Kane M. Funke
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| Age: |
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20 |
| Hometown: |
Vancouver, WA |
| Date of Death: |
8/13/2004 |
| Incident Location: |
Anbar province, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Marines |
| Rank: |
Lance Cpl. |
| Unit: |
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Unit's Base: |
Twentynine Palms, Calif. |
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Those who knew Kane Funke as a high school wrestler or hardened Marine may never have guessed he was born weighing 2 pounds, 6 ounces with a 10 percent chance of survival. "He came into this world fighting, and he left fighting," said his uncle, Eric Funke. Kane Funke, 20, of Vancouver, Wash., died Aug. 13 in an explosion in Anbar province. The machine gunner was based at Twentynine Palms, Calif. By the age of 3, Funke was hyperactive and constantly running on tiptoe, Eric Funke recalled. Within five years, the child had decided he wanted to be a Marine and asked his uncle for old uniforms. "He'd hide out in people's back yards at night all cammied up," Eric Funke said. Funke grew up in Montana before moving to Vancouver and living with his stepfather. Friends say he skipped graduation for boot camp. In the hours before he died, Kane Funke tried calling his mother Stephanie, but he got voice mail. "At least I still have his voice on my cell phone," she said. "'Hi, Mom. I love you. I'll be there in two weeks.'"
19/12/2011Debbie Momb
Kane blessed us all with some great memories and lots of laughter! Matt you need to remember ALL the wonderful things you did for Kane, you welcomed him to our home, fed, clothed and housed him, treated him to much fun in Vegas before we all deployed and you WERE THERE FOR HIM on many occassions. Son, we have all made mistakes that we would like to be forgiven for. What we knew of Kane I am sure he forgave you the moment you walked away. We will miss him forever and see him again someday in Heaven.
23/09/2011Peggy Talley
I had sent a card to Mrs. Sweeten. It was returned. I want here to know that I Remember her son and always will. God bless you.
peggyctalley@aol.com - should you like me to resend the card.
19/09/2010Oster
I saw Kane at albertsons just before he left, always smiling. I miss you Kane
27/08/2010Clint Shoemaker
Man the memories we had in SOI. You always knew how to make us laugh. Love you brother
29/05/2010Stephanie Funke Sweeten
Another Memorial Day weekend without you Kane- Your family misses and loves you dearly....
Love Mom
5/29/2010
25/04/2010MATT MOMB
Im so sorry I blew you off at camp fallujah, that was the last time I talked to you and I wanted cigarettes more. Please forgive me brother, i WILL NEVER FORGIVE MYSELF
25/04/2010matt momb
I miss you soo much brother