Derrick Daniel Gwaltney was the husband of Heidi B. Gwaltney and the proud parent of Saphira F. Gwaltney and Kyrah E. Carvallo. Born on Dec. 18, 1987 to Billy J. and Patrica F. Gwaltney of Fort Meyers, Fla. Derrick enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 22, 2008, choosing to serve his country as a cook. Spc. Maurice A. Galloway
Soldiers with the 17th Fires Brigade mourned the death of beloved Pfc. Derrick D. Gwaltney, 606th Forward Support Company, during an afternoon memorial service held at Camp Wessam, Basra Iraq. "Pfc. Gwaltney was a good Soldier and a loving father and husband," said CH (Capt.) Mark Rendon, 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment. "He will be missed dearly by all of his friends and family members." (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maurice A. Galloway, 17th Fires Brigade, public affairs specialist) Spc. Maurice A. Galloway
