Alyssa R.-Peterson-Obituary

Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson

Flagstaff, Arizona

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Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson was a woman of faith who had a gift for learning foreign languages. "She was a quiet, very intelligent woman who asked a lot of good questions about life and religion," said Terry Leisek, who taught Peterson at a theological training center for members of the Mormon faith. Peterson, 27, of Flagstaff, Ariz., died Sept. 15 from a non-combat weapons discharge in Iraq. She was stationed at Fort Campbell before being deployed to conduct interrogations and translate enemy documents. Peterson graduated from Northern Arizona University in May 2001 with a degree in psychology. She was fluent in Dutch and easily mastered Arabic at the military''s Defense Language Institute after enlisting in July 2001. During her time at NAU, Peterson also attended the Flagstaff Institute of Religion, the theological training center. "She was a very, very good lady who will be missed by a large number of friends," Leisek said.

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R.I.P.
On the anniversary of your heavenly exodus ,Sept. 14 , I wish you well in heaven. You will not be forgotten for the sacrifice you have made for the freedom of others. Live good in heaven and may you have an eternal life there.

Alyssa is never very far from my thoughts. In fact I think of her all of the time. We were childhood friends separated by elementary schools, but reconnected through High School. I always enjoyed chatting with Alyssa and sharing her thoughts on life. We shared a special bond that lasted through all the years we knew eachother. She made a tremendous impact on my life and from what I can tell, many others as well. I can honestly say, that I am a better person because of her. Her quiet...

To the family and friends of Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson:
Please accept my remembrance of Alyssa on the anniversary of her passing and know that she will never be forgotten.

REST IN PEACE

To the family and friends of Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson:
Remembering Alyssa on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,850 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one...

Alyssa,

I was just thinking of you today. I can't believe it has been so long ago. Rest in peace.

To the family of Spc. Alyssa R. Peterson:
Alyssa gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

While I did not personally know Staff Spc. Peterson, she fought and died for ALL of us who are both women and Americans. She is a HERO! As the days and weeks have passed, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and a GRATEFUL nation. I am so VERY SORRY for your loss.