https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/california-based/christopher-m-mccrackin/ The latest user comments on Christopher M. McCrackin en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118612 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118612 My deepest sympathy to the Cagle family. Death is a such a hard thing to accept, especially at a young age. Daniel was brave, courageous and willing to sarifice himself . Please be assured of the hope of the resurrection at (John 5:28, 29) It will come to pass. Our heavenly father Jehovah God promised it. What a joyous time it will be ,when you are holding Daniel, once again. Jesus, raised the dead when he was on earth. Another wonder promise we can look forward to is recorded at (Psalms 46:9) ...all wars will cease to the extremity of the earth. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:13:13 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118582 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118582 We are one month away from the 6 year anniversary of Daniel's death. not a day goes by where I dont think about him or the times we had sharing a bunk in basic and the journey to Ft. Stewart together lol. He was an amazing guy and always knew how to find the bright side of things. He is truely missed and I will always pray for his family and the void they have without him. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:55:29 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118059 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c118059 Next month will be the 6 year anniversary of Daniel's death. He was a Hero, not all soldiers can live up to the title as a hero but Daniel is one that did. I had the pleasure of being a friend and serving with Daniel. I got to see both sides of of him and he was an all around good guy. He was the life of the party and the guy you could talk to if you needed to talk to someone. Daniel you are truly missed but never forgotten. Arrr Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:44:03 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c51996 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c51996 4 yrs ago today Daniel led his infantry team in search of insurgents in the al anbar province. Killed in action. I still expect my son to walk through our front door with that big smile and bear hug. Never forgotten. Daniel believed in what he was doing, and I believe I him. He fought for those who could not or would not. God bless America! Land of the free. Sun, 22 May 2011 10:31:25 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c42510 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c42510 Mother Johnson, I know my words are too poor to honor your son,but let me try. He, knowingly, lay down his life for his buddies. His honor , bravery, was unquestioned, and we'll never forget his sacrifice. We all must pass from this life, but to do so, as your son did, has certainly been engraved in the roll of honor forever. This country, and Iraq, thank you for this fine young man. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:47:39 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c23938 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c23938 Loved and never forgotten by everyone he touched!!! Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:33:31 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c19335 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c19335 Daniel died saving my sons' life, PFC Palm, Corey. We will never forget and will always honor Daniel. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:14 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c14169 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/daniel-p-cagle/#c14169 Daniel died of injuries sustained along with his squad leader, Sgt Steve Butcher while leading a patrol in area north of Ramadi by an explosion that was set as a trap by terrorists in the area. Daniel was fire team lead under Butcher as a PFC - a position meant for Soldiers in the rank of E5(Sgt). He was chosen to be that leader above other soldiers that clearly outranked him. He was bright, quick to learn...and more than that knew people and how to talk to them to accomplish a task. Although it was his first deployment - he was well respected as a soldier and truly loved by all in the platoon. Daniel was killed while he was doing what he wanted and loved to do...leading the team....he went to investigate with Sgt Butcher and made the rest of the squad wait. Butcher was killed instantly, Daniel died of injuries in the helicopter evac to Balad. We had the great fortune of having Daniel home three weeks before he was killed. During that time we had many serious talks, even those about the possibility of him not returning. He gave us all specific directions to remember him with laughter and all the good times before and not sorrows. He knew the risks, but he also knew that he was needed in Iraq. He would be incomplete without his men, and they without him. We are doing our best to honor his life, not his death. My grief is deep and great,and still not a day passes that there are not tears, but my pride for my son is greater yet and I thank the good Lord in the blessing in having Daniel as my son. God Bless Gail Johnson Fri, 01 May 2009 02:45:10 -0700