Toccara R. Green (Tee or Baby Green)

Chapter OneSpecialist Toccara Renee Green was born on March 7, 1982, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Garry M. Green, Sr. and Yvonne Etheridge Green. She was a product of the Baltimore Public School System, graduating from Forest Park Senior High School in June of 2000. While she was attending high school, she represented her school in the Academic Project, sponsored by the Fulwood Foundation, Inc., and won a trophy and the Fulwood Medallion. Her last four years were spent in ROTC. It was ROTC where she became interested in the Military. She wanted to join the Army upon graduation but her parents convinced her to get an education before entering the Army. After a brief period of employment with Care First Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Toccara enrolled in Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia where she studied telecommunications and broadcasting. She loved her country, therefore, her desire to join the Army never waned. Toccara felt that she could fulfill her desire and get and education at the same time – the best of both worlds. After her freshman year, she enlisted in the United States Army to serve her country.At an early age, Toccara, affectionately called Tee and Baby Green by her family and friends, accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior, was baptized and joined the discipleship of the Living Word Christian Center. She was nurtured in a Christian home and became active in the worship services of the church. In May, 1997, Victory Ministries International was established and Toccara and her family moved their membership under the pastorage of Pastor Tony Smith. She was among the charter members. As she grew older she became a youth leader in Victory’s Children’s Church and also served as one of the church announcers.Toccara’s hobbies included, but were not limited to roller skating, going to the movies, and detailing cars (she loved cars). She also loved spending time with her family and friends.Chapter TwoSpecialist Green loved the Army and loved serving her country. Her time in the Army was only two years and seven months. Not once did she ever say that she regretted joining the Army – from her journey in basic training in Fort Lenard Wood, Missouri to her first nine months tour in Iraq to her second short tour of duty in Iraq which ended on August 14, 2005. Specialist Green was a unique example of a dedicated soldier… a fallen soldier and has now earned a permanent place in history through her exceptional service and commitment to the United States Army.Chapter ThreeHow can we say goodbye to our daughter, sister and friend during this difficult time? It is only through God’s promises that we are able to trust Him when trusting is hard to do. To our God who is too wise to error – we commit her body and soul to the giver of life, acknowledging that His will for her life has been fulfilled. Specialist Toccara kept her faith and life-line strong by talking with her spiritual father, Pastor Tony Smith, regularly even while she was in the Army. Toccara will be remembered for her love of God, of family, and love of her country.Specialist Green leaves a family who is thankful to God for allowing us to have blissful memories, loving parents Garry M. Green, Sr. and Yvonne Etheridge Green; one brother, Staff Sgt. Garry M. Green, Jr.; grandparents, Deacon Leroy M. Green and Mable Green; two uncles, Daryl Etheridge and Michael David; two aunts, Deborah Daniel and Chicquita Etheridge; five great aunts, Joan Mitchell, Hattie Jones, Gracie Young, Wyetter Segar, Pricilla David, Rose David and Norma David; five great uncles, Abraham Moore, Thomas David, Charles Young, Ronney David and Johnny David. Other survivors are one Godmother, Ola M. Perkins; two Godfathers, Angelo Fields and Melvin White, cousins, Godbrothers, a caring church family and one special pet, Sparticus.

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Toccara R. Green (Tee or Baby Green)

March 7, 1982 - August 14, 2005