Name: Army Spc. Anthony S. Cometa Age: 21 From: Las Vegas Assigned to the 1864th Transportation Company, 106th Transportation Battalion, Nevada Army National Guard, Henderson, Nev. Incident: Army Spc. Anthony S. Cometa was killed June 16 when his Humvee rolled over in Safwan, Kuwait.
Died:
June
16, 2005 N.Y. soldier killed in Iraq mourned
Associated Press
GREECE, N.Y. — The family of a Rochester-area soldier killed June 16 in Iraq mourned him Friday at his funeral.
Pfc. Anthony Steven Cometa, a Nevada National Guardsman who grew up in Greece, just outside Rochester, was killed when the vehicle he was riding in crashed at the end of a routine supply mission about 10 miles from the Kuwait border. Cometa died the day after his 21st birthday.
“Obviously this has been a great loss for the family, but their son truly had a passion for the military and they realize that,” said Brig. Gen. Randall Sayre, commander of the Nevada National Guard. “It’s unfortunate that in these times we lose our soldiers more frequently than we are comfortable with.”
Cometa moved to Henderson, Nev., in 1999 with his father. Many family members, including his mother, Nancy Fontana, still live in Greece.
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Oct 08, 2008
We haven't forgotten you, Tony.-Tracy Castro
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Jul 11, 2005
Rest in peace Tony, your finally home.
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Jul 07, 2005
Thank you for your freedom and service. God Bless!
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Jul 04, 2005
You are my HERO. And you will be missed so much. Thank you for helping us keep OUR FREEDOM. With ALL MY LOVE.
Your uncle Keith
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Jun 30, 2005
You'll always be remembered, never forgotten. Always be missed too. May the memories keep you alive in our hearts. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Anthony S. Cometa.
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY Anonymous on Jun 30, 2005
I will miss you buddy!! I won't forget any of the memories we've made in the past back in high school. You always put a smile on my face when we hung out. You died serving your country...something you enjoyed! Prayers are with the friends and family of Brian K. Schramm...
~*Stephanie*~ OHS Class '04
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY ninomar on Jun 30, 2005
thank you for your service. thank you for our freedom. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU.
Prayers & Condolences For: Anthony S. Cometa BY dpelletd on Jun 25, 2005