Staff Sgt. James M. Christen, age 29, of Loomis, California, died on July 19, 2011, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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James graduated from Del Oro High School in 2000. This was his third deployment overseas. He previously served two tours in Iraq.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart (both posthumous), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Star, Iraq Campaign with Star, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Profession Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge.
Military friends describe James as a stand-up guy and an all-around good person, who'd give you the shirt off his back.
James was married.
Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that James M. Christen is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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