2LT Samuel Anderson Diehl USA

Cullum: 71619


Class: '15


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Date of Death: October 12, 2016 - View or Post a Eulogy


2LT Diehl died at home while attending flight school at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.

His eulogy as published:

Baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday October 12, 2016. Loving son of John J. (Kelly) Diehl, Jr. and Nancy Marshall (Michael F.) Avioli; beloved grandson of John and Carol Diehl, Sr., Fred Marshall and Jean Mannino, Charlie and Colleen Brown and Joan and the late Louis Avioli; dear brother of Johsua B. and Daniel J. Diehl, Louis V., Liam T. and Paul G. Avioli; our dear nephew, cousin, friend, and fellow soldier in service of this great country.

"The long gray line of us stretches through the years of a century told.
And the last one feels to the marrow the grip of your far-off hold.
Grip hands with us now tho’ we see not.
Grip hands with us strengthen our hearts.
As the long line stiffens and straightens with the thrill that your presence imparts.
Grip hands, tho’ it be from the shadows while we swear as you did of yore,
Or living or dying to honor The Corps! and the Corps! and the Corps! "

Rest in Peace our beloved Sam. May you find eternal happiness and peace in the hands of the Lord.

Second Lieutenant, Fort Rucker, Alabama; United States Military Academy - West Point, Class of 2015; Chaminade College Preparatory School, Class of 2011

 

From Sam's parents:

We are grateful for Captain Raymond Wagner III for taking leave from his post and escorting Sam back to St. Louis.

Sam’s arrangements are as follows:

-Thursday, October 20, 2016. Visitation from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Our Lady of the Pillar Church which is located at 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur Mo 63131.

-Friday October 21, 2016. 11:00 am Mass of the Resurrection at Our Lady of the Pillar Church with internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery immediately following, Following the ceremony at Jefferson Barracks we invite our friends and family to join us at our home at 2404 White Stable Road 63131 to celebrated Sam’s life and legacy.

We ask in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Second Lieutenant Samuel A Diehl Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Chaminade College Preparatory School 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis Mo 63131. www.chaminade-stl.org. or the St. Louis Military Officers Foundation www.buildwarriors.org. Sam loved both of these institutions and would be honored to have them supported

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