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 Hilsen |
| December 24, 2013, 9:03pm |
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DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian, 27, of Abington, Mass., died Dec. 23, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
For more information, media may contact the 2nd Marine Division Public Affairs Office during duty hours at 910-450-6575 and after duty hours at 910-372-2736.
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| Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it" -Mark Twain Ride in peace JonD, Debbie, Mike, Irish, Kat, Ron, Wheelmaster and Chgo Jim. |
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| Hilsen |
| December 24, 2013, 9:04pm |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your loved one is a Hero to us all and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Daniel. Going home, going home, I'm just going home. Quiet-like, slip away- I'll be going home. It's not far, just close by; Jesus is the Door; Work all done, laid aside, Fear and grief no more. Friends are there, waiting now. He is waiting, too. See His smile! See His hand! He will lead me through. http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3 |
| Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/Battle%20Hymn/ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it" -Mark Twain Ride in peace JonD, Debbie, Mike, Irish, Kat, Ron, Wheelmaster and Chgo Jim. |
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| NVR4GET |
| December 24, 2013, 10:07pm |
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Rest In Peace. My prayers and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Daniel. |
| Riding:
In Memory of all those we lost on 9/11/2001
In honor of my son SSG US Army 173rd ABN, active duty 2 tours in Afghanistan
In honor of my father Cold War Vet. SGT US Army 8th Division 28th Infantry stationed in Germany.
In honor of all those who protect this great nation.
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| GO ARMY Robert Smith |
| December 25, 2013, 10:15am |
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MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR
PRAYERS AND SINCERE CONDLOENCES TO THE
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DANIEL.
MY PERSONAL FEELINGS ARE FOUND IN THE POEM BELOW. |
| Robert L. Smith, Jr.
In honor of my Brother, Jon Dreymann and my Sister Deb.
The moon gives you light,��
And the bugles and the drums give you music;��
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,��
My heart gives you love.
Walt Whitman-Drum Taps |
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| sailor74 |
| December 26, 2013, 6:09am |
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My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt Daniel M Vassellian,you are an American hero! May you rest in peace, you are not forgotten! |
| "Wars may be fought with weopons,but they are won by men." General George Patton Jr In Memory JonD, Founding Leader WWR ,DEB, IRISH MIKE M. CHICAGO JIM GOD SPEED MY FRIENDS! |
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| Calamity |
| December 26, 2013, 7:06am |
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Thoughts and prayers for all who hold this young man dear.
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| In Memory of Daddy, Uncle Roy, Uncle Earl, Uncle Stan, Stretch, Al, Joe, Jake, Steve, Eddie & Kat
In honor of Capt. Walter Sigafoos and ADJ3 Paul Moser - still missing
"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are at peace." Author unknown |
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| richmkern |
| December 26, 2013, 8:46am |
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My family and I wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian. You are now and will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. The world is a smaller place today without him.
We hope that somehow you will find peace.
Daniel, stand down you have done your duty in this life, carry on to the next.
Rest in Peace and God Bless. |
| Son retired from the Navy/Navy Reserve after 22 years.
Dad served in WWII with Patton through North Africa, Italy and Germany. 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars
I stand for both of them and the rest that cannot stand. |
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| ottomania |
| December 30, 2013, 6:50am |
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell. |
| To those who died, Honor and Eternal Rest
To those still in bondage,
Remembrance and Hope
To those who returned, Gratitude and Peace. |
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| Ranger Rick Towman |
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Prayers and Condolences to the Family and Friends of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian.
Your service and sacrifice defending the Freedom of America will not be forgotten!
Rest in Peace Hero. |
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In Memory of Dad, USCG, USMC. WWII, Korea, Purple Heart. 1927~2005
In Memory of Jon D.
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| Chuck S |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Daniel M. Vasselian
You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Hero |
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Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need
USMC - Mortars
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