ND Veterans Affairs News: State

Staff Sgt. David C. Kuehl was serving his third tour of duty overseas. “We prayed this day would never come,” the statement said. "Unfortunately we were notified Tuesday that David lost his life in combat while bravely serving his country with the United States Army in Iraq." Kuehl was "a wonderful son, husband, father, brother and uncle and will be dearly missed," the statement said. Kuehl is a 1999 graduate of Wahpeton High School. His wife, Amy, two children and his parents live in Wahpeton.

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Spc. Hermanson, who was single, has a sister, Lindsey, of Fargo. The 2002 Fargo North graduate attended North Dakota State University for two semesters before and after his military training. He enlisted in the Guard in 2002. After basic training, he was assigned to Headquarters Support Company of the 142nd Engineer Combat Battalion in Fargo as a technical engineer, the Guard said. Fargo North principal Andy Dahlen said Hermanson was interested in art, and never got into trouble in school. Compiled from Associated Press reports.

Spc. Ferderer was the son of Dennis Sr. and Claudina Ferderer, and had one brother. He began his Army career after graduating from New Salem High School in 2003. His unit had been in Iraq for about nine months. Known as "DJ," he grew up on a dairy farm and dreamed of being a soldier, said his parents, Dennis Sr. and Claudina. "DJ was planning on making the military his career and then take over the farm," John Ferderer said of his brother. "He didn't say much, but when he did, he made people laugh," Jessica Roll, a family friend, said. Compiled from Associated Press reports.