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Christopher W. Thompson Obituary |
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Chris Thompson kept a level head as a Navy hospital corpsman, even amid the violence and bloodshed of war.
Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Jernigan said Thompson saved his life after an explosion and firefight left him blind and bleeding. "He was one of the best men I've ever met. I'm standing here because of him," Jernigan said.
Thompson, 25, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Oct. 21 in an explosion near Amariyah. It was his second tour in Iraq.
Thompson's sister-in-law, Mellisa, a corpsman in the Navy Reserves, offered a tribute during his funeral.
"I can remember at our wedding that Chris was always hugging me," she said. "He said he'd always wished for a sister."
Thompson won the Navy and Marine Commendation with Valor for his actions that saved Jernigan and other Marines on Aug. 22, 2004.
His brother, David, also a Navy hospital corpsman, said that Chris' executive officer told him he was proud to go to war with Chris.
"He knew if something happened he'd take care of them," David said. "If things were worst, he'd be the first one to step up."
He also is survived by his parents, Larry and Geraldine.
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson
September 11, 2023
As 9/11/23 comes to a close, I can say, as will many others, that your COURAGEOUS fight and death for this AMAZING country will NEVER BE IN VAIN! We WILL NEVER FORGET, Chris! GOD BLESS YOU & ALL THE OTHER
Leah
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