Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Remembering the servicemembers who died in the service of their country.
Marine Lance Cpl. Kurt E. Dechen
24, of Springfield, Vermont.
Dechen died from wounds received while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, while attached to Regimental Combat Team 5, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Died on August 3, 2006.
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"We miss ya kid. It will never be the same without you. See ya up there sometime."
Rabbi of Springfield, VT
"I can honestly say I am a better person b/c of you. . . always in my heart"
julie of burlington, vt
"I can't bieleve its been a year man, I wish you could still be here with us, because I know we are all with you today. Semper Fi. Be beside us all, always. Miss you, Happy birthday"
of C. Co 1/25
"Kurt,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!"
"dech buddy, you were the real deal. from a loving friend to a Marine's Marine, you were it. i miss you bud. i miss you every day. i would give anything to change that day we walked fallujah. but remember i will always keep walking on for you. i love you buddy. i miss you.
god bless your family."
adam escobar, cpl USMC 1/25 Charlie Co WPNS PLT of feeding hills , ma
"Kurt will be missed! He was a friend who could always make you laugh no matter how you were feeling. We Miss you Kurt, or "Turk" as some of us CSCers would say!"
Bethany Cass of Springfield, Vermont
"Thank you Kurt Dechen, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios
"To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kurt Dechen:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Kurt for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada
"To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Kurt Dechen:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Kurt, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia
