Damien Thai Ficek |
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Pullman, Washington |
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December 30, 2005 |
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Died in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. | ||||||||
For Some Memorial Service Snapshots, Click photo below: January 10, 2005 |
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Statement by Sergeant Damien T. Ficek's Family (Donna and Danny Vian) We are devastated and heartbroken by the death of our son Sergeant Damien T. Ficek. He meant everything to our family; he was a loving son, husband, best friend and brother to Dustin and Friend to anyone that met him. We loved him very much and will miss him greatly. Damien graduated from Beaverton High School in June 1996. He served four years in the active army and joined the Washington Guard in 2002. He was a student at Washington State University in the athletic training education program, he was on the presidents honor role and also the recipient of an academic scholarship. We wish the world could have known him as we did. He was bright, brave and courageous. His commitment to others was something we could all learn a little bit from. He was a giving soul who had time for everyone. He left an impression on anyone he met and he held so mush promise for this world. It was this promise of a better world, full of peace that led him to serve in the National Guard. Damien’s commitment to his military duty was very important to him. He wanted to serve his country and do his part for the war in Iraq. Although, he has made the ultimate sacrifice he would want you to know that this was part of his duty. He would want you to know that the guard was very good to him. He would want you to know that the guard provided everything he needed. He would want you to know that the guard protected him as much as they could. Please take time out of your day – every day – until each one of them are home, to remember our soldiers, their families and the sacrifices they are making. We have been deeply moved by the many expressions of support from our friends and family. We appeal now to everyone to afford us the privacy to grieve in peace and to come to terms with our loss. |
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Media Release Jan 2005, www.washingtonarmyguard.com
The Washington National Guard regrets to announce the death of one of its members serving on federal active duty in Iraq. |
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Damien Thai Ficek Damien passed away December 30th, 2004, while serving his country in Iraq. Born January 1, 1978 in Portland, OR, Damien is survived by his loving wife Kyla, devoted parents Donna and Danny Vian, Dean and Suzanne Dibble, in-laws Richard and Lorri Gellerson, and brothers Dustin Andersen and John Dibble, as well as a large extended family and friends. Damien graduated from Beverton High School and served four years as an Army Ranger at Fort Lewis, WA. Prior to leaving for Iraq he was a student at Washington State University where he was working towards a degree in athletic training. Damien was an adoring husband, a loyal friend, and a devoted son and brother. he was a dutiful soldier and served his country honorably. Damien will be terribly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Damien Ficek Memorial Account at any Bank of America Branch. Proceeds will be used to create a memorial in honor of Damien's memory. Published in the News Tribune (Tacoma) on 1/8/2005. |
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