The Arizona Republic
Jun. 6, 2007 05:35 PM
A Chandler soldier has died in Iraq, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday afternoon.
Sgt. Caleb P. Christopher, 25, died June 3 in Baghdad. He was killed when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
Caleb graduated from Hamilton High School in 2000, a member of the school's first graduating class, according to the Chandler Unified School District.
According to the Army, the 25-year-old joined the military in May 2002 as an infantryman. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division in June 2006. He deployed to Iraq four months later.
Christopher earned numerous awards and decorations during his service: the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and US Army Reserve Recruiter Badge.
Christopher is only the second soldier from Chandler to die in the line of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.
No further information on him or his background was immediately available.
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GOD SPEED, Christopher!
You sacrificed for others that they might enjoy the chance to be free of tyranny and oppression.
At the right hand of GOD, you now are on eternal patrol of the streets of heaven.
Peace, son!
...and Thank you!
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