37, of Antioch, California.
Scheile died of injuries sustained in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 23, 2005 when he was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire and an improvised explosive device detonated near his M113 armored personnel carrier. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Oakdale, California. Died on September 24, 2005.
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"I never want to forget the sacrifices of so many young men and women. I am so proud it makes me cry. I understand in theory only that war is a part of human nature but so is love and caring. I wish I could take the families pain away but I can't. I am committed to loving ALL people, myself and our environment. I am committed to working on my happiness everyday because so many have died for my freedom to live my life. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. All my love and respect. ogersteiner@yahoo.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjz-wAQLSA&feature=PlayList&p=477CB1585D5551F3"
Scott E. Steiner of Worthington, OH USA
"He's in the sunrise, sunset, the rippling brook, he's the smile on your face and each breath you take, he's the last whisper as you drift off to sleep...he is no longer with you physically but his spirit surrounds every fiber of your being and is in your heart forever...blessings and angel hugs to a all of you...."
An Angel of Heaven
"”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at Projectcompassion@manti.com or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna"
Kenna of Manti, Utah USA
"August 20, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Daniel R. Scheile:
Daniel gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV
"To the family of:Daniel R. Scheile I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My heart cries out for you in your grief and you have my thoughts and prayers. He died a hero defending freedom. May you have the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Prayerfully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need prayer or need someone to talk to, please call or write my pastor: Rev. John Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd., Covington, GA 30016. (770)787-1015. Your friend in Jesus Christ, Polly Ballew Covington,Ga"
"I was never good at writing anything. If Dan were here he would tell you that.
I hope you please just email me.
Dan was the brother I never had.
I'm so sorry for your lose.
At klanstrom@aol.com"
Kendall Lanstrom of Antioch Ca. usa
"Dear Jennifer, Kelli, and Marissa,
My heart goes out to you on this first Father's Day without Daniel. I read about him in the local paper. He sounded like an amazing man. He was all about God, family and country. His death is a tremendous loss to so many.
A friend of mine, Chris, was killed in Iraq a few years ago. The hardest was the first year. All the first missed events, birthdays, holidays etc. It is still hard to fight the urge to call/email him. No one is on the other end. I still feel the need to try.
The love we had for each other has not died. I still "talk to him". I believe he can hear me, if not, I feel a lot better afterwards. I still see him in my dreams. When days get tough, I remember his hugs and laughter to making light of a bad situation. The Three Stoodges; "here's another fine mess". I still believe that he is still watching my back, as always. I also believe Daniel has your back.
Please reach out to others. You are not alone. Where ever you are in your grieving, you are right on schedule. I wish you and your family healing.
Take care and God bless,"
Denise of LA California
"my name is Cassidy and i am a volunteer for the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run. We are a group of people that have built a memorial wall in Marsielles Illinois for all the fallen soldiers in Mideast conflicts since Beriut. Your loved one's name will be permenently added to this wall. For any further information visit our website www.ilfreedomrun.org please e-mail me at me1196@aol.com to let me know that you have recived this message. If you decide to come to this memorial on June 19th, 2006, you will recieve VIP seating and treatment for the cermonies that day. ALL OUR WELCOMING TO HONOR OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS
**Cassidy"
Cassidy of Brookfield,ILL/red,white,blue
"In your honor and with gratitude to you, Daniel R Scheile, I’ve planted a daffodil in your name, as have others across the United States as part of Project LIVE ON, a not-for-profit program founded to memorialize each U. S. military who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thousands of beautiful daffodils across the country will come up each Spring, and, like your Spirit, will LIVE ON...and ON. Blessings to you, the family, as you grieve, and heal. For details, contact projectliveon@aol.com. Jan. 23, 2006."
Gretchen Forbes of the northcentral mountains of Pennsylvania
"I have planted a daffodil for you Daniel, along with 49 more bulbs to represent other soldiers who were killed in Iraq. Your flower will be seen every year and sacrifice remembered.
Projectliveon@aol.com"
Ruth Anderson of Mountain View , California
"Daniel was such a loving father and husband. He will greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Michelle Groves & Family of Rio Vista, California
"Dear Jennifer and Daniel's Children:
Michelle Groves told me a few weeks ago about your tragic loss. My heart was broken all over again when I heard about Daniel's death. You see, I also know the pain of losing a loved one to war. My son, Adam Kinser, was killed in Afghanistan on January 29, 2004, just two weeks after he turned 21. He was looking forward to coming home in March to his then 7 months pregnant wife, Tiffany. He was moving his family back to Rio Vista, where he had grown up, because he wanted his kids to have the same carefree childhood that he had. We miss him every day, but our hope is in Christ. We know Adam was a Christian and he is in Heaven. I am convinced that your Daniel is there with him, also. I truly believe in the old saying, "There are no athiests in foxholes" and I know your Daniel is enjoying Heaven with my Adam and we will see them again some day. Hopefully, we will be able to meet someday. I would love to hear more about your husband, who is a hero in every sense of the word.
God bless you and your kids. You are in my prayers."
Terri Kinser of Rio Vista (CA)
"Dear Scheile Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a great man. While we can not comfort you in person we would like to share a memory (if only in our imagination) of Daniel. We are a group that sends comfort packages to our troops. We understand that Daniel looked forward to our boxes; wondering what he would eat first, if he got the Spongebob Squarepants boxers and what other goodies would appear. That image makes us very happy and grateful that we were able to participate in the life of a man so wonderful.
To honor a hero, patriot a man that knew the value of democracy and freedom; we will continue to send our packages to Daniel's unit. This unit has been hit harder than any other. Daniel will be the heart in each package sent to 1st Sgt. Hall's unit. It is our honor and privlege to have touched his life and to have him touch ours. May God bless you and heal your hearts."
Kathleen Lewis and Volunteer's Packages From Home of Glendale Arizona
"To Jennifer ---- My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Daniel."
Debbie Suslow of Pleasant Hill CA (formerly of FileView)
"to the scheile family from the wahl family. DANIEL you have not given your life in vain. thank you for serving our country it is appreciated. more so you are apart of the band of brothers and sisters serving together. to always watch and protect one another. Daniel you are someone's someone and you are someone to the wahl family. we thank you for being a military brother to our son. we lost gregory last year in BALAD,Iraq. an my tears haven't stopped not for GREGORY, NOR WILL IT FOR YOU DANIEL and all our fallen soldiers. YOU are as all are HEROES! YOUR FAMILY NEEDS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE COMMUNITY. TO DEDICATED A STREET HONORING DANIEL. IT IS THE LEAST HIS COMMUNITY CAN DO! HE SERVED HIS COMMUNITY,COUNTY, STATE AND COUNTRY. SUPPORT OUR SOLDIER, THE FALLEN AND OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ. DANIEL I REMEMBER YOU TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS. GOD BLESS!"
leonardwahl of VALLEY STREAM NY
"to the scheile family from the wahl family. DANIEL you have not given your life in vain. thank you for serving our country it is appreciated. more so you are apart of the band of brothers and sisters serving together. to always watch and protect one another. Daniel you are someone's someone and you are someone to the wahl family. we thank you for being a military brother to our son. we lost gregory last year in BALAD,Iraq. an my tears haven't stopped not for GREGORY, NOR WILL IT FOR YOU DANIEL and all our fallen soldiers. YOU are as all are HEROES! YOUR FAMILY NEEDS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE COMMUNITY. TO DEDICATED A STREET HONORING DANIEL. IT IS THE LEAST HIS COMMUNITY CAN DO! HE SERVED HIS COMMUNITY,COUNTY, STATE AND COUNTRY. SUPPORT OUR SOLDIER, THE FALLEN AND OUR TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ. DANIEL I REMEMBER YOU TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS. GOD BLESS!"
leonardwahl of VALLEY STREAM NY
"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness,
and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief.
Our nations HERO, Daniel will be remembered by name.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless you ALWAYS.
Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "
"To the family of SSGT Daniel Scheile,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Please know your son is with Our Lord watching over all of us.
Our prayers,
Loretta & Sheldon Bridges
Proud Parents of SSGT Steven Bridges
KIA Iraq 12/08/05"
Loretta & Sheldon of Tracy, CA
"Thank you Daniel Scheile, 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 Staff Sgt. Daniel Scheile:
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 Daniel 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 Staff Sgt. Daniel Scheile:
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 Daniel, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia