https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/ The latest user comments on David E. Metzger en-us https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c196160 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c196160 I just had a flashback to a conversation we had in Afghanistan, behind the Team House, back in '08. I can't remember exactly what we were talking about anymore, but I have a feeling we were talking about California. What I do remember is that it was the happiest I'd seen you all deployment. In the midst of war, we were all still able to smile and enjoy life. That was a special group of men. Your memory lives on. You will always have my respect and appreciation. Mon, 07 May 2018 09:49:11 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c195995 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c195995 David. I remember when I was only a couple years younger than your son, him and I use to always hang out. My father was SF just as yourself and I'm thankful he was able to safely serve 20 years. It pains me to see a man who I saw and admired the same way I did my father, be gone so soon. I was about 10 or 11 years old when the news came and I remember being there with your wife and son before it came time to attend the funeral. Even though I haven't spoken to little David, your wife, or Grant, in almost 10 years, they're always the highlight of what was in my mind a very memorable childhood. I pray that a family that has continued to stay together since your heroic fate, will continue to do so. So funny to think how little David and I shared the same first names as our father's and they were coincidentally both SF soldiers. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:21:15 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c194802 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c194802 Met Dave while we were stationed at Miesau Army Depot in Germany. Was great to work with and just a great human being. Sun, 07 Jan 2018 08:21:26 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c188182 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c188182 I still think of you Dave almost every day without fail. I should have been on that bird. Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:49:49 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c186880 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c186880 I knew David when he first came in the Army as a 55B in FT. Hood Texas. He was a great soldier and had a good personality. I was shocked to learn of his death. Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:30:48 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c178669 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c178669 Happy birthday, Seven. You are never forgotten, and so very missed. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:22:57 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c177544 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c177544 Dave you are my hero brother... I have photos of all our "groups" time while in Germany, I see you everyday brother.. We all were a family there, did a lot of extreme fun times for sure.... I'll always look up to you man, I visit you in S.D. Every few months and I know your there to hear me out.... Have best memories of Germany and our family over there, we really made the best of it.. You and Alicia will always be in my heart brother, and I will see you every October until it's my time bro... Then we can meet again, but until then I know your watching over me.... Love you brother..!!!.. Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:46:25 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c162565 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c162565 Dave I still have not forgotten you and think of you always. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 02:17:26 -0700 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c21776 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c21776 2/17/10- it has been only 4 mts since you left us...it is still so hard to think that you aren't coming back home to visit us in san diego ...your family and friends miss u so much especially your grandma...but this is what you loved and being in the army was your life next to your boys...it is hard to think that the lil boy who was always at my house with my brother rob since the day you guys met at berry school won't being coming around our house anymore or calling my mom to say hi...we miss you so much and love u so!!! Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:56:29 -0800 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c21758 https://projects.latimes.com/wardead/name/david-e-metzger/#c21758 " He is one of the most dedicated persons that I have ever met. Either to his family, friends or country. Knowing him since elementary all through high school and then after, gave me the blessing of being close to a true hero. Dang it! We always talked about being someone to remember in life. I guess he beat most of us to the position. Now all I know is that when the time is right we will all be received by our beloved hero with a big 'o party. Just because that is the way David would have it for any of us. Thats the way any of us that knew him well would have it for such a great hero in all our hearts. God bless him and all of those who have been, are, and will continue to be affected by the many down-sides of war. Gerardo Lara aka Jerry Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:03:12 -0800