Name: Army Spc. Damon G. Winkleman Age: 23 From: Lakeville, Ohio Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. Incident: Army Spc. Damon G. Winkleman died Sept. 20 in Zabul province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained during a vehicle rollover. Also killed was Spc. Corey J. Kowall. Died:
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20, 2009 Loudonville area mourns soldier
By Jami Kinton
Mansfield News Journal
LOUDONVILLE — If Loudonville High School biology teacher David Spreng were to write a book, one chapter would be devoted to Damon Winkleman.
On Monday the Loudonville community learned that Spc. Winkleman, 23, of Lakeville, was killed last week in Afghanistan. He was an Army combat medic.
“I had Damon in several classes, and he was just so good-natured,” Spreng said. “He never took himself too seriously. He had a great sense of humor and was always coming up with something that would have you in stitches. He made teaching fun.”
Details of Winkleman’s death have yet to be released by the Department of Defense. Family members reached Monday night declined comment.
“I’m fortunate to still have the memories,” Spreng said. “But we’ll sure miss him. This is a school where you...
Prayers & Condolences For: Damon G. Winkleman BY Anonymous on Dec 01, 2009
My condolences to your your family CSM we had our challenges putting him in the Army but I know he was happy.
Prayers & Condolences For: Damon G. Winkleman BY Anonymous on Oct 06, 2009
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DAMON G. WINKLEMAM. MY GIRL SCOUT TROOP SENT LETTERS TO HIS FATHER WHEN HE WAS IN DESERT STORM.I STILL HAVE THE LETTER FROM HIM. LOLA YEATER OF NASHVILLE OHIO
Prayers & Condolences For: Damon G. Winkleman BY Anonymous on Oct 03, 2009
Airborne young man. May your family find peace. You medics were always the favorites in the platoon.
Prayers & Condolences For: Damon G. Winkleman BY Anonymous on Sep 25, 2009
Rest in pease Damon in Gods hands you now are watching over all.
God be with Wink, Pat, Jason & Nathan at this time.
Thank You Damon for your service for freedom !
Prayers & Condolences For: Damon G. Winkleman BY John on Sep 24, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.