Sgt. Daniel T. Lee
 

RELEASE NUMBER: 140116-01
DATE POSTED: JANUARY 16, 2014

PRESS RELEASE: SOF Soldier dies of wounds in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Jan. 16, 2014) - Sgt. Daniel T. Lee, 28, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., died Jan. 15 of wounds received when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire while on dismounted patrol in Parwan Province, Afghanistan.

Lee enlisted as an infantryman in the U.S. Army in October 2007, completing his initial entry training at Fort Benning, Ga. His first assignment was with the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, at Fort Lewis, Wash. While serving as a scout with the 1st Cav. Reg., Lee deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. Upon his return, Lee volunteered for Special Forces Assessment and Selection.

Lee started his Special Forces training in March 2011 and earned his Green Beret in 2012 when he graduated as a Special Forces Communication Sergeant. He arrived to the 2nd Bn., 3rd SFG (A), in August 2013 and was assigned to Company C and deployed shortly after in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. This was his first deployment to Afghanistan.

Lee’s military education includes Basic Combat Training, the Basic Airborne Course, the Warrior Leader’s Course, the Advanced Leader’s Course, the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, and the Special Forces Qualification Course.

Lee’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Basic Parachutist Badge and the Special Forces Tab.

He is survived by his wife, child and parents.

Rest in Peace Brother!!!!

Rest in peace, Warrior. Thank you for your service and sacrifice - you will not be forgotten.

I heard about this via SOWF. Rest in peace, Sergeant Lee.

Rest In Peace, Warrior!

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

RIP warrior. DOL.

RIP SGT Lee, DOL.

Rest in Peace SGT Lee

RIP Brother, Vaya con Dios..

RIP Warrior. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

RIP Brother

Rest In God's Own Peace, Warrior.

RIP young SGT.

Prayers out to the family

Rest in Peace Brother. DOL

Rest in Peace, Sgt Lee.

Rest in Peace Sergeant Lee :(

I came across this photo today on FB with the following message attached to it:

RIP

RIP SGT Lee, DOL.

Prayers to family, friends and team mates.

Blue skies and soft landing warrior

Rest in peace Sgt. Lee. Thank you for your service - and your sacrifice. My prayers out to you and your family.

Rest in peace. Prayers for his wife, son, and other loved ones.

Rest In Peace, Sgt. Lee. Prayers out for your family.

Rest in Peace.

RIP Sgt Lee...you only got to serve as a Green Beret for a short time, but your sacrifice is very much appreciated. Prayers to Daniel's family and brothers. :(

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti amen.
In pace requiescat Sgt. Lee. Dominus vobiscum.

Rest in Peace, SGT.

Rest in Peace brother. DOL

RIP, Sergeant.

You will not be forgotten.

Prayers out.

TR

Rest in Peace SGT Lee my prayers are with your family and Brothers.

That picture took my breath away...

RIP Warrior

We all have signed the blank check when we enter the Armed Forces, but we are
'prayerfully sorry for those have had theirs cashed in.

For Sgt Lee, we pray for your loved ones and that you are with God!

Rest in peace, SGT Lee. Prayers out for his wife and son.