your Father in heaven commanded of you; you obeyed, and Stayed TRUE BLUE!!! Love from Angela Ann's mom, Linda Ann
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY Anonymous on Oct 27, 2006
May you find eternal peace in the warmth and love of Heaven.
May all who grieve for you find strength in knowing you are not truly gone because you will live in their hearts forever
Prayers & Condolences For: David S. Collins BY DONNYDO on May 09, 2006
Dear Lord, please bless the soul of this brave soldier and hold him in Your loving Arms.
Please keep Your Shining Light over his family and loved ones.