PETTY OFFICER ALEXANDER RYAN SINGH

Petty Officer Alexander Ryan Singh, of Hephzibah, Georgia died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. He was 21 years old. Alex grew up in the Kingsburg area and attended local Catholic schools, including St LaSalle Elementary in Reedley, and San Joaquin Memorial High School in Fresno, California. In 2007, he was an honor graduate from Bishop Manogue High School in Reno, Nevada. During high school, Alex ran cross-country, was a member of the swim team, the French Club, and earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Alex was an accomplished piano player, having taken lessons for more than ten years. At age 17, Alex enlisted in the United States Navy. CTI2 Alexander Singh was a valuable member of the Navy Information Operations Command Georgia (NAVIOCOM GA) family. He reported to NAVIOCOM GA in January 2009 following initial training at the Defense Language Institute where he graduated with a 94% GPA. He continued his training at NAVIOCOM GA in an advanced program, graduating 2nd in his class with a 96.6% GPA. Petty Officer Singh's tenacity and drive were immediately apparent upon reporting to his work center, resulting in his accelerated qualification as a Shift Lead Operator ahead of many of his peers. Alex was a physical training mentor. He was a scary movie buff. He enjoyed karaoke, especially singing with his friends. Alex rarely had an unkind word to say to anyone. He was always glad to help his fellow shipmates and friends with whatever they needed. His family will always remember him as a loving son and brother. He was a friend to many people who will never forget the impact he had on their lives'. He was a sensitive soul. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Annie and Roy Quattrin; and his grandfather, Mohan Singh. Alex is survived by his parents, Doug and Jennifer Singh, of Knoxville, Tennessee; his brother, Adam Singh, of Knoxville; his great-grandfather, Clarence Matthews, of Indian Wells, California; his grandparents, Gilbert and Susan Rosas, of Oxnard, California, Paul and Norma Logan, of Fresno, California, and Tony Roach, of Reno, Nevada; his great-aunt and great-uncle, Albert and Belva Quattrin, of Kingsburg, California; many more beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Mass will be conducted at Saint Agnes Mission, 111 West Birch in Pinedale, California on Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. A Committal Service will be held at a later date at Santa Barbara Memorial Park Cemetery in Santa Barbara, California. For memorials, the family suggests Navy Charity: Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society at www. nmcrs.org Friends may sign the online guest register at www.poteetfuneralhomes.com THE POTECT FUNERAL HOME 3465 Peach Orchard Road Augusta, Georgia (708)798-8886