Cpt. Sara Marie (Knutson) Cullen

Cpt. Sara Marie (Knutson) Cullen Age 27, of Savannah, GA Cpt. Sara Marie (Knutson) Cullen, age 27, of Savannah, GA, formerly of Eldersburg, died Monday, March 11, 2013, while serving her country in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Born May 7, 1985, in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Bill and Lynn Brinkworth Knutson of Bluffton, SC. She was the wife of Christopher C. Cullen whom she married November 17, 2012. Sara was a graduate of Liberty High School, Eldersburg, Class of 2003 where she had served as Vice-President of her class. She was a graduate of West Point, Class of 2007. Sara then pursued a career as an Aviation officer with the U.S. Army flying UH60 Black Hawk helicopters. She loved the challenge and developed a passion for flying. Sara was a very spirited, energetic individual with a variety of interests ranging from fashion and shopping to camping outdoors. She never finished dinner without enjoying dessert. She lived life to the fullest and never missed an opportunity for a new adventure. Surviving in addition to her parents and husband are brother, Keith Knutson of New Castle, DE; sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Brooke Bear of Silver Spring, MD; mother-in-law, Nancy Davis of Quincy, Mass; brother-in-law, Richard Cullen of Quincy, Mass; sisters-in-law: Cara Cullen of Braintree, Mass, Khiana Davis and Alessa Davis both of Quincy, Mass; and nieces, Sophia and Maggie Bear of Silver Spring, MD. Friends may call at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel (6416 Sykesville Road) Sykesville on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 1 to 5 PM. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Community (915 Liberty Road) Eldersburg, MD. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the compassionate care of mistreated and injured animals at Maranatha Farm, 342 Crabapple Lane, Ridgeland, SC 29936. Memorial donations can also be made to the volunteer organization Friends of the Fallen who assist families as they bring their service member home for the last time. The web address for Friends of the Fallen is www.friendsofthefallen.org . Online condolences may be made at www.haightfuneralhome.com

Cpt. Sara Marie (Knutson) Cullen

May 7, 1985 - March 11, 2013