On January 8, 2006, Mr. Charles Allen, Information Technology Manager for Torres, was killed in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iraq.   Charles was our first Information Technology Manager to serve under Operation Iraqi Freedom.  During his service in Iraq, he established a reputation for getting the job done regardless of the challenge.

According to the many friends who served with him, he was a quiet man with a great sense of humor and led by example.  He also had a great interest in the local population.

He and his family, for example, gathered toys, clothes and other necessities and gave them to local children.  He also bought a facility and turned it into a school and then recruited Wal-Mart to provide supplies.

He always had time for others. Charles previously served with distinction in Iraq with the Kansas Army National Guard under Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Today, he is a fallen hero and an "Ambassador of Goodwill." He simply represents the finest of the United States of America. Charles leaves his mother, Sharon, and two daughters, Alexandra, age 19, and Jacqueline, age 17. Torres AES has created a scholarship fund in his name.