Lance Cpl. Phillip E. Frank was inspired to enlist after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He was a young man dedicated to his country's cause overseas. His commitment to protecting the nation and preventing further terrorist attacks led him to join the Marines. He knew there were dangerous things going on in the world and he wanted to make it safer for his friends and loved ones. He was an outgoing, happy, spirited, energetic, young man who was loved by all. He moved to Illinois shortly after his high school graduation in 2002 and lived with his cousins Robin and Gary Van Cleave. He and Keri married in August 2003. Frank enlisted in fall 2002 and entered boot camp in January 2003. Frank was a recipient of the National Defense Medal. Frank was the first Elk Grove soldier to be killed in action since the Vietnam War. Frank was a victim of one of the war's deadliest months. Phil is survived by his wife, his parents, a sister among others. He was preceded in death by his uncles Robert Phillips and Ronald Wohltman. He was killed by hostile fire at age 20.
Marines
2nd Battalion
1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Thank you to Caroline for all her hard work.
In Phil's memory, his parents established the
The Heart of A Marine Foundation
to provide comfort, aid, and support to his military brothers and sisters.
Marines
2nd Battalion
1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Thank you to Caroline for all her hard work.
In Phil's memory, his parents established the
The Heart of A Marine Foundation
to provide comfort, aid, and support to his military brothers and sisters.
Lance Cpl. Phillip E. Frank was inspired to enlist after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He was a young man dedicated to his country's cause overseas. His commitment to protecting the nation and preventing further terrorist attacks led him to join the Marines. He knew there were dangerous things going on in the world and he wanted to make it safer for his friends and loved ones. He was an outgoing, happy, spirited, energetic, young man who was loved by all. He moved to Illinois shortly after his high school graduation in 2002 and lived with his cousins Robin and Gary Van Cleave. He and Keri married in August 2003. Frank enlisted in fall 2002 and entered boot camp in January 2003. Frank was a recipient of the National Defense Medal. Frank was the first Elk Grove soldier to be killed in action since the Vietnam War. Frank was a victim of one of the war's deadliest months. Phil is survived by his wife, his parents, a sister among others. He was preceded in death by his uncles Robert Phillips and Ronald Wohltman. He was killed by hostile fire at age 20.
Marines
2nd Battalion
1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Thank you to Caroline for all her hard work.
In Phil's memory, his parents established the
The Heart of A Marine Foundation
to provide comfort, aid, and support to his military brothers and sisters.
Marines
2nd Battalion
1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Thank you to Caroline for all her hard work.
In Phil's memory, his parents established the
The Heart of A Marine Foundation
to provide comfort, aid, and support to his military brothers and sisters.
