Phillips died, Dec. 31, 2009, at Forward Operating Base Methar Lam, Afghanistan.
THIS WAS A SHOCK TO ME, I WAS IN THE BAND WITH HIM AT INGLEWOOD HIGH AND I JUST WANT TO SEND MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENSES TO THE FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!!!!!!
” — MARCIA, January 26, 2010 at 4:46 p.m.
I'm from Orange County and wasn't aware of the death of this fine soldier until today. The mere fact that he joined and went to a terrible place to fight should remind us all of the sacrifices others make for our country. Thank you, Sgt. Phillips.
” — Eating Fool, January 28, 2010 at 5:52 p.m.
” — lexus phillips , May 20, 2010 at 10:52 a.m.
” — katrinathompson, June 21, 2010 at 4:21 p.m.
My heart still hurts every day, for my friend who’s passed away. Taken from us in Afghanistan, for reasons we don’t understand. 7 months have passed and still no why, 7 months ago I said Goodbye. SSG Phil you were like no other; and to most of us you were a brother. You always took good care of your “Joes” and kept the rest of us up on our toes. You’d make us laugh so hard we’d cry, we talked about you coming by. To the house for BBQ, then sit around and drink a few. Those were the days that are now long gone but these are the times that will live on……in our minds every day, in our hearts is where you‘ll stay. SSG ANTON R.PHILLIPS – GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
” — SSG Burke, July 31, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.
It truly hurts my heart to find out that my friend, no my brother, has fallen. As most of you know Anton had that ability to pretty much befriend anyone he met. I am sorry that I could not say goodbye to one of my most best of friends. You should know that you'll never be forgotten thru your kids first and will always be remembered by the crew for we will always be your brothers from other mothers. I hate that you are gone but I rejoice to know that your are in the gates of heaven with your mother and my father I will always love and cherish the times we spent growing up.
” — Jon Ragland, October 15, 2010 at 12:50 a.m.
” — Kevin Gregory, December 16, 2010 at 9:54 p.m.
” — krystal castle, December 30, 2010 at 9:59 p.m.
We were like brothers always in contact. I was deeply hurt when I got the news. We miss you!
” — Spc Goodman, June 1, 2011 at 4:41 p.m.
You Were more than an NCO. You were a friend, you were a mentor, and you were a brother. We were all family in the 5th and you are still missed to this very day. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think about the fact that you are no longer with us. I pray that you are in a better place, and I know that one day we will meet again. The world was a better place with you.
” — SPC Jewett, November 11, 2011 at 3:09 p.m.
” — Jeff Slater, February 12, 2012 at 7:08 p.m.
Your comment / poem was so moving I was overcome unexpectedly by emotion after I read it. I did not know Sgt. Phillips, but after reading some of the comments I almost felt as if I knew him based on people's memories. It's also a reminder to share thoughts and kindness to those in our lives while they are here with us.
I have never seen this page in the LA times before, but I was moved by people's comments and sharing of their friends and loved ones. It is very sad to see so many names, and this is not all of them in the US.
RIP and God bless! Thank you for your selfless service to the United States of America.
” — Spark, April 19, 2012 at 10:14 a.m.
” — not here, December 23, 2012 at 2:58 p.m.
I was with you that night with Phil, I know you and I did everything we could.
” — Joe Smith, December 31, 2013 at 1:16 a.m.
” — Elmer Duffy, March 13, 2014 at 8:20 p.m.
Phil you took me in under your wing coming to your unit. You became my friend and NCO. 1 memory I will always remember is when we where going to my appointment in Heidelberg and on the way back you where sleeping all the way back. 1 month later I got a ticket in the mail with a picture of me driving by myself but I swor you were with me so I told the polezei that wasn't me so they blew the picture up real big and there you were blending into my seat..lol I love you and miss you brother and think about you everyday of my life thinking if I was with you that night if I could have done something to change the out come.. NEVER FORGOTTEN!
” — Sgt Adam lee, May 24, 2014 at 9:26 p.m.
Phil was one of my longest friends in the Army. We served together for many years and he was always great to be around. From Korea to Germany and back around, I remember when our paths crossed the first time on 1st tank MST, we shared a love for the job and many nights were spent either turning wrenches or out in the 'ville. Phil, when I heard of your demise, I could not believe it. I know that one day we will meet again. Till then my friend, take care, see you on the other side.
” — CW2 Hatch, May 26, 2014 at 4:57 a.m.
SSG Phillips I remember my first weekend in Germany the boys and you took me to K-Town and introduced me to the 5th family!! You always helped anyone with whatever you could to the best of your abilities and just you being who you are is the reason why you will never be forgotten by any of us that had the pleasure of knowing you!! We all miss you man and always will until the day that we all meet again!!
” — Jonesey, May 26, 2014 at 11:50 a.m.
I remember in the -Stan, when I had extra"work" to do, and even though my leader was sick, he helped me load sand bags, with snot rolling down his nose, getting sweaty and dirty with me. My iPod is loaded with albums I rec'd from him. Miss ya man!
” — Malinovsky, January 1, 2015 at 5:19 p.m.