David Warsen

Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen, age 27, of Kentwood, Michigan, died on August 16, 2012, in a helicopter crash northeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

David was assigned to a West Coast-based naval Special warfare unit.  

Friends and family called him Davey. 

He graduated from East Kentwood High School and later attended several local colleges. He was currently living in San Diego.

David enlisted in the Navy in March of 2009 and had served with the SEAL unit since October of 2010. He was deployed to Afghanistan in December of 2011. 

Angels of God, pray for David

Family members describe him as talented, dedicated and proud of serving his country. They stated that he was well respected by his military colleagues.

David was due to return home no later than October 1, 2012. He was planning to get married on December 8. 

David is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his parents Patricia Frank and David Warsen; his grandfather, Duke Warsen; and his fiancee, Karlyn Deveau. 

Let us pray that David Warsen is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.