There are some new photographs
posted at the Battalion Website, click on "Photo Gallery" on the right
side of the site:
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A Thought:
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Zach has officially received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps and is in transition. Please pray for him as he considers the next steps and as he crosses the threshold from military to civilian life.
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Check out the pictures at the family page:
Family Pages
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Jesse wore a shirt for Zach on 9/11 last fall at her school (Bible College in Idaho)........
Here are some prayers that have been expressed on his behalf:
"Our Gracious, Loving Heavenly Father we thank
and praise You for Zach and all of our service people who so willingly
serve so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we are so blessed with.
I lift Zach up to You and ask that You build a hedge of protection around
him. I pray he will see the many opportunities You give him to
share about You and Your never ending love. There are so many who need
to learn first hand of Your amazing grace and the gift of eternal life
that is for each and every one of us. I also ask that as Zach is
away from home that You will wrap him in Your loving arms and let him know
that even though he is many miles from all those he loves and cares about,
You are with him every moment of every day. What an awe inspiring reality
to know that no matter where we are or what we are doing, You are ALWAYS
with us! Wow Father, what a blessing. I also ask that when Zack
returns back tot he USA that the experiences he has while away will draw
him closer to You and he will have a deeper understanding of Who You are.
Thank You that he loves and trusts you and knows You personally. Give him
rest and peace even in the midst of war and strife. Thank You Father
for all You are doing in Zack's life! Amen!" Connie Sue
"Father God, we pray in Jesus' name that you would surround Zachary with your angels and protect him from evils both human and spiritual. May he be an example to his colleagues and salt and light for the Kingdom. Amen." Pastor Russ McDermott
"We will ask for protection and blessings for Zachary and all our troops. They are always in our prayers." Doris and Art Zube
"Our Gracious, Loving Heavenly Father, we thank and praise You for our many services people, who like Zachary are willing to go where most of us would rather not go and do what most of us would not want to do. You have given Zachary and all our service people an important job to do. We ask You to guide each step as he heads to Iraq father. we know You are with him always. What a peaceful truth that is for all of us that walk with You. Protect Zachary and let him reach many for You in this time that he will be so far away. Give his family the peace that only comes from You as they have to let go and let You lead where You want him to be. Thank You that he wants to glorify You in all things. Thank You we have the freedom to come to You with all the concerns of our lives. We know that this is not the case in many parts of the world. We love You Father and know that Zachary is not going alone...You will be with him and that Your love spans the entire universe. Thank You Father for Zachary. AMEN! "
Connie Sue & Elliot Larson
"Our entire church prayed for Zach yesterday!" Pastor John Perry
"Strong and Mighty Lord, You are our ultimate protector, our refuge, our Strength. We humbly beseech you by your grace to put your arms of love and your hedge of protection around your servant Zachary. We ask that you would use his service to our country as service to you and your kingdom. We ask for you to give him times of sweet fellowship and times of refreshing with you, that he may grow in wisdom, stature, favor with his fellow soldiers and those he serves, and favor with you. Thank you that you have paid the ultimate price to give Zach new life in you, and that you have given him everything he needs for abundant life. I ask you to put others in Zach's path that would be an encouragement to him in his faith. Help Zach to also encourage those he comes in contact with, and to be an ambassador for you. Thank you for giving Zach the heart of a warrior...may he know you more and more, that he may be a warrior for your name. Amen." Mike and Nancy Helenbolt
"I remember him in my prayers every day, but I will double the effort. God bless that boy." Kevin Diehl
"Heavenly Father, Great and Marvelous one, we pray for Zachary's safety and security. We thank you that he finds his security in you. You are His rock and salvation his God in whom he can trust. Let him rest in you Jesus and find comfort in you during hard times. Fill his mouth with praise songs and lift him up with your Spirit Oh Lord. May your angels surround him and protect him Oh Lord. Guide him and lead him everlasting.
These verses come to mind as we pray: 'I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
You made known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures evermore.' (Ps. 16:8-11)
May these verses comfort, Zach. We proclaim that you will never abandon him-your son, your precious child, your holy one. Fill his heart with gladness. Give him security in you. Fill him with Joy in your presence!!! Thank you Lord. In your awesome and powerful name, Jesus, we pray.
We love you Zach!" Larry, Krista, and Averiana Lain
"We are praying for Zach and have put his name on the prayer network at our church. Zach will be drenched in prayer!!" Love, Mike and Kathy Fanning
"Dear Lord and Father,
This day remember Zach and his fellow Marines serving their country in Iraq. Keep them in your hands and keep them safe. Watch over their coming and goings. Stir their hearts to look to you at all times. Watch over Zach’s family this day as well. They are worrying about their son and brother, so place a peace within them that they might know that you hold him safely in your grasp. Amen." Pastor Ed Klose
"I am proud of him... and thanks to him for sacrificing for our family. I'll be praying." Jill Randall
"May the Lord continue to bless and protect Zachary on this next chapter of his life. What an amazing time to serve as he does! You are loved."
Pastor Bill Randall
"Dear Lord,
Thank you for all the soldiers who fight so everyone can experience your Kingdom freely. Please place your strongest shield of wisdom, love, and strength in the hands of my cousin Zack and his counterparts as they defend my freedom to worship you."
Amen" Cousin Holli Doll
"Dear Zachary and family,
I have been thinking of you lots and praying for you these past couple days. Thank you so much to for willingness to go and serve our country wherever and whenever needed!! I pray that God will be glorified as you depend on him for your protection and peace. May you have opportunity to share his goodness w/ others while in Iraq. God is at work and thank you for being faithful and courageous to step out and serve. I am humbled and so grateful for you dedication to the Lord, to the military, and to our country. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. Blessings to all of you!"
Sincerely, Tonia Beaver
"Father, We ask that Zach never be lacking in zeal but keeping his spiritual fervor, serving you, the Lord. Please allow him to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer...Don't allow him to be overcome with evil but allow him to overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:11-12,21)
In the name of Jesus the true king. Amen" Rev. Carl S. McGarvey
"I'm praying for Zach....safety, wisdom, miraculous protection, to be a witness to unbelievers of the total sufficiency of his God. Also for you two as parents... peace in your hearts. Strength to lead your new flock, supernatural love for each person in your flock and for new ones coming in, protection from our enemy." Joannie Gregg
"We are trusting God to surround Zack with His protective care as well as use him to bring other guys to Jesus." Barb & Ken Brisco
"Dear Father in Heaven, Here's your daughter again, coming in behalf of another young man, one of your sons, who is going into Harm's Way in Iraq where your enemy is seeking to destroy lives and freedom. Please surround Zachary with your angels, give him the assurance of Your presence with him each day. Fill him with your Holy Spirit and use him to boldly witness to his fellow Marines of your love. Please keep all our men and women safe as they fight to protect freedom in the world and bring peace to troubled areas. Bring him safely back to his family and we will be careful to give you all the praise and glory!" Sylvia Foss
"Father God, we pray in Jesus' name that you would surround Zachary with your angels and protect him from evils both human and spiritual. May he be an example to his colleagues and salt and light for the Kingdom. Amen." Pastor Russ McDermott
"We will ask for protection and blessings for Zachary and all our troops. They are always in our prayers." Doris and Art Zube
"Our Gracious, Loving Heavenly Father, we thank and praise You for our many services people, who like Zachary are willing to go where most of us would rather not go and do what most of us would not want to do. You have given Zachary and all our service people an important job to do. We ask You to guide each step as he heads to Iraq father. we know You are with him always. What a peaceful truth that is for all of us that walk with You. Protect Zachary and let him reach many for You in this time that he will be so far away. Give his family the peace that only comes from You as they have to let go and let You lead where You want him to be. Thank You that he wants to glorify You in all things. Thank You we have the freedom to come to You with all the concerns of our lives. We know that this is not the case in many parts of the world. We love You Father and know that Zachary is not going alone...You will be with him and that Your love spans the entire universe. Thank You Father for Zachary. AMEN! "
Connie Sue & Elliot Larson
"Our entire church prayed for Zach yesterday!" Pastor John Perry
"Strong and Mighty Lord, You are our ultimate protector, our refuge, our Strength. We humbly beseech you by your grace to put your arms of love and your hedge of protection around your servant Zachary. We ask that you would use his service to our country as service to you and your kingdom. We ask for you to give him times of sweet fellowship and times of refreshing with you, that he may grow in wisdom, stature, favor with his fellow soldiers and those he serves, and favor with you. Thank you that you have paid the ultimate price to give Zach new life in you, and that you have given him everything he needs for abundant life. I ask you to put others in Zach's path that would be an encouragement to him in his faith. Help Zach to also encourage those he comes in contact with, and to be an ambassador for you. Thank you for giving Zach the heart of a warrior...may he know you more and more, that he may be a warrior for your name. Amen." Mike and Nancy Helenbolt
"I remember him in my prayers every day, but I will double the effort. God bless that boy." Kevin Diehl
"Heavenly Father, Great and Marvelous one, we pray for Zachary's safety and security. We thank you that he finds his security in you. You are His rock and salvation his God in whom he can trust. Let him rest in you Jesus and find comfort in you during hard times. Fill his mouth with praise songs and lift him up with your Spirit Oh Lord. May your angels surround him and protect him Oh Lord. Guide him and lead him everlasting.
These verses come to mind as we pray: 'I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
You made known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures evermore.' (Ps. 16:8-11)
May these verses comfort, Zach. We proclaim that you will never abandon him-your son, your precious child, your holy one. Fill his heart with gladness. Give him security in you. Fill him with Joy in your presence!!! Thank you Lord. In your awesome and powerful name, Jesus, we pray.
We love you Zach!" Larry, Krista, and Averiana Lain
"We are praying for Zach and have put his name on the prayer network at our church. Zach will be drenched in prayer!!" Love, Mike and Kathy Fanning
"Dear Lord and Father,
This day remember Zach and his fellow Marines serving their country in Iraq. Keep them in your hands and keep them safe. Watch over their coming and goings. Stir their hearts to look to you at all times. Watch over Zach’s family this day as well. They are worrying about their son and brother, so place a peace within them that they might know that you hold him safely in your grasp. Amen." Pastor Ed Klose
"I am proud of him... and thanks to him for sacrificing for our family. I'll be praying." Jill Randall
"May the Lord continue to bless and protect Zachary on this next chapter of his life. What an amazing time to serve as he does! You are loved."
Pastor Bill Randall
"Dear Lord,
Thank you for all the soldiers who fight so everyone can experience your Kingdom freely. Please place your strongest shield of wisdom, love, and strength in the hands of my cousin Zack and his counterparts as they defend my freedom to worship you."
Amen" Cousin Holli Doll
"Dear Zachary and family,
I have been thinking of you lots and praying for you these past couple days. Thank you so much to for willingness to go and serve our country wherever and whenever needed!! I pray that God will be glorified as you depend on him for your protection and peace. May you have opportunity to share his goodness w/ others while in Iraq. God is at work and thank you for being faithful and courageous to step out and serve. I am humbled and so grateful for you dedication to the Lord, to the military, and to our country. Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. Blessings to all of you!"
Sincerely, Tonia Beaver
"Father, We ask that Zach never be lacking in zeal but keeping his spiritual fervor, serving you, the Lord. Please allow him to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer...Don't allow him to be overcome with evil but allow him to overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:11-12,21)
In the name of Jesus the true king. Amen" Rev. Carl S. McGarvey
"I'm praying for Zach....safety, wisdom, miraculous protection, to be a witness to unbelievers of the total sufficiency of his God. Also for you two as parents... peace in your hearts. Strength to lead your new flock, supernatural love for each person in your flock and for new ones coming in, protection from our enemy." Joannie Gregg
"We are trusting God to surround Zack with His protective care as well as use him to bring other guys to Jesus." Barb & Ken Brisco
"Dear Father in Heaven, Here's your daughter again, coming in behalf of another young man, one of your sons, who is going into Harm's Way in Iraq where your enemy is seeking to destroy lives and freedom. Please surround Zachary with your angels, give him the assurance of Your presence with him each day. Fill him with your Holy Spirit and use him to boldly witness to his fellow Marines of your love. Please keep all our men and women safe as they fight to protect freedom in the world and bring peace to troubled areas. Bring him safely back to his family and we will be careful to give you all the praise and glory!" Sylvia Foss
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If you'd like to send a prayer on his behalf.......send us an email:
steve@thediehls.net
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Arrival Home on Leave last year:
Horsing around in Montana:
Took a road trip to Wyoming to see friends:
MORE PICTURES:
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Check out the new pictures from my Memorial Day Weekend Trip.......
Zach is now training in Hawaii, preparing for deployment to Iraq. New news:
- He is now a skydiver as well as a
scuba diver and surfer
- Recently promoted to Team Leader
- Is serving as a chaplain's assistant/lay
leader
- Enjoying participating on the worship team at a C&MA church near the base
- Was Decorated with a purple heart
when in Afghanistan:
Other Picture Albums:
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Hawaii base Address:
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LCPL Diehl, Zachary
2nd Bn 3rd Mar 3rd Mar Div Fox Co 1st Plt
(Fox Co., 2/3 1st Platoon)
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863
(Fox Co., 2/3 1st Platoon)
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863
