Name: Army Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta Age: 23 From: Midlothian, Ill. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Woodstock, Ill. Incident: Army Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta died March 15 in Jalabad, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in Kot, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Sgt. Robert M. Weinger and Spc. Normal L. Cain III.
Died: March 15, 2009 3 Illinois soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack
By David Mercer The Associated Press
Four service members, including three Illinois National Guard soldiers, died after a weekend roadside bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, increasing to 11 the number of the state’s guard members killed in that increasingly violent country since October, officials said Tuesday.
Spc. Norman Cain III, 22, of Mount Morris in suburban Chicago died at...
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY Anonymous on Apr 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes to Chris's family.Miss you. You will never be forgotten.Veronika Gaidadzisova
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY Anonymous on Apr 12, 2009
Thank you for your courage and service. May God bless you and your family always. R.I.P.
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY Anonymous on Mar 27, 2009
From your "distant" family in California.Robert Abeyta's children and their Mother send the deepest regards to the Abeyta family on their loss of Christopher.(Robert is Christopher's paternal grandfather Alfred's younger brother.)
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY miyembro on Mar 27, 2009
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY Anonymous on Mar 25, 2009
I love you, Chris...now and always.
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY Anonymous on Mar 21, 2009
KRYSTAL ORTIZ COUSIN TO SGT CHRISTOPHER ABEYTA. THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE AND FOR SERVING FOR OUR COUNTRY. YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART. THE WHOLE FAMILY MISSES YOU AND WE SEND OUR PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE REMEMBER SGT CHRITOPHER ABEYTAOUR FALLEN ANGELTHE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVES.I LOVE YOU COUSIN MAY YOU NOW R.I.P.
Prayers & Condolences For: Christopher P. Abeyta BY John on Mar 19, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.