This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Kathi
2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon22 years old from Brockport, Pennsylvania1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division October 17, 2006.
2nd Lt. Christopher Loudon graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Baccalaureate Degree in Environmental Health in 2005. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Army on September 9, 2005. He received his commission as an Infantry officer and was assigned to 2nd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Hood, Texas. He deployed to Iraq in July 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 2nd Lt. Loudon’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Ranger Tab.He was KIA in Baghdad, Iraq when an IED detonated near his vehicle. Also killed with him were; Corporal David M. Unger, 21, of Leavenworth, Kansas ;Corporal Russell G. Culbertson III, 22, of Amity, Pennsylvania and Specialist Joseph C. Dumas Jr., 25, of New Orleans, Louisiana.He leaves behind his parents, Randy and Susan Loudon ; his wife, Jacey Loudon ; a daughter, Isabel Loudon ; two brothers, First Lieutenant Nicholas Loudon ,and Jonathan Loudon ; his paternal grandmother, Florence Loudon and his maternal grandfather, Everett William Campbell.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
**** It appears I am having technical issues with this week's Wednesday Hero. To see the picture of this fine young man, please visit ShaysMom blog. My apolgies and hopefully the new year will bring fewer blogging challenges!
8 comments:
Alice wrote: "Thank you for continuing to remind us. We must never forget."
alice...thank you so much for stopping by! Happy New Year!
It is so very easy to forget and when you remind me I don't even know how to feel. I'm very thankful for your blog, I hope you have a great new year.
Thank You for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it. My Dad brags on your blog all the time. He is retired from the USAF. Hope you had a very nice Christmas
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Wishing you a wonderful and blessed New Year. Your entire family is in my prayers and I can not wait to see pictures of the new grandbaby. Please remind John and B how much we appreciate and love them for what they do.
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aam...thank you for your very kind words! I will pass along your wishes to my sons!
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