Monday, July 24, 2006
Rest In Peace
On July 21st, Capt Christopher T. Pate, another ANGLICO JTAC, was killed by an IED just a few miles from here. Chris was a mobilized reservist that volunteered to serve a second Iraq tour with ANGLICO. In April, the Marine Corps demobilized him, against his will, and sent him back to the States. While most people probably would have simply moved on with their lives and pursued a civilian career, Chris fought to get remobilized and rejoin the unit. He was unusually patient with the typical Marine Corps administrative screw-ups, and after a month was finally granted his wish and sent back over here. I always enjoyed talking to Chris when I saw him, as he was consistently upbeat and enthusiastic. Rest in peace, Chris, you will be missed.
Chris is the second ANGLICO Marine killed in action during this deployment. Corporal Christopher Leon was killed by a sniper in Ramadi on June 20th. Because Cpl Leon was augmented to 2d ANGLICO from 5th ANGLICO, I regret to say that I never got know him, but LA Times has a good article about him here. ¶ Monday, July 24, 2006
On July 21st, Capt Christopher T. Pate, another ANGLICO JTAC, was killed by an IED just a few miles from here. Chris was a mobilized reservist that volunteered to serve a second Iraq tour with ANGLICO. In April, the Marine Corps demobilized him, against his will, and sent him back to the States. While most people probably would have simply moved on with their lives and pursued a civilian career, Chris fought to get remobilized and rejoin the unit. He was unusually patient with the typical Marine Corps administrative screw-ups, and after a month was finally granted his wish and sent back over here. I always enjoyed talking to Chris when I saw him, as he was consistently upbeat and enthusiastic. Rest in peace, Chris, you will be missed.
Chris is the second ANGLICO Marine killed in action during this deployment. Corporal Christopher Leon was killed by a sniper in Ramadi on June 20th. Because Cpl Leon was augmented to 2d ANGLICO from 5th ANGLICO, I regret to say that I never got know him, but LA Times has a good article about him here. ¶ Monday, July 24, 2006
