From the P-C . About 1,200 family, friends and members of the community gathered this afternoon at Tipton High School to honor the life of 20-year-old Army Spc. David Behrle, who died May 19 in combat in Iraq.It was the second combat death in four years for the small 3,000-person Cedar County town. On Nov. 29, 2003, Tipton’s Aaron Sissel, 22, died from a rocket-propelled grenade in a fight with Iraqi insurgents.
Seven speakers recounted the hard work ethic, dedication and infectious smile of Behrle, including teachers from Tipton Middle School and High School and Superintendent Dick Grimoskas.“Dave was the epitome of a Tipton kid,” Grimoskas said. “Dave was positive, kind, generous. A lot of fun to be around all the time.”
Behrle will be buried at Woodbridge Cemetery at a ceremony this afternoon.
Both Woodbridge and Behrle played football for Tipton High School. The school will retire both their numbers at a home game this fall. More from the Gazette.
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