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‘I go weeks, sometimes months, without hearing their voices’

‘I still struggle with this, but life does go on’

“It took me a long time, not sure if it was months or years, to realize how 9/11 was the driving force that changed our family,” Heidi Sims, class of 1996, wrote. “If 9/11 would have never happened [my husband] would have not been in Iraq and would probably be alive today.”

Heidi’s husband, U.S. Army Captain Sean Sims class of 1994, was killed in action in Iraq during the battle of Fallujah in November 2004. He was 32.

Sean and his siblings lived the life of a traveling military family. From

an early age he adamantly embraced the culture. “There was never any doubt in his mind of what [Sean] re-ally wanted to do, which was to go into the army,” said relative Army Colonel Thomas “Reb” Sims, class of 1962.

Following family tradition, Cap-tain Sims enrolled at Texas A&M University, joined the Corps of Ca-dets and pushed himself to major in mechanical engineering. By his sophomore year, he was selected as

Melanie StarlingSpecial to The Battalion

J essica Rozier is an animal science major. She

listens to New Kids on the Block, enjoys ice-

skating, Harry Potter movies and playing with

her son, Justin.

Like many of us, she’s a loud and proud Fightin’ Texas Aggie. More importantly, though, Jessica gives two “Whoops!” in appreciation of our soldiers — one for herself, and one for her late husband, Jonathan, class of 2001, who was killed while serving in Baghdad, Iraq.

When Jessica came to A&M in 1999, she had a Corps state of mind.

“When I was in high school, I was going to enlist in the army,” Rozier said. “My dad, class of 1968, was adamant about being in the Corps of Cadets first.”

It was in her outfit, B1, that Jes-

sica met the economics major from Katy who she would later marry. Jessica chuckled as she remembered the circumstances surrounding their budding courtship.

“It was actually a bit scandalous,” Rozier said. “I ended up leaving the Corps so we could date.”

The two were married in 2001. That same year, Jonathan graduated from A&M and the twin towers fell.

“When it happened, we were just three months from getting married,” Rozier said. “Jonathan felt the need to protect our country and enlisted

Sarah SmithThe Battalion

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Jessica and Justin, widow and son of Jonathan Rozier

‘Jonathan felt the need to protect our country’

See Wife on page 3

COURTESY PHOTOErin Akin with daughters

Hilary and Stephanie

For many military families, that wound is especially deep. The attacks on this na-tion led to an extended war, tearing men and women from their loved ones for months or years at a time to serve their nation overseas.

For the Akin family, a military lifestyle is the norm. The Akins have a family tra-dition of being Aggies, as well as serving in the armed forces. Mark Akin graduated from A&M in 1980 with a degree in busi-ness management. He married Erin Akin, and they began the courageous journey of raising a military family together.

Mark Akin has served in the military for

28 years and has been deployed overseas for almost four. His current deployment is for a year.

“He missed our daughter’s senior year in high school and now he is missing time with our youngest daughter. This doesn’t include the countless other celebrations missed,” Erin said.

On Sept. 11, 2001, the Akin family was stationed in Germany. Thousands of miles away, the tragedy still deeply affected their family.

“9/11 had so many impacts on my fam-

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COURTESY PHOTO

Heidi and Sean Sims, with son Colin

F or many, the memories of 9/11 are vivid recol-

lections of a day in history that redefined the

word terrorism. For the Sims family, it forever

changed the course of their lives, eventually taking

the life of a father, husband and friend.

S ept. 11 changed Americans’ lives forever. As a na-

tion, those who remember the attacks possess a similar

wound that stings at the thought of the day.

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Fire relief concertTonight at the Texas Hall of Fame, country duo Rosehill will be opening for Ryan Beaver in a free concert. All proceeds from merchandise sales and donations will go to Texas wildfi re victims. Members of Rosehill include Blake Myers and Kevin Binder, a senior economics major. “Doing this concert means a lot to us,” Myers said. “Hopefully it’ll mean a lot to the people we’re benefi tting.”

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For many college students, there’s no substitute for speed.

Geared toward adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers, a free Offensive Driving School will be available Saturday and an autocross Sunday at Texas A&M Sports Car Club. The events are designed to teach vehicle safety and provide new members with an in-let to the sport of autocross. Mallorie Jewell, geography graduate student and presi-dent of the car club, said a sports car is not required to participate.

“It’s pretty much a car enthusiast club,” Jewell said “Our main event is the au-

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Founded in 1968, the club is one of the oldest collegiate car clubs in the United States. In addition to satisfying car enthusiasts’ need to go fast, the club also teaches students about vehicle safety.

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while Jonathan took his assignment with Com-pany B, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, of the 1st Armored Division, deployed from Fort Riley, Kansas.

“There were no limits to his aspirations,” David Rozier, his father, said. “He wanted to have a career in the military, clear through to retirement.”

But tragedy struck in 2003, the year of Jes-sica’s planned graduation.

On July 19, Jonathan’s unit came under the attack of small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. Jonathan was killed in combat, one of the first Aggies and the fifth Houston-area soldier to die during the War on Terror.

“It was extremely rare for soldiers to die

when he did” Jessica said. “But being over there was his life’s dream.”

Jonathan’s July 30 funeral was attended by Gov. Rick Perry and Jonathan’s Corps buddies, who paid tribute to his service. As a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, Jonathan was bur-ied at the Houston National Cemetery, com-plete with an honor guard salute and “Taps” following the ceremony.

“Jonathan is dancing in heaven,” said Bar-bara Rozier, his mother, at the funeral. “He’s gone on ahead, so for now we’re going to say goodbye.”

In 2005, Jessica returned to A&M with their son to finish her degree, and will graduate in December. Jessica’s flowers, memorializing her husband, can be found on the Quadrangle from time to time. She remembers Jonathan for the life he lived and the call he answered.

“Jonathan didn’t die in vain,” Jessica said. “He died protecting our country.”

WifeContinued from page 1

ily. The two weeks after that horrible day happened, I did not see my dad,” said Hilary Akin, class of 2009. “His mission after this ter-ror attack was to help secure the armed forces in Europe. For months, the school buses had soldiers with M16s for ‘protection’ and the feeling of living on a military base no longer felt so safe. Three years later, 9/11 sent my dad to war. This is the ultimate sacrifice that a military family has to endure.”

The Sept. 11 attacks have sent mothers and fathers overseas. Families are left behind in constant anxiety for their loved ones’ safety. From a personal perspective, senior politi-cal science major Brian Akin said the stresses borne by military families often go unnoticed in everyday life.

“9/11 really put my parents’ careers into perspective for me. Before that, the only de-ployments they had were for a month or two, but now both of my parents have served in Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Akin, nephew of Erin and Mark Akin. “I go weeks, sometimes months, without hearing their voices,”

In addition to missing precious time with loved ones, many families of soldiers have lit-tle stability. They are constantly moving. This gave the Akin family experiences they would not have had otherwise.

“Growing up, I moved around quite a lot and moving so much really taught me to be-come a gregarious person and taught me not to waste time in making friends at each place we moved to,” Hilary said.

Moving gives families unique experi-ences and opportunities. But a constantly changing home comes with the difficulty of changing schools.

“The toughest challenge was getting the two daughters through many different school systems — some good, some bad — all dif-ferent. It is a heartbreak to see your children make friends then wave good-bye a year or so later,” Erin said.

The cost of fighting for freedom is great for both soldiers and their families. But despite the difficulties they face, the Akins take pride in serving their country as a family.

“When you are dedicated to your job and your country you do what is asked of you and you don’t complain,” Erin said. “I am so proud to be married to my husband.”

FamilyContinued from page 1

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Mark, Erin, Hilary and Stephanie Akin enjoy the holidays together.

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Jessica and Justin Rozier honor Jonathan Rozier’s memory before 9/11.

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Condos, lofts, &Effeciencies: 309Mobile #3&4, 1/1 efficiency, $515,w/s pd. 309 Mobile #6&8, 1/1 loft,$650 w/s pd. 1501 Stallings #44,2/2.5, $900. 2920 Kent St. #106,2/1.5, $650. 1001 Krenek Tap Rd#1405, 4/4, $1600. 1425 VillaMaria #401, 3/3.5, $1475.Alpha-Omega Properties,979-774-7820, Broker.

Cottage. Holik C.S. 2bd/1ba,1000sqft., W/D, Balcony, wooded.Private drive. Quiet. $600/mo.979-777-2472.

Country rental. Wellborn area.3bd/2ba. Horse friendly w/fee.Large covered porch, W/D connec-tions. $999/mo. Call Michelle979-255-5763.

Duplex, rent 2bd/1ba, Beautiful!College Station. Remodled, allnew, many extras! New flooring,drapes. Convenient to everything!Fenced backyard. One week free.979-422-3427, 832-242-4917. Callfor specials.

Duplexes for lease: 1008-1010 Na-varro, 2/1 $625. 3520 PalomaRidge Dr.., 3/3 $1100. 819 San Be-nito, 2/1 $650. 920 Sun Meadow,2/2 $875. Apla-Omega Properties,979-774-7820, Broker.

Houses for lease: 2300 Colgate,3/2 $1400. 301 Rosemary, 4/2$1200. 505 Gilbert, 3/3 $1050. 601Maryem, 3/1 $800. 1013 San Be-nito, 3/2 $1200. 2901 McLaren,4/4.5 $1475. 3907 Sioux, 3/2$1000. 4003 Southern Trace, 4/3$1300. 4107 McLister, 4/4 $1500.2009 Angelina, 4/2 $1300. 3812Old College, 2/1 $750.Alpha-Omega Properties.979-774-7820, Broker.

Huge 3/4bd/2ba house! Walk tocampus, W/D, fenced. Normally$1450/mo., now $975/mo.979-693-5885.

Location, location, location! Fullyfurnished 2bd/2ba Callaway Villas,sub-lease, $679 individual leases,bus route #36, full-sized kitchen,24 hour fitness, billiards, theatreroom, and more! www.callaway-villas.com 979-695-2300.

Now Leasing! 4bdrm/2bth houses.Spacious floorplans. Great Loca-tion. Close to campus, woodfloors, tile floors, ceiling fans,w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator,icemaker,lawncare.979-776-6079,www.aggielandleasing.com

HELP WANTED

A&M Recycling Services StudentWorkers wanted (TAMU/Blinn stu-dent). Must be able to work24hrs/week and summers. Applyin person: 204 S. College Ave.979-862-2069.

HELP WANTED

Ag Football Concession Staff.Champion Concessions will beproviding Dippin’ Dots at allhome football games. We ar look-ing for energetic students towork in a fun and fast-paced en-vironment. Pay is $8.50-12.00/hr.Emailmarketing@championconcessions.com

ARE YOU READY FOR SOMEFOOTBALL? NEED EXTRA CASH?We need officials for youth andadult flag football leagues. Payranges from $9.00-$20.00/game.Games last about one-hour. Call979-764-3424.

Athletic men for calendars,books, etc. $100-$200/hr, upto $1000/day. No experience.aggieresponse@gmail.com

Child Care- FT & PT shifts avail-able. Some nights & Saturdays re-quired. Apply in person at 3609 E.29th St., Bryan.

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COACHES & BUDDIES WANTED:Our challenger soccer program (aprogram for mentally and physi-cally challenged participants) islooking for people to provide apositive experience as a volun-teer. Call 979-764-3424.

Help Wanted Part Time, BuildingAttendant for the Brazos Center.$10.10 hourly. Work schedule willvary from 12-20 hours a week.Janitorial duties and customerservice. Must be reliable. Apply:Brazos County HR Dept. CountyCourthouse. Visit our website formore info. @ www.co.brazos.tx.us

KICKBALL leagues are formingnow! For team or individual regis-tration information, visitcstx.gov/sports or call979-764-3424.

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Now hiring bike or car delivery.Burger Boy, 4337 Wellborn, inWestgate Shopping Center.

Part-time job helping handi-capped. Male student preferred.$360/mo. 10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376.

Part-time warehouse helpneeded. Flexible hours. Businesshours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply atValley Supply 3320 S. College Ave.Bryan, TX. 979-779-7042.

Personal Assistant. Assistant andcooking preperation, shopping,review bills, internet price com-parison, outdoor work, someheavy lifting, lawn mowing, land-scaping, and trips to bank or postoffice. Must be professional ontelephone and in person. Punc-tual, friendly, able to completeassignments in a timely fashionand possess good organizationalskills. Email:mpaull@suddenlinkmail.com

Prepbooks.com, is hiring campusrepresentatives for part-time posi-tions. Apply on website under ca-reers.

HELP WANTED

PT help needed. Local huntingclub needs PT guides. Freshmanand Sophomore only. Average 1-2weekends/month in offseason;2-3 in Fall and Winter. Limitedhunting privileges. Applicationsat www.yardbirdhunting.com

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1-room for rent w/private bath,all bills paid, cable/internet in-cluded, fully furnished. $550/mo.Non-smoker. 956-536-4357.

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TICKETS

I need Ag football tickets!713-436-6244 (office) or713-454-9776 (cell).

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an outstanding Corps member and eventually became a Ross Volunteer and commander of his L-2 division.

Sean wasted no time entering the military after graduation. When he was killed in 2004, Sean had served for nine years.

At the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, Sims was serving on a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. That day, Sean and his family knew his mili-tary future was elsewhere.

“We would have to live with the fact he would now be working in war zones,” Heidi said. “His entire mission and time in the mili-tary would take on whole new meaning and importance.”

His time for fighting on the front lines came in February 2004, when he was asked to re-place a company commander who had fallen ill days before departing for Iraq.

Reb Sims knew his son to be a “thoughtful, quiet, lead in the front, lead by example kind of guy.” He said Sean was well respected by his men, and quickly instilled a “quiet confi-dence” in his troops.

When Sean left, he said goodbye to his wife and his five-week-old son, Colin. A few months into his deployment, Sean led Alpha Company of the Army 1st Infantry Division’s Task Force 2-2 clearing the insurgent-filled

urban landscape of Fallujah, Iraq.The house-to-house combat in the city

and Iraqi guerilla fighting tactics made the Second Battle of Fallujah the bloodiest battle involving American troops since the Viet-nam War. Sean led his troops through days of combat before his death — hours before the battle ended.

“When I last talked to Sean, I knew some-thing big was going to happen, even though he did not tell me,” Heidi said. “I still struggle with this, but life does go on,”

Seven years after his death, the Sims family remains with the memory of a loved one who perished while serving.

“He would rather be known as a man who entered a less than popular career to do good for others,” Heidi said. “He wanted the peo-ple of Iraq to have the same life that we had; especially the children.”

Heidi now raises a son who was too young in 2004 to remember his father, and who will learn of Sean’s life and legacy as he matures.

“Colin is now seven and knows about the circumstances that took his father from us, but I don’t think he truly understands,” Heidi said.

For her courage, Heidi’s father-in-law re-ferred to her as a “woman of grace and grit.”

“The true hero here is his wife, who is left a young widow with a young son to raise,” Reb said. “She will do well by her son, and her warrior husband.”

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