R.I.P. Sgt. Carlos E. Gill

Army Sgt. Carlos E. Gill (No photo available)
Died January 26, 2010 serving during Operation Enduring Freedom

25, of Fayetteville, N.C.; assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 26 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of an illness. He was evacuated Dec. 19, 2009, from Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, where he was supporting combat operations.

(Taken from www.legacy.com) FAYETTEVILLE - Sgt. Carlos Gill was born April 4, 1984, in Fayetteville, the son of Cheryl Victoria Walker and retired 1st Sgt. Clarence E. Gill.

Carlos received his formative religious training at Eureka Chapel Church, where he accepted Christ at an early age. He was an active member in the church. He served in the following capacities in the church: Youth usher, a percussionist, youth choir, male chorus, gospel choir and a trustee.

He was a 2002 graduate of Pine Forest High School, where he was on the track team and a member of the band. He attended Fayetteville State University, where he was also a member of the Bronco Band.

He entered active military service on Nov. 9, 2005. After completing basic training and advanced individual training, he was assigned as a signal support system specialist in Yongsan, South Korea. He was deployed overseas in Korea from June 27, 2006 to June 27, 2008.

His most recent assignment was at Fort Lewis, Wash. as a forward signal support non-commissioned officer. Sgt. Gill is a graduate of the Warrior Leader Course. Sgt. Gill's awards and decorations include the: Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

Carlos leaves many love ones to cherish his fond memories, his parents, his grandparents, Mrs. Ruby Evans, and Mrs. Mary Gill of Gadsen, Ala.; his fiancee, Rhea Irineo, his 21-month old daughter, Kamora Victoria; his brother, Christopher Gill; and numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Mr. Norris Evans Sr. and Mr. Lawrence Gill.