Hudson finalized his divorce two months later, and the pair got married shortly after. Ten days later, she received the heartbreaking news that her husbands bodied had been found and was on its way home. Axelson married Cindy Oji in 2003, in Sacramento, California. "I told him I'd be there to support him.". Their second child, daughter Kate Hudson, was born on April 19, 1979. "We were very excited that Cindy and Matt wanted a home in Yuba City," Ardie Oji said. Cindy Axelson said her husband, Matt, killed in combat three days after his 29th birthday, had hoped to be home in time for her October birthday. The thought was haunting, says Cindy. The apparent discrepancy doesnt bother Matts mother. Matt, who wrote Cindy daily and twice on Sundays while sailing through boot camp, was in the six-month SEAL training course when America was attacked on 9/11. The actress had been thinking a lot about all her siblings and would like to meet and connect with them all. She was married to Matt Axelson. Even when Hawn was not traveling, she would often ignore Hudson's attempts to get the kids. As the aircraft arrived onsite and the SEALs attempted to fast rope, an RPG hit their Chinook causing it to crash. College buddy Chris Kobz, 39, of Chico, who lived in the dorms with Matt as a freshman, heard the same thing: that Matt wanted to challenge himself and see what he could do. Cindy Williams & daughter Emily Hudson during "School of Rock" Premiere - Arrivals at Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California, United States. Williams is also regarded as one of the top comediennes of her generation. A minor controversy developed about the book because of an apparent discrepancy between what Luttrell wrote about Matts last moments and the events as described in the citation that accompanied Matts Navy Cross. A recently released best-selling book Lone Survivor, tells the story of the last desperate battle of Matt Axelson, a Navy SEAL and Chico resident, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. During this time, the musician was struggling to hold down his career. Cindy Oji Axelson, (left) wife of Matthew Axelson the son Donna and Corky Axelson as seen before the screening of the movie Lone Survivor, on Monday Dec. 16, 2013., in San Jose, Ca. 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. No matter what obstacles got in Cinderellas way, she held out for her happily ever after. The ill-fated mission that took Axelson's life while tracking down a high-ranking terrorist leader with Taliban ties is depicted in a movie coming out on Friday called "Lone Survivor.". YUBA CITY (CBS13) A Northern California man on a special ops mission to find a terrorist leader with ties to the Taliban never made it back home alive. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. We're all happy and healthy over here, I hope you are as well and" 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. The group was ambushed by the Taliban and . Petty Officer Axelson demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Konar Province, Afghanistan. She said that the movie is very intense and that it honors the men extremely well. "(Actor) Ben Foster did a phenomenal job portraying Matt," Cindy said. Williams and Hawn are both very diligent about their career. I think it is an important story I hope that Hollywood doesnt spin it, said Matts mother. Monochrome portrait of Bill Hudson circa 1970. [8][9], Axelson was severely wounded after taking the brunt of the initial attack and the fall with his teammates. He said: "Cindy knows how to balance her family and her work. A lifelong believer in the power of vision boards and manifesting, Cindy created a vision for the next twenty years, and then started crossing things off: she traveled to all seven continents, became financially independent, studied at Oxford and Harvard, and wrote multiple books about how to find a more meaningful life. After finishing Sonar Technician Surface (STG) "A" School,[5] he undertook Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) and graduated with Class 237 in Coronado, California. Meanwhile, half-daughter Kate, birthed by Hawn, who is now an accomplished actress herself, is seeking to reunite with her siblings since she has barely spent time with them over the years. After 18 years of marriage, Williams filed for divorce in 2000 citing irreconcilable differences. [15], On November 13, 2015, Axelson was recognized as an alumni at the San Diego State University and included on the university's war memorial. She said the men who recovered Matts body, and Luttrell, both told her they believe Matts actions saved Luttrells life. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Photo taken on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at Cindy's Chico home. "He had to watch all his buddies die," Cindy said. But Cindy and Matt Axelson never got the chance to make memories in that home, or to raise the two kids Cindy said they had talked about having. In 1975 Hudson was on a flight from New York to Los Angeles when he met Hawn, who had boarded the same plane. Williams explained there was a time they went to get Oliver and Kate. While Matt Axelson, 29, of Cupertino, was on his only deployment to a war zone, Cindy Oji Axelson, lived at her parents' Yuba City home, preparing for the day when he would get out of the military in just four more months. Cindy was getting her degree in resort and hotel management. Verified. Word On The Street: Community weighs in on Governor Newsom's death penalty executive order. [4], Operation Red Wings was a counter-insurgency operation carried out by the United States Armed Forces in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in 2005. YUBA CITY (CBS13) A Northern California man on a special ops mission to find a terrorist leader with ties to the Taliban never made it back home alive. 696 Likes, 29 Comments - Cindy Oji Axelson (@cindyojiaxelson) on Instagram: "06.28.05 - 15 years. | Photo: Getty Images. I think they (the book and the citation) are both legitimate, she said. Instead, they see each other as two complete individuals choosing to share their wholeness. That includes how they learned the small group they planned to confront was actually an army, and how a group of goat herders that stumbled onto the SEALs alerted the enemy. But even with moments of self-doubt she says, I couldnt bring myself to settle, just for the sake of settling down., Fast forward to 2016, and Cindy, then age 58, got a call from a former colleague of hers, Russell Tomlinson. Bill Hudson and actress Cindy Williams attend the wrap party for "Hysterical" on February 1, 1982. The movie star has appeared in movies like "Travels With My Aunt," "American Graffiti" as well as "Happy Days Girl." Demonstrating exceptional resolve and fully understanding the gravity of the situation, Petty Officer Axelson's element bravely engaged the militia, who held both a numerical and positional advantage. After 18 years of marriage, Williams filed for divorce in 2000, citing irreconcilable differences between her and the musician as the reason for the step. Cindy and Russell's fairytale wedding with friends and family. Speaking on motherhood, Williams explained that the early stages felt like she was being tested by fire, but she has grown to love the kids. Cindy knew it wouldnt work and broke up with him. ADVICE: Are North Americans wimps when it comes to pain tolerance? maria dietz remarriedmss security company. Every night since I got married, I go to bed laughing, says Cindy, who credits their blissful union to the amount of personal work they had each done in their lives before meeting each other. They married on December 27, 2003. In June of 2005, Cindy was told that her husband was missing iin action. 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Two months later, Williams became pregnant while Hudson was still finalizing his divorce from Hawn. Cindy Axelson got a call from her husband, Petty Officer Matt Axelson, in June 2005. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He frequently sees his kids from his first marriage and has successfully blended them with their half-siblings. It was a personal thing for him.". Penny Marshal and Cindy Williams on promotional shoot for "LAVERNE & SHIRLEY" on December 18, 1975. Matt Axelson, of Cupertino, one of the SEALS killed, was married to Cindy Oji Axelson, of Chico, whose parents live in Yuba City. For Cindy, who had been totally independent person, it was an adjustment learning to share her life with someone else but she says, He gave me the room to grow in that areahes both gentle and a gentleman., One of Cindys biggest concerns about getting married was that it would interfere with her work goals and busy professional life. 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