Corporal Daegan William-Tyeler Page
(day-gan)
February 6th 1998 - August 26th 2021
Also Known As
Dae
Stick
Page
Obituary
Born February 6, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska. He lived the first five years of his life in Red Oak, Iowa where he enjoyed many outdoor activities with his friends and family. At age 5, Daegan’s family moved to Omaha and he attended Millard Schools from kindergarten all the way to his graduation from Millard South High School in 2016. In September 2017, Daegan signed a delayed entry program contract with the Marine Corps. In January 2018, he left Omaha for Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
Throughout his 23 years, Daegan lived life to the fullest. He had a passion for hockey and started playing at a very young age. He went on to be a member of the State Champion Westside Warrior hockey team and was a lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. He was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Millard and Boy Scout Troop 331. Daegan loved to spend time outdoors, especially out on the water. He also was an avid skateboarder. Other hobbies included photography, music, art (especially sketching), playing video games, and joking around with friends and family.
Daegan will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, tough outer shell, and giant heart. He had a soft spot for animals of all kinds, but most specifically dogs and most of all his three dogs Shyia, Gracie, and Finn. Daegan loved the brotherhood of the Marines and was proud to serve as a member of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed multiple times during his service and spent time in Japan, South Korea, Australia, Jordan, and Afghanistan. To Daegan’s younger siblings he was not only a Marine, but their real-life hero.
Daegan was preceded in death by Grandfather Rodger Page, Cousin Nathan Page, Grandparents Gary & Alice Adelson, and Uncle Kurt Adelson.
He is survived by his Parents: Wendy & Craig Adelson, Greg & Jenni Page. Siblings: Corey (Kiley) Adelson, Garrett Ross, Mason Page, & Emerson Page. Girlfriend Jessica Ellison; Grandparents: Joyce Page, Keith & Peggy Tye, Don & Kristine Thompson. Nephew Wes Adelson. Aunts Becky Tye, Chrissy (Owen) Emanuel. Uncles Ryan (Jessica) Tye, Eric (Christina) Page, Toby (Mary) Thompson. Cousins: Angel McCall, Maribel Macall, Aydan Tye, Catalina Tye, Addison Tye, Nick Page, Nash Page, Wyatt Thompson, Matilda Emanuel, Leo Emanuel. And many other relatives and friends.
Public Visitation: Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5:00-8:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church (13271 Millard Ave.)
Celebration of Daegan’s Life: Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church (13271 Millard Ave.)
Burial to follow at the Omaha National Cemetery
Braman Mortuary – Southwest Chapel 6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-895-3400
Daegan was a SON
Daegan was a HOCKEY PLAYER
Daegan was a BROTHER
Daegan was an ANIMAL LOVER
Daegan was an UNCLE
Daegan was a SKATE BOARDER
Daegan was a GRANDSON
Daegan was a FUN SEEKER
Daegan was a BOYFRIEND
Daegan was a MARINE
Daegan was a COUSIN
Memorial Service
09/17/2021
The drive to the cemetery
09/17/2021
The view point from a family friends in the precession line. This is about 3/4 of the way to the cemetery.
Photo Slides
This was show before the Memorial Service.
Cemetery service
09/17/2021
Media was not invited into the shelter for the service at the Omaha National Cemetery, but here is what was captured from a distance.
A Hero’s Welcome Home
09.10.21
Thanks to the hard work of many community members (Justin H, Malia S, Bill & Evonne W especially) who started the organizing of this amazing welcome home for Daegan.
There have not been any official numbers released, however we estimate that over 10,000 people lined the streets of Omaha nearly the entire way from Eppley Airfield to the funeral home in Millard (about 17 miles).
From the Family:
Omaha… you never looked better.
It was an amazing honor to bring Daegan home to the open arms of his hometown today.
We wish we could have stopped and thanked every person who took time out of their day to pay their respects to Daegan. We want you to know we saw all of you - police officers, firefighters, school children, veterans, service members, families, the brave souls camped out on every overpass, the construction workers along I-80 at 84th Street, the crowds all down Millard Avenue, the Patriot Guard riders, and all the thousands of people who waved flags, held signs, and even brought their dogs to salute Daegan. He would have been amazed.
Daegan’s homecoming was truly a hero’s welcome. Our hearts are still broken, but we are the lucky few who know what it is like to receive a hug from the city of Omaha.
Thank you.
