In Memory OfLCpl Christopher M. Abud

LCpl Christopher M. Abud, 35, U.S.M.C., born September 3, 1985, lost the battle within on November 16, 2020. Abud served with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in Iraq. There, he led an artillery battery and helped coordinate sustained fire support for U.S. infantry and armored units on the battlefield. Abud was a true leader who never stood down in the face of adversity. He is remembered for his sense of humor, infectious smile, and charismatic personality, which made him impossible not to like. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!