Name: Army Pfc. Sammie E. Phillips Age: 19 From: Cecilia, Ky. Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, Kentucky Army National Guard, Carlisle, Ky. Incident: Army Pfc. Sammie E. Phillips died Sept. 10 in Rustamiyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a vehicle rollover. Died:
September
10, 2007 Kentucky Guardsman dies in Iraq
By Tom Loftus
The (Louisville) Courier-Journal
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Kentucky National Guard announced the death yesterday of one of its soldiers in Iraq.
Pvt. 1st Class Sammie E. Phillips, 19, of Vine Grove was killed Monday when his vehicle overturned while conducting a traffic-control mission on a highway near Rustamiyah, Iraq, officials said.
Two other Kentucky Guardsmen were injured, the Guard said. They were not identified.
Speaking to reporters after a brief service in Frankfort on the anniversary of 9/11, Kentucky Adjutant Gen. Donald Storm said Phillips was “just a tremendous young soldier that had just tremendous...
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY miyembro on May 23, 2008
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,
with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 19, 2007
Sammie, i can remember all the times we spent together. You, me, cassie, adam, tony...all of us. Your memories still love on in my heart. Although it is hard to cope with this loss of you being gone, i am rejoicing that you no longer have to be here in the troubles of this world. You are truly a hero. You always have been in my eyes and now the rest of America can see it. Your smile has left an imprint on my heart. I am completely devestated at your loss. You will be missed terribly and you will forever live on through me and the rest of your family. I love you sammieJessica Foree
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 18, 2007
SAMMIE U WILL BE MISSED!!! MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO SAMMIES FAMILY AND MOST OF ALL REST IN PEACE SAMMIE. MAY GOD BE WITH U. LOVE ALWAYS HEATHER JARRETT
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 18, 2007
Sammie, YOU are truely a HERO in every sense of the word! I remember you as a sweet little boy swimming in the kiddie pool and having fun. You grew up to be a fine young man and have wonderful parents who are so proud of you and your country is too. You gave the greatest sacrifice for our country..your life. May you rest in peace dear Sammie! God Bless YOU!Tammy, Chelsea and Brittanie Owens
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 15, 2007
deeply sorry for your loss>>>>
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 15, 2007
Sammie is my cousin and this was the last thing i expected to happen. But it is truly an honor to be able to call him family. I can only hope that one day I can make as big an impact as he has in his lifetime!
Prayers & Condolences For: Sammie E Phillips BY Anonymous on Sep 13, 2007
I knew Sammie because he use to be friends with my boyfriend and his brother. We can not belive what has happened and we are sorry for your loss.