Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Christopher Barnett passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The obituary was featured in The Advocate on December 29, 2004, The Advocate on December 30, 2004, and Legacy on March 3, 2011.
I i was in Germany I was getting ready for Christmas and they said you Name in the News And i could let it sink in to me and just lefted with that for many many many years . I remember the years in Berlin and Colorado springs . I have cancer second time around hope i see u up there and hang with You and talk about old Times .. Love Sonja
Sonja Warmbier
October 26, 2022 | Friend
Thinking of you today brother. Hard to believe its been 15 years. I hope Ive honored your sacrifice.
MSG (Ret) Chuck Travers
Charles Travers
December 23, 2019 | Newbury Park, CA | Brother
Every year around Memorial Day I search the web for 1LT Christopher W. Barnett. I've done this for the past 14 years. I was in the M-1114 directly behind Chris' when he was KIA. He actually switched places with me just before we rolled outside ECP-7. So it should have been our Humvee that was hit. Who knows, Chris might have saved my life that day. I've struggled with that thought every day for the past 14 years. Chris just might have saved my life or the lives of one of the soldiers...
MSG(ret) Chuck T.
May 25, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA
This Memorial Day I will remember Chris. We had a group of kids that used to camp out behind Monticello many years ago. Chris was a part of the crew. We'd make camp fires, tell jokes and turn in to the the neighborhood misfits after dark. All good fun. I remember the first time I met him thinking how small he was. That thought didn't last long after his dry wit kicked in. Some of my fondest memories were spending time with Chris. I hadn't seen him in years. He was a great guy with a...
Denny Chustz
May 18, 2015 | Gonzales, LA
Lt. Barnett had the busiest and most dangerous job in our company. In the rough and gruff world of military deployment he was one of the few who always treated everyone with respect. I don't think I ever hear a mean or angry word escape his lips.
Erik Fain
May 26, 2014 | Lake Charles, LA
Still think about you every single day, can't believe it's been 9 years..
Matt Becka
December 22, 2013 | TX
so sorry for your loss he is an angel still , protecting us and hining his light on us brian hanson
brian hanson
June 21, 2013 | Prospect Heights, IL
My name is Kaye Cochran. I live in Mooringsport, La. Our son, Kip served with Lt. Barnett. Kip has a "letter to the family" that he would like to share. I am trying to contact his wife, Amanda or parents, Bob and Judy, if anyone can help, please contact me at 318 458-6595...thanks....our prayers continue to go out to all of Chris's family
April 10, 2013
December 23, 2012
To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Christopher W. Barnett:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2012 | Carson City, NV
