| Sergeant Daniel Weston Winegeart United States Army Special Forces 11/18/1982 - 10/17/2006 |
| Casey Winegeart Sgt. Daniel Winegeart Sergeant Daniel Weston Winegeart, 23, of Honey Island died on October 17, 2006 while on maneuvers in Baghdad, Iraq. Daniel was born on November 18, 1982 to David Wayne and Terri Sue (Tucker) Winegeart in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Daniel lived in Honey Island since 1990 and was a 2002 graduate of Kountze High School. Shortly after high school Daniel enlisted in the United States Army. Upon completing basic training, Daniel was chosen as the only person out of the 287 in his group for Special Forces Training. In the Army Daniel served as an electronics specialist and was currently serving his third deployment to Iraq. Daniel served as a member of the 5th Special Forces Ranger Group. In his military career, Daniel received the following awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror!ism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He also received the parachutist and expert rifle badges. Daniel had a great love for the outdoors. He had a great passion for bow hunting and was looking forward to the upcoming deer season. Upon entering the Army, Daniel’s life changed. He became a man. He was proud to be in the military and proud to serve his country and his fellow man. He had become part of a new “family” by being a part of the Special Forces. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Daniel is survived by his father and step-mother, David and Diane Winegeart of Honey Island; his mother, Terri Sue (Tucker) Winegeart of Beaumont; his sisters, Angela Tyte of Texas, Casey Palacios of Clarksville, Tennessee, Laura “Toots” Winegeart of Kountze; grandparents, Phillip and Eva Mae Winegeart of Sour Lake, Lester and Melba Tucker of Silsbee, Marilyn Dodrill of Woodville and Paw Paw Jack of Zavalla. He is also survived by a nephew, Christopher Winegeart and a niece, Charity Tyte as well as numerous other friends and relatives. We love you and miss you dearly bubba...I will see you on the other side. Love Always....Casey Winegeart Palacios |
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| Tributes December 09, 2011 josh whitt It was an honor to be your childhood friend. Your not forgotten. Happy birthday. August 26, 2010 David & Diane Winegeart In Honor Of Daniel W. Winegeart Still loving you and missing you everyday. Thank you for being our son, it was an honor to raise you and watch you grow into the man you became. Would give anything for 5 more minutes with you. Love, Dad & Mom P.S. - zoom-zoom-zoom August 17, 2010 SFC Rod Brewer In Honor Of SGT Daniel Weston Winegeart, OIF, Oct 17, 2006 SERGEANT DANIEL W. WINEGEART Killed in action on October 17, 2006 Operation Iraqi Freedom Sergeant Daniel W. Winegeart was born on November 18, 1982, in Lake Charles, La. He was an a special electronic devices repairer assigned to the Group Support Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Ky. He died October 17, 2006, from injuries sustained while supporting convoy operations in the Baghdad area. Winegeart entered the Army in November 2002 from Honey Island, Texas as a special electronic devices repairer. After completing basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. and advanced individual training at Fort Gordon, Ga., he was assigned to the GSB, 5th SFG(A), to serve in the electronic maintenance shop. Winegeart deployed with his unit to Iraq in August 2006. Winegeart’s awards and decorations include the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Parachutist Badge. Winegeart is survived by his father David Winegeart of South Kountze, Texas, mother Terri Winegeart of Beaumont, Texas, sister Casey Winegeart of Clarksville, Tenn. and grandparents Phillip and Eva Mae Winegeart of Sour Lake, Texas and Lester and Melba Turner of Silsbee, Texas. - DE OPPRESSO LIBER - Arlington at Christmas Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell... Sergeant Winegeart ... Fallen NEVER Forgotten.. Casey.. Thanks you for sharing.. In God We Trust SFC Rod August 17, 2010 Angela Dobbins In Honor Of Daniel Winegeart Daniel, You are forever in our minds and hearts. You brought such joy and "laughs" to our family summer of 2006. It is hard not to look at horseshoes or the pool without hearing that big laugh of yours. Always.... David M. Lawrence In Honor of Daniel Winegart I miss ya Dan. You were a great friend and even greater battle buddy. I know that you are serving God in heaven and looking down on us everyday, giving us the strength to get throught it. God Bless ya bro. Charles Critch 3rd. In Honor Of Sgt. Daniel Weston Winegeart To Sgt. Daniel Winegart: I just want to thank you from all my heart and soul to you and all of your fallen brothers and sisters who died for our freedom and the liberties we have and some times take for granted!I myself wanted to be a soldier but a minor scrape with the law when i was young prevented me from being who i really am. Because of you and others like you I can get up and go for a ride on my Harley or go to the store for a gallon of milk.I m sorry to all your loved ones and the people who really cared for you for there loss,I can tell by your photo you and i could have been friends even though i got a few years on ya>>I SALUTE YOU AND EVERY SOLDIER AND THANK YOU,YOU DID NOT DIE IN VAIN. MAYBE ONE DAY WE WILL MEET IN THAT GREAT WHOLE IN THE SKY AND CRUISE THE CLOUDS!GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Camie Adams Daniel, Bubba, You are missed by us all and never forgotten! It seems hard to believe almost a year has passed since the tragic day that took you from this world to another but I trust in God and the reasons behind all are greater than I. Watch over us Dan and I know that we will see you hunting and four-wheeling in heaven if that is where god chooses us to meet again! Always GP |