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Charlie Gili
April 22, 2025
Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Phillip R. Anderson US Army Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Erin Putnam
March 11, 2015
Remembering you, Phil, and thinking of your beautiful family, Melanie and Warner.
Chuck Warner
March 10, 2015
Forever remembered.
Brandi Ramirez
March 10, 2014
Thinking of you and your family Today and everyday Phil!
Ken Anderson
March 26, 2013
Thank you Oscar for your service.
I look at a picture of you and Phill everyday.
Thank you again Oscar.
Ken- Phillip's Dad
Oscar Liberato
March 24, 2013
March 10
Always remembering you day after day!
Peggy Childers
March 23, 2013
March 10, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
It has truly been my honor to sign Phillip's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Phillip will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Ken Anderson
March 10, 2013
Miss you everyday Son.
PFC WALSH
February 7, 2013
SGT. Anderson was a great man and ever better leader i had the privilage of extensive guidence and training along side him. Not a day goes by that you and our other fallen brothers dont cross my mind you are missed every day and never forgotten SGT. may you rest in eternial peace.
Peggy Childers
March 13, 2012
March 10, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
Always remembering Phillip. "Some gave all."
Chuck Warner
March 12, 2012
It never gets any easier.
Victoria
February 12, 2012
I am very sad to read about your loss. I know that it has been awhile, but many people appreciate your sacrifice. As a former Soldier and current military wife, I hurt for your family. Praying for you.
Debbi & Steve Dresser
December 27, 2011
Blessings to you during this Holiday season. You have NOT been forgotten. God Bless You & your family.
John Lawson
December 16, 2011
Sgt Anderson,
As I sit here my mind is on you and on our many fallen comrades as it is much of the time. This time I have mixed emotions because of the fact that the American flag has now been lowered and the war in Iraq is officially over. Part of me is sad because of the 4500 or so Service Members that gave their lives. Part of me is glad it is over. Through the deployments this conflict has transformed the face of armed conflict forever and though we no longer will occupy that country after 31 December the sacrifices of you few will not be forgotten. Our country will end a chapter in it's history but we will memorialize you forever. Rest In Peace friend and until we meet up at Fiddler's Green..... Law Dawg... OUT.
Julio Rodriguez
August 30, 2011
To the families of our American Heroes,
I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.
RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20
A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-69
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Peggy Childers
March 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
Please accept my remembrance of Phillip on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Debbi & Steve Dresser
March 10, 2011
To the Family & Friends of Sgt Phillip R. Anderson: Please know that Phillip is thought of often...he will NEVER be forgotten....and you are all in our prayers. He is our Hero....God Bless You
Ken Anderson
March 9, 2011
March 10th, 2008 makes 3 years that two soldiers were at my door telling me of the awful news that you were not coming home. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and talk with you.
The Army was good for you and it made you proud to serve. I will always be proud of you and love you. The hole in my heart will always be there. Thank you for being my Son. You are always welcomed here.
Salute Cpt. Mallard, and Spc. Burkett for me. Tell we meet again either your place or mine, or Fielder's Green.
Love you Phillip.
From the proud father of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson.
Ken Anderson
Elizabeth Raab
January 15, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Debbi Dresser
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Phillip. You & Your Family are in my thoughts & prayers today....you are NEVER forgotten. God Bless You All!
September 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
brandi burkett
September 9, 2010
May you rest in peace and watch over melanie and warner. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. That day has changed our lives forever, but thank you for our freedom and all the memories.
June 26, 2010
Bless you and your family. Thank you.
March 10, 2010
You are a true hero Phil. Missed and never forgotten!!!
Love,
Dani
March 10, 2010
Phillip,
It's hard to believe that it has been 2 years since you left. Ken and Melanie, Please know that I and many others share in your grief and are also proud of Phillip and think of him often. Love Aunt Betty
Melanie Anderson
March 10, 2010
Remembering my hero, my husband on this 2 year Angel-versary. We will forever love you and miss you, and you will always have a place in our hearts forver.. We love you and you may be gone but you are never forgotten RIP my hero
Proud Widow of
Sgt. Phillip Anderson
Chuck Warner
March 10, 2010
The Cavalrymen's Poem
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the souls of all the dead troopers camped,
Near a good old time canteen.And the eternal resting place
Is known as fiddlers Green.
Marching psst ,straight to Hell
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For NONE but the CAVALRYMEN
can Dismount at FIDDLERS GREEN.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath saber keen,
Or on roaring charge of fierca melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers Green.
Warner is totally following in your foot steps.
"Ranger On"
Chuck (Father in Law)
Peggy Childers
March 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
Remembering Phillip on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Ken Anderson
March 10, 2010
Oh Phillip, I have never stopped thinking about you. I acknowledge your presence everyday and long to hold you and protect you just like I did when you were a little boy.
You grew up to be a very fine young man who found what he was looking for in the Army way of life.
I will continue on keeping you in my heart and dreams until one day we will meet again and I can hold you once again on Fiddler's Green.
From the proud Father and Dad of
Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson
Melanie Anderson
November 10, 2009
Thank you babe so much for your sacrifice to our country, Warner and I miss you everyday and I'm always thinking about you. You are a true hero and you will always be remembered, you will always be in our thoughts. U may be gone but you will never be forgotten, I will make sure of that. I love you everyday and miss you so much. RIP babe
Proud Widow of
SGT Phillip Anderson
our hero
July 7, 2009
Last fam pic together, the day he left
July 7, 2009
June 29, 2009
Dear Phill,
I spoke to Melanie the other night and we talked about you and how much you are missed by her and Warner. You would be so proud of Mel, Phill. She is doing an amazing job of raising Warner and reminding him of what a wonderful daddy he has. You two made a great team together and she's doing her best to continue that. She knows you are there, by her side, through it all. You are missed greatly, Phill, and you always will be. Thank you for what you did for our country. Calling you a hero doesn't even begin to cover the sacrifice you made.
Love,
Erin & SFC Robert Putnam,
Schyler and Nevah
John Lawson
June 28, 2009
Sgt. Anderson,
You are a true hero. I thank GOD that I had the opportunity to serve with you. You are an ispiration to all and you will never be forgotten. As an NCO you set a standard for others to follow and you imparted in your subordinates a sense of drive and direction that only great leaders can. You willingly payed the ultimate sacrifice so that others didn't have to and I thank you for that. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
-Until we meet at Fiddler's Green-
Spc. Lawson
Ken Anderson
May 25, 2009
Time has not lessoned the loss. Miss you every day. Thank you for the birthday gift.
From your Father and Dad.
Ken Anderson
Our little family
April 1, 2009
March 10, 2009
My little brother, I miss you so much. My heart aches as much today as a year ago. I think about you every day. You will forever be in my heart...always my baby bro. I love you.
Your big sis,
Beth Anderson
Peggy Childers
March 10, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson:
Phillip gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenny Griffith
March 7, 2009
SGT. Anderson, Man how I miss you, you will not be forgotten brother. My heart goes out to your family, SSG Griffith
T Starman
January 16, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss
Kenna Larra
November 25, 2008
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families at this time. This is a Nonprofit Organization to honor are Soldiers!
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Please contact us! Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna
SFC/PSG EUGENE MENDOZA
October 7, 2008
SGT Anderson was a true Hero, Father and Soldier. He never took no for an answer and always seeked tough challenges. I will never forget this great Soldier, and he will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Fabiana Soler
October 1, 2008
God bless your son, he was a true hero! My prayers will always be with him, and his family. May God give you the strength to move forward.
July 9, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Anderson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 9, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Anderson!
Stacey Kuehner
June 11, 2008
As I scrolled through the list of men and women that have lost their lives while trying to share the same ideals and hopes of a free nation with other less fortunate parts of the world, I came upon the picture of your loved one, Phillip. His picture caught my eye because of the little hand resting on his shoulder. Many of us who don't have a direct connection with the War in Iraq seem to forget that these men and women have families, wives, husbands, children....I just wanted to take the time to say Thank You to your loved one for being an American Hero and a role model for not only his own child, but children all over the world. I guess what I am trying to say is that these lives that are lost will never be forgotten and that your loss was not in vain. God Bless you and your family....You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
elisha liberato
May 23, 2008
dear mel and warner,
we are very sorry for your lose we have many great memories of you guys the last 15 months we spent in fort hood, phil you are a hero and will be greatly missed, mel and warner you guys are always on our mind and in our hearts,
we love you guys
Gale Poindexter
May 20, 2008
To the Family of Phillip R Anderson.
My son Sgt Joel W Lewis is buried close to your son in Tahoma. My younger son and his wife were there on May 6th as it was the anniversary of Joel's death. We have some pictures of Phillip's grave with flowers and will send them to you if you email me.
GOD Bless
Gale Poindexter
proud mother of Sgt Joel W Lewis
KIA 5/6/07- Iraq
the Buck family
May 5, 2008
To the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Phillip and Warner
April 27, 2008
2nd deployment, Dec. 2008 Gunners turret
April 27, 2008
2nd Deployment Dec. 2007
April 27, 2008
Leah Valade - Baloga
April 24, 2008
To Phillip and his family-
My brother is PV2 Michael A. Baloga of Everett , WA and was a cavalry scout also stationed at Fort Hood, TX. He was killed by an IED last July in Iraq. My brother and Phillip are buried really close to each other at Tahoma. I just wanted to say thank you to Phillip for his sacrifice and my love and sympathies to his family. Our boys were true heroes and will be missed so much. I will be bringing extra flowers for Phillip when ever I go to visit my brother Michael.
We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our heart.
Todd Walker
April 12, 2008
Ken,
As a friend and a father, my heart aches for you. I know how proud you are of Phillip. My family and I want you to know we are praying for you. We will never forget Phillip's sacrifice.
A Very Greatful Family
April 11, 2008
Thank you for all you have done for this country! God bless you and your family.
Debbie Lacy
April 8, 2008
Ken--
When we first met you showed me the picture of Phill and Warner that you carried in your billfold and told me the story of his enlistment. Your pride in him was evident—not just because of his willingness to serve our country, but pride in the young man and father that he had become. I know you miss him so very much. You and your family are in my heart.
Aaron Martin
April 8, 2008
Anderson Family,
I know well the sacrifices soldiers make having served 12 yrs in the US Army and spending time in Afghanistan, I saw friends and comrades wounded and killed in action. I remember Phillip as a kid at the family get togethers but we had lost contact over the years. My condolences to all affected by his loss, stay strong and focus now on the future.
Your cousin
Aaron
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 8, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to the Anderson family and friends in the loss of Phillip. I did not know Phillip, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Phillip you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Sheril Higgins
April 6, 2008
Dear Anderson Family,
May God comfort and strengthen you all. Please know that Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson is our hero. We will never forget him for making the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Our hearts break with yours as we lost our hero cousin, Sgt. Corey E. Spates one month before your loss. Corey was from Ft. Hood as well.
Barb Shillinger
April 3, 2008
My name is Barb Shillinger and I send you my most sincere condolences on the loss of Phillip. The Home of the Brave Quilt Project has as its goal to remember every individual lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a memorial quilt for the parents (and wife, if the person was married) of the Fallen One. It is our way of letting a family know that their son or daughter, dad or mom, wife or husband, is remembered and appreciated for the sacrifice they made for our country. If anyone reading this can help me get in touch with Phillip's family, or the family of any other Fallen, please email me. Thank you.
Betty Dunn
April 3, 2008
To my Dear brother, Ken.
To Raven, Beth, Melanie and Warner.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry that Phillip will no longer be with you in body but he will always be with you in spirit, watching over you. Phillip was unbelievably brave and courageous. He is truly a hero and he will never be forgotten.
Here is a passage from a poem, written by Phillip's Grandmother, that has been brought to my mind by this tragedy.
"May sorrow tread lightly your pathway,
May you carry a song in your heart
Though its breaking from grief you have suffered;
From others we always must part."
I know Grandma and Papa were there to welcome Phillip when he arrived in Heaven.
Rest in Peace,
Love Aunt Betty
Sonya Aronson
April 1, 2008
Dear Anderson Family,
I am writing to say I am sorry to hear of our fallen Hero. My cousin Albert A. Haroutiounian died that day as well, he was assigned to the unit as their Arabic Translator hired by the Trinity corp. I just wanted to be able to contact the family and let you know I care and find out about the soldiers that died with my cousin that day.
Julee West
April 1, 2008
Thanks to a great American hero. I deeply appreciate the sacrifice you made, and will always be grateful. May God be with your family in their time of grief. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Meredith & Bill Barbour
March 30, 2008
To The Anderson Family and Friends
Bill and I have you in our prayers.
God bless Phillip for serving his country.
Meredith & Bill
Nancy Arendall
March 28, 2008
My family and I were so saddened to hear of Phil's death. We wanted you to know that we are thankful for his service to this country and are praying for comfort for all of you.
Bill Moyes
March 26, 2008
To Beth, Raven, and all of Phillip's family-
Alice and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. Although I never met Phillip, I know how much you all cared for him and will miss him. I cannot fully express how much his sacrifice for our country means to me. Sgt Anderson and all his comrades are true American heroes deserving our respect and appreciation.
March 26, 2008
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
I would also like to tell you about a website, http://groups.msn.com/SSPSoldierPor
traits/homepage,
where some wonderful people will make wood portraits of your fallen Hero for free for the immediate family. I became aware of this site when I wanted to do something special for Le Ron’s mother.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett (Queens, NY)
Jan Bradley
March 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dlorah Burgeson
March 26, 2008
I can't imagine the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rebecca Brouse
March 25, 2008
From long, long ago I write... I will always remember your silly personality, sunny smile and warm heart. I knew you as a child, but will now remember you as the solder you came to be. God bless your family and I am so saddened for them in this time of loss.
From the days of Jr. High- I will always remember you Phillip!
Lezlie Bicknell
March 24, 2008
What Sgt Phillip R Anderson has done for our country and the rest of the world is what Heroism is about. The loss is extreme, painful and great. But the pride will never stop shining for the Anderson Family, hold your heads high and know that the service he provided will never be forgotten and is deeply appreciated by many. My deepest sympathy to your family for their loss.
Angela Gonzalez
March 24, 2008
Mel and Warner,
Words cannot fix what cannot be taken back but know that I will always be here for you whenever you need a shoulder to cry on.
We were there for each other during the first tour when God brought us together and we formed a special friendship.
May God continue to help you through each day as you try to heal. Phillip is one of the biggest heroes in my book..........thanks Phil you may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
Love you princess!!
March 22, 2008
Motty Family
March 22, 2008
Dear Family and Friends,
We would like to offer my sincerest condolences. I cannot begin to imagine the loss and pain all are going through. My nephew is a United States Marine and serving in Iraq. We all pray for him and his comrade’s safety every day. War is a horrible reality. I salute and I am proud of all of our troops and their bravery to protect our freedom and serve their country with honor. Freedom is not free.
With deepest regrets and sympathy
God Bless and may the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all family and friends
Steve Harris
March 22, 2008
"Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson. We pray for strength & comfort in the coming days."
Brownwood Human Rights Committee of Brownwood, Texas USA
SSG Douglas Oberholtzer
March 22, 2008
Mrs Anderson,
May God be with you in your time of sorrow and that He may lift you up and comfort you. Sgt Anderson was a good soldier when I knew him in B/2-34 AR. You and your son are in our prayers always.
Doug, Jhona, Leif Lance and Grace Oberholtzer
Amanda Harvey wife of SGT Thomas Harvey US ARMY
March 22, 2008
Melanie, As a military wife I write to you with great sympathy as well as empathy. My heart aches for you.
I work with your father and the entire 15 months of my husband's deployment he showed a concern that I knew was genuine, Last week, when I saw the tears welling up in his eyes my heart just fell. He is so proud of you and Phill for the life you built and the sacrifice you have both made. Your family loves you and I am so glad you have them by your side through all of this. I have cried for you each night as I pray for peace and serenity in your heart. Please let me know if I can do ANYTHING to help you!
Warner,
Be good for Mommy, and know that Daddy watches over you always. Hold close to your heart the pictures and videos you have. Talk to Daddy often, I believe he can hear us all. and just remember your Dad is a REAL AMERICAN HERO!!!
to the family: May God bless each of your hearts with the peace of knowing Phillip is with Him. He is watching over you each and every day and he died for what he believed in. Take solace in the fact that you are in so many peoples prayers and God is carrying you during your time of greif.
sabrina phillips
March 21, 2008
phil, you will be missed. you were a great husband and father and a great sgt in the army. you will live on, you will never be forgotten. you are in our hearts forever. r.i.p. phil.
Jenny Clark
March 21, 2008
our deepest sympathy to all of you.The world is not as bright without Phillip. He is a fine example of a wonderful American and a hero. He was a rich man being loved by so many. Each of you are richer for the experience of knowing him. I only know his dad and how proud he is of Phillip and how much he obviously loves him. May you all find solace in dear memories and the company of others who knew him to keep his memory and legact alive. God Bless You all.
The Barbosa Family
March 20, 2008
To Beth Anderson and family,
Words can't express what our hearts want to say. Just know that my family and I will be thinking about you and your family during this time. I know that someday you will meet again. Until then, I hope you find peace in your hearts and take all the loving memories of your brother and son, Phillip, with you where ever you go because no one can take that away from you.
We're thinking about you.
Carol De Hoyos
March 20, 2008
Ken and family:
At this time words cannot express how deeply sorrow I am for your loss. I know that you are proud of your hero and yet even the word hero does not seem enough to describe what your son has done for his family and his country. As a parent, I can not imagine your pain, but I also know that you raised an exceptional man. Know that your family, friends and this country owe you a debt of gratitude and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara and Erin Safford
March 20, 2008
Sgt. Anderson is the true definition of hero! May he watch over his family, friends, and fellow soldiers who continue to fight for freedom.
To Melanie, Warner, and family:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now through this difficult time and for always. Your family will always have a special place in our hearts!
With love,
Erin & SFC Robert Putnam
March 20, 2008
Dear Melanie and Warner,
I know I've already posted a message on here, but I am so moved by what everyone has said about Phill. He was an amazing man, husband, father and soldier. I will never forget the time he knocked on my door and said he was there to watch Schyler for me until you got off work. I thought, "wow, what a guy!" You two were such a great pair, but now you and Warner will have an angel watching over you. Phill will never be far from you. We love you and Phill dearly, and still, no neighbors can compare to you guys!!! We are thankful you were brought into our lives at Ft. Riley and that our bond has lasted. God bless you, Phill and Warner for your ultimate sacrifice.
Kerry Cook
March 20, 2008
Phillip, I know you will never read this but I wanted to say thank you for keeping America safe. You will be forever in our hearts.
We love and will miss you.
Until we meet again.
Love your cousin
Jolea McGinnis
March 20, 2008
Phillip is a true HERO and we greatly appreciate his love for America and sacrifice for our freedom. He grew up to be such a wonderful young man. I am proud to have him as a cousin.
Dear Melanie and Warner,
Thank you for sharing your husband and daddy with all of America. God has His arms around Phillip and is watching over you.
With love....
Barbara Mitchell
March 20, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of this brave man and soldier. I know his dad, and know how proud he is of Phillip. It is too humbling to be a civilian and know that wonderful young people like Phillip are putting their lives on the line each day to protect our freedom and way of life. I pray each night for all our troops, and add an extra prayer for this young man and the family he leaves behind.
No words can adequately express the sorrow that this loss brings - but, Ken, I hope you know your friends are thinking of you and praying for you and Phil's family.
God Bless!!
Sharon Jones
March 20, 2008
Words cannot express how sorry I am at the loss of this courageous American. My heart felt sympathy and prayers are with his family.
CAROL TREMEL
March 19, 2008
DEAR MELANIE, MY NAME IS CAROL TREMEL.ERIN PUTNAM IS MY DAUGHTER. I AM SO VERY SORRY ABOUT PHILL.ERIN TALKED ABOUT YOU WHEN ALL OF YOU WERE AT FT. RILEY. SHE SHARED WITH ME THE WONDERUL NEWS WHEN YOU FOUND OUT THAT YOU & PHILL WERE GOING TO BE PARENTS.
WHAT A GODSEND WARNER MUST BE FOR YOU.
WE THANK PHILL & ALL OF THE SOLDIERS FOR LETTING FREEDOM RING.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF & WARNER.
PHILL IS RESTING IN GOD'S ARMS.
SINCERELY,CAROL & ALLEN TREMEL
Reba Ertz
March 19, 2008
Dear Ken,
It is hard to express in words the sorrow that I feel on the loss of your son. You have my deepest sympathy. I know how proud you are of him and I am proud that he was fighting for the freedoms that we. in the USA have. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Bess
March 19, 2008
So many days we hear the news of soldiers and civilians dying in Iraq. Now it was someone whose father is a co-worker and it makes the reality hit home. I am so sorry for Ken, Phillip's wife and child, his mom, his sister, all his relatives and all his friends, especially the soldiers he was serving with. I know from others here at Ken's place of employment that Ken was very proud of his son and Phillip was proud of his country and his family. I have lost loved ones but never a child or spouse. I cannot imagine the pain. But I do know that all the caring thoughts and words do help. And so I wish to add mine to the list. I wish you all lots of love and support through this very painful time.
Q Madp
March 19, 2008
Sgt Anderson will not be forgotten here!!!
Q
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Ken Anderson
March 19, 2008
Many, Many Thanks.
Thank you all for your expression of sorrow for the loss of my son Phillip.
Phillip was so much more than the Army but the Army made him so much more.
He was an example of loving what you do and doing what you love.
Overtime the pain will deminish but the memories are everlasting.
Phillip was as gentle as a kitten but the one you would choose to protect your back in the fight of your life.
I will miss you but you will never, ever be forgotten.
This is from the father of Sgt. Phillip R. Anderson
Ken Anderson
Columbia, MO.,
Julie Nelson
March 19, 2008
SGT. Anderson...I did not know you, but I want to thank you for what you have done by serving this
Country, by serving me and my family...my heart aches for your wife and baby, your parents and sister. You gave the ulitimate price for "OUR COUNTRY" by giving your life. I THANK GOD FOR YOU!! and I THANK GOD FOR ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS!! May you rest in peace my HERO and may God watch over your loved ones.
LINDA CANO
March 19, 2008
Thank you for your heroic protection of our security and freedom, Phillip. May God hold you in His arms and give solace to your loved ones.
Beth Anderson
March 19, 2008
To My Only Brother, Phillip:
We are two branches of the same tree. We share so many memories...things only we could know, that will forever stay secret in our hearts. We share a special bond that grew stronger through the years. Looking back on things we've done, I realize that some of my happiest memories are of times we shared together. Thank you for being a treasured part of my past. I miss you as part of my present. And now, I just wish you could be part of my future.
There will always be a special place in my heart for you -
My Brother and My Friend.
Always your big sister,
Beth
Dani
March 18, 2008
Phill,
Words cannot express how much you will be missed. Thank you for your dedication and service to this country. Not only are you a hero to this family, this country, but you are a hero to to this ones you loved the most...Melanie and Warner. Please rest in peace Phill, especially knowing that Melanie and Warner are surrounded by this family that will always be there for them. I wish that I had more time to get to know you, but I did enjoy and will forever remember the time I spent with you. Thank you for making my cousin so happy when you were with us, and for one of the cutest little boys I know, Warner.
You will never be forgotten. I am proud to be your cousin.
Love you,
Dani
Melanie & Warner,
I am so sorry for the loss of Phil. He was a great man and soldier. I will always be here for both of you. I love you so much.
Dani
Cheryl Bartell
March 18, 2008
Dear Sgt. Anderson,
Thank you, Hero, for your bravery and courage. Thank you for your greatest sacrifice. It will not go unnoticed. It is you and your commarads that continue to "let freedom ring". I'm sure my son served with you, as he is with the 1-7 CAV, 1BCT, 1CD out of Ft. Hood.
Sleep and be at Peace.
An Army Mom.
Steve Hencey
March 18, 2008
I am a friend of Phillips father, Ken Anderson. I know how proud Ken is of Phillip and his devotion to his convictions. I would like to express my deepest condolences to Phillip's wife and the rest of his family including my good friend, Ken. As one guest here wrote, Phillip is a true HERO. We don't have many heroes in in this world. I salute Sgt. Anderson as an American hero.
Ken, hang in there, stay proud of your son and the legacy he leaves. Look to your friends when you get back home. We'll be there.
Mark & DeDe Pederson
March 18, 2008
We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you.
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