Philip E.-Windorski-Obituary

Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski

Bovey, Minnesota

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As a father, Philip E. Windorski Jr. spent time with his children and helped coach football and baseball. His wife said that he was famous for his home-brewed beer and it was his hope to open a microbrewery after retiring from the military. "My husband was proud to be in the military, but he loved being an aviator," Karin Windorski said. "But once he was out of that uniform, he was all about his family. He loved us and he was a devoted husband and my best friend." Windorski, 35, of Bovey, Minn., was killed Jan. 26 when two OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters crashed in Kirkuk. He was a 1991 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Drum. He was on his third tour of duty in Iraq and had also deployed to Bosnia for five months following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. His mother, Ruth Windorski, said that being in the Army "was all he ever he wanted to do, and he died doing what he truly loved." He married his wife, a fellow soldier stationed at Fort Hood, on July 4, 1998. He also is survived by his two children, Austin, 9, and Emmalyn, 6; and stepdaughter, Miranda, 14.

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We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Philip E. Windorski Jr. US Army Chief Warrant Officer.

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My husband and I found this bracelet on the beach in Fort Lauderdale and we would like to return it to its owner. It holds the name of four fallen soldiers on January 25th 2009 in Iraq.
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CW2 Josh Tillery
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To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski:
As you may know, the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation has honored your loved one at its Memorial Day Sunday worship service (each year in May) … since the time of your fallen hero's ultimate sacrifice. We will continue to pay tribute to our nation's veterans … lest we ever forget!

Now we would like to honor you … as the next-of-kin … who have also paid a great price on the altar of liberty. On Sunday 29...

To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial...

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski:
It has truly been my honor to sign Philip'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 Philip will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

To the family of Chief Warrant Officeer Philip E. Windorski:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial...

3rd anniversary of your sacrifice for America. God Bless all of our Fallen Heroes.
Paula Tillery-Trueax (Joshua's mom)

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski:
Always remembering Philip. "Some gave all."

To the family of Chief Warrant Officer Philip E Windorski:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 29 May 2011. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...