Marine Cpl. Derek Dixon
October 1, 2023
Marine LCPL Nicholas Erdy
October 15, 2023
Condolences from legacy.com
It has taken me years to accept this reality and even today as I write this I am sadden and stun. To think that a strong, loving, caring, humorous, intelligent and well liked soul has been promoted so high in ranks, God loves and loved him. Please know that I was Shawn first permanent duty station squad leader, Platoon Sgt. When I found out that he play baseball, I quickly thought him the game of softball and we played together from 1991 through the time he was discharged and went back to school, only to see him again in 1997/98 issuing him gear for his ROTC training at Ft. Lewis CIF. We hugged, chatted and shared wonderful memories and I will have all those memories to hold and capture in my mind. He was a buck private first class when we first met, but he excel through the ranks because of hard work ethics, commitment and dedication to his family and country. He was a proud man, a little hot headed sometimes but that’s what made him unique and very special to me and many others… ~ Monty Montgomery, Lakewood, Washington
…We played a lot of softball together and always thought our college team was the best your Buckeyes and my Auburn Tigers. We stayed together from 91 to 95 …Young man you did alot from that time on. What I remember most is you were the first one to call me when I pinned SFC back in 2001.You filled me in on your new wonderful family that had come into your life. Buddy you sounded so happy and we always said we would get together and I would give you that salute from a SR. NCO that you deserved. When I found myself in Hawaii with the 25th In Div I looked you up on AKO and called you in Jan 2006.You told me about your wonderful family and all about your career that was on a fast track to great things. We talked for a while and you told me we would get together when we both got back from Iraq me from the MiTT team and you from your assignment. It is with great sorrow that I ran into one of your Dive soldiers and they told me of your loss. We as soldiers do not look at the fallen warrior list for fear of becoming one of them. That is why this tribute is so late. Shawn I still see your smile and you saying “come on Granpa let’s get it done“ Shawn I am proud to say that you were and still are a true friend… “TOUJER PRET” “ALWAYS READY” 2ND Armored Cavalry Regiment. Peace SFC Kevin Griffis ~ KEVIN GRIFFIS, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii
