In Memory OfSSG Kristopher L. Shepherd

SSG Kristopher L. Shepherd, 26, U.S. Army, born May 26, 1978, was killed in action on February 11, 2005. Shepherd was first an EOD Specialist with 52nd Ordnance Group in Afghanistan, where he was injured while disarming a device left behind by the Soviets. After recovering, he was sent to Iraq to continue disposing of IEDs. While on a route-clearing mission to make safe passage for U.S. ground troops, Shepherd passed away when a roadside detonated right next to him. For his service, he earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!