Christopher D. Mabry Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Chunky, Mississippi

A package was on its way to Iraq, filled with Pop-Tarts, M&Ms, trail mix and disposable razors for Christopher Mabry. There was a birthday card, too, because Mabry would turn 20 on April 29. "He wanted me to send him stuff that he could share with the other Marines," said his grandmother Frances Mabry, who raised him since he was 4. Pfc. Mabry, of Chunky, Miss., was among 13 Marines killed while battling Sunni insurgents west of Baghdad on April 7. He was an honors student in high school, besides playing football and running track. When he placed second in a sprint at a meet in 2002, his teammates and coach congratulated him. But Mabry was disappointed. "I want to be the best," he told coach Bubba Hathorn. On the football field, Mabry was the leader, teammate Spencer Robinson said. "Everyone followed him. He was the hardest worker in the weight room and the most energetic athlete," he said. Mabry signed up for the Marines during his senior year, and months later, in February, he was deployed to Iraq. "He was an exceptional person," Frances Mabry said.

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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 D. Mabry US Marine Private 1st Class. 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...

Charlie Gili

November 16, 2023

We love and miss you Chris.

Jennifer McAllister

May 24, 2020 | Newton, MS | Family

Christopher, Happy Birthday in Heaven.
Edward Villalobos
Former Corporal, USMC

April 29, 2018

In memory and honor of Christopher Mabry. We shall forever be grateful to him for his military service and the sacrifice he made.

March 24, 2013

No matter how long its been just know there is someone always thinking of u i love u with all my heart an truly miss u.love always helen

helen hill

February 09, 2012 | Meridian, MS

I never heard of Chunky, a place with only two or three businesses, bunches of Baptists, Methodists, and Seventh-Day Adventists, and the beautiful Chunky River; nevertheless, I have heard of Christopher Mabry. I realize how much such a small community hurts when a great guy like Christopher is lost in a confusing and bloody conflict.

I wish I could make things better!

warren o'rourke

September 21, 2011 | Pinson, AL

April 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher D. Mabry:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 18, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family of PFC Christopher D. Mabry:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

L Neal

March 20, 2011 | NC

To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher D. Mabry:
Remembering Christopher 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

April 08, 2010 | Carson City, NV

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