I have been gone from the forum for a while and I do not expect to return anytime soon. My son CPL Christopher E. Mason was killed in action in Iraq, on Nov 28, 2006. He was going into the battle, standing toe to toe with the enemies of this nation... My son has honored me because he was wearing the uniform of the United Military at the time of his death, and he was defending this great nation... and he humbles me because I can not go and do it myself...please remember my family in your prayers... my son was a Christian soldier, and he became God's hero. You guys are like Crossfire family to me an I wanted you all to know. hooah.

News Article Concerning my son's death:
http://www.al.com/news/mobileregiste...730.xml&coll=3

The funeral of my fallen soldier:
http://wkrg.com/servlet/Satellite?pa...=1149192145673

The "Patriot Guard Riders" at my son's funeral to honor him:
http://www.flounderwear.com/SPCChrisMason.html

My son in Iraq:





I Speak out about winning the war in Iraq:
http://www.nbc15online.com/news/loca...4696A&gsa=true

Bridge dedicated in Chris's name:

Link to dedication:
http://www.cityofmobile.org/news.php?view=full&news=948


(Update) 2-4-2007 - CBS News link to father going to meet with President Bush.
http://www.wkrg.com/servlet/Satellit...21news%21local



Chris lovevd the crossfire...

 

Let me be the first to say, I am sorry for your loss! I think I speak for everyone on this forum, when I say we appreciate everything the soldiers of this country do. Without them god knows where we would be! RIP.

 

So sorry to hear about your loss. Brave men like your son are what make america a great country. My prayers will be with you and your family.
God bless.

 

Your son is my hero, and his sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. You, your family, and your son will be in my thoughts, prayers, and in my heart. I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold your hand each and every day. My heart aches for you.

 

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your son is one reason we all can drive our Crossfires freely around this country without fear of danger and harm. He stood up to defeat evil and for the pursuit of liberty not just in Iraq but also to America.

I am honored and I salute his bravery to serve this country so that we can all enjoy democracy and our freedom more than any country in this world.

God bless your family and God bless America!

 

My deepest condolences to you and your family, FirebaseD. Your son is a true hero.

 

My deepest sympathies and condolences for you and your family, I share in your pain. I am a 9/11 survivor and lost my youngest Daughter, Son in Law and a Nephew on that day. Your son was on the front lines so that others could live free. May your Son be honored and Rest in Peace!

 

My condolences to you FirebaseD. Being the son of a Marine I can understand part of military life. My father was fortunate enough to make it through two tours in Vietnam.

I myself could not get into the Corp... they frown on people who've had open heart surgery.

My wife and I as well as my parents and family will say prayers for you and your family.

God bless and keep you strong in this hard time.

 

Firebase, I can think of nothing worse than the loss of a Son or Daughter. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers for a very long time.
I just want to say thank you for thinking of "us" as family, It's truly an honor.

 

i'm very sad to hear that firebased, i hope stories like this become less and less common.

 

FirebaseD I am so sorry to hear of the your loss, my deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you and your family. God bless you and your family we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Deepest sympathy.

Your son made the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow man. May god go with him.

CT

 

FirebaseD our hearts go out to you, you can take comfort in the fact you know he is with the Lord, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

FirebaseD

As I sit here, Safe in my home, I know it's because of the men & women who serve...no one can feel your loss in the same exact way but, know that every day we (I) will say a prayer for those in harms way. I feel honored to be part of this list of people whom you have shared this terrible news...try to be comforted in knowing that he is safe in Gods Hands now!

Carl

 

God Bless...

 

FirebaseD,

First I am truly sorry for the loss of your baby, though he was an adult the fact of being your child will never change.
Know this, the ultimate sacrifice is heart felt by me and this citizen is crying as I write this:
THANK YOU CHRIS MASON.

May the Lord Bless and keep you and make his face always shine on you and give you Pease.

 

My deepest condolences FirebaseD...your son as well as all the other fallen soldiers are truely heros to us all.

 

What more can be said. I'm so sorry for your loss. Having 2 sons of my own I can't even imagine what you must be dealing with. We all mourn your loss and pray that the pain will soon be replaced by only those good memories I'm sure you hold of him. Our thanks for his service to our country and warmest wishes for your recovery go out from across the country.

 

Oh man, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm sure you are so proud of your son, and should be.

 

my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family... god bless...

your son is a true hero. rest in peace chris mason.