SR Tyler Alexandra Jefferson
Born Jan. 12, 1991 in the USA
Died Nov. 12, 2009 in West Pensacola, FL
United States Navy Seaman Recruit Jefferson, of Tyler, Texas. She came into the world with a thirst for knowledge. Tyler always enjoyed learning as a child and was well known for her intelligence. An honor student in school, she excelled in her studies. As a student in the International Baccalaureate Program at John Tyler High School, Tyler studied advanced French for three years and was a member of the French Club. As a senior at John Tyler High School, Tyler brought her exceptional writing skills to the University Interscholastic League journalism writing team, specializing in editorial writing. Dedicated and committed to attending after-school two-hour writing sessions several times a week, Tyler competed in the District 5A U.I.L. academic meet and won first place in editorial writing, defeating Robert E. Lee, DeSoto, Mesquite, Mesquite North and Mesquite Horn High Schools. Tyler went on to join four other John Tyler district journalism winners to compete at the Regional U.I.L. competition held at Baylor University in Waco in April 2009. Determined to succeed in life, Tyler joined the United States Navy following graduation in June 2009. She enlisted knowing her country was at war, but she felt her country needed her. She had a goal of achieving the rank of lieutenant. Tyler completed recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago before moving to Corry Station Naval Technical Training Center in Florida. While serving Tyler charmed others with her soft southern twang and her outgoing, warm personality. On November 12, Tyler was murdered near the naval base while she was out jogging. She was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tyler, Texas.
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