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Daniel L. Hansen, 24
Marines, Staff Sergeant
Based:
Iwakuni, Japan
Supporting:
Operation Enduring Freedom
Died:
February 14, 2009
Farah province,
Afghanistan
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Everything we did, we did together. We spent the first nine months huddled up together -- it's hard to separate after that.
— Matthew Hansen, twin brother and fellow Marine
Hansen, 24, joined the Marines just days high school graduation. He and Matthew left for boot camp in San Diego one week apart, with Daniel heading off first. His military ties ran deep. His father was in the Army, as is a younger sister. Both of his grandfathers served in the military and his mother, Sheryll, worked in a military shipyard she was pregnant with him and his twin brother.
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3 memories of Daniel
I attended and graduated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School with SSG Hansen. He was always a good Marine and an even better man. Trust me when I say there was no finer Marine. If there are words to describe SSG Hansen they would have to be selfless service, holding American Values and safety higher than his own. America lost a true hero with the death of this fine young Marine. His personality, smile, and diamond quality attributes brought him respect from everyone he knew, especially me. He lived and breathed to serve, giving the ultimate sacrifice serving the country he so dearly loved. He may have passed but he will never be forgotten, his legacy will be left with the lives of those who he touched and to a country with the deepest of gratitude. I am not speaking only for myself when we say; SSG HANSEN WE WILL MISS YOU AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
I worked with SSgt Hansen in Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, and I hung out with him on many occasions while he was here in Japan. He was a good friend and even a better Marine. Him giving his life for his brothers and his country shows what kind of person he really was. I will miss the laughs, and most of all i will miss you dear friend. We won't forget you, and i know, i will not. God Bless.
Dan Hansen was a great Marine and a great man. He was a pleasure to serve with at Camp David and would gladly give the shirt off his back for his brothers. I believe it was this selflessness and devotion to duty that led him to take on the dangerous task of an EOD expert and I have no doubt in my mind that he served with the utmost professionalism and was an example to his fellow Marines. We will always remember and miss Dan Hansen.
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