Name: Army Pfc. David N. Simmons Age: 20 From: Kokomo, Ind. Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. Incident: Army Pfc. David N. Simmons died April 8 in Baghdad when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small-arms fire. Also killed was Staff Sgt. Harrison Brown.
Died:
April
08, 2007 Soldier from Kokomo killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
KOKOMO, Ind. A central Indiana soldier who had only been in Iraq for about a week died during an attack while on patrol in Baghdad, military and family members said.
Army Pfc. David Neil Simmons, 20, of Kokomo, was one of two soldiers killed April 8 when their military vehicle was attacked by an improvised bomb and small-arms fire, according to the Department of Defense.
Simmons first enlisted in the Indiana National Guard before graduating from Northwestern High School in 2005, then decided after basic training to join the Army, family members said. He had been in Kuwait for three weeks before being sent to Baghdad on April 1.
Prayers & Condolences For: David N Simmons BY Anonymous on Jun 16, 2007
Dear Neil, Thank You for all the good times we had. Uncle Jim loves you and will always be so proud. I miss you so very much. Your Dad, and Uncles will always carry you in our hearts. I am glad you are not a witness to the unjustness we are going threw.
Prayers & Condolences For: David N Simmons BY Anonymous on May 28, 2007
Dear family of Neil Simmons,I knew Neil when he attended Eastern High School. I was an assistant in his English class. He had an awesome personality and a contagious smile. He also attended OakBrook Church where I attend and the last time he was home, I shook his hand during the service. Thanks, Neil for giving your life for others and your country.Your family is in my prayers. Jeanne D.
Prayers & Condolences For: David N Simmons BY Anonymous on Apr 17, 2007
I pray Pfc. David N. (Neil) Simmons' soul rest in peace and his family feel God's loving embrace, especially during this time of grief.May God bless you for your sacrifice on our behalf...A friend of Nick White's (survivor of the April 8th tragedy) - B. Slanis / Missouri City, TX
Prayers & Condolences For: David N Simmons BY Anonymous on Apr 16, 2007
I met PFC simmons back at annual training in camp atterbury indiana. i was in his unit E 293rd LAT out of frankfort Indiana. He was a really good soldier and a loss to many i really didnt get to know him very well but in the two weeks that i worked woth him he was always smiling. That is what i remembered and the picture of him that flashed through my head.. so here is my heart felt condolences to his friends and family. I'm sorry for your loss..
SPC Myers Chad D E co 293rd LAT Indiana Army National Guard
Prayers & Condolences For: David N Simmons BY DONNYDO on Apr 13, 2007
Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening,into the house and gate of heaven,
to enter into that gate, and dwell in that house where there shall beno darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light;
no noise nor silence, but one equal music;
no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession;
no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity;
in the habitation of Thy glory and dominion,
world without end. Amen.
My sincere heartfelt condolences to David's family. May God give you peace in your heart and strength to carry on.