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Sergeant was ‘hero’ to fellow soldiers

Apr-28-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

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By Michael Gilbert, News Tribune

Sgt. Anthony Davis could’ve ducked.

Instead he stood up out of the sentry hatch of his Stryker vehicle and opened fire on the driver of a car that had come barreling out of a side alley toward him and his comrades.

Army officers said Davis’ actions caused the driver – a suicide bomber – to detonate the explosives packed into his car before he could crash into the Stryker, perhaps saving the lives of the other men inside.

Davis was exposed to the full effects of the blast.

Fort Lewis gathered Wednesday to pay tribute to the 22-year-old infantryman from Long Beach, Calif., killed Saturday in Mosul, Iraq. [...]

The car bomb detonated a few feet from the Stryker and was devastating nonetheless. Six other soldiers inside the vehicle were seriously wounded, and all have either been evacuated or are on their way to stateside Army hospitals, Maj. Nicholas Mullen said. Some suffered burns. [...]

Davis is survived by his wife, Michell, and their two daughters, Ah’lania, 4, and Aniya, who was born in October, about three weeks after her father left for Iraq.

He never got the chance to see his new baby, soldiers noted Wednesday.

His family lives in Southern California.

“Warrior. Father. Hero. Husband. Soldier. Son. He was all that and more,” Cruz said. “A brother, a loyal and true friend.

“He will be dearly missed.”

Michael Gilbert: 253-597-8921

mike.gilbert@thenewstribune.com


Comments For "Sergeant was ‘hero’ to fellow soldiers":

Sgt. Davis was a true hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Davis family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Meredith

Posted by: Meredith | April 28, 2005 5:45 AM

My prayes are with his family, please know he will not be forgotten.

A Stryker sister

Posted by: Angie GIbler | April 28, 2005 6:19 AM

To The Family and Friends of Sgt. Davis,
I wish I had words that would ease your pain and sorrow, please know that your husband, father, son, brother, friend and fellow comrade, will be in our thoughts and prayers along with all of you and the soldiers who were injured and those who are continuing to serve in this battle. Sgt. Davis was a true hero and he will never be forgotten for the sacrifice you have all made while he was serving our country. May God guide each of you and give you strength through the days ahead and may the memories you shared with Sgt. Davis help to comfort your broken hearts as you share those special times with his beautiful daughters someday. Thank you Sgt. Anthony Davis, God Bless you all.
With my deepest sympathy,
Char

Posted by: Char... Another Stryker Mom | April 28, 2005 7:06 AM

SGT.Davis, you made the ultimate sacrifice. May God hold you and keep you in his arms.

Posted by: Tom Everhart | April 28, 2005 8:09 AM

With sadness and the deepest sorrow from both me and Steven go out to the Davis family. Srgt. Anthony Davis was both a friend and brother to my husband whom which they both went to basic training together and remained the best of friends after that, stationed in Fort Lewis Wa. Anthony we will miss you and love you always. May God send healing, courage and blessings to your family during this hardship. Michell you have always been a good friend and like a sister to me. Stay strong and Both me and Steven will always be here for you no matter what. My heart and prayers also go out to Anthonys' mom. Thank you for giving me this oppurtunity to share my thoughts.

Posted by: genesis and Steven A. Codrington | April 28, 2005 9:26 AM

davis was a good kid.

Posted by: Sminklemeyer | April 28, 2005 1:15 PM

What a brave young man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Please know that he will never be forgotten.

Posted by: Toni | April 28, 2005 5:08 PM

My brother was one of the men that Sgt. Davis saved that day. I will be forever grateful to him and his family for making such a huge sacrifice. My brother is alive today because of this incredible man. God bless you and your family.

Posted by: Teri | April 28, 2005 6:32 PM

Sgt. Davis is now standing besides his other fallen comrades. He wore his uniform with pride, his merit as a man and soldier has been the ultimate sacrifice that any man can do. We send him surrounded by angels to his Heavenly home. May he sacrifice never be forgotten and may his memory always be cherished.

Posted by: Okstrykermom | April 28, 2005 7:48 PM

may are prayers be with all, and know his bravery will not go from the hearts and souls he saved.. my son rides air guard from another stryker with him and i know the lives he saved, i praise the family for the bravery of one of are own, he is in a safe place now.

Posted by: curtis | April 29, 2005 10:08 AM

Anthony I miss and love you so much! During your short but rough life you've accomplished so much You've touched so many lives including mine. I remember when we were just kids you'd always find a way to make us smile. I know that even today we are smiling together. I will someday see you and I know you'll have that beautiful smile upon your face. But until then I want you know how proud of you I am.

Love your cousin,
Baby Dre

Posted by: Andria West | April 29, 2005 12:06 PM

IT IS SO HORRIBLE TO LOSE ANOTHER AMERICAN HERO I AM SO SORRY FOR U AT THIS TIME OF LOSS. I PRAY FOR U AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND COMFORT U AT THIS TIME. THE COLE FAMILY A PROUD STRYKER WIFE OF 1/5 INF.

Posted by: A STRYKER WIFE PFC. COLE'Z WIFE | April 29, 2005 7:13 PM

our prayer are with you. Sgt Davis is an example of the saying that men (heros) are not born, they are raised.

Posted by: 1-5 dad AZ | April 29, 2005 8:10 PM

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING THIS YOUNG HERO,MY SON SPC MIKHAEL MEDINA HAS ALWAYS REFERED TO ANTHONY AS A BROTHER! MICHELLE, MIKHAELS FATHER AND I KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS AND IN OUR THOUGHTS EVERYDAY.I AM SO PROUD THAT MIKHAEL HAD A BROTHER LIKE ANTHONY.HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED, BUT HE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR MEMORIES AND IN OUR HEARTS
STEVEN & JUNE MEDINA

Posted by: JUNE MEDINA | May 2, 2005 10:31 PM

What can I say? Anthony was and will always be my friend forever. Growing up, I always knew that Anthony will make a difference in others' lives. Anthony loved putting others before himself. He was always the one who took the leadership role rather if it was on the basketball court or taking care of his family; he always took initiative. I am going to miss my friend. I pray that God will bring comfort and blessings to his family and friends during this time. Jimmy, Anthony's best friend, told me during times like this, Anthony wants us to be strong. So I say be strong and thank God for great leaders who made ultimate sacrifices like Sgt. Anthony J. Davis.
Love forever, Ace from HAN and Stevenson Village.

Posted by: Demond (DMAC) | May 4, 2005 1:20 PM

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