The DoD has indentified the Task Force Olympia airman killed on Sunday as Airman 1st Class Carl L. Anderson Jr., who was assigned to 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska (see below). We would like to pass along our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Rest in peace.
Any subsequent articles will be added to this entry.
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty - Official DoD press release
Airman on convoy killed in Iraq - Air Force Link
Georgetown man killed in Iraq - The Associated Press
Elmendorf airman killed in Iraq - Anchorage Daily News
Elmendorf Airman Killed in Iraq - KTVA News
Georgetown airman dies in blast near Mosul, Iraq - The Sun News
Carl Anderson has now been added to our Memorial Page.
Elmendorf honors fallen airman - Anchorage Daily News
Town honors first local hero to die in Iraq - The State
Comments For "Airman 1st Class Carl L. Anderson Jr.":
No words can really comfort in such a loss. Here was a brave and strong young man who risked and ultimately gave his life in service. We are forever in his debt, and gratitude. May God be your true comfort through this difficult time.
Posted by: PattyF | August 31, 2004 1:31 PM
My prayers go out to the family and friends of
this young man. God rest his soul and many thanks for your service for our country. God bless.
Posted by: Florence | August 31, 2004 2:19 PM
To the Anderson family,
we will not forget Carl l. Anderson Jr.
Your son will be remembered .
May god walk with you , and angels surround
you,with love.
Posted by: dorothy | September 2, 2004 4:16 AM
Im very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.May god bless you and your family.He will always be a hero in my eyes.For a young man to give up so much for his country and fellow man he will always be a hero and missed by all.May god be with you. A Stryker Mom
Posted by: kathy | September 2, 2004 7:32 AM