Dillon lived in the dorm next to me our freshman year of college. We became good friends early on in the year and went on to room together sophomore year. He was a loyal friend and had a one of a kind sense oh humor that would make the entire room erupt in laughter. I have many fond memories with Dillon that will not be forgotten. Our annual college gatherings will never be the same without him. Rest In Peace Dillon. 

Dillon was my very first college roommate. We ended up living together Freshman and Sophomore years at York College. He was a good dude. He's a fixture in our group of friends and the dynamic will never be the same again. It's surprising how often his quotes and stories show up in daily conversation. Myself and a few friends will be getting together to visit him once we find out where he's at. Unfortunately, we missed all of the services for him because we hadn't known about his passing.  Rest easy buddy. 

"Oh, Dillon Boy".....
How many times have I said that in your short, too soon gone from us,  life? 
"Oh, Dillon Boy".....
Once said, you either gave me that sweet, quirky grin-or  a "oh, no what did I do?"look.

So blessed to have you a part of our lives. Will so miss those late night texts-always a given after a Cowboys game-but the other texts too.  Will miss those . Will miss you. Will miss the surprise visits.

"Oh Dillon Boy".....so......
Did you find out if WWF is real?
Love always,  your "God-mom"


Dillon, what a wonderful young man! 

It was the childhood friendship between Dillon and our son, Mitch, from day one, that we will never forget. As next door neighbors, growing up on Attleboro Road, the boys were always together. 

Dillon and Mitch did what young boys usually do. They walked to the bus stop, played video games, learned to swim (at the Nixon's pool), rode bikes, then four-wheelers, attended karate classes, learned to hunt with the dads in the neighborhood, and much more. 

On occasion, the boys would wrestle outdoors, when they thought no one was watching, and one parent or the other would have to break them up for the fear of them getting hurt. The boys were inseparable and they also had lots of fun with their siblings and all the other kids on the block.  As a child, Mitch would always light up when asked to go on the family trips with Dillon to Deep Creek Lake. 

We are left with so many fond memories and we have gained an angle that we know and love. Now another star in the sky. 

Always in our hearts...

The Steeles



I am heartbroken for you.  I know how proud you were of Dillon and can only hope that the memories of his life and his 
accomplishments will help you guys get through these most difficult times. RIP Dillon.     

                                                                                                                                                     Sincerely
                                                                                                                                                    Mike Smith

Too many years, but well shy of the many more that should have come, to just share one memory of Dillon.  25 years of watching him grow up, learning to fish, learning to hunt, getting his but kicked by Mitch every day in the front yard and becoming a full grown man, serving in the US Navy, meant so much to me and my family.  I will certainly miss you Son, but will not forget you.  I always enjoyed that phone call, usually late at night, asking me "Hey Big Head.  You gonna be around this weekend? I'm going to be in town."  Was glad when you left town as well.  See ya on the other side, son. 

I loved to watch Dillon wrestle at Middletown High School...tough as nails.  He never gave up in any match!  When we would travel in the summer for practices, he always sat up front with me.  He loved it when I would surprise the kids with pizza on the way home.  Love ya Dillon!  
Bob Ziegler

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FTSN Dillon Alexander Minnick, USN

29 April, 1992 – 24 February, 2018

Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home

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