Memorial service to be held for Dyess Airman

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DYESS AIR FORCE, Texas --  A memorial service is to be held in honor of Airman 1st Class Anirude Andy Sukhdeo at 4 p.m. on May 13, 2015, at the chapel here.

Twenty-four year old Sukhdeo was killed in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 351 in Abilene, May 10, 2015.

Sukhdeo was an aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron. He enlisted in the Air Force in January 2010 and reported to Dyess Air Force Base in September 2010.

"All of Team Dyess is invited to attend to pay respect and support the EMS squadron in their time of loss," said Lt. Col. Calvin Dixon, 7th Bomb Wing chaplain.

In addition, the 7th Bomb Wing commander has authorized the American flag be flown at half-staff on Dyess May 15, 2015, in remembrance of Sukhdeo.

2nd Lt. Jessica Rinaldi has been appointed the Summary Court Officer for the estate of the deceased. If anyone has a claim for or against the estate of Sukhdeo, please contact Rinaldi at (325) 696-8474.

For more information, please call the 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office at (325) 696-2161.