I think my son's a hero. He died for what he believed in.
— Michael Dahl Sr., father in Riverside Press Enterprise
Dahl died Oct. 17 in Argahndab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was hit by roadside bomb, according to military officials. A full obituary will follow.

9 memories of Michael

Mikey was a very kind and thoughtful person, who always looked out for others. He was smart and knew what he wanted in life. He set many goals in his life, and accomplished everyone of them. He enjoyed his career and took pride in serving our country... Mikey, we love you & you will be missed so very much. You are a true hero, and you'll always be in our hearts . You are our guardian angel MUAH I LOVE YOU COUSIN

— veronica rico (cousin)
October 22, 2009 at 11:43 p.m.

Two weeks ago Michael asked my son to speak at his memorial if he were killed. They were good friends and of course my son agreed to it. Sadly, yesterday, he had to fulfill his promise and speak in Afghanistan at his memorial. He will never be forgotten, and our prayers go with you at this time. So sorry for your loss, I know that it is a very hard time for your family, my son and his buddies. Prayers for all of you at this time.

— Betty Jo Cloninger
October 23, 2009 at 8:56 p.m.

Michael you are and always will be my favorite nephew.. All I can think of saying is I MISS YOU!! No matter what was going on in your life you always made time to call your "aunt Norma" or visit me, and you always remembered the FED's. I know you cared so much for my boy's and Brit. and I know Adrian, Anthony, Joseph and Britany will never forget all the good, and not so good (haha)times you all shared. You will never be forgotten, you will live in our memories and in our HEARTS FOREVER!!

— Norma Ramirez
October 24, 2009 at 8:40 a.m.

On behalf of the entire Dominguez family of Beaumont, California, Michael we love you and " You are our Hometown hero. " And to the rest of Michael's family we share in your tears, pain and sorrow. We are all family and always will be. Reuben E. Dominguez sr.

— Reuben E. Dominguez
October 24, 2009 at 5:25 p.m.

Mikey..even tho we werent close..I am deeply saddend by all of this. I have SO many great memories of when we were little kids..THANK for those..I'll treasure them always. Im very proud and honored of who you've become as a man and a brave solider..I know your looking down on all of us now..and somewhow it puts my heart at ease. I Love You!! And your memory will never be forgotten!!!!

— Adrianna Rivera
October 25, 2009 at 1:56 p.m.

Dear Family:

I never knew him, but he took a stand for what he thought was right. I am sorry for your loss. Reading about how he died saddens me, along with others who have lost their lives in the war.

What he went to war for, is going to soon be realized for the world of mankind. At Revelation 21: 3,4 a promise of no more war, hate, crime. These things will not happen anymore. Another promise from God is a Resurrection of the Dead loved ones.

What a joyous time when all of God's promises will come true. John 5:28,29.
Isaiah 25:8

People will not always die, or have to fight wars. Death is what has been happening right down to our day. These promises will remedy all our sorrows.

These things are faithful and True.

There's a hope ahead for the world of manking.

— E
October 26, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.

My Family and I had the privelage of knowing Michael,We all attended the same place of worship.I will always remember him by those beautiful eyes of his so serious when he looked at you,he will be forever in our hearts and thoughts and for the family our prayers and love go out to you! Love Irene Martel,Ray Espinoza, Victor Moreno Jr. Lorena Moreno

— Irene Martel
October 27, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Mikey we are so proud of you. You will forever be in our hearts and will never be forgotten. You are our HERO....You proudly served out country and now you are our "Guardian Angel"....We love you and you will ALWAYS be missed.

— Erica Castelan (Cousin)
October 29, 2009 at 8:41 a.m.

Michael, I am so proud to have had the privelege to know an intelligent, strong willed, determined, brave, handsome young man. Patricia, you did a wonderfull job with your boys..
I will miss you dearly, and will always be in our hearts

— Leticia Payan
November 1, 2009 at 9:02 p.m.

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