Centralia, Washington
Regina R. Clark knew she was headed to dangerous territory. A few days before she died, a man right behind her was shot. But she was ready for anything. "She is by far the strongest human I've ever known," said friend Kim Elliott, "not woman but human." Clark, 43, of Centralia, Wash., was killed June 23 when a vehicle drove near her convoy in Fallujah and exploded. She was assigned to a unit from Camp Lejeune. Born in Kassel, Germany, Clark attended college on softball scholarships and joined the Marine reserves. Her brother and father served in the Navy, and she was a veteran of Desert Storm. Clark was called up one week after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In March 2003, the morning she headed to Kuwait, she told a local newspaper that she was ready to head to a hot spot. She said she told her then-16-year-old son, Kerry, who worried she might not return, "I could leave for work on a normal day and not come back. We never have any guarantees." Elliott said Clark planned to retire from the military when she returned from Iraq.
A Name Spoken is one Never Forgotten
My son and I ran today to Remember or Fallen Heros. I ran in Remembrance of US Navy Culinary Specialist First Class (CS1) Regina R. Clark. May her sacrifice never be forgotten and her memory always be alive.
Lacey
August 26, 2025 | Kings Bay Naval Sub Base, GA
Just outside Centralia, there is the Regina R Clark Memorial bridge. I travel over it nearly every day and every day I am thankful for her sacrifice. As a 20 year vet, she and all those who did not return are snuggled in my heart. I did not know her personally, but I recognize her spirit. She was my sister in arms... I will think of her every time I cross that bridge, and look forward to meeting her when I cross that Final Bridge.
Miles Lawson
March 09, 2023 | Other
I knew Regina several years from our Naval Reserve Unit in Tacoma, Wa.; Fleet Hospital Nine, Det. K.. This was before 9/11. I didn't know of her death till a year later and fell to my knees when I was informed. I can say she was so fun to be around, take P.T. tests with and just an easy going personality. Gosh I miss her smile. May you rest in peace Regi. Your sacrifice to our nation will never be forgotten. Take care ship mate.
Val HM2 Kvool
May 31, 2021 | Olympia, WA | Coworker
CS1 Regina Clark was our camp momma in Fallujah Iraq 2005. The morning of her final mission we sat at the smoke pit and talked about her child and what its like returning to the Middle East after being part of the first gulf war. We all loved her and She will never be forgotten. UT1(SCW/EXW) NMCB ONE
CA Johnston
July 01, 2020 | Gulfport, MS | Military
My sympathies to CS1 Clark's family, fellow sailors and friends. I did not know Regina but I took a picture of her memorial at the Quonset Point Sea Bee Museum. Today, four years later i was looking at old pics and saw the one I took of her and decided to look her up.
It seems she was loved by many and while I did not know her, I had tears in my eyes reading about her. I work for the Navy as a civilian at Naval Station Newport and am a retired Army MP and Vietnam combat...
William Farrell
May 10, 2014 | Newport, RI
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Clark Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May...
Charlie Gili
April 20, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY
Today, I have learned about Regina Clark and wish the family well. Her son must be a young adult by now and I express sorrow for what he may have gone through. I express my eternal gratitude to her and women in the military.
August 24, 2012
R.I.P.Regina , your deed was humane in that you have sacrificed your life for the freedom of others . And this is what which counts in the field of humanity. Live good in heaven , which was a God-given reward for your deeds. May you have an eternal life there.
H. P.
June 24, 2012 | IRAN
i'm sorry for your loss. she was good people. i wish that was still my convoy
sean taft
September 06, 2011 | Carson City, NV
