The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Cristian Rojas-Gallego, 24, of Loganville, Ga., died Aug. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Rojas-Gallego was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones he leaves behind.
Roadside bombs claim 6 Ft. Lewis soldiers in 3 days - KOMO News
24-year-old Loganville soldier killed in Iraq - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bomb kills three more Fort Lewis soldiers - The News Tribune (update to this story provided by Mike Gilbert)
Fallen Loganville soldier to come home - The Walton Tribune
Fort Lewis honors six more soldiers in deadliest year - Seattle P-I
Sacrifice multiplied by six - The News Tribune
Fort Lewis honors six fallen Strykers (video) - KOMO 4 News
Loganville soldier laid to rest - The Walton Tribune
Comments For "SPC Cristian Rojas-Gallego":
May God bless and comfort this family. Your soldier is a hero.
Richard's Stryker Mom
Posted by: strykermom
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August 6, 2007 9:19 AM
My heart felt condolences to the family, friends and brothers in arms of this brave soldier. May God grant you comfort and peace at this most difficult time. This American shall never forget your sacrifice. God Bless you all
Posted by: Maggie
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August 6, 2007 10:36 AM
May God bless the family of this brave young man. My prayers are with you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen
Posted by: armymom54
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August 6, 2007 4:42 PM
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.
Gale Poindexter
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )
Posted by: Tulsaok1nurse
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August 6, 2007 6:03 PM
To the family, friends and brothers in arms working along side SPC Cristian Rojas-Gallego, may the Good Lord help you through these up-coming difficult days. My thoughts and prayers go out to you for strength until you meet Christian in Heaven. SPC Rojas-Gallego, I thank you for your unselfish act of heroism, you volunteered to keep my family, your family and our Nation safe. I will never forget. You are a Hero now serving in Gods Army. Rest in peace!
Respectfully,
Linda,
Joe's Stryker mom
WIA 10/31/2005
Posted by: Linda, Stryker Momj
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August 6, 2007 7:34 PM
SPC. CRISTIAN ROJAS-GALLEGO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, FOR STAND UP! FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ. FOR HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOWS BROTHERS IN ARMS MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES, PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. GOD BLESS YOU AND HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS DURING THIS DAYS OF SORROW AND EMPTINESS..
EDGARDO, SPC. CRUZ DAD' , A CO. 5-20 3/2 SBCT.
GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!
Posted by: STRYKERDAD,PR
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August 6, 2007 9:58 PM
Cristian was a member of the Hispanic Ministry of Sunrise Baptist Church in Lawrenceville Georgia. I never knew him personally, but I witnessed his Baptism and he was a born again believer in Jesus Christ. Cristian is the first member of our church to give his life in this war. The Hispanic Ministry is a very tightknit family and the whole church and community mourn the loss of this brave man. While many would not think of going to Iraq, Cristian went as a proud American.
Please pray for his family. Cristian lives with Jesus
Posted by: jhornbuckle
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August 8, 2007 7:34 AM
i knew him personally he was my next door neigbor and i knew his wife and family too...he was a very cool guy.his three kids are very sweet they loved me to death.rest in peace my good friend you will never be forgotton.
Posted by: josh
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March 12, 2008 10:56 AM