Gold Star Family Support Group
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Sgt John Kyle Daggett born 9-30-86, died of wounds suffered in the battle for Sadri City on 5-15-08
Ranger Daggett was one of the youngest non-commissioned officer's in the Army. He received his Sgt ranking just after
being deployed; two months after his 21st birthday.
Kyle's dream was to be an Airborne Ranger. He was told he could transfer to a Ranger Battalion if he passed the Ranger
training. The same commanding officer who told Kyle he could transfer to a Ranger Battalion denied Kyle's request to be
transferred to a Ranger unit.
In the 4 months Sgt Daggett was deployed in Taji Iraq, he lived and led his men by the Ranger's creed. His squad was one of
the most admired in his company.
Kyle's death brought on the actual actions that stopped the battle for Sadri City and saved many American lives’. The last
month of his young life was like in the movie Black Hawk Down; every day. He volunteered for the mission that took his
life.
At Arlington Memorial; were he now rests, His Commanding Officer gave me his Battalion Flag and framed certification.
That flag had been with Kyle on every mission. I also received the Iraqi flag taken from Sadri City signed by his whole
Platoon.
Ranger Daggett received a Bronze Star, Silver Star, and the Ribbon for Team Valor under fire. He was a true warrior.
There is a Foundation being formed to honor how Kyle lived his life. The Foundation will help the families of fallen Hero's
and our Hero's who come home to damage to have a quality life.
God bless and bring peace to all who loose a son or daughter in War. God bless our Troops and the Flag they serve.
Jack Daggett, proud father of a wonderful son.
John's Legacy.com page
Ranger Daggett was one of the youngest non-commissioned officer's in the Army. He received his Sgt ranking just after
being deployed; two months after his 21st birthday.
Kyle's dream was to be an Airborne Ranger. He was told he could transfer to a Ranger Battalion if he passed the Ranger
training. The same commanding officer who told Kyle he could transfer to a Ranger Battalion denied Kyle's request to be
transferred to a Ranger unit.
In the 4 months Sgt Daggett was deployed in Taji Iraq, he lived and led his men by the Ranger's creed. His squad was one of
the most admired in his company.
Kyle's death brought on the actual actions that stopped the battle for Sadri City and saved many American lives’. The last
month of his young life was like in the movie Black Hawk Down; every day. He volunteered for the mission that took his
life.
At Arlington Memorial; were he now rests, His Commanding Officer gave me his Battalion Flag and framed certification.
That flag had been with Kyle on every mission. I also received the Iraqi flag taken from Sadri City signed by his whole
Platoon.
Ranger Daggett received a Bronze Star, Silver Star, and the Ribbon for Team Valor under fire. He was a true warrior.
There is a Foundation being formed to honor how Kyle lived his life. The Foundation will help the families of fallen Hero's
and our Hero's who come home to damage to have a quality life.
God bless and bring peace to all who loose a son or daughter in War. God bless our Troops and the Flag they serve.
Jack Daggett, proud father of a wonderful son.
John's Legacy.com page
Lt. Daniel P. Riordan DOB: 17-FEB-1983-KIA: 23-JUN-2007
He is missed everyday by not only me (dad) and his
mom, but also by brother Nick, sister Suzi, and soul mate Tiffany.
The family worked on this web site to honor Dan and his legacy:
Website honoring Dan by family with love
Daniel's Legacy.com page
He is missed everyday by not only me (dad) and his
mom, but also by brother Nick, sister Suzi, and soul mate Tiffany.
The family worked on this web site to honor Dan and his legacy:
Website honoring Dan by family with love
Daniel's Legacy.com page
1st SGT Michael S. Curry Jr KIA 7-23-07
was more than a soldier. He was a husband, father,
brother and a good friend to all who knew him.
Michael joined the military in August 1987 and was
planning on retiring after this tour. Sadly, he along
with four others was killed on July 23, 2007. We miss
him, but we are so proud of all he accomplished in his
life. WE WILL NEVER FORGET... Lavette Curry
(sister)
Michael's Legacy.com page
was more than a soldier. He was a husband, father,
brother and a good friend to all who knew him.
Michael joined the military in August 1987 and was
planning on retiring after this tour. Sadly, he along
with four others was killed on July 23, 2007. We miss
him, but we are so proud of all he accomplished in his
life. WE WILL NEVER FORGET... Lavette Curry
(sister)
Michael's Legacy.com page
Sgt. Clayton G. Dunn II
Born 11-02-84 KIA 05-26-07
Having grown up an army brat, Clay knew since the beginning that he wanted to be a soldier. He wanted to make a difference! He was a high
school senior and I was a freshman in college when we met. He was the star x-country and track runner in his high school. I loved watching him
run, it was so perfect, beautiful and exciting. After high school he tried the college thing for a year, but was not satisfied. He knew he wanted to
marry me and join the army, and that is what he did. We got married and 7 days later he was off to basic. He loved his family. He was able to meet
his daughter Grace when he was home on R&R from Iraq. She looks just like him. He was friendly, intelligent, funny, and loving. He will always
be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. I will always and forever love him; he will always be my one and only true love. Haidy Dunn (his
wife).
Clayton's Legacy.com page
Born 11-02-84 KIA 05-26-07
Having grown up an army brat, Clay knew since the beginning that he wanted to be a soldier. He wanted to make a difference! He was a high
school senior and I was a freshman in college when we met. He was the star x-country and track runner in his high school. I loved watching him
run, it was so perfect, beautiful and exciting. After high school he tried the college thing for a year, but was not satisfied. He knew he wanted to
marry me and join the army, and that is what he did. We got married and 7 days later he was off to basic. He loved his family. He was able to meet
his daughter Grace when he was home on R&R from Iraq. She looks just like him. He was friendly, intelligent, funny, and loving. He will always
be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. I will always and forever love him; he will always be my one and only true love. Haidy Dunn (his
wife).
Clayton's Legacy.com page
Sgt. Danny R. Soto 8/31/82 - 6/16/07
arrived in the states illegally at age 12 alone and did not speak English. After his arrival to the States, he worked two jobs to help support his mother and two sisters. He
graduated from high school, married and continued to work two jobs, still helping his mother. He became a born again Christian as a young man and became a U.S.
citizen. He and Vanessa became pregnant while she was going to college but he supported her education. Finally, he asked her for her blessing to join the military. Danny
was a hard worker and a go getter and very quickly became a team leader. He was in the military only 2 years when he died from a roadside bomb. When it happened,
Vanessa remarked, “Danny always wanted to be a soldier and I didn't want him to go...but he waited for me to finish college before he asked me again and because I knew
it was what he always wanted to do, I just felt I had to let him go. He was so proud and excited when he left." Danny represented everything good that immigrants bring
to and made our country. He never used the welfare system, was not afraid or embarrassed to do a job regardless of what it was or how much it paid if it needed to be done
and was more of a man at 20 than many men twice his age. Sacrifice builds character. His family believes he would want Americans to remember that there is a very
large number of non-U.S. citizenship holding people in our U.S. military right now doing exactly what our American born sons are doing - defending our rights - and
hopefully theirs someday. Sgt. Danny R. Soto knew the true meaning of sacrificing to be an American. We miss you, Danny
Danny's Legacy.com page.
arrived in the states illegally at age 12 alone and did not speak English. After his arrival to the States, he worked two jobs to help support his mother and two sisters. He
graduated from high school, married and continued to work two jobs, still helping his mother. He became a born again Christian as a young man and became a U.S.
citizen. He and Vanessa became pregnant while she was going to college but he supported her education. Finally, he asked her for her blessing to join the military. Danny
was a hard worker and a go getter and very quickly became a team leader. He was in the military only 2 years when he died from a roadside bomb. When it happened,
Vanessa remarked, “Danny always wanted to be a soldier and I didn't want him to go...but he waited for me to finish college before he asked me again and because I knew
it was what he always wanted to do, I just felt I had to let him go. He was so proud and excited when he left." Danny represented everything good that immigrants bring
to and made our country. He never used the welfare system, was not afraid or embarrassed to do a job regardless of what it was or how much it paid if it needed to be done
and was more of a man at 20 than many men twice his age. Sacrifice builds character. His family believes he would want Americans to remember that there is a very
large number of non-U.S. citizenship holding people in our U.S. military right now doing exactly what our American born sons are doing - defending our rights - and
hopefully theirs someday. Sgt. Danny R. Soto knew the true meaning of sacrificing to be an American. We miss you, Danny
Danny's Legacy.com page.
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