'It's incredible for a mother to hear all those wonderful things'
SEATTLE -- The mother of a sailor from Des Moines, Wash. who was killed last week in Afghanistan said her son's dream was to be in the Navy.
"He knew probably his entire life that he wanted to be in the military," Fran Carson said.
Petty Officer 1st Class Sean P. Carson enlisted in 1999 and was assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal unit.
Fran Carson said her son worried about her worrying when he was deployed, so he didn't tell her the details of what he did each day.
"I've found out so many wonderful things about my son the last three days," she said. "It's incredible for a mother to hear all those wonderful things. How brave he was. They said he was a warrior."
Sean Carson was one of seven Americans killed when a U.S. military helicopter crashed Aug. 16 during a firefight with insurgents in a remote area of southern Afghanistan.
Fran Carson said her son had a great sense of humor and always had a smile when he came home to visit while he was on leave.
"He was a wonderful son," Fran Carson said. "He was a wonderful father to his daughter."
"He knew probably his entire life that he wanted to be in the military," Fran Carson said.
Petty Officer 1st Class Sean P. Carson enlisted in 1999 and was assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal unit.
Fran Carson said her son worried about her worrying when he was deployed, so he didn't tell her the details of what he did each day.
"I've found out so many wonderful things about my son the last three days," she said. "It's incredible for a mother to hear all those wonderful things. How brave he was. They said he was a warrior."
Sean Carson was one of seven Americans killed when a U.S. military helicopter crashed Aug. 16 during a firefight with insurgents in a remote area of southern Afghanistan.
Fran Carson said her son had a great sense of humor and always had a smile when he came home to visit while he was on leave.
"He was a wonderful son," Fran Carson said. "He was a wonderful father to his daughter."
R.I.P. young man. Your a hero in my book! To the Mother: I'm glad to see your focusing on the positive & not the negitive. Good for you.
Thank you again, to all servicemen/women.
Such a shame. Another loving father gone :(Â
God bless him and your family. Your sacrifice is too great.
So very sorry for the loss of your precious son. Â
Dear Carson Family-Â Your son died a hero. His country will be indebted to him for his extreme sacrifice. I hope that the tremendous outpouring of support will validate the high regard that everyone has for this fallen soldier. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.