tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209799.post113764011841105854..comments2024-01-16T08:35:13.291-05:00Comments on <center>Fallen Heroes</center>: Army Pfc. Christopher R. KilpatrickTerri Rager-Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18336550974015965729noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209799.post-61612275013904838652023-10-12T08:05:27.476-05:002023-10-12T08:05:27.476-05:00I meet PFC Kilpatrick at Fort Polk, LA now Fort Jo...I meet PFC Kilpatrick at Fort Polk, LA now Fort Johnson, LA in 2005. I was on rear D waiting to go over to Iraq after healing from a surgery. He was one of a few Solders who had just finished basic training and newly assigned to the unit. He and other Solders would help us (NCOs) with anything around the unit ie, barracks, and motor-pool etc. This was just until he and others could move forward to Iraq. I must say I only had a few encounters with him but I do remember that he was quiet and meek and did his assigned tasked without any complaints. Once I heard the news it was very sad and emotional because I had just seen him a few months ago prior to going on deployment. Such a sad lost but I do remember him every once in a while and I will keep his family in pray. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209799.post-74833058190136707582013-06-20T22:28:05.377-05:002013-06-20T22:28:05.377-05:00I don't know what to say today. Every year thi...I don't know what to say today. Every year this day stopps me in my tracks. I remember your smile and your friendly disposition. I remember your motivation and drive that inspired everyone around you. You were a good Soldier and a great young man. I often wonder why you went that day and the rest of us made it home. I now have 3 kids, but I can remember telling you about my 1st born 2 week old son just the day before. You told me you would like to meet him someday. I am sorry you never got the chance.<br /><br />KP, I still compare my Soldiers to you. I still hold these newbies to your high standard. Every Soldier in my Company has heard the name Kilpatrick and knows how well you did your job and how honorably you gave your life for the convoy behind you. It was an Honor to serve with you and a great privilege to know you for the short time you were with us. RIP KP. You are not forgotten and never will be.<br /><br />SSG Isham, C.<br />US ArmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209799.post-60939226369515946332011-05-27T10:42:35.107-05:002011-05-27T10:42:35.107-05:00What an outstanding person? He was a valiant sold...What an outstanding person? He was a valiant soldier, never afraid to take the lead gun truck on missions. That is where he was the night in Tal Afar. The lead gun truck protecting the convoy scouting out hazards before the rest of the convoy entered the area. He was a brave soul. It was an honor serving next to you and I am remembering you this Memorial Day.<br />-James F. (5/27/2011)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com