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George Anikow Obituary
AGE: 41 • Manila, Philippines
George Anikow, 41, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Manila, Philippines. George was a resident of Herndon, VA, but has been living in Manila since August 2012. George was born on May 28, 1971 in Howell, NJ to Saveta and the late Tscheda Anikow. He graduated from Howell High School in 1989 and earned a Bachelor's of Arts in 1993 from the University of Rhode Island. Dedicated to a life of service, George achieved the rank of Major in the U.S. Marine Corps. He joined the Marines in 1993 and served 8 years (1994-2001) as an infantryman and was currently on assignment as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee. George was a platoon commander with the 1st Marines/3rd Division, Kaneohe, Hawaii; S-3 with CSSG-3, and S-2 with HQMC. George successfully completed a 9-month combat tour in Afghanistan in 2009, where he served as Acting Executive Officer for the 4th Civil Affairs Group, 8th & I Marines, in charge of developing relationships with the local Afghan population. George was currently assigned with the J-5, Joint Chiefs of Staff. MAJ Anikow earned numerous awards and distinctions during his military career, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. He has also served his country in the Diplomatic Security Service and the State Department.
George dedicated his spare time to his children and his community. He was an enthusiastic and beloved soccer and baseball coach, and an active participant in his daughter's competitive cheer program. He was always ready to help a neighbor or friend in need. He loved his family with his whole heart yet he saved some space for his community and the friends he made there. George was the best of us all, he was a devoted family man, a loving son, a great friend, and a true patriot.
George is survived by his wife of 15 years, Laura Anikow; son, Jacob; and daughters, Grace and Sophie of Herndon, VA; mother, Saveta and sister Lishma of Howell; sister, Mary of Jersey City; sister, Ilma of Honolulu, HI; and a niece, Julia Kubeck, as well as close cousins too numerous to mention.
A service celebrating his life will be held at the DiCostanzo family owned Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell, with a viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 and funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, with a religious service, followed by a family eulogy at 1:30 p.m. and Military Honors at 2:30 p.m. For further directions, please visit www.funeralhomenj.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an education fund for George's children. Please send a request for more information to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for George Anikow
Robin
July 14, 2024
Miss you, dad.
M. Lodi
April 27, 2019
An all-around great guy. Dedicated to his family with a work ethic to be followed. I was thinking about George recently and wanted to leave these words here now as I didn't have the chance when I learned of his passing.
Your DS brothers miss you.
John Carbonell
December 20, 2012
Semper Fi...
Our prayers and sincerest condolence.
December 9, 2012
I was just thinking about you Laura, Words can't describe how sad I feel for You and your family !
Victoria Sarraf- Volkman
December 7, 2012
To a true American Patriot, thank you dearly for all you have given to help keep us free. May Jesus take you qickly into his arms as quickly as you and your familty have given to this country and to others? Peace to you and your family during this trying time. May God bless you all.
Warren & Sharon Hall
December 7, 2012
Rest in peace soldier. You've done your service well now take your reward. Our heartfelt condolences to your family.
S. C.
December 6, 2012
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
December 6, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Marine Major George Anikow our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for George. And to George it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. George, you are a true American patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to George's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Henryk Zaleski
December 5, 2012
Rest in peace George.
Patricia Fitzgerald
December 4, 2012
Sorrow is a process that cannot be rushed. With deepest sympathy to the Anikow family during this difficult time.
December 3, 2012
R.I.P. Cuz! :'-(
Skipper
December 3, 2012
George, wishing you fair winds and following seas on your next journey into the unknown. May your loved ones find peace and comfort.
December 3, 2012
To our mate George,
Our lives are so much richer for meeting you and your family in Manila. We loved your inclusive nature, your warm welcomes and humour. Mate, you were a hero.
Til we meet again,
Gavin, Kathy, Ellie & Harry Upton
Thomas Murphy
December 2, 2012
May you rest in peace George. You will forever be thought of with love.
Kitty Remilev
December 2, 2012
Though I have never met you, I know of you thru your sister Ilma, who spoke so lovingly about you. May you find your way home and rest peacefully with God as we are all just passing thru this world. We shall all meet one day, until then rest in peace.
John Tschurjumov
December 2, 2012
With Deepest Regret and Sorrow.
Major George Anikow, Acting Executive Officer, 4th Civil Affairs Group USMC deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2009
Laura Anikow
December 2, 2012
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering
if they've made a difference. The Marines don't
have that problem."
I miss you, my handsome Marine.
December 1, 2012
Wishing you an amazing voyage.
Sonia Waskin
December 1, 2012
Bon Voyage Georgie!!!!
Your enthusiastic smile and warm heart shall be very much missed by all.
God Sped. Love Suncie
Colleen
December 1, 2012
Thank You for your service..Prayers to ur family
Joan Milazzo-Mendez Milazzo-Mendez
December 1, 2012
I've known you George since you were a little boy. You grew up to be a wonderful friend, father, brother and husband. I among hundreds of people who knew you , WE will miss you so much! God Bless and may you rest in heaven ... your beloved family and friends will cherish the memories of you always.... love Joan Milazzo Mendez and family.
Alison Buruschkin
December 1, 2012
RIP Dear George. I'm honored to be able to say that me & my family were a part of your life. We all will miss you, your laughs, smiles & all around fun nature. We love you deeply!
December 1, 2012
Om Mani Padme Hum
Rest In Peace Soldier
Captain Elisha Bosch USMC
James Tribbett Ph.D
December 1, 2012
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.
December 1, 2012
George is resting from all his hard work. Like Lazaurs, he will rise again.John 5:28
Mike Aldakimov
December 1, 2012
Back in the early '70s, when I was 13 years old, my cousin Dave and I babysat our little cousin, George. George was maybe one year old.... Here we were, two young teenage guys, with no baby experience :), trying to keep George happy. As luck would have it, George started crying. No amount of binkies or bottles could stop him....I don't know whose idea this was, but one of us lit a candle and George was completely mesmerized. For the next few hours, the three of us sat there, staring at this candle, until our parents came home. As we all grew older, we always had fun among the cousins repeating this story, with George "pretending" he didn't remember this event :). We will always remember you, Georgeman. You will live on in our hearts forever. With all of our love, Your cousin Mike & Family.
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