Ad Memoriam

Obituary for Captain Eric Daniel Terhune, USMC

Captain Eric D. Terhune, United States Marine Corps, of Lexington, Kentucky, was
killed in action on 19 June 2008. Captain Terhune, age 34, was serving with 2nd
Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, deployed in the
Farah Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Captain Terhune had previously completed two tours of duty in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served honorably for more than 10
years of Active Duty service to Country and Corp

Reared in Lexington, Kentucky, Captain Terhune graduated from Wheaton Academy, Wheaton, Illinois, after which he served four years in the Marine Corps as a noncommissioned officer. He traveled to the far East, South America, and Europe in his capacity as a reconnaissance sharpshooter. After being honorably discharged, he used his GI Bill benefits and graduated with honors from Morehead State University, where he competed on the varsity rifle team. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, earned his wings as a Naval Aviator, flying the CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for two years. More recently he was assigned as a Forward Air Controller and was serving in that capacity when he was mortally wounded. His citations include three air medals while serving in Iraq as well as numerous additional combat related awards.

Captain Terhune was known for his devotion to his Lord Jesus Christ, his family, and his country. He is survived by his grandparents, Daniel and Joy Terhune of Lexington, Kentucky; Father, Paul (Carleen) Terhune of Houston, Texas; Uncle, David (Dotti) Terhune of St. Joseph, Michigan; and cousins, Summer (Oliver) and Heidi Anne Jeromin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Kendall (Richard) and Jaxon Walter and Penelope Jane Colquitt of Norfolk, Virginia; David Terhune Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; and Rebecca Joy Terhune of St. Joseph, Michigan.

Captain Terhune attended Anchor Baptist Church, Lexington, Kentucky, where a memorial service will be conducted. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.
Funeral details are being arranged by Kerr Funeral Home, Lexington, Kentucky.