On June 20, 1994, an assault occurred at Fairchild Air Force Base by a gunman during which 4 personnel were killed and 23 wounded. Rosa B., a civilian nurse at the base hospital, risked her life as a first responder to prevent further loss of life. Her courage and devotion to duty was acknowledged by a letter of commendation from Brigadier General Gary Voellger, USAF. Rosa B. also cared for troops wounded in the Vietnam Conflict and during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.At the request of U.S.Congressman George Nethercutt, the flag of the United States of America was flown over the Nation's Capitol to honor Rosa B. Anderson for her 33 years of service to the USAF on December 1, 1998 and officially presented to her on January 2, 1999.At J.S. Clark High School, Rosa B. excelled as lead majorette, was a member of the Glee Club and Drama Group with a lead role in senior plays. She credits Mrs. Regina D. Tatum, a teacher, a coach and role model , along with her loving parents for her early development.Rosa B. was also a pioneer, being the first African-American to dance live on KLFY-TV in LAfayette in 1958. She has truly made the people of Opelousas, her family and schoolmates proud of her.
ROSA B. SCOTT-ANDERSONClass of 1958Courage Confidence Compassion
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