US Marine Corporal Pamela K Dowling, born 1987, in Vermillion, South Dakota, beloved daughter of Kelli Dowling and Robert Hanson, beloved sister of Paige Dowling.
Pamela was raised in Portland and Estacada, Oregon. She was a graduate of Estacada High School, and a graduate from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors degree. Pamela recently left her job as a Social Worker to a Sales Counselor.
Pamela joined the United States Marine Corps and was based at Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County, California. She deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror. Cpl Dowling earned numerous awards and commendations during her honorable service, she attained the rank of corporal.
Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her maternal grandmother Kathleen Wyatt; her Aunt Lindsay and her husband Ryan Stevens; her Uncle Bill Blevins and his wife Ellen; her Great Uncle Mark Wyatt and his wife Janice; her grandfather George and his wife Jane Dowling; her sister Paige Dowling; her mother Kelli M. Dowling; her father Robert Hanson and his daughter, Alexandria Hanson; her paternal grandmother Annie Dappen; and his other children and family members as well.
From the mother of Cpl Dowling, Kelli:
“Our daughter was a true hero and a winner! She was loved by her family and all her friends. A part of me died that day. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I’m so heart broken, I’ll never be same again as well as her Dad and our entire family. I love you, Pam. We must help our soldiers! They are true heroes, like our daughter, Pamela. I love you, honey. I’m only here because of Paige. I wish I could have taken your place honey. Rest in peace with the Angels, my baby girl. I will see you again.”
Cpl Pamela K Dowling lost her battle with PTS, May 22, 2015. She was 28 years old. She now rests peacefully at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
In 8 weeks you became a special friend. The last friday my wife and I had a nice lunch with Pam. I knew she were sad. I only wish she had talked to us about it. I hope to be there when she opens her eyes again. Her high 5’s were a trade mark. Paul.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Semper Fidelis!
Peace and Blessings
This so saddens me..
Rest in Peace now sweet girl..
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Oh so sad!! What happens to them after serving in wars , well never truly understand !! What a beautiful person gone way too soon!! I am an AFVet, never served in wartime in. RIP to this special lady! I don’t know if we could maybe be related somehow. I am from Pa. Prayers for all!! ??
I hiked with 22 Too Many Yosemite yesterday, with CPL Dowling’s photo on my pack. I hope this brings her family some grace. She is not forgotten, and many of us care deeply about this issue.
God Rest Your Soul,Cpl.Dowling. I’m a Vietnam Veteran,known many who just couldn’t take any more.called the hotline more than once when my AO friend got to me.God Bless this Country-and let it take care of its Veterans