Sgt. 1st Class. Darren M. Linde, 41, of Sidney, Mont., died Dec. 3, in Lashkar Gah City, Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 818th Engineer Company, 164th Engineer Battalion, Williston, N.D.
Funeral service for Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, of Devils Lake (formerly of Sidney, Mont.) is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Richland County Event Center with Lt. Col. David Johnson officiating from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Casketbearers are Dwight Linde, Eric Linde, Brian Heck, Dane McCollum, Paul Magee, Troy Magee, Terry Fulk and Rod Elken. Ushers are Koby McCollum, Tanya Asbeck, Bryan Candee, Boyd Candee and Chris Schaubel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Darren was born May 12, 1971, at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska to Dwight Linde and Deborah (Dashner) Buxbaum.
He attended schools in Sidney, Mont. and graduated from Sidney Senior High School in 1989 where he wrestled for the Sidney Eagles.
As a Sidney Eagle, Darren was a proud member of 1989 State of Montana Wrestling Champions. He attended Montana State University, University of North Dakota-Williston and the University of Mary.
On Dec. 28, 1990, Darren enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard. On May 25, 1995, Darren went active duty with the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. While in Washington, Darren met and fell in love with Adrienne and her three daughters, Celina, Kayla, and Alexis. On Aug. 2, 1997, they were married and shortly thereafter had a son, Eric Paul Linde.
Darren was so funny. Everyone who knew Darren, knew he was always smiling and laughing,
Darren never had a bad day. He always saw the glass as half full and always had a great story to share. The family's nickname was the "Six Happy Linde's" and that was how they lived their lives.
Darren returned to Montana and enlisted into the Montana Army National Guard from September 1998 to September 2002; and again in July of 2005 through March 2006, where he then transferred back to the North Dakota Army National Guard.
On June 4, 2007, through May 21, 2008, Darren was deployed to Iraq with the 164th HQ's SECFOR. On April 27, 2012, Darren was deployed to Laskar Gha, Afghanistan with the 818th Engineer Company.
On March 11, 2011, Darren earned the rank of sergeant 1st class. Darren was a combat engineer, cannon crewmember and bridge crewmember. He received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, North Dakota Legion of Merit (posthumously), Purple Heart (posthumously) and the Bronze Star (posthumously).
Darren was killed in action on Dec. 3, 2012, in Lashkar Gha, Afghanistan.
Darren is survived by: his wife, Adrienne of Devils Lake; his daughters, Celina of Devils Lake, Kayla (Tom) Propp of Fairview, Mont. and Alexis of Devils Lake; his son, Eric Paul of Devils Lake; his father, Dwight (Lana) Linde of Williston; his mother, Debbie (Dashner) Buxbaum of Sidney, Mont.; grandparents, Garfield and Madeline Linde of Fairview, Mont.; two sisters, Darcie (Bryan) Conquergood of Helena Mont. and Amanda (Kevin) Skogen of Sidney, Mont.; and granddaughter, Ava Propp. Darren was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Buxbaum. Information provided by the Williston Herald; Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:15 am Updated: 10:19 am, Wed Dec 12, 2012.
Funeral service for Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, of Devils Lake (formerly of Sidney, Mont.) is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Richland County Event Center with Lt. Col. David Johnson officiating from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Casketbearers are Dwight Linde, Eric Linde, Brian Heck, Dane McCollum, Paul Magee, Troy Magee, Terry Fulk and Rod Elken. Ushers are Koby McCollum, Tanya Asbeck, Bryan Candee, Boyd Candee and Chris Schaubel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Darren was born May 12, 1971, at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska to Dwight Linde and Deborah (Dashner) Buxbaum.
He attended schools in Sidney, Mont. and graduated from Sidney Senior High School in 1989 where he wrestled for the Sidney Eagles.
As a Sidney Eagle, Darren was a proud member of 1989 State of Montana Wrestling Champions. He attended Montana State University, University of North Dakota-Williston and the University of Mary.
On Dec. 28, 1990, Darren enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard. On May 25, 1995, Darren went active duty with the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. While in Washington, Darren met and fell in love with Adrienne and her three daughters, Celina, Kayla, and Alexis. On Aug. 2, 1997, they were married and shortly thereafter had a son, Eric Paul Linde.
Darren was so funny. Everyone who knew Darren, knew he was always smiling and laughing,
Darren never had a bad day. He always saw the glass as half full and always had a great story to share. The family's nickname was the "Six Happy Linde's" and that was how they lived their lives.
Darren returned to Montana and enlisted into the Montana Army National Guard from September 1998 to September 2002; and again in July of 2005 through March 2006, where he then transferred back to the North Dakota Army National Guard.
On June 4, 2007, through May 21, 2008, Darren was deployed to Iraq with the 164th HQ's SECFOR. On April 27, 2012, Darren was deployed to Laskar Gha, Afghanistan with the 818th Engineer Company.
On March 11, 2011, Darren earned the rank of sergeant 1st class. Darren was a combat engineer, cannon crewmember and bridge crewmember. He received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, North Dakota Legion of Merit (posthumously), Purple Heart (posthumously) and the Bronze Star (posthumously).
Darren was killed in action on Dec. 3, 2012, in Lashkar Gha, Afghanistan.
Darren is survived by: his wife, Adrienne of Devils Lake; his daughters, Celina of Devils Lake, Kayla (Tom) Propp of Fairview, Mont. and Alexis of Devils Lake; his son, Eric Paul of Devils Lake; his father, Dwight (Lana) Linde of Williston; his mother, Debbie (Dashner) Buxbaum of Sidney, Mont.; grandparents, Garfield and Madeline Linde of Fairview, Mont.; two sisters, Darcie (Bryan) Conquergood of Helena Mont. and Amanda (Kevin) Skogen of Sidney, Mont.; and granddaughter, Ava Propp. Darren was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Buxbaum. Information provided by the Williston Herald; Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:15 am Updated: 10:19 am, Wed Dec 12, 2012.
Sgt. 1st Class. Darren M. Linde, 41, of Sidney, Mont., died Dec. 3, in Lashkar Gah City, Helmand province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 818th Engineer Company, 164th Engineer Battalion, Williston, N.D.
Funeral service for Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, of Devils Lake (formerly of Sidney, Mont.) is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Richland County Event Center with Lt. Col. David Johnson officiating from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Casketbearers are Dwight Linde, Eric Linde, Brian Heck, Dane McCollum, Paul Magee, Troy Magee, Terry Fulk and Rod Elken. Ushers are Koby McCollum, Tanya Asbeck, Bryan Candee, Boyd Candee and Chris Schaubel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Darren was born May 12, 1971, at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska to Dwight Linde and Deborah (Dashner) Buxbaum.
He attended schools in Sidney, Mont. and graduated from Sidney Senior High School in 1989 where he wrestled for the Sidney Eagles.
As a Sidney Eagle, Darren was a proud member of 1989 State of Montana Wrestling Champions. He attended Montana State University, University of North Dakota-Williston and the University of Mary.
On Dec. 28, 1990, Darren enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard. On May 25, 1995, Darren went active duty with the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. While in Washington, Darren met and fell in love with Adrienne and her three daughters, Celina, Kayla, and Alexis. On Aug. 2, 1997, they were married and shortly thereafter had a son, Eric Paul Linde.
Darren was so funny. Everyone who knew Darren, knew he was always smiling and laughing,
Darren never had a bad day. He always saw the glass as half full and always had a great story to share. The family's nickname was the "Six Happy Linde's" and that was how they lived their lives.
Darren returned to Montana and enlisted into the Montana Army National Guard from September 1998 to September 2002; and again in July of 2005 through March 2006, where he then transferred back to the North Dakota Army National Guard.
On June 4, 2007, through May 21, 2008, Darren was deployed to Iraq with the 164th HQ's SECFOR. On April 27, 2012, Darren was deployed to Laskar Gha, Afghanistan with the 818th Engineer Company.
On March 11, 2011, Darren earned the rank of sergeant 1st class. Darren was a combat engineer, cannon crewmember and bridge crewmember. He received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, North Dakota Legion of Merit (posthumously), Purple Heart (posthumously) and the Bronze Star (posthumously).
Darren was killed in action on Dec. 3, 2012, in Lashkar Gha, Afghanistan.
Darren is survived by: his wife, Adrienne of Devils Lake; his daughters, Celina of Devils Lake, Kayla (Tom) Propp of Fairview, Mont. and Alexis of Devils Lake; his son, Eric Paul of Devils Lake; his father, Dwight (Lana) Linde of Williston; his mother, Debbie (Dashner) Buxbaum of Sidney, Mont.; grandparents, Garfield and Madeline Linde of Fairview, Mont.; two sisters, Darcie (Bryan) Conquergood of Helena Mont. and Amanda (Kevin) Skogen of Sidney, Mont.; and granddaughter, Ava Propp. Darren was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Buxbaum. Information provided by the Williston Herald; Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:15 am Updated: 10:19 am, Wed Dec 12, 2012.
Funeral service for Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, of Devils Lake (formerly of Sidney, Mont.) is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Richland County Event Center with Lt. Col. David Johnson officiating from the North Dakota Army National Guard. Casketbearers are Dwight Linde, Eric Linde, Brian Heck, Dane McCollum, Paul Magee, Troy Magee, Terry Fulk and Rod Elken. Ushers are Koby McCollum, Tanya Asbeck, Bryan Candee, Boyd Candee and Chris Schaubel. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Darren was born May 12, 1971, at Fort Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska to Dwight Linde and Deborah (Dashner) Buxbaum.
He attended schools in Sidney, Mont. and graduated from Sidney Senior High School in 1989 where he wrestled for the Sidney Eagles.
As a Sidney Eagle, Darren was a proud member of 1989 State of Montana Wrestling Champions. He attended Montana State University, University of North Dakota-Williston and the University of Mary.
On Dec. 28, 1990, Darren enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard. On May 25, 1995, Darren went active duty with the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. While in Washington, Darren met and fell in love with Adrienne and her three daughters, Celina, Kayla, and Alexis. On Aug. 2, 1997, they were married and shortly thereafter had a son, Eric Paul Linde.
Darren was so funny. Everyone who knew Darren, knew he was always smiling and laughing,
Darren never had a bad day. He always saw the glass as half full and always had a great story to share. The family's nickname was the "Six Happy Linde's" and that was how they lived their lives.
Darren returned to Montana and enlisted into the Montana Army National Guard from September 1998 to September 2002; and again in July of 2005 through March 2006, where he then transferred back to the North Dakota Army National Guard.
On June 4, 2007, through May 21, 2008, Darren was deployed to Iraq with the 164th HQ's SECFOR. On April 27, 2012, Darren was deployed to Laskar Gha, Afghanistan with the 818th Engineer Company.
On March 11, 2011, Darren earned the rank of sergeant 1st class. Darren was a combat engineer, cannon crewmember and bridge crewmember. He received numerous awards, including the Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, North Dakota Legion of Merit (posthumously), Purple Heart (posthumously) and the Bronze Star (posthumously).
Darren was killed in action on Dec. 3, 2012, in Lashkar Gha, Afghanistan.
Darren is survived by: his wife, Adrienne of Devils Lake; his daughters, Celina of Devils Lake, Kayla (Tom) Propp of Fairview, Mont. and Alexis of Devils Lake; his son, Eric Paul of Devils Lake; his father, Dwight (Lana) Linde of Williston; his mother, Debbie (Dashner) Buxbaum of Sidney, Mont.; grandparents, Garfield and Madeline Linde of Fairview, Mont.; two sisters, Darcie (Bryan) Conquergood of Helena Mont. and Amanda (Kevin) Skogen of Sidney, Mont.; and granddaughter, Ava Propp. Darren was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Buxbaum. Information provided by the Williston Herald; Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:15 am Updated: 10:19 am, Wed Dec 12, 2012.
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