Name: Marine Cpl. Derek C. Dixon Age: 20 From: Riverside, Ohio Assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Incident: Marine Cpl. Derek C. Dixon died June 26 while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah, Iraq.
Died:
June
26, 2007 N.C.-based Marine killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
RIVERSIDE, Ohio Marine Cpl. Derek Dixon, 20, a North Carolina-based Marine from this Dayton suburb, was killed while conducting combat operations in Iraq, the Pentagon said June 27.
Dixon, who died June 26 in Anbar province, was based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., assigned to Company A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Dixon graduated in 2005 from the military careers program at the Mound Street Academies in Dayton.
He was determined to be a leader, and he truly was, said George Hurbanek II, principal at the school. He was a great role model.
Hurbanek said Dixon was interested in computers and took...
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek C Dixon BY sexygal001 on Jun 06, 2008
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek C Dixon BY miyembro on Jun 05, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Derek C Dixon 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.