Name: Army Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh Age: 43 From: Norman, Okla. Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, Task Force 34, Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla. Incident: Army Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh died Sept. 17 when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down in the vicinity of Tallil, Iraq. Also killed were Chief Warrant Officer 2 Corry A. Edwards, Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brady J. Rudolf, Cpl. Michael E. Thompson and 1st Lt. Robert Vallejo II. Died:
September
17, 2008 Guardsman remembered as hard worker, quick learner
The Associated Press
Maj. Pete Barger, a Chinook pilot for the Oklahoma Guard, said he first met Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh during their first deployment to Iraq in 2003. Eshbaugh served as a flight engineer.
“He always wanted a little bit more. He expanded from just the engines to learning the aircraft. He got that knowledge, he got that step down, and from beyond that he wanted to become crew member. That was one of his goals,” Barger said. Eshbaugh, 43, of Norman, Okla., was killed Sept. 18 when his helicopter went down near Tallil. Eshbaugh was assigned to Lexington, Okla.
Originally from Chicago, Eshbaugh first enlisted in the Air Force in 1982, where he served for 10 years. After a six-year break, he joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1998, staying until 2000. Daniel re-enlisted in the Guard in 2002.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Dec 02, 2009
My condolences to this family. If someone out there knows how I can get a hold of this family, Please email me at (Email Link)
Thank You!
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2008
Rachele, Bryan and Jordan,Always remember Dan as a true American Hero and a wonderful husband and father. He will be greatly missed by everyone. We love you all very much.Don, Carrie & Alyssa Lumbert
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2008
Rachele, Bryan and Jordan,Words can't express how sorry we are about Dan. Remember all the goods times you had together. He was a great guy and a true Hero. He will be greatly missed. We Love You! Greg & Sharon Cryer
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2008
Rachele, Bryan and Jordan,We are so sorry about Dan. He was a great guy. Our thought and prayers are with you guys. We are always here for you if you need anything. We love you! Matt, Tracy, Tyler & Trevor Mathisen
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Sep 29, 2008
daddy i miss you so much. i love you. my best wish to the rest of the family.
jessica
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY mark2039 on Sep 28, 2008
You made the ultimate sacrifice. I will always be greatful for that. The pain and hurt is still there. I wish it would go away. I know time will ease the pain but it will never go away. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I love you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY miyembro on Sep 26, 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: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Sep 25, 2008
Thank you for your service to our country. It came at high price and I want you to know it is not unoticed!
My deepest sympathies to your family! May God bless them in this difficult time!
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Sep 25, 2008
Danny, Although I just met you for the first time at greatgrandpa'a funeral, I really felt like I have known you my entire life. I was so looking forward to you being at the next family reunion next year and getting to know you and the rest of your family better. You have a great sense of humor and I am proud and honored to have had you serve this great country of ours. Your family is in my prayers, say hello to Uncle Dan and great grandpa for me. Love you. You will be missed so much in this Eshbaugh family, although distances seem to keep us apart, we're always there for one another. It's a bond that can't be broken. Thank you again for serving our country. I will see you in the heavenly mansion and we will all be reunited for a great reunion and celebration. May God bless you and your family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Sep 24, 2008
may god be with his family and may him rest in peacebrandon burns
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY Anonymous on Sep 24, 2008
My sincere condolences to Aunt Bernadine, Kim, Chris, Rachel, Ashley, Jessica, Bryan and Jordan. Your son, brother, husband, father and my cousin will be deeply missed. Danny, you have been reunited with Uncle Dan and Papa now. I will see you there when it is my time. Love you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel M. Eshbaugh BY John on Sep 22, 2008
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.