Platteville, Wisconsin
In a Christmas letter to his parents, Maj. Christopher J. Splinter said he believed the U.S. efforts in Iraq were progressing slowly, but in a positive direction. "We will be successful, but must dig in our heals for the long term," Splinter wrote. "Ten years from now, Iraq will be the show state in the Middle East. This is dependent on America not losing hope and forcing the army to depart early." Splinter, 43, of Platteville, Wis., died Dec. 24 near Samarra, Iraq, when the vehicle he was in hit a homemade bomb. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Fort Leonard Wood''s Col. Paul Kelly visited Splinter''s 5th Engineer Battalion in Iraq about two months before Splinter died, and the men talked with pride about rebuilding six schools and repairing other infrastructure ripped apart by the war. "I remember sitting down with Maj. Splinter and discussing the operation," Kelly said. "We talked about his family. He also expressed pride in being able to serve his country." Splinter joined the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1986. He graduated with a bachelor''s degree in business administration in 1990 and went on active duty as an engineer. He is survived by his wife, Penny _ who had been his high school sweetheart _ and their children, 13-year-old Mitchell and 10-year-old Rachel.
MAJ, My your family, who has given the ultimate sacrafice, forever find peace. Some day I will see you again and we can laugh about old times! God Bless You!
"Doc" Baker
Robert "Doc" Baker, PA-C
December 31, 2015 | Sigourney, IA
To the family of Major Christopher Splinter, please be aware that our family is still grateful for his exemplary service and sacrifice for our country, on the 12th anniversary of his passing.
December 24, 2015
To the family of Maj. Christopher J. Splinter:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden”...
Leila Campbell
May 07, 2013 | Fort Snelling, MN
December 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Maj. Christopher J. Splinter:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
December 25, 2012 | Carson City, NV
To the family of Maj. Christopher J. Splinter:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden”...
April 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Maj. Christopher J. Splinter:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2011 | Carson City, NV
Chris, you were my Sapper buddy and my mentor, there is seldom an operation or army event that you aren't in my thoughts. Rest in peace my friend. MAJ Garth Winterle..
Garth Winterle
May 30, 2011 | Woodbridge, VA
To the family of Maj Christopher J Splinter:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 29 May 2011. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with some 200 white...
May 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Maj. Christopher J. Splinter:
Remembering Christopher on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2010 | Carson City, NV