Name: Army Pfc. Ara T. Deysie
Age: 18
From: Parker, Ariz.
Assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Incident: Army Pfc. Ara T. Deysie died May 9 in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his unit came under rocket-propelled grenade fire.
Died: May 09, 2008 Ariz. soldier with 101st Airborne killed in Afghanistan
By Amanda Lee Myers The Associated Press
PHOENIX — Ara Tyler Deysie talked about joining the military when he was just 4 years old, his mother said Sunday.
At 18, Deysie became the fourth soldier from the 101st Airborne to be killed in Afghanistan in a week. The Parker, Ariz. teen and member of the Colorado River Indian Tribe was killed Friday in the Paktia Province when his patrol encountered rocket-propelled grenade fire.
Deysie’s mother, Lori Deysie, 40, said her son was a jokester and a handful.
“Once he decided what he wanted to do, he made sure he got his way and got to do it, and that was to go into the military,” she told The...
Prayers & Condolences For: Ara T Deysie BY Anonymous on Jan 14, 2009
hey t-man u kno we all really miss u.... i have been best friends wit ur lil sis since tha 1st gr. and i it wuz funny cuz i remember the last time u saw me ustill didn't even kno my name... u were like "who r u!" & ma and sis were jus laughin at u.... lolz ur sis really loves u & we all miss u dearly... u also made good salsa.. love a friend & ur fam
Prayers & Condolences For: Ara T Deysie BY Anonymous on Aug 08, 2008
dear son you choice what you wanted in life, I will miss you with every last breath I have in me. Till we meet again, You were always my pride and joy, my hero even before you went into the military. I am sad of the sarcrafice you made but thats me as your mother never wanting to let you go. I know youare safe and with your father, till were together again God Bless your mom
Prayers & Condolences For: Ara T Deysie BY Anonymous on May 24, 2008
I'll Miss you Deysie You Were a Great Soldier
Prayers & Condolences For: Ara T Deysie BY miyembro on May 14, 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: Ara T Deysie BY Anonymous on May 14, 2008
i am in pfc deycies company.. he was a good soldier and a good friend.. he will never be forgotten
Prayers & Condolences For: Ara T Deysie BY John on May 13, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.