Birth date: Aug 27, 1961 Death date: May 25, 2007
I am happy to have had the chance to be in my brother's life. Darien was a wonderful and loving soul. He gave me strength, love, and he had the voice of a nightingale. Darien you will be missed by your sister, and my children Leah, Arn, Sarah and Sunniva and my adoring husband, Franc Zaratkiewicz.
With respect and a heavy heart,
Rustina V.H.C. Guthrie##imported-begin##Rustina Guthrie##imported-end##
I am truly sorry for your loss. I had the honor and privilege of working with Darien for three years when we where stationed together at the 62nd Operations Support Sq. at McChord AFB. He will be missed a great deal. I will keep your family in my prayers.##imported-begin##George Saratsis##imported-end##
Darien was the first person I met when I came out to Washington with my husband, and his smile and laugh could light up a room. He was a gentle soul and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends.
As We Look Back
As we look back over time
We find ourselves wondering .....
Did we remember to thank you enough
For all you have done for us?
For all the times you were by our sides
To help and support us .....
To celebrate our successes
To understand our problems
And accept our defeats?
Or for teaching us by your example,
The value of hard work, good judgement,
Courage and integrity?
We wonder if we ever thanked you
For the sacrifices you made. For the simple things
Like laughter, smiles and times we shared?
If we have forgotten to show our
Gratitude enough for all the things you did,
We're thanking you now.
And we are hoping you knew all along,
How much you meant to us.
-author unknown##imported-begin##Jennifer Ludvigson##imported-end##
I served with Darien in the U.S. Air Force at McChord Air Force Base, WA, and then later as Special Investigators for USIS in Renton, WA. Darien was a great man, and I feel honored to have served beside him and called him my friend. I am grateful for the time Darien was in my life, and I will miss him.
God Speed Darien.##imported-begin##Travis Ludvigson##imported-end##
