Indianapolis, Indiana
Until the age of 12, Chancellor A. Keesling lived in Jamaica and developed a love of all things Jamaican, including reggae and football. When his family relocated to Indianapolis in 1996 to start a business, Chancellor quickly adapted to life in the U.S., and "football" became "soccer." Following a successful tryout, he joined the F.C. Dynamo Soccer team, a premier youth soccer club located in Indianapolis. It was one of his proudest achievements. Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis, Ind., shot and killed himself June 19 in Baghdad. He was a 2003 high school graduate and was assigned to Sharonville, Ohio. His family said he shot himself two weeks after he returned for his second tour of duty in Iraq and days after an argument with his girlfriend. His aunt, Zandra Baker, said Keesling''s military career sprang out of desire to help people. "He told people, ''I can do this. I want to help people and make their lives better,''" Baker said. "He was always the first to volunteer when someone needed help. No one could change his mind." He also is survived by his parents, Gregg and Jannett.
I did not know you. But I ran for you. I am running 2.2 miles for 22 days, your story has touched my heart. Today I ran for you and others like you in hopes that this never has to happen again! I am so sorry for you and your family. Please have peace!
Hillary
July 06, 2020
I did not know you. But I ran for you. I am running 2.2 miles for 22 days, your story has touched my heart. Today I ran for you and others like you in hopes that this never has to happen again! I am so sorry for you and your family. Please have peace!
July 06, 2020
Chance, Having lost you, your parents are fighting for the rest of us. Everyday is a struggle. We fight for our benefits, to be able to bring our service dog into public places and not be harassed, to keep up with the constant changes that are thrown at us daily. Watch them carefully, they are doing great good for many in your name! TY, Mike, Sylvia and Bella
Sylvia G
September 11, 2014 | L, IN
Chance I watched you grow up man from a quiet youngster into noble man my heart is broken right now and I can't stop these tears from falling I miss you l
Junior
June 11, 2014 | Reeves, FL
I saw your piece on CBS news today .. I offer my sincere condolence to you and our family.. As a former Marine I feel and suffer your lost as with all fallen heroes.. perhaps now the rest of the veterans will get the help they need due to your unrelenting effort to correct a wrong I salute you sir ! Semper Fidelis ~ Sgt Ben Wong
ben wong
July 06, 2011 | Spartanburg, SC
To the family and friends of Spc. Chancellor A. Keesling:
Please accept my remembrance of Chancellor on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
June 19, 2011 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Spc. Chancellor A. Keesling:
Remembering Chancellor on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
June 19, 2010 | Carson City, NV
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Kenna
April 27, 2010 | Manti, UT
I did not know your son nor have I been in the military. I was reading the news about the condolence letters from the president and thought of how hard this is for you. You are in my thoughts, your son also. I wish you peace and understanding.
Aaron Petersen
December 11, 2009 | Chicago, IL