Daniel A. Frazier
Sergeant, United States Army
January 9, 1984 – November 19, 2009
Age – 25
St. Joseph, MI
Operation Enduring Freedom
Company E, 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
Died of wounds sustained when a suicide car-bomber attacked
Army Sergeant Daniel Alexander Frazier, 25, was tragically killed on November 19, 2009 in the Afghanistan Province of Zabul during his second tour of duty with the United States Army. On that final day he lived the military values, placing himself in harm’s way. He was a true warrior and American hero. Never forget that he lived his values to the very end.
Sergeant Frazier graduated in 2003 from St. Joseph High School and enlisted in the Army in 2006 and dedicated himself to service to our country. He was killed in his second deployment.
A simple and quiet man, he enjoyed playing his Xbox 360, eating at Burger King and mud bogging in his 4×4 Dodge. He was very close to his family and always looked out for others. He was a “big brother” to many of his fellow soldiers and listened to them as he helped with anything possible. Rather than being concerned with himself Daniel was always giving to his fellow soldiers serving alongside him. When home he enjoyed spending time with his family; Daniel was a wonderful uncle and especially enjoyed his nieces and nephews. He was a man of sound character and loved his family. Daniel had an infectious smile about him that always put others at ease. To say he will be missed is an understatement.
On March 21, 2009 Daniel wed the love of his life, Brittany Lea Jenson at a ceremony in Kernersville, North Carolina. While the two hadn’t known each other long, in the grand scheme of life, they both knew they had the type of love that is once in a life time. As a couple the two shared a strong passion and mutual respect for one another.
He was remembered by his fellow soldiers as follows. Sergeant Frazier always started and finished his days the same way, with a smile on his face. He earned the respect of subordinates, peers and superiors alike. He was a “big brother” to many of the men he served with and listened to their concerns. Sergeant Frazier consistently came to the aid of other service members; he was always willing to help.