1. 2 years ago 

    Jason loved st. Patties in Savannah.  Miss you bunches

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  3. 2 years ago 

    St. Patties  2007 and 2009.  Better Days

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  5. 2 years ago 

    This was the guy’s tree overseas last christmas, decorated with guns and such.

    Jason also asked me to send some gifts for christmas to the guys last year, so they would have something to open on christmas. I sent these t- shirts.  He said he found one that fit everyone’s personality.  I know he thought the one he had on suited him well, I think we all agree.   We miss you Jason.

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  7. 2 years ago 

    Wreaths Across America

    Wreaths across America ceremony tomorrow (12/12) to remember the men and woman who have given their lives for us. I hope everyone will take a moment out in their day to honor our fallen soldiers, including a very special one in my heart; my brother Jason Dahlke. Im so proud! -Talia

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  9. 2 years ago 

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!

    11/8/2009

    Happy Birthday Jason.  We all love and miss you VERY much.  Wish you were here so we could celebrate your 30th together.

    Happy Birthday!

    Celebrate Jasons birthday by posting a favorite memory (memories) under comments. 

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  11. 2 years ago 

    Jason…being Jason!

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  13. 2 years ago 

    More from the ceremony…

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  15. 2 years ago 
    Channel 4 Article
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  17. 2 years ago 

    From the ceremony…

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  19. 2 years ago 

    First Coast News Video

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  21. 2 years ago 

    Florida Times Union Video

    “Hundred honor Jacksonville solider killed in Afghanistan”

    Read the article here.

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  23. 2 years ago 

    To Jason from Jakub

    Hello everyone my name is Jakub and I have known Jason for 9 years.  
    What is it that you all remember when you think of Jason? I think everyone who knows him very well would agree that it was his style of adventure, his eagerness and willingness to help, his drive for success, his love for animals and an ice cold beer. 

    I met Jason on my first day at gym class in college.  Right off the bat I knew he was a good person.  We joked, we laughed, we shared the same interests and a friendship was born.  He was a very loyal, kind friend.  I could trust him with anything and could always count on his opinions.  

    As a matter of fact he was my personal relationship counselor in college. No matter how much I thought a girl was right for me he always told me I needed to end it.  I didn’t always take his advice even though he was right 100 percent of the time.  Whether we were sitting at the house or going somewhere we always had a good time.  Jason eventually introduced me to terrain biking in Ocala.  I’ll never forget the day we went to this place called big balls. There was a huge drop and he dared me to roll off it…which I successfully did. Since I did it he was gonna do it too.  Before he took off he told me to watch how a pro does it.  Needless to say he went head over the handle bars….the look on his face was priceless. Even though Jason and Chai always beat me in the trails I always looked forward to biking with him on days off.  Sometimes after it rained we would take the blue bronco out to the woods to go mudding.  To this day I still think that beast ran on water because I never saw Jason change the oil in it.   If it broke down he knew how to fix it. 

    Some nights we would play countless hours of Halo on XBOX.  I think those were Nikis favorite nights.  Jason also taught me everything I know about nutrition, exercise as well as offered motivation when I needed it. 

    I remember the day when Jason told me he was gonna join the ARMY.  His heart was set on becoming a Ranger.  His dedication to his training was unreal.  It didn’t matter if he plowed through a case of beer he would get up in the morning and go jogging while the rest of us were hugging toilets.  As time went on we matured, moved to different cities and we was off to the army.  I missed him. 

    One day I got a call from Jason telling me that he and Niki were getting married.  This was the first wedding I have been too not to mention I had the great honor and privilege of being the best man.  Those of you that were there saw how amazing it was.  You may have also seen the heavily intoxicated date I was with that caused a huge scene and almost got arrested.  I should have listened to Jason about her.  Needless to say he told me that was the happiest day in his life.  I really wanted him to be the best man at my wedding. 

    Even though I didn’t see Jason often I always thought about him.  When we did exchange emails I was just glad to hear he was doing well.  He loved his job and always had something smart to say.  I never thought that it would end like this. 

    Jason, you have been and will always be my best friend.  I will forever be grateful for sharing 9 years of my life with you. All the memories I have will forever be cherished and remembered.  Jason you will forever live in my heart…In our hearts.   

    Let me remind everyone that this is not the time for us to grieve his death but it’s our time to celebrate his life.  He never wanted to see people cry. He wanted to make everyone happy. Let’s all think back and remember how Jason touched our lives. How he made us laugh and how good Jason was as a person.  All be thankful that we were given the chance to have known the man named Jason Dahlke.  I love you bro and you will be missed.

    JH

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  25. 2 years ago 
    Coastal Courier (Richmond Hills)
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  27. 2 years ago 
    UCF Flags Lowered for Jason S. Dahlke
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Staff Sgt. Jason Sean Dahlke, 29, a native of Orlando, Fla., died during an attack by a Ranger task force on an enemy position, Aug. 29. He served in the Regiment for more than four years. He is survived by his wife Nikole M. Norvell Dahlke of Richmond Hill, Ga., father Roger Dahlke and step-mother Tessa Dahlke of Jacksonville, Fla., and mother Debra DeLaney. Sisters: Talia Dahlke, Taryn Funcheon, Donielle Graham, Kelsea Evans. He joins his brother Joshua Dahlke in a better place.

Jason’s personal awards included a Purple Heart and two Army Commendation Medals.

He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, another Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal.

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