
CHAUNCEY, Ga. — Friends and family of a fallen Navy officer honored him at a funeral service, as the memory of man known for making everyone laugh brought many to tears.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher M. Dickerson of Eastman was killed in Iraq on April 30 when his military vehicle hit an explosive device while traveling in a convoy.
U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall told mourners on May 8 at the Sweet Home Baptist Church cemetery that Dickerson’s sacrifice will not be forgotten.
“We are not going to let young men like Chris die in vain by failing to stay the course,” Marshall said. “If we back off, if we say we just can’t handle this, we will cede the war to the...