David Behrle
May 19, 2007

"David and his entire family, Your sacrifice and service is appreciated by many and known by few. You were a young boy when I taught you - You obviously grew into a man who cared more for others than just yourself. You knew the meaning of Duty, Honor, Country and Sacrifice. You joined forces and became a brother in arms. Rest in peace - You are with Aaron and other brave Cavalrymen in heaven. To your family - please find peace. My sincerest thoughts are with you. Rich Appel "

"Dixie, Denny & John and all family: I was so shocked and saddened when I heard the news of your loss. I think that only when you've been through it can you understand how your world is suddenly and irrevocably changed in the short seconds it takes to get the news. I can still remember the moment when the Sheriff came to our door to tell us about Ken's daughter and 3 year old son being killed. After the Sheriff left, I stood in my front doorway looking out at my neighbors' homes, thinking how their lives were going on as usual and our world had just turned upside down. You are in our prayers and hopefully you will find some comfort through family and friends who love and care about you. It is so difficult now but you will come to realize that even though he lived a short life, he leaves a legacy and his legacy is in the people he's touched and influenced and the memories he's created."

"To David's Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard time. David was honoring our country and even though I never got the chance to meet him, he is a very honorable man. I hope you all find peace knowing he was doing something he believed in. I know I will think of each and everyone of you. God Bless, Rachel Petersen "

"My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very trying time. May you find comfort in the memories you have of David. Know that so many people are very proud of David and all he stood for in fighting for our country. My deepest sympathies to all of you. "

"I never knew David, but I know his type. He was obviously a man of valor and principles. Our Nation grieves with you at his loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss and know my prayers are with you. I'm with the Patriot Guard Riders. I'm in Marshalltown, but I'll be proud to stand with you in honor of David. \Riding with Respect\" "

"Family of David Behrle, I didn't know your son David however, I have faced the same situation with my son Chad. I am truly sorry about the death of your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."

"Thank you David for your service to our country. Our Heavenly Father has welcomed home another heroic American. It has been said no one hates war more than those of us that have fought them. I know today you are in the company of many heroes that have given their all to make this country safe and free. My hope is that someday I will have the privilege to join you and my veteran brothers and sisters. From a proud fellow Infantryman. "

"On behalf of the Aaron Sissel Scholarship Committee we would like the family to know that we are thinking of them in this difficult time, please keep in mind if there is anything we can do please let us know! David and Aaron are and always will be Tipton's HERO's and two lives that were taken too young! "

"To the entire family of David Behrle; You are all in our thoughts and prayers. It is a tremendous loss that our community of Tipton has suffered. It is a privilege to have someone of his moral values and ethics serve our country . I am certain you are all proud of this fine young man. The family support that you all have is insurmountable and what will help you all get through this tough time. David will forever be \OUR SOLDIER\" to many of us in Tipton. Tim and Katie Ryan ""

"Jill & family I know no words can comfort you during this time of sorrow. You have our deepest sympathies and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. I understand the loss of a sibling and I hope these words may comfort you in the same manner they did me in my time of sorrow. The first one is from a sympathy card that I received, followed by a prayer I received the day of my sisterâ??Ã?ôs birthday, I have edited the words to make it apply to you. For every sorrow, He gives comfort; for every trial He gives strength; for every loss He gives peace.. That one I loved, O God, is now with you. I can say that, Not knowing â??Ã?úhowâ??Ã?ù or â??Ã?úwhere,â??Ã?ù but say it because it makes no sense that so rich and full a life would come to an abrupt end . . except for memories. Still, I am bereft for he is not with me I listen to all the clichâ??©s of my friends, Spoken to console me: â??Ã?úHe is better off.â??Ã?ù â??Ã?úHe is past his pain and suffering.â??Ã?ù â??Ã?úHe is in heaven,â??Ã?ù whatever that means. I listen and am not consoled. My grief is selfish. I want to feel his touch and hear his voice and see his smile. I am confident he is with you, and I am just as confident, O Lord, you understand how it is with me. I cannot help recalling times I might have been gentler, softer, more thoughtful. I wish I could live some hours over. I would like to say â??Ã?úI love youâ??Ã?ù just one more time. These failures I must accept. â??Ã?úTime heals all things,â??Ã?ù they say. I do not believe Time does anything. You, O God, are Healer and Helper. You can heal me in time, help me through the lonely days and long nights. You can give me renewed zest for going on and entering into life once more. â??Ã?úThanks be toGod who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.:â??Ã?ù I believe that. But right now I grieve; I hurt; I am bereft. Thanks be to God who understands through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen "

"I did not have the pleasure of meeting your son, David, however, I work with his Aunt Becky, and through conversations with her I feel that I knew him. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. David is now a heavenly hero. May god be with all of you during this time. "

"I did not have the honor of meeting your son, but I wanted to let you know that his ultimate sacrifice for our country does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I am humbled by all those like your son, who give all to uphold what our country stands for. May God bless you all during this sad time. "

"Dixie,Denny,John,Kellie,Jill,John Jr. and all of the family. My sincere condolences for the terrible loss you have suffered. David is a true American Hero. Becky the Girls and I admired him tremendously. David will not be forgotten. He served his country with honor and courage that is rare. I know that he is resting in Gods arms now but he will always be in our hearts. God be With You All. David, Thank you for the service to our great country. When I hear the song \American Soldier\" I will be thinking of you. You are a great warrior. I will see you in the woods. Gilby and Family ""

"I know there are no words that can make things better or to show how much David really meant to me. I do want you to know how great of a person I think David is. David was one of my very first friends here in Tipton when I moved here 4 years ago. He took me under his wing and made me feel so welcome in this community. He looked up to him so much because he was there for me and talked with me even though I was \the new girl\" at school. That is the best feeling ever. Although I have only known David for 4 years"

"Dear Kellie and Family, I was sorry to hear the news of your brother David. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it has been a few years since I have talked with you. Just in case my name doesn't ring a bell, I worked with you at St. Edward daycare. Jolene,Patrice, and Teri are thinking of you too. With Love, Susie Schaefer "

"The family of Aaron Sissel would like you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. David will be remembered as a great hero to our community and our country. We would like you to know that if there is any thing at all you need, please feel free to call. Even if it is just to talk. Family and Friends sometimes are the best medicine you can ask for. God Bless David and all the soliders that have given their lives for our country! Aaron Sissel Family"

"To David's Mother Dixie. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know David, I know some of his family, his aunt Deb and her family and through then I have met you and your sisters and your mother and father. What time I was around your family I know you have a loving family around you. Take what strength you can from them in this time. I don't think you can ever get over a loss like this, I am not sure you should. Some losses are too big to get over. Reading what others have said about David, I know you have a lot to be proud about the way he turned out. I never understood why some are willing to sacrifice so much, as David and your family have, and others don't appreciate what we have in this country. And at what the cost is for that freedom, I give thanks that we have heroes like David and his comrades that defend the freedom we have. I am truly sorry that David and your family had to sacrifice so much. "

"To David's Family. I am very sorry for your loss. David was a very honorable man. I did not know David, but he made a sacrifice for our country and for that I am truly grateful. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless."

"My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of need. My family does not know you or your son but we have a daughter the same age and we can only image what you must be going through. Thank you David for giving those people a better way of life and thank you David's family for bring such a wonderful caring man. "

"We wish to send thoughts of sympathy to the entire family of David. What sacrifice he has made may never be understood we are all eternally grateful for his service. You are all in our prayers. "

"David touched the lives & hearts of so many people during his short life. Take comfort in knowing that he will never be forgotten. He will live on in their hearts forever. May God watch over all of you & help you get through this difficult time in your life's. "

"Words can not express my sorrow over your loss. David was a wonderful young man who was a Great Soldier and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. "

"Dixie, Denny, Kellie, Jill and family, Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss."

"Although I never knew David I just wanted to express my sadness for your loss. And tomorrow when my family and myself go to our cemetery for memorial day services, I will be also thinking of David. God Bless."

"Dixie,Denny,John,Kellie,Jill,John Jr and family, We are so sorry for your tragic loss. What a brave & courageous man David was to knowingly risk his life for his country. We thank you for raising such a fine young man. David has our eternal gratitude for preserving our freedom and paying the ultimate sacrifice. May God give you the strength you need to get through this. You are surrounded by numerous extended family who are reaching out to you with comforting arms to carry you when you can't walk alone through this journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless. "

"John and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your son. My deepest sympathies go out to your entire family. Your son and family have made a great sacrifice and we are very grateful and appreciative of this sacrifice. I had the opportunity to meet David only a few times when he was younger during turkey hunting and fishing on the river. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Kreel (Harvey) "

"We did not know David personally, but as Tipton has been our home for the past 10 years, we have come to think of this community as extended family. Our hearts are heavy and as parents, we cannot begin to imagine the devastation felt at the loss of a child---no matter how old that child becomes or how far away they have travelled. We extend our most sincere condolences to David's family and our deepest gratitude to him as a soldier in the US Military. Thank you David, we will not forget you. "

"Johnny, was so sorry to hear about your son. What a brave young man. I was unable to attend the funeral due to work conflicts. My prayers are with you and your family. I have some old photo's of Johnathan and Jill I would like to send you. Let me know where I can send them. Donna "

"Words can not say how we are thinking of your family. Our heart and prayers go out to you. May God Bless you all and David. "

"Dear Johnnie, I regret that our condolences are so late in your tragic loss of David. Please know that our prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. You must be so proud of your son and all the good things he did on this earth in such a short time. God Bless and help you find Peace. Bertie and Ken Ballou "

"We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. Our nephew Andrew Tarasar served with your Son in Iraq and Andrew's mother, Susan Gonzales, had the pleasure of meeting him last October. Andrew spoke of Dave as a brother and his memory will always have a place in all of our hearts. You and your family will remain in our prayers and your loss will not be forgotten. "

"To the Family of David Behrle I was in Tipton babysitting with my two grandchildren last week during the services for your son. I do not know you but my heart felt your loss as I saw how the city reached out to you with flags and support. May God bless you and keep you in His care. Mary Jean Nantz, DeWitt, Ia. "