Name: Army Sgt. Daniel J. Thompson
Age: From: , Assigned to the 715th Military Police Company, Florida National Guard, Melbourne, Fla. Incident: Army Sgt. Daniel J. Thompson
died Feb. 24 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Capt. Brian M. Bunting, Sgt. Schuyler B. Patch and Sgt. Scott B. Stream. Died: February 24, 2009
Soldier from Madison killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
PORTAGE, Wis. — A 24-year-old soldier killed in Afghanistan loved cars, playing hockey and his motorcycle, his family said.
Army Sgt. Daniel James Thompson of Madison was the lead driver in a convoy when he was killed Tuesday by a roadside bomb in Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, said his mother, Lisa Thompson of Portage.
“I was proud of my baby. He never disappointed me. He always smiled. I’m very proud of him,” Lisa Thompson told the Portage Daily Register.
The Defense Department said Thursday three other soldiers, from Maryland, Oklahoma and Illinois, also died in the blast.
Thompson was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve assigned to the Florida National Guard’s 715th Military Police Company headquartered in Melbourne, the Pentagon said.
Thompson belonged to the Wisconsin National Guard until 2007, when he was placed on inactive status...
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel J. Thompson BY Anonymous on Apr 12, 2009
Thank you for your courage and service. May you rest peacefully in Gods loving and secure arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel J. Thompson BY Anonymous on Apr 09, 2009
Daniel:i miss you so damn much. i can't believe you're gone. its not fair, it shouldn't have been you. you had such an amazing life ahead of you and its all gone. you were my cousin, and i'll always love you. i'll think of you every time i watch a christmas story, and when something gets broken. chrismas isn't going to be the same without you. i love you so much.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel J. Thompson BY miyembro on Mar 27, 2009
Your bravery and 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 J. Thompson BY Anonymous on Mar 26, 2009
You were a true hero, and will never be forgotten. Thank you for what you did for your country.
Rest in Peace and may your family and loved ones find comfort that you are home with the Lord.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel J. Thompson BY John on Mar 06, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.