SFC Terry Lee Gilden was born on September 15, 1957 in Washington. He was assigned to A Squadron, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta (Airborne), a.k.a "Delta Force," Fort Bragg, North Carolina at the time of his death. Terry was supporting the American Ambassador's protective detail. He was one of 63 victims of the bombing of the American Embassy, which took place on April 18, 1983. At approximately 1:05 PM, a truck loaded with nearly 2,000 pounds of explosives careened through the driveway of the American embassy and crashed into the building. A massive explosion ripped through all seven levels of the embassy, sending debris flying hundreds of feet into the air and causing the burning building to collapse on itself. In addition to those who lost their lives, at least 120 people were injured. At the time, it was the deadliest attack on an American diplomatic mission since World War II. He is now buried Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. He also has a marker located in Pateros Cemetery, Pateros, Okanogan County, Washington.