The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
PFC Daniel G. Dolan, 19, of Roy, Utah died during combat operations August 27, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his Stryker Vehicle came in contact with enemy forces using an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Dolan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow soldiers he leaves behind. We will add any subsequent articles we find to this entry.
Utah family mourns soldier - Deseret News
Fort Lewis soldier killed in Iraq - Seattle P-I
Fort Lewis loses two in battle - The News Tribune
Camp Liberty soldiers hit hard by friends' deaths - Stars & Stripes
Deaths in Iraq leave intact bond between soldier roommates - The News Tribune
GI killed in Iraq laid to rest in Roy - Salt Lake Tribune
Fallen soldier is given a hero's farewell - Salt Lake Tribune
Bronze busts' unveling reveals heroes - Hilltop Times
Comments For "PFC Daniel G. Dolan":
I do not know what to say. I am hurting so bad for the families of these kids. Words can not even express it. When someone in our SBCT family is taken we all lose a part of ourselves.I just know that whatever I (we) can do to help do not be afraid to ask. My thoughts are so with you. I am completely overwelmed. God Bless You.
Posted by: Tex
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August 29, 2006 6:21 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. God bless you and keep you.
Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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August 30, 2006 6:17 AM
Your soldier is a hero. May God comfort and bless your family during your time of need.
Posted by: strykermom
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August 30, 2006 11:01 AM
My thoughts are with you as you deal with the devastating news that no parent should ever have to hear. Daniel Dolan was your precious angel, and through 19 years of beautiful memories he will forever live in your heart. Take care, and know that military familes all over this country are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Posted by: borr
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August 30, 2006 2:33 PM
When I read of a loss of life on Sunday night's MSN.com, I began to cry, not knowing if it were my own son's life. When I found out it wasn't, I continued to cry for you... Someone was going to get the news that breaks every family's heart. I am SO sorry for your loss. Your beautiful baby that you held in your arms grew up to be a wonderful young MAN at the early age of 19 and laid down his life for his country without anyone forcing him to as in Vietnam. He was man enough to volunteer at such a young age. THAT is the greatest gift of all... to die to protect others. Many men live for years and never achieve that kind of commitment or bravery. God Bless you and comfort you throughout this heart breaking time.
Posted by: Matthewsmom
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August 30, 2006 2:40 PM
No words can ever take away the hurt and loss that you are feeling. Being the mother of a soldier in the 1-23 Stryker Brigade, I grieve for you and your family as if Daniel was a member of my own family. I did not know Daniel, but my son did.
As others have said, Daniel is a true hero. The Lord blessed you with a wonderful and brave son for but a short 19 years. May the Lord now be with you to comfort you in this time of great sorrow. Know that you are in the prayers of many people.
1-23 Stryker Mom,
Nancy
Posted by: TexasStrykerMom
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August 30, 2006 3:00 PM
To the parents and little sister of Daniel; may the Good Lord help you find comfort during this most difficult time! Your son/brother is an American Hero now serving as an angle warrior for our Lord. You raised an awsome honorable young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Joes' Stryker Mom
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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August 30, 2006 6:50 PM