Darrell loved to fish for bass. At home in Maine you could often find him with his son on Pleasant Pond, practicing their fishing skills.

Darrell loved to tinker with things. He often found objects on the ground, like brass and other things, and he would make something new out of them. Just recently he made a wind chime out of brass he collected from around the FOB.

Before coming here to train the IP in this area, he served 2 tours in Kosovo, as a Police Advisor.

Darrell was always in good spirits. "There was never a time that you didn’t see Darrell without his smile, or saying something positive."

-Jim Barnett.

"There was nothing that Darrell wouldn’t do for you. He was always putting others before himself, always. If you needed something he gave it to you. He was trustworthy, dependable, and so much more to all of us." Jim

He had a calling to train people to become Police Officers. He loved his work and how much it meant to the people of the area. He was focused on tough training so the IP could deal with the ever-changing enemy.

Darrell loved his MREs. He ate them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It took weeks before his team got him to go with them to the DFAC.

Darrell was a surprisingly big fan of Rap and R&B. His partners often gave him funny looks when they found him listening to Eminem, and somehow he knew all the words.

Darrell had a little horse ranch back at home where he raised horses.

He was a very family oriented. Darrell was always calling his family and emailing them. He was always talking about them.

The mission here was much more than a job to Darrell, it was his passion.

He was very close to his 11 yr old son Dakota. They spent countless hours together riding horses, fishing for bass, and exploring the beach.

Darrell was always dedicated. He always went outside the wire (more than anyone else) to check on the IPs standing guard at the JCC. He brought them water and checked on their relief.

He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his country.

He loved the mission.