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Christopher Gathercole

Christopher Gathercole

US Army Santa Rosa, CA Age: 21 Views: 4375

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Name: Army Spc. Christopher Gathercole

Age: 21

From: Santa Rosa, Calif.;

Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.;

Incident: Army Spc. Christopher Gathercole died May 26 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from small-arms fire during combat operations.

Died: May 26, 2008


Santa Rosa solider killed in Afghanistan

The Associated Press

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — The Pentagon announced a 21-year-old soldier from Santa Rosa was killed in Afghanistan.

Army Spc. Christopher Gathercole died Monday after being injured by small arms fire during combat in Ghazni. He had been assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, based at Fort Lewis, Wash.

According to special-operations command, Gathercole was a light machine gunner. He had earned a combat infantryman badge, a parachutist badge and the Ranger Tab, Army officials said.

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the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash.;

Incident

Army Spc. Christopher Gathercole died May 26 in Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from small-arms fire during combat operations.

Prayers & Messages

Christopher Gathercole
2008-12-30
I was there helping to work on Chris in the Aircraft on our way back from the firefight...I'm still hurtin, man...Take care up there.
Christopher Gathercole
2008-06-04
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family. Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Christopher Gathercole
2008-06-04
Thank you for your bravery, patriotism and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their wonderful memories of you and knowing that you are now guarding the gates of Heaven with our Lord. Rest in peace.
Christopher Gathercole
2008-06-03
we will miss u chris
Christopher Gathercole
2008-06-03
CHRISTOPHER- I OFFER YOU MY HEARTFELT AND HUMBLE THANKS FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE. OUR COUNTRY SALUTES YOU. REST IN PEACE YOUNG MAN, AND MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER HOLD YOU SAFE IN HIS ARMS.
Christopher Gathercole
2008-06-02
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.