Name: Army Sgt. Dariek E. Dehn Age: 32 From: Spangle, Wash., Assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Sgt. Dariek E. Dehn died June 2 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.
Died:
June
02, 2007 Family remember soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
During his last visit home on leave, Army Sgt. Dariek E. Dehn told close relatives about the danger of military service in Iraq and some close calls he’d had.
“That was kind of his way of preparing if something was to happen,” said his sister, Sherri Jeske. “We were just thankful to spend the time that we did with him.”
Dehn, 32, of Spangle, Wash., was killed June 2 in Sharqat, Iraq, by an explosive. He was a 1993 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas.
“We will always remember Dariek for his awesome sense of humor and contagious smile,” his family said in an obituary. “He was compassionate and caring and always wore his heart on his sleeve.”
He liked playing sports and snowboarding, but he didn’t really find direction in his life until enlisting in the Army six years...
Prayers & Condolences For: Dariek E. Dehn BY Anonymous on May 30, 2010
The realities of war seemed so far away, then a young man from my childhood fell...I heard his name on the news...then I saw a picture of him and the reality of war hit me. I have always had respect for those in service to our country but hearing of Dariek's fall made me more aware of the realities of war. My brother is heading home today after 11 months in Afghanistan...Monday could have had a very different meaning to us personaly! Please know we will be praying for Dariek's family!!! -Monnica
Prayers & Condolences For: Dariek E. Dehn BY John on Apr 09, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.