Ohio GI Killed in Afghanistan Described as "Devout Catholic Family Man"

From The Toledo Blade:

A career soldier who died in Afghanistan last week was described by his family as a devout Catholic and a committed family man who saw service to his country as his duty.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel E. Miller, 43, originally of Thornville, Ohio, near Buckeye Lake east of Columbus, died Friday near Herat, Afghanistan, when the Humvee in which he was riding overturned.

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The father of six children ranging in age from 13 years to 7 months, Sergeant Miller was deployed in Afghanistan as an advanced individual trainer on what was to be his last tour of duty before retirement, his brother-in-law, Jerry Ulm, said.

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Sergeant Miller returned stateside and visited his wife's family in northwest Ohio in June while on leave.

"That was the last time, the only time, he got to see his 7-month-old daughter," Mr. Ulm said.

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Military services for Sergeant Miller are being planned for later this week out of state. Local services and burial are pending at St. Rose Church in Perrysburg, Mr. Ulm said.

Requiescat in pace.


UPDATE (30 August)
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