NICHOLAS CLIFFORD CARTER

29, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 21st. Raised in Redlands, he graduated from RHS in '99. He played soccer for 12 years and was on Spring Select & Cultural Exchange Teams. Nick served in the Army as an Airborne Ranger assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment (2000-2004). He fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, personally taking part in the rescue of Jessica Lynch. The Secretary of the Army reposed special trust and confidence in Nick's patriotism and he was promoted to Sergeant. After the Army, he attended culinary school in Florence, Italy where he met his future fiancee Deanna. They returned to the States and moved to Long Island in 2007. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Carter; fiancee, Deanna Sinisgalli; their beloved dogs, Annabelle and Bronson; his uncle, Phil Carter; and cousins, Shawna, George, Brendan and Colton Danicourt. He was a fiercely loyal friend who was admired and loved by all. A celebration of his life will be held at Arlington Mortuary in Riverside on Sunday, Nov. 28th. Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM; service will start at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Nicholas Carter Memorial Fund at First California Bank in Redlands. For updates visit [nickcartermemorial. blogspot.com]