Industry Talk: Dave Laconte, Retired Navy SEAL and Contractor, Killed in Afghanistan

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#1 by Jim Lampman on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 6:06 am

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No words can cover the sorrow of losing one of my brothers.
#2 by Dan Huffman on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 5:09 am

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Dave was my second cousin. I knew him from childhood, and although we were never in close touch since then I always considered him a family hero. He will be sorely missed. Thank so much to whoever posted this tribute…we truly appreciate that you chose to honor Dave in this way.
#3 by Mark Sommer on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 3:26 pm

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Our BUD/S "IBL" boat crew has lost a friend and teammate. I am glad we were classmates. The World is a better place because of you.
#4 by headjundi on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 6:16 pm

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Dan and company, sorry for your loss and Dave sounded like a good man. For the record, I do not know who compiled the youtube memorial video, but I did think it was very cool and I wanted to promote it here on FJ. Bravo to the producer of the youtube video, and thanks to Steve Collins at Blackice for distributing it. Rest in peace. -Matt
#5 by PTC on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:57 am

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Cross posted below…. man, so many friends and teamates lost in training, war, and fast paced living… man oh man. God speed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQLAmhK3bYM
#6 by beca on Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 2:01 pm

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headjundi: Barry Ezell, a close friend of both me and Dave, put the video together. We all lived in a very military area, Barry is a retired LTC in the Army, and I am currently serving in the Army, partly due to Dave. I talked to him a lot about my decision to join, and he was killed within 2wks of me starting basic training. I found out when I was home at xmas after a long conversation with his son, who had just started high school. His death has had a profound effect on us all, but not nearly as great an effect as his life. He had such a heart, and was a warm, caring person, under that tough military shell. Its hard to believe its been a year since we lost him.
#7 by headjundi on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 2:30 am

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Beca,

Sorry for your loss and he sounded like a great man and warrior. Take care. -matt