Cpl. Carl Sampson CW3 Michael Wells LCpl. Justin McLeese Sgt. Jeffrey Lynn Kirk
First Lt. Jeffrey Adams Cpl. Matthew Cole Spc. Russell Kyle Burleson Spc. Christopher Vining
Sgt. Christopher Ramsey Sfc. Michael McNaughton Sgt. John Aaron Blanchard LCpl. Ryan McCurdy
Sgt. Sammy Anderson Sgt. Jonathan Reed Lt. Christopher Barnett Pfc. David Burridge
Cpl. David Bear Stewart Sfc. Kurt Comeaux Spc. Matthew King Cpl. Michael Savoie
Cpl. Jacob Schick LCpl. Hardy Mills IV
SGT. Christopher Ramsey was deployed on October 1, 2004 to Baghdad, Iraq; he was stationed at Camp Liberty for the duration of his stay. He was with the 1088th Engineering Battalion, which is attached to the 256th Brigade Combat Team, his unit is out of New Roads Louisiana. He went on mission with, Task Force Geromino. While out on patrol in the Sunni-dominated part of Baghdad, he was one of three soldiers killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (roadside bomb) which exploded underneath their M113 armored personnel carrier vehicle. Sgt. Ramsey was 20 years old.
He lived in Batchelor, Louisiana, and leaves behind his mother, father, sister, brother, girlfriend, and 22-month old daughter. He is a high school graduate of Avoyelles High School. Avoyelles is saddened by the loss of one of its own 2002 alumni. Principal Bruce Juneau said "Chris Ramsey was well-liked by the teachers and students, and will be fondly remembered by everyone at Avoyelles High. His bravery and dedication to his country will always serve as a guiding beacon for fellow students to follow. Avoyelles High extends our deepest sympathy to his family and friends." Assistant Principal Whiddon added that he knew Ramsey well. "He was very well liked because he was so respectful to everyone, and he never met a stranger; he was friendly with young or old people, he just got along well with everyone." Steve Mayeaux, a teacher from Avoyelles High, taught Chris Ramsey General Science; "he was a quiet kid, he tried to do his own thing and make his way through life. He always had to be the best and do the best in everything that he did. Avoyelles High extends our deepest sympathy to his family and friends."
Sgt. Ramsey is the recipient of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star. He is an American Hero.
A Poem For Christopher
WE LITTLE KNEW THAT MORNING
THAT GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME
IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY
IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME
IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU
YOU DID NOT GO ALONE
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME
YOU LEFT US PEACEFUL MEMORIES
YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE
AND THOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU
YOU ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE
OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME
BUT AS GOD CALLS US
ONE BY ONE,
THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.
SADDLY MISSED AND LOVED BY
PARENTS, SISTER, BROTHER, GIRLFRIEND, AND DAUGHTER