In Memory OfSSG Christopher J. Birdwell

SSG Christopher J. Birdwell, 25, U.S. Army, born June 2, 1987, was killed in action on August 27, 2012. Birdwell served as a Combat Engineer Team Leader with 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team and deployed to Afghanistan three times. While on a clearance patrol in Kalagush alongside local forces, an Afghan National Army soldier opened fire on U.S. Troops. Birdwell was mortally wounded by the traitor. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and has a memorial highway named in his honor. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!