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Maryvale Panthers, Phoenix Arizona
In MEMORIAM 1994

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Class of 1994

NATHANIEL "Nathan/Nate" ALEXANDER CALDWELL, JR. Born: 11-18-1975 Died: 05-21-2003, at 27years old , in Baghdad, Iraq. Nate is a U.S. Army Veteran. Nate was the 4th Arizona soldier to die in Iraq. Nate grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from MHS in 1994. He went on to get a bachelors degree in sports management at Peru State in 1999. Nathaniel was a loving father, devoted husband, and cherished son. He joined the U.S. Army 01/2001, and was a Specialist working on the M1 Abrams tanks at Fort Hood, Texas. Nate was 6' 4" 225 lbs. who was in the wrong place at the wrong time; the vehicle he was in, rolled over, and he was killed. He loved basketball and spending time at home with his wife. His favorite times were spent on holidays with his family & children. Nathaniel had a trademark smile, that will never be forgotten. Nathaniel's dream was to be a chaplain & open a youth counseling center. He had a lot of life left on earth to finish, but was ready for heaven. He will always be remembered as a "polished angel." He is survived by his wife Amanda; children Donovan M. Caldwell (6), Endira J. Caldwell (4), and Dallas R. Linder (9) of Council Bluff, Iowa. Nate's brothers are: Darryl Caldwell (MHS; 1993) of Phoenix, Arizona; & Robert Caldwell of Junction City, Kansas. His sister is Sabrina Caldwell (MHS; 1995) of Norfolk, Virginia. He is also survived by his Mother & stepfather Marion & Eugene Brooks of Winslow, Arizona; and his Father and stepmother Nathaniel A. Caldwell Sr.(born: 05/23/1947-died: 08/31/2003) and Belinda Caldwell. He is survived by grandparents Nellie M. White of Texas and Carol A. Hauser of Winslow, Arizona. Also lots of cousins, nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by Johnny and Willie Mae Caldwell Sr. and Lemuel Collier Sr. and sister Corrina Caldwell and cousin James H. Smith. Visitation and services Monday, 06/02/2003 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 06/01/2003. Dan Nichols taught Nate in physical education and coached him in basketball at Isaac Middle School; he stated: "He was super well-mannered and friendly, easy to get along with. He was a gangly kid when I had him, but he went on to develop himself in high school into one of his coach's favorite players." Nate participated on MHS-JV-Basketball team his sophomore year and MHS Varsity Basketball team during both his junior and senior class years; wearing jersey #41, all 3 years. A longtime friend remembered: Spc.Nathaniel Caldwell, the "tall black guy with a bad flat top" was the kid who carried a gold-rimmed black briefcase all through junior high school and Maryvale H.S. "Everybody knew Nate," he said. Caldwell's lifelong dream was to play pro basketball but reality dictated that he join the Army to better himself. Later, after Caldwell had enlisted, he met his wife while on leave. They married in November 2002, and he shipped out to Iraq in March 2003. Nate last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

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