Christopher G. Stark Obituary

Hello,

We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We have recently sent Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Christopher G. Stark US Army Specialist.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

February 28, 2012
To the family of Spc. Christopher G. Stark:
Christopher gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."

I had the Honor of working with some very patriotic Texans during the preparation and performance of a Memorial,reception,visitation and funeral of Christopher's Team Leader, SSG Chauncy Mays. We remembered Christopher as well, during our services. GOD BLESS AND KEEP THESE YOUNG MEN, HEROES OF OUR NATION

What a remarkable young man! I always have had the utmost respect for those willing to sacrifice for our freedom...it would be so much easier to stick around after high school and work locally. But to leave all you are accustomed to at such a young age, and become a warrior defending our American values and freedom...what an absolutely unselfish, ultimate thing to do for others. God has welcomed his newest angel. Teresa, I am so very sorry for your loss. But know that you did a wonderful job as a Mom, and raised a very fine, brave and outstanding son. Our prayers are with you...always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

We remembered Christopher at our memorial service for SSG Chanucy Mays last Sunday. Chauncy was killed alongside Christopher on February 28, 2011. We attended our fallen Texas solider's funeral today and the road was lined for miles with folks with yellow ribbons, flags and hands over their hearts. The Patriot Guard honored Chanucy at his memorial service and then every step of the way after he came home for the last time. Very glad to see that they will be with Christopher. We know Chauncy's family and our heart goes our to yours as well. God Bless you-Christopher is a hero and we owe him and you a tremendous debt of gratitude for his ultimate sacrifice to protect our precious freedom.

Thank you For Defending our freedom and rights... always a hero in my book..RIP CHRISTOPHER G. STARK

Chris.. You graduated with my daughter from Monett High school and had been at my house more than once. God will keep you safe from harm now, I pray that he keeps your mom and brother safe and in his light. You will be missed not only as a soldier but as a young man I watched grow up.

God bless you young man. And may God grant peace and comfort to those who love you.

My condolences to the Stark family; I'm sorry for your loss and pain. He looked to be a very proud young man; I hope you find comfort in your memories of him and your time together. God Bless

I did not know Chris, but this does hit home. As a family we are stationed at Fort Polk but I am from Joplin. You will be in our prayers! He is a hero!

Thank you.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. I also have a son in the military. He's in the Navy and is currently somewhere in the Persian Gulf. I know the worry that you have lived with and I just wanted to extend my sympathies for this terrible loss. Your son is a true hero and this nation owes him a tremendous debt of gratitude!

You are a hero, you will be remembered as one. You defended freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Prayers for your family.

Teresa - Words cannot express my sadness for you, Trenton and your family. I know how much Christopher was loved and how much joy he brought you. His light will shine forever in the heavens above as it did on this earth. May he rest in peace and may God bless you and hold you close in this time of sorrow. Thank you Christopher for your strength, bravery and ultimate sacrifice. You will always be remembered.

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you SPC Christopher Stark!

I did not have the honor of knowing Specialist Christopher Stark, but would like to say thank you for his service, and sadly his ultimate sacrifice. I am praying his family and friends find strength and peace during this difficult time. God Bless!

We are so sorry for the loss of your son and are so grateful for his sacrifice and all that he did to protect our country. Your son is a hero to all of us. May God bless you and comfort you and your family in the days to come.

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear son, Christopher. Our Heavenly Father sees your pain and says “I—I myself am the One that is comforting you people.”

REST IN PEACE SPC. STARK, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU CHRIS

We are so sorry for your loss. Chris came to the barber express to get his hair cuts and we truly will miss seeing that warm smile. We appreciated him for all he did and all he gave. He is a True HERO!! Godbless Pam and Jim

Thank you Chris for making America a safer place for my family. You will not be forgotten. And God bless the Stark family.

We share in the loss of your beloved Christopher.Your family will be in our hearts,now and forever.We too know your pain.Please accept our deepest sympathy.He will forever be a true hero.
Susan and James Jacobs
Proud parents of Sgt. Zachary M. Fisher
K.I.A. Zabul,Afghanistan July 14,2010

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know there are no words to say at this time except to let you know the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow. May our Father give you comfort and peace in the years to come.

To the Stark family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Christopher will never be forgotten.

For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt

SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

May God be with you and all of your loved ones.
Robin R.

The flame of your legacy will shine FOREVER!!!!!

Rest in Peace - thank you from a grateful American who will never forget your sacrifice.

Spc. Christopher G. Stark, you will be remembered and with this you will live forever in our memories.

Soldier, rest! thy warfare o'er,
Dream of fighting fields no more:
Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,
Morn of toll, nor night of waking.
- Sir Walter Scott, The Lady of the Lake

Rest in peace.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the devastating loss of SPC Christopher G. Stark, the Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Not Be Forgotten.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank our Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them, killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967.

May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Christopher, remain in your heart always and may this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.

"Tell them of us, and say...
For their tomorrows...
We gave our today."

You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SPC. Christopher G. Stark our Brother-in-Arms . To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Chris. And to Chris it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Chris, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 military Legionnaire Veterans of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Chris’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Cousins for a short time but in my heart forever!

As the oldest of four brothers, all former US Marines, I thank you for your service for you certainly paid the "supreme" price, may you rest in peace for you paid your "dues" here on earth

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice for your country.
Evans of Monroe, VA

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

God Bless you. You can fly with the angels now.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and I resent the fact that so many of us American's don't appreciate the sacrifices that military families have to suffer. Thank you for your courage and your son. May he rest in peace.