Sgt. Kelvin Ansari, Sr.
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| Born | Kelvin Bernard Ansari, Sr. July 8, 1968 Albany, Georgia, United States |
| 💀Died | May 11, 2019 (aged 50) Savannah, Georgia, United StatesMay 11, 2019 (aged 50) |
| Resting place | Bonaventure Cemetery |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Troy University (BA) Webster University (MA) |
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Sgt. Kelvin Bernard Ansari, Sr. (July 8, 1968 – May 11, 2019) was an American retired US Army veteran and police officer killed in the line of duty in Savannah, Georgia[1]
Biography[edit]
Kelvin B. Ansari, Sr. was born on July 8, 1968 in Albany, Georgia to Eddie Ansari and Ruby Rivers.[2] He was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3] Ansari enlisted in the US Army in 1988 and proudly served until he was honorably retired after his 21 years of serving. Upon his retirement from the military, he proceeded to join the police force, working 10 years for the Savannah Police Department.[4] He served in Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. He received the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal during his service.[2]
Personal Life[edit]
He has 3 sisters, Sandra, Marthena and Felicia and 1 brother, Kenneth.[5] He was survived by his wife Charlotte and his 6 children Danval, Kelvin Jr., Isaiah, Niya, Asia and Michael.[2][6][7]
Death[edit]
While investigating a robbery that took place, Sgt. Kelvin Ansari was shot and killed by a gunman who later died after he was also shot after he pointed a gun at responding officers.[8] He was laid to rest in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery on Saturday, May 18, 2019.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Georgia sergeant who served in Army for 21 years is gunned down while investigating robbery".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Funeral and procession for Savannah Police Officer Sgt. Kelvin B. Ansari".
- ↑ "A police officer who served 21 years in the Army was killed investigating a robbery".
- ↑ "Georgia police Sgt. Kelvin Ansari dies after being shot responding to robbery".
- ↑ "Kelvin Bernard Ansari Sr. Obituary".
- ↑ "Sons of fallen Savannah police officer mourning the loss of their father".
- ↑ "Fallen SPD Sgt. Kelvin Ansari's family calls him their 'Superman'".
- ↑ "Officer Down Memorial Page".
- ↑ "Funeral of Savannah Police Sgt. Kelvin Ansari to impact traffic on Saturday".
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