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David Wilk Obituary

LTC David L Wilk, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, after a long courageous fight against cancer. He was born to David and Josephine Wilk in Philadelphia, PA. He is survived by his wife Cissy, his parents, sister Michelle and niece Emily. After graduating from La Salle University in Philadelphia in 1984, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1983 and entered active duty in May 1984.From 1988 to 2005 he served in various positions and theaters throughout the world as a Special Forces Officer. Funeral Services will be held at the St Dominic Catholic Church (formerly Holy Family, 331 N Main St) in Security, Co, on Thursday, 14 January 2010, at 1:30 PM. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made at the Church service for the benefits of Pikes Peak Hospice and/or the 4/24 Special Forces Association, PO Box 17508, Colorado Springs, Co 80938-7508.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 12, 2010.

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Joanne Malampy

January 16, 2010

Dear Mrs/Mr Wilk and Michelle, (Cissy and children as well - although I have not met you),
My sincerest condolences to all of you on the loss of David. I remember David as a very good, nice young boy growing up. Through the years, Michelle has kept me up to date on David and he has truly made his family proud as well as his country. I know you all miss him and will always miss him. Be certain he has left his footprints in this world. Be certain he is watching over and protecting all of you.

I am just devastated by this news. Words fail me. Know my family and I are praying for all of you.

Rhonda Cooper

January 15, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Wilk, Michelle, Cissy and their 4-legged children - our prayers go out to you and the world for the loss of a great man, a wonderful leader, and a friend to all that had the opportunity to meet him. Dave and Cissy are some of our oldest friends and I can only hope that these entries comfort you all to know how he touched the lives of many around the world. Heaven is lucky to have him as we all were.

January 14, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Dave. I,m a former friend of his when stationed at Fort Devens. You may not remember me but I am Mitchell(louie)Armstrong's former girlfriend, Karolyn. Again I can not express in words my sympathy in words all my synpathy to you and your family.

Mitch Armstrong

January 14, 2010

Cissy, I am so sorry about Dave, he was a friend, a comrade, a teammate and a leader. And very sorry that I could not make it to the funeral. My thoughts and my heart are there with you. I'm so glad now that I got to see you both at the 50th SF Anniversary Ball.

De Oppresso Liber,

-Mitch, AKA Louie

gladys avetta

January 13, 2010

I'm so sorry for your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

God bless you

January 13, 2010

Mrs. Wilk and Family, I served with Dave at the Jungle Operations Training Center in Fort Sherman, Panama. He was my neighbor and friend. My deepest condolences to you and your family. SFC (Ret.) Chris Waltz, US Army (Kathleen, Georgia)

Rita Ann Gumb

January 13, 2010

Dear Cousins, I wish we could all wake up and find this never happened. It is so unfair that this disease took our beloved David so young. I was proud that he was family and how he served our country rising up through the ranks so quickly. David was always so talented with a creativity and passion for everything he undertook. We'll all miss him but now have another angel to watch over us.

Dot & Sam Sheak

January 13, 2010

No words could ever express the deep loss of losing David. He is a credit
to his family, his friends and his country. Our love will follow him as it has from his birth.

January 12, 2010

Mr and Mrs Wilk and Michelle,

My deepest condolences to you all at the sad passing of David. It has been a lot of years but I remember him as a good, fun-loving kid. May God bless him and bring comfort to you during this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace, Dave and thanks for your service to our country.

Sincerely ... Bill Jann
[email protected]

January 12, 2010

What an honor it was to know Dave and care for him as one of his nurses at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. He dealt with his disease with courage and grace throughout often difficult treatment. He always had a smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Cissy, know that he was very much loved by all of us and we will miss him.
Joan McGee RN, Chris RN, Teresa RN, Allie RN and Nora RN
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center

Stan Zeitlin

January 12, 2010

Cissy, I'm so sorry for your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Stan Zeitlin, Colo. Springs

January 12, 2010

Cissy, I'm so sorry for your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Stan Zeitlin, Colo. Springs

Bonnie & Howard Hammerstedt

January 12, 2010

Dolly and Dave - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Please know that we care and will continue to keep you and David in our prayers.

Stella Costa Lareau

January 12, 2010

Cissy - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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