RUSSELL, ANTHONY JOSEPH
A1C US AIR FORCE
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/11/1982
DATE OF DEATH: 01/10/2020
BURIED AT: SECTION 71 SITE 250
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Of Spokane, Washington, entered eternal rest on January 10, 2020, after a hard-fought battle against PTSD and depression. Tony was born on March 11, 1982, in San Diego, California. He was the first-born to Robert and Maria Russell. He was a happy and cheerful child who adored his two younger sisters.
Being a Navy 'Brat,' Tony lived in several different places prior to settling in Spokane. He spent his early childhood years in San Diego, Monterey, CA, Newport, RI, Hawaii, Japan and Montgomery, AL.
After his father's discharge from the Navy, Tony lived in Murietta, CA, and attended middle school. During his ninth grade year, the family moved to Spokane. He attended Mead Middle School and graduated from Mead High School in 2000. Tony was on the wrestling team, and he received his varsity letter.
Tony joined the United States Air Force in 2000. He completed his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and his technical training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. He was permanently assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL. He was honorably discharged in 2004 after participating in numerous hazardous and arduous missions.
Tony held several jobs after leaving the military He worked at several restaurants in Florida, Idaho, Hawaii and Spokane, but his passion was comedy. Tony had the knack for making people feel comfortable and happy. He begin his comic career at open mike sessions, and soon gained a sizable fan base. He is a well-known stand-up comic in Spokane, and has traveled extensively throughout Washington State attending shows. He was working for Spokane Comedy Club.
Tony enjoyed outdoor activities. He loved to fish, camp and hike. He had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and fished in Alaska. He loved to read books and listening to music. He was a talented writer, and co-wrote two published books (Kiss the Messenger I and II).
Tony is survived by his parents, Robert and Maria Russell of Seminole, AL, sister Monica McCall of Arroyo Grande, CA, sister Sarah Russell of Seattle, grandmothers Encarna Wallis and Cheryl Bridge, Partner Abbygail Nelson, uncles, aunts, cousins nephews, nieces, and numerous extended family members.
A1C US AIR FORCE
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/11/1982
DATE OF DEATH: 01/10/2020
BURIED AT: SECTION 71 SITE 250
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Of Spokane, Washington, entered eternal rest on January 10, 2020, after a hard-fought battle against PTSD and depression. Tony was born on March 11, 1982, in San Diego, California. He was the first-born to Robert and Maria Russell. He was a happy and cheerful child who adored his two younger sisters.
Being a Navy 'Brat,' Tony lived in several different places prior to settling in Spokane. He spent his early childhood years in San Diego, Monterey, CA, Newport, RI, Hawaii, Japan and Montgomery, AL.
After his father's discharge from the Navy, Tony lived in Murietta, CA, and attended middle school. During his ninth grade year, the family moved to Spokane. He attended Mead Middle School and graduated from Mead High School in 2000. Tony was on the wrestling team, and he received his varsity letter.
Tony joined the United States Air Force in 2000. He completed his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and his technical training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. He was permanently assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL. He was honorably discharged in 2004 after participating in numerous hazardous and arduous missions.
Tony held several jobs after leaving the military He worked at several restaurants in Florida, Idaho, Hawaii and Spokane, but his passion was comedy. Tony had the knack for making people feel comfortable and happy. He begin his comic career at open mike sessions, and soon gained a sizable fan base. He is a well-known stand-up comic in Spokane, and has traveled extensively throughout Washington State attending shows. He was working for Spokane Comedy Club.
Tony enjoyed outdoor activities. He loved to fish, camp and hike. He had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and fished in Alaska. He loved to read books and listening to music. He was a talented writer, and co-wrote two published books (Kiss the Messenger I and II).
Tony is survived by his parents, Robert and Maria Russell of Seminole, AL, sister Monica McCall of Arroyo Grande, CA, sister Sarah Russell of Seattle, grandmothers Encarna Wallis and Cheryl Bridge, Partner Abbygail Nelson, uncles, aunts, cousins nephews, nieces, and numerous extended family members.
RUSSELL, ANTHONY JOSEPH
A1C US AIR FORCE
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/11/1982
DATE OF DEATH: 01/10/2020
BURIED AT: SECTION 71 SITE 250
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Of Spokane, Washington, entered eternal rest on January 10, 2020, after a hard-fought battle against PTSD and depression. Tony was born on March 11, 1982, in San Diego, California. He was the first-born to Robert and Maria Russell. He was a happy and cheerful child who adored his two younger sisters.
Being a Navy 'Brat,' Tony lived in several different places prior to settling in Spokane. He spent his early childhood years in San Diego, Monterey, CA, Newport, RI, Hawaii, Japan and Montgomery, AL.
After his father's discharge from the Navy, Tony lived in Murietta, CA, and attended middle school. During his ninth grade year, the family moved to Spokane. He attended Mead Middle School and graduated from Mead High School in 2000. Tony was on the wrestling team, and he received his varsity letter.
Tony joined the United States Air Force in 2000. He completed his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and his technical training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. He was permanently assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL. He was honorably discharged in 2004 after participating in numerous hazardous and arduous missions.
Tony held several jobs after leaving the military He worked at several restaurants in Florida, Idaho, Hawaii and Spokane, but his passion was comedy. Tony had the knack for making people feel comfortable and happy. He begin his comic career at open mike sessions, and soon gained a sizable fan base. He is a well-known stand-up comic in Spokane, and has traveled extensively throughout Washington State attending shows. He was working for Spokane Comedy Club.
Tony enjoyed outdoor activities. He loved to fish, camp and hike. He had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and fished in Alaska. He loved to read books and listening to music. He was a talented writer, and co-wrote two published books (Kiss the Messenger I and II).
Tony is survived by his parents, Robert and Maria Russell of Seminole, AL, sister Monica McCall of Arroyo Grande, CA, sister Sarah Russell of Seattle, grandmothers Encarna Wallis and Cheryl Bridge, Partner Abbygail Nelson, uncles, aunts, cousins nephews, nieces, and numerous extended family members.
A1C US AIR FORCE
PERSIAN GULF
DATE OF BIRTH: 03/11/1982
DATE OF DEATH: 01/10/2020
BURIED AT: SECTION 71 SITE 250
BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Of Spokane, Washington, entered eternal rest on January 10, 2020, after a hard-fought battle against PTSD and depression. Tony was born on March 11, 1982, in San Diego, California. He was the first-born to Robert and Maria Russell. He was a happy and cheerful child who adored his two younger sisters.
Being a Navy 'Brat,' Tony lived in several different places prior to settling in Spokane. He spent his early childhood years in San Diego, Monterey, CA, Newport, RI, Hawaii, Japan and Montgomery, AL.
After his father's discharge from the Navy, Tony lived in Murietta, CA, and attended middle school. During his ninth grade year, the family moved to Spokane. He attended Mead Middle School and graduated from Mead High School in 2000. Tony was on the wrestling team, and he received his varsity letter.
Tony joined the United States Air Force in 2000. He completed his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio and his technical training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, TX. He was permanently assigned to the 15th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, FL. He was honorably discharged in 2004 after participating in numerous hazardous and arduous missions.
Tony held several jobs after leaving the military He worked at several restaurants in Florida, Idaho, Hawaii and Spokane, but his passion was comedy. Tony had the knack for making people feel comfortable and happy. He begin his comic career at open mike sessions, and soon gained a sizable fan base. He is a well-known stand-up comic in Spokane, and has traveled extensively throughout Washington State attending shows. He was working for Spokane Comedy Club.
Tony enjoyed outdoor activities. He loved to fish, camp and hike. He had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and fished in Alaska. He loved to read books and listening to music. He was a talented writer, and co-wrote two published books (Kiss the Messenger I and II).
Tony is survived by his parents, Robert and Maria Russell of Seminole, AL, sister Monica McCall of Arroyo Grande, CA, sister Sarah Russell of Seattle, grandmothers Encarna Wallis and Cheryl Bridge, Partner Abbygail Nelson, uncles, aunts, cousins nephews, nieces, and numerous extended family members.
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