Name: Army Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson Age: 43 From: Florence, Ariz. Assigned to the 259th Engineer Company, Arizona National Guard Incident: Army Staff Sgt. Darrel D. Kasson died March 4 in Tikrit, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle at Bayji, Iraq.
Died:
March
04, 2007 Arizona Army National Guard soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
PHOENIX An Arizona Army National Guardsman from Florence was killed in Iraq when a bomb exploded near his vehicle, authorities said.
Staff Sgt. Darrel Kasson, 43, died March 4, according to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. His death was announced March 7.
Kasson worked as a corrections officer for the Arizona Department of Corrections for 18 years.
His wife, Lori, said she spoke with her husband by phone for about 20 minutes March 2, and he had expressed worry about his mission. He just felt funny about this one, she said, and the couple prayed together over the phone.
Prayers & Condolences For: Darrel D Kasson BY Anonymous on Mar 19, 2007
Darrel, you touched everyone you met with your dedication and faith. I know that you made a big impact on my life though our meetings were few. May you walk on the golden streets with God now. Blessed be the one.
Joan BrownCasa Grande, AZ
Prayers & Condolences For: Darrel D Kasson BY Anonymous on Mar 18, 2007
We are proud to have known Bro. Kasson.
May God bless his family in this difficult time and bring them peace.
Sincerily,
The Bedell Family
Prayers & Condolences For: Darrel D Kasson BY Anonymous on Mar 17, 2007
Hey BDK!! You know we love you and will miss you very much, and your testimony is great, the fact the everyone knows your love of Jesus, and your peace as you now sit at his feet with Lucy, we will see you soon, and Do our best to care for Lori and the kids until then. Much love and memories! David and Teri and Family
Prayers & Condolences For: Darrel D Kasson BY Anonymous on Mar 16, 2007
Till we meet again SSG K.SSG Levine259th ENBalad,Iraq