Phillip R. Anderson
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| Age: |
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28 |
| Hometown: |
Everett, WA |
| Date of Death: |
3/10/2008 |
| Incident Location: |
Balad Ruz, Iraq |
| Branch of Military: |
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Army |
| Rank: |
Sgt |
| Unit: |
2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Unit's Base: |
Fort Hood, Fort Hood |
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Anderson was born in Mexico, Mo., but grew up in Columbia where he attended Rock Bridge High School. After a year of school, he moved to Everett, Wash., where his sister Beth was living. He earned his high school equivalency and then joined the Army.
Ken Anderson said that his son’s decision to join the military made him proud because it affected his son’s life in a positive way.
“The Army gave him the direction and certain way to do things, and I think he liked that,” Ken Anderson said. “I’m just proud of how he changed his life from a typical rebellious teenager to an upstanding citizen.”
22/09/2010Franka Butler
RIP Phil!! Melanie, you are a wonderful woman and a great mommy. Bless you and your handsome Warner with a wonderful future...
22/09/2010cristina jenkins
Still can't believe you're gone. Never forgotten! Mel and Warren are two amazing people! Never forget our times in Kansas, the best time of my life..Rest in Paradise, Phil! xoxoxox
21/09/2010Jamie Noffsinger
RIP A TRUE hero!!!!!! You are forever in our hearts and Mel, you and Warner are also. We miss you guys dearly. Thank you for your service soldier, sleep peacefully!! <3
21/09/2010Melanie Anderson
Always and forever loving you, your our hero and will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace and always be in our hearts. I love you so much and miss you, Warner misses his dad everyday and loves you so much.
22/06/2009phillip boyd anderson
I also live in columbia, missouri in the early 80s may the lord be with you.