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 KANDAHAR,
Afghanistan (9/7/2011) – Warhorse Brigade mourns the loss of one of
our own, who was killed Sept. 3 while conducting a dismounted patrol
with Afghan uniformed police partners in Kandahar City.
Spc.
Christopher John Scott, a 21 year-old native of Tyrone, N.Y., was
assigned to 561st Military Police Company, 716th MP Battalion,
attached to 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division while deployed.
“As a leader I
couldn’t ask for a better soldier,” said Sgt. Christopher Coats, a
team leader with the 561st MP Company. “The way [he] conducted
[himself] on a daily basis was 100 percent professional.”
Scott enlisted in the U. S. Army in July 2009
as an military policeman and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. He
earned the Air Assault Badge in April 2010. He deployed to
Afghanistan in July 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
11-12.
“I never met anyone so excited to serve their country
and do what we were trained to do taen he,” said Spc. Daniel
Osieczanik, an MP with the 561st MP Company.
“Spc. Scott
served with distinction in our nation’s battle against terrorism,”
said Lt. Col. John Cook, commander, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. “As an
MP, Christopher was a peace maker fighting to improve the
proficiency of the AUP and to gain justice for the oppressed in
Kandahar City.”
“Chris had a positive impact on all those he
met,” said Capt. William Cross, commander, Company A, 1st Sqdn.,
10th Cav. Reg. “He was the consummate go-to guy.”
A memorial
in Scott’s honor was held in southern Afghanistan, Sept. 7.
During the memorial, Coats addressed Scott, “Not only were you a
great soldier but a great friend.”
He added, “You were
always there to lighten the mood whether by putting a stupid look on
your face or your numerous sound effects. There will forever be a
void in my life without you.”
Scott was posthumously awarded
the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Service Ribbon, and Combat
Action Badge.
Scott is survived by his parents Kenneth and
Tammy Scott, his two brothers Mike and Daniel Scott, and his fiancé
Tori.
In closing, Osieczanik addressed Scott, “You were my
best friend, my brother and my hero. We love you. Air assault!”
By Army Sgt. Ruth Pagan
Provided
through DVIDS
Copyright 2011
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