Location: 1725
Date: 8/25/2011
Rank: Sergeant
Branch: U.S. Army
Operation: Operation Enduring Freedom
Sgt. Devin Daniels, 22 of Council Idaho died August 24th 2011 in Afghanistan when his vehicle was attacked with a roadside bomb. He was assigned to the 546th Transportation Company, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. He was a remarkable Soldier who was dedicated to serving his country and his fellow Soldiers.
Those who knew him say he found his calling in the Army, and was dedicated to doing his job. His commander called him a hero who every day traveled the most dangerous roads in this world providing support to his unit. He knew the dangers and bravely performed his duty,” he said. He accomplished much while serving in the military, including becoming a U.S. Army Ranger.
His family stated “Devin was our family’s pride and joy. Growing up, he was a wonderful young man who was a good student, good athlete and who was never in trouble.” He loved his wife Samantha and their young daughter Olivia Lynn, who was born while he was deployed. When Devin was able to come home on leave for 17 days, being able to hold his daughter was a highlight of his life.”
Devin was an outdoorsman who loved his roots and Idaho. He told his mom, “you can take the boy out of Idaho but you can never take Idaho out of the boy. ” Devin earned nearly a dozen awards during his military service, including the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Devin is survived by his wife, Samantha, and a 7-month-old daughter, Olivia, and his parents Marnie Summers and James Daniels.