Allan K. Walker, 28

Marines, Staff Sergeant

Based: Camp Pendleton

2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force

Supporting: Operation Iraqi Freedom

Died: April 6, 2004

Ramadi, Iraq

Single

Gender: Male

Hometown: Lancaster

High School: Highland High (Palmdale)

Burial: Los Angeles National Cemetery, Westwood

Walker's family had a history of military service dating to the American Revolution. But as a teenager, Walker seemed to be on a different path. He loved literature and had a green Mohawk and a disregard for classroom discipline. In 1994, he surprised his parents by joining the Marines.

Kyle D. Crowley, 04/06/2004

Travis J. Layfield, 04/06/2004

18 memories of Allan K. Walker

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Being from the same background, Allen and I hit it off realy well. I was in 3/4 Weapons Company, HMG Platoon and got to know him well while stationed at Camp Schwab Okinowa (1996). He and I would remanence about the old punk rock days and how the Corps changed our lives. Allen was a senior NCO and was one of those who inspired me to become who I am today. While I was surfing the web tonight (on the 24th of Feb, 2009) I discovered that you had fallen. Allen, you are not forgotten! You are a true Hero, mentor and friend! Thank you for your leadership, guidance and service to our nation. May God bless your family and you... in Heaven. I'll see you at the pearly gates Marine! (Thanks for schooling me on CFF)

Femper Fi!
Busick, John C. Cpl. U.S.M.C.

” — John c. Busick, February 24, 2009 at 1:43 a.m.

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I knew Allan and his family as a teacher, a coach and a friend. We met for lunch just days before Allan deployed to Iraq. This young man was so unique, so didicated, so personable. As I coach I can say that he started every game of football he ever played in not because he was such a great athlete but because he was so tenacious and hard working. As a teacher I knew that Allan loved reading English liturature and writing fanciful stories. As a friend I encourged our school to dedicate the flagpoll in front of Highland High School in Palmdale California to his honor. The dedication carries a quote from Kipling that is appropriate for this young man, "Humble because of knowledge, mighty because of sacrifice." Kipling's son died six weeks after deployment to the Western Front during WWI. Allan died six weeks after deployment to Iraq. Allan loved the work of Kipling.

” — Jim Root, November 18, 2010 at 8:51 a.m.

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As childhood friends through out our high school years and beyond, Allen's personality always commanded a substantial amount of respect; both received as well given to others. We were always rambunctious, curious to see how far we could push the limits of ourselves and the law, and always finding new ways to go beyond those limits without getting caught. Allen was always the protector, guardian, or defender of those who couldn't stand up for themselves and I was more the helper, thinker, and problem solver. I guess that's why he became a Marine and I became a Sailor. Allen's family took me in and called me son the moment they met me, and my family took Allen in, called him son the moment they met him. We may not be blood but we will forever be brothers.

” — William Halverstadt, May 27, 2015 at 1:53 p.m.

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SSgt Walker was my the "heavy" of my boot camp platoon. I still tell stories to this day of some of the torture he put us through in his 100% dedication to bring the best out of those who desired to be Marines. He had heart, is only half the description. I still remember the time he broke a finger in what appeared to be in half only to continue using it in the same exercise as though he felt no pain. I could only conclude in my 18 year old mind that he was somehow invincible. Somewhere in the fleet I had heard he passed away but I never did confirm it until I found him here.

A fantastic Marine. A Marine who defined, and made Marines. I'll never forget.

” — Brian Leverett - Former Marine, May 28, 2016 at 2:11 p.m.

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