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Paul Eugene Andersen

South Bend, Indiana

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Feb. 25, 1960 - Oct. 1, 2009SOUTH BEND - Paul Eugene Andersen, 49, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009, in Iraq, from indirect fire while serving his country in the United States Army. Paul was born on February 25, 1960, in Elkhart, IN, to the late Robert and Virginia (Tribbey) Andersen. On...

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Paul I didn't know you personally but you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since the day this happened. My husband was staying in a chu right by you. I was on Skype with my husband when the attack happened and he quickly ran for cover. I hear every rocket hit. I always knew he was in danger but hearing the rockets hit first hand and hearing about your death brought the reality to me of just how much danger. I honor you every memorial day. You paid the ultimate sacrifice...

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 Paul E. Andersen US Army Specialist. 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,...

I ran a PSYOP Team and was heading out of the gate at Camp Liberty, I had a fresh 1st CAV Medic in my MRAP transporting him back to Nasir Wa Salam, my team was right by the CHU that Paul was in when it was hit by indirect fire. We did everything possible to substain his life, I did pray form as we prepped him for evac. Paul was evacuated immediately once we could get him out of the CHU. I did a follow up at the MASH unit and learned from them that Paul did not make it. I would like to say...

Happy Birthday. Today you would have been 57. As we sit at Trevor's wrestling match we are missing you. You would love all the sports the boys play. We know you are watching and cheering from above. Love you.

Love and miss you dad

I love my dad and miss him every day

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Thank you for remembering Paul