Major US Army (Retired)
Crusader 6 1967
Carter Brooks, 79, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 6th, 2018.
Carter was born in St. Petersburg, Florida to Rose and Richard Brooks on November 14, 1938.
He went to school in Williamsburg, Virginia and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, graduating from the University of Tampa.
He married Gisela Fischer on April 17th, 1960 in Berlin, Germany.
Carter was a 20-year Army veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter Pilot (1967 and 1972) and retired as a Major.
He was awarded many medals honoring his service including
The Distinguished Flying Cross, The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart.
Carter is survived by his wife of 58 years Gisela,
Daughter Virginia (Julie) Sloan
Grandson Shannon Brooks
Sisters Leslie Hazelet and Kim Tickner
Aunt Marjorie Brooks
3 Great-Grandchildren, Hailey, Zachary and Heaven
Brother-in-law Dieter, and many nephews and nieces.
Carter's family wishes to extend their sincerest thanks to Dr.
Reyes-Corcho, nurse Liz, and all the other nurses who made his last days as comfortable as possible.
Carter and Gisela
Carter at the 2016 Reunion in Daytona
Folded Wings
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