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Name:
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
Age:
28
From:
Lompoc, Calif.
Assigned to
the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Incident:
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel was killed May 30 in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq. Also
Died:
May
30, 2005
Air Force commando from Lompoc dies in Iraq crash
Associated Press
LOMPOC, Calif. — Air Force Capt. Derek Argel was so dedicated to water polo that he started showing up at high school practices as a fifth-grader.
As he grew older, his intense commitment to the military led him to enroll in the Air Force Academy and head to Iraq as a commando.
Argel, 28, died Monday in a plane crash during a training mission in the Diyala province northwest of Baghdad. Three other U.S. troops and an Iraqi pilot were also killed in the Memorial Day crash.
Argel was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron based at Hurlburt Field, Fla. The squadron’s missions were often classified and officials refused to say when he was deployed.
Argel was named most valuable player in his high school water polo league, and played the sport at the Academy, where he graduated in 2000.
“He worked exceptionally hard. He never took...
Occupation
the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Incident
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel was killed May 30 in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq. Also
Prayers & Messages
Derek Argel
2010-05-16
Ar dheis DÃ go raibh a anam
Derek Argel
2008-08-17
Rest In peace. May God bve with you and bless you.
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2008-08-16
never foget thank you sir
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2008-06-07
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2008-05-25
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2006-07-25
Godspeed Capt. Argel.
Thank You.
BST
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2006-04-20
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on Your departed veteran who gave his life in the service of his country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son he may share in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in You with Your saints forever.
I ask this through Christ our Lord.
May God give Derek's family peace in their hearts and strength to carry on.
He has proudly served his country.
Now, he proudly serves with angel's wings.
Air Force Capt. Derek Argel
2006-03-29
Until we meet again......Love you Hubby, w
Prayers & Condolences For Capt. Derek Argel and Family
2005-07-14
My deepest condolences for you and your loved ones. You will never be forgotten.
God Bless,
Ryan
978 Claeven
Derek Argel
2005-07-08
D, we love you and miss you man! Dré
Wendy and the baby boy
2005-06-29
No one is ever really dead until there is no one left to remember them.
Capt. Derek Argel
2005-06-28
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam - The Gilligan Family
Derek Argel
2005-06-28
Don't think of me as gone away
My journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is but one
Just think of me as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think of how I must be wishing
That you could know today
How nothing but your sadness
Can really go away
And think of me as living
In the hearts of those I touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And I know I was loved so much
Delicious
2005-06-22
Thanks for all the good times and the good memories...God bless you and your family.
Scotty
Capt. Derek Argel
2005-06-20
May his soul rest in peace.
My son
2005-06-20
I love you son and will always feel your loving arms around me.
Mom
Derek Argel
2005-06-20
All gave some.... but some gave all. God bless each of your Families. As long as one person holds you in their heart you will live forever.
Cindy
