Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson

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 SELFLESS MEN & WOMEN JUST LIKE YOU THAT SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR US! We love you and may you always REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!

I carry the memory of a fellow Navy man Christopher W Thompson and honor him by wearing a wrist band in his memory.

I am so lost without you. You were one person I could talk to about anything. I just wish you were here with me. I wish I could hug you one last time. I wish I could tell you how much I love you. I wish you could have met my children. I still remember like it was yesterday..hugging your neck and not wanting to let go. I still remember how you smelt. I still remember asking you "what if you don't come back to me?" and you replied "don't worry bug, they can't catch me...I'll run as fast as I can." But it wasn't fast enough.... Please come back. I just want you here. I love you so much Uncle Chris!!!!

12 years last month since we all lost him. I think of Chris always, sometimes with tears, but always with a smile. I met Chris shortly after his deployment in 2004. Even with all things he endured while overseas, he was always so positive. He was brave, humble, and had one of the kindest souls. Always a gentleman who loved his family, friends, and country. I miss his big smile and dimples on that handsome face. I was lucky to know him and be a part of his life. To know him was to love him. Never forgotten. Forever in our hearts. All gave some, some gave all.

It doesn't seem like 14 years have passed since you left us.I still think about you and remember the good kid you were. Now as my nephew Ryan serves as a Navy Corpsman and has been deployed for the last 9 months I still think of you and say thanks for being the type of guy they can look up to and say I hope I can be as brave as Chris was. Thank you for being there for all of us. We will never forget you ...

As your anniversary passed Chris, I realized me not having seen Wilkes in a year isn't bad; I'm stationed only 18 hours away. Semper Fi and Semper Fortis to a Shipmate who died for everything I serve for. Thank you, shipmate. Our Navy and our country have not and will not forget you.

There isn't a single day that goes by that something doesn't make me think of you! You will forever be missed!!!

I have not forgotten. Nor will I ever. Semper Fi.

Uncle Chris, you're on my mind today. I love and miss you so much. I wish we could've taken one last trip to Applebee's together before you left. I still remember what you were wearing and how you smelt when we said our last goodbyes. I'm going to have a son that's due in September and I promise to tell him about his amazing great uncle Chris. And what a great person you were and are. You aren't dead to me. You're still alive in my heart. I will see you one day. I love you!

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Just to let you know you are never forgotten Chris.We will never forget the sacrifice you made for us.Especially on this Memorial Day but all the rest of the year also. RIP Chris.

Thinking of you this memorial day, but you are always in my thoughts. You will never be forgotten!! Love you forever and always!

Chris you are gone but, you are definitely not forgotten! 2/2 Golf Company 2001-2004

our condolences to the family babe and carol linton

I still think about you everyday . I love you sooo much . I still can't forget the way you hugged me soo tightly in your arms when we had to say our last goodbye . & i asked you "but what if you don't come back ?" & you said "don't worry bug , they won't be able to catch me !" I still remember leaning out of the car window watching you drift away into the darkness as we drove away for the last time . I love you sooo sooo sooo much . I'll be with you one day . Save a spot for me ..

Memories of you this Christmas, and a promise that you will forever be in our hearts.

Remembering you on Veteran's Day and always.

It seems just a short time since you were here with us. I know that you are still watching over us. I miss you very much!!! I still can't believe it has been 5 years!! Miss you more than you know! Love you bunches!!

To the family and friends of Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson:
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

I love you uncle Chirs. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I know your looking down on me & i'm looking up too you. Save a spot up there for me! I love you soo much & can't wait too see you again. :)

Remembering Chris on his birthday today. You are missed so much.

Remembering you today and always!!

The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]

Remembering Chris on Veteran's Day and Always!!!! Much love to all of the Thompson Family. Chris will NEVER be forgotten.

As Veteran's Day approaches, I find myself looking up old friends. I just wanted to let Chris's family know that he is not forgotten.
Semper Fi

To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson:
Christopher gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Thompson Family,
Chris is on my mind this Memorial Day. Thank you for having such a wonderful son that wasn't afraid to do what he had to do. He is one of the reasons our country is so great. He will never be forgotten by our family.

Remembering Chris this memorial day. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Chris and his sacrifice. He was such a great person. I am thankful everyday for what he and other soldiers have done for this country and our freedom. Words cannot express my gratitude. I only wish I could have expressed this to him in person. To the family, you all are still in my prayers.

To the Thompson family...
Our continued thoughts are with you.

In remembrance of Chris this Memorial Day, we reflect on the friendship, the good times, and the joy he brought us.
I miss those dimple cheeks. His picture holds it's place with all of my children. Chris will always have a very special piece of our heart. We are proud to call him Friend.

In honor of Chris "Doc" Thompson, may the memory of all fallen heros live on. May their sacrifice never be taken for granted.
Thank you David, and thank you Soldiers.

We love you all. Karen and Brent

To the family of Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson:
Christopher gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Thompson family: We think of you often, but especially today.
It sounds like plans are progressing smoothly for the Thompson Station and Wall of Honor at N. Wilkes. I'm very excited for you and cannot begin to imagine how proud you must be.
I hope to see you on November 8th at the Coastal-Gardner Webb game. That game back in 2004 and the "test tailgating" is still one of my favorite memories. From Chris trying to grill food over three foot flames to dumping hot coals into a plastic bag (and subsequently onto my feet) was classic! And still my favorite story to tell because we all just laughed from beginning to end on that day.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Take care and we hope to see you soon. We love you all.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Christopher, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Thompson family, thinking of you and Chris. Our family has each shared a special memory and those memories still make us smile.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and family: Every day there is something that makes us think of Chris or your family. A picture, or a memory will come to mind. Today, especially.
I miss his face.

You are missed as always, Chris. Thinking of you a lot this week. You will always be remembered in our family as a special friend. We have been blessed to have you in our lives.

Chris: I want you to know that we appreciate your service to our Nation, Navy & Marine Corps. We celebrate our freedom every year and it's a tribute to heroes like you that have given us this blessed gift. Jon got married in January 2008 & deployed to Iraq in April. Jon is in Al Qaim serving with 2nd Battalion/2nd Marines as the S-3A. Jon got promoted to Captain on 2 July and I know that he remembers you daily. Rest assured that you will always be in our hearts and prayers. Also know that you have been memorialized at the U.S. Marine Corps National Museum in Quantico, VA. Thank you for your service & dedication to our country. May God bless you & your family.

Ken Landers
CAPT, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Fairfax, VA

I will not take you forgranted. Thank you.

May God hold you in his loving arms. My heart goes out to the family of this courageous young man.

Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you and your family for your sacrifice.

As you can see by the sudden surge of entries in Thompsons book. He has not been forgotten. I will continue to do as I have done since The day he died, remind people who the good ones are, and what they had to give.

I thank God for giving us men such as Christopher Thompson, who are men of unselfish strength, and integrity. And I pray that God watches over and blesses the family this man left behind.

a salute to those who proudly serve, you will not be forgotten, your family is in our prayers. God Bless.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as I share in your sorrow. Please know that Chris's courage and valor are not overlooked and will never be forgotten.

Not to be forgotten for the sacrifice to serve, and for that all should be grateful. We can rest in our homes in the evening because of men like this. God rest his soul.

Rest in Peace young hero... you will never be forgotten.

Please know I have undying respect for your sons service to our country. He did his job well and with honor. May he rest in peace.

Gone but never forgotten. You remain alive in the hearts and minds of others. Thank you so very much for your sacrifice and may God bless your family and loved ones. My children rest peacefully because brave men like you took the risk to rest in peace.

Thank you Corpsman Thompson for giving us your all. True heroes are not forgotten. Thank you for my freedom.

Please accept my condolences for your lose, and my heartfelt thanks that we have such hero's among us as Chris. I believe that those who serve are the best of who we are. Their service and sacrifice make me proud to be an American.

To the family and friends of Doc Thompson.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your terrible loss. Please also accept my gratitude and respect. The family of our warriors is a very hard job and many do not understand. Military families are our unsung heroes.
The calling of a Corpsman with the Marines is truly a honor and burden. I am sure that Chris was a great Corpsman. I hope that you will find solace that he lived and died c honor. I hope that you some day find peace.
Respectfully,
Brad

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Petty Officer 3rd Class Thompson!

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Petty Officer 3rd Class Thompson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you.

Gone but not forgotten. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Chris and the sacrifice he made for this country. I pray for the family. Even as time goes on, it still hurts that he is not there for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. May God continue to give you peace.

For our fallen brother we shall FOREVER stand in Remembrance!!!

This week will forever be remembered in our family as the hardest and saddest we have ever experienced.

Chris, you are not and never will be forgotten. The hurt of your journey seems to get harder because we miss you so much!
Still, not a day goes by that you are not thought of, with smiles as well as tears.

Look down on us that love you and miss you, Chris. Just knowing that you are here in Spirit is the only comfort we have until we see you again.

Chris's family...you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. We send love to you all.

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the THOMPSON family, Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HEROES will NEVER be forgotten,Rest well brothers CHRIS.,BENNY,[KEN.,COWBOY].Your names stamped in steel shall FOREVER be clutched in the tallons,And your spirits shall FOREVER soar high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation,COME by NORTH--COME by SOUTH--COME by EAST--COME by WEST,We were all gathered and united on that great day as strangers,And upon those last [4] words we are......... FOREVER BROTHERS..........Now on FIDDLERS GREEN.............HU RA.......SEMPER FI..........B.V.C.

I lost another close friend the other day. As I am getting ready for the services today, I find myself thinking about you a lot, moreso than any other day. I wish I could talk to you about it, my friend. Somehow with your young age, you were a very wise person and always knew the right thing to say. Not a day goes by that something, anything, reminds me of you. Your goofy smile still makes me smile. I miss my Coastal football tailgating buddy. I'm so honored to have known you and cherish the time that I was able to spend you with you.
I love you and I miss you every day.

Our thoughts and prayers ALLWAYS for your family.Your the guy who allows us pounders to keep pounding .Love ya ,Miss ya brother. Rest well for that star spangled banner will forever wave,When i gaze upon the skies i se your spirt soaring in the symbol of our great nation.When i se ya on the flip side we will soar toghter

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

We will always remember the good times we shared. We have thought of Chris and the family for the many days leading to his birthday and thought of you all on that day.
Still a day does not go by that I don't think of Chris. He is so missed and will be forever.
We love you all.

To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”

I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07

Thanks to everyone that continues to keep thoughts of Chris in your minds and warm memories in your heart. So many times our fallen get forgotten over the years but Chris was UNFORGETABLE! Reading your warm wishes really does help us...keep them coming...thanks to you all!

We have been thinking a lot about Chris lately. I think about him everyday. Time goes by so slowly when there has been such a loss. Never will Chris be forgotten, we have wonderful shared memories together. Our thoughts are always with your family.
Love to you all.
We Love You Chris.

Geraldine, Larry, David, Jimmy. Bud and I grieve with you for the loss of Chris. We remember watching Chris grow up, (around 1985?)when he fell off the bleachers at Mt. Airy High School, and we thought he had broken every bone in his body, but by a miracle Chris missed the concrete pad and landed in the grass. Chris just jumped up and went back up on the bleachers again. We know you are proud of the fine young man he grew to be. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love Roy and Judy Poe

Dear Thompson Family,

I didn't know your son, but that's not important. I just read his story this morning and was moved to tears. All I can say to you is thank you. Thank you to you and your son for your sacrafice and your suffering, for your tears and your turmoil. I cannot express my deepest sympathy in words; even this morning I sobbed and I'm sure felt only a tiny piece of your pain. Please know that people are still praying for your comfort and peace in these still hard and painful times. It's thanks to people like your son that this country is free and great. He will never be forgotten, and now that I know his story I will pass it on to those who deserve to hear it so that his memory and legacy will survive him even longer. May God be with you and Chris now and always, just as you will always be in my mind.

With great love and thanks,

Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
more than a thought apart,
far as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about Chris and the family. I have not forgotten him. I only wish I could have thanked him for his service in person.

Christopher, it has been a year since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and that you will NEVER be forgotten. To the Thompson family. I previously signed Christopher's guest book. Please know from the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Christopher was taken from you.

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of this Fine Young Man, Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher W. Thompson, one year ago today.
The price this young hero and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Christopher rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Thompson family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13

May the Peace of God and your memories of Christopher,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort through the difficult days

What a tuff year it has been without you. You are thought of everyday and missed so much. I would give anything to see that
big smile today. You are never forgotten, Chris. We love you and I'll see you again one day.
Much love to you and your family.

SO a year has passed and you are still in my thoughts daily! I keep your picture on my webpage and tell your story so that more people can remember you and pass on your memory! So now I am the one that is "two steps behind" Just know that you will never be forgotten! <3 always..

Brother, You are not forgotten.

It's been a year, my friend.
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Tailgating before CCU football games just isn't the same anymore. :o)
I will be there to honor you on Saturday.
I miss you and I love you....

I wanted to let you know Christopher was thought of today by someone who never met him, but honors him just the same. I make a point of going to Legacy often to pay respects to our fallen service men & women. It isn't much, but please know that people remember and care. We appreciate Christopher and we appreciate you.

A greatful nation thanks you. You don't know me and nor did your son. I know however that he would have laid his life down for mine and for that I am moved. Your son did not go in vein. We are a great nation because we are a good nation. I know he was a good man. God Speed.

With Love to the Thompson Family,

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. My son was there at the end. Your loss as well our son's loss and pain is felt by our whole family. The stories he shared with us gave us a sence of knowing Chris and the others.

There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of Chris and the others and the blessing that they were to our Daniel.



Your family will continue to be in our prayers always.

With Love,

Gracie Gaskey

[email protected]

Thought about you a lot yesterday buddy ... a lot of thoughts, but don't know where to start..



Just know you are missed and are not forgotten!



Jimmy Blevins, SSgt, USAF

386 ESFS

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

To the family- it is obvious your loss is our loss as well. What a special person he was- he will be missed greatly.

To the Thompson family, i loved Chris like he was my big brother. I am to this day torn apart over the loss of such a great FRIEND... He will be missed forever and will always be known as my best friend. See you on the other side bro.

My condolences to the Thompson family. Christopher may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

I didnt know Chris personally, But my Corpsman and great friend E. HOLM from the time i served has expressed to me what a great person Chris was. The devildocs that serve for the marines are like no other service man out there. Thank you Chris for your service and the lives you touched. God Bless your family and friends. 2/6 2nd CEB

Thank you for serving your country and for your sacrifice. You are truly a hero,and will not be forgotten. May God grant your family peace and understand. Rest in Peace.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Thompson family in the loss of your dear son, brother and hero Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Mom and Dad from what I have read so far about Christopher you did a wonderful job raising him.

I send each of you a hug from my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Not a day has went by that I have not thought about Chris and especially so now that it is the holidays. I know that Chris SO loved Christmas. Family you are still in our thoughts and our prayers. God Bless you.

Chris...happy, full of life, loving, caring, adorable, big smile, cute dimples...these are my memories of you.



I am so thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing Chris. No one has ever touched my heart the way Chris did. There are many that honor and remember him for his service. I honor him for that, and remember him for his friendship.



My anger is so strong because Chris didn't have a chance to live his plans and his dreams, it is overwhelming sometimes. Our futures have been changed by unforgivable events.



I have asked...when does the pain go away? I realize now that it doesn't, we only learn to live with it. I will think of Chris with a smile instead of tears one day.



To Chris's family...thank you for sharing your stregth and your love to "Chris's Myrtle Beach family". Your son was truly a blessing and he will be a part of my heart forever.



To Chris...Shine Bright!(Your Navy Mom I.L.)

Dear Thompson Family,



Words cannot describe our sorrow for your loss. We didn’t know Christopher but I am sure he was an outstanding human being. His dedication to his country, and his willingness to go in harm’s way to protect our way of life speak volumes for his character.



Your sacrifice cannot be fully understood by anyone who hasn’t been there, but we can tell you that Christopher did not die in vain. My father served in the Navy in WWII, my husband in the Army, and our son-in-law is currently a Marine. Freedom is not free, and the sacrifice made by your family is the ultimate tribute to our country.



God Bless you and your family in this time of need, and for all times. Know that there are many, many Americans who cry with you for your loss, wish we could enfold you in our arms, and thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Just found out about your death. Worked with you in 2/2 during OIF II and have nothing but good memories about you. You're an awesome person and caring Corpsman. You took care of your Marines/Corpsman and gave everyone a smile. God bless you and your family. I'll see you on the flip side brother.

Miss your heart,

Conklin "kiki"

Chris's Dad told us that Chris was his "Hero". We will always remember those words. We think he and all the other young men and women like him are "Heros" of all the people of the United States. Life is so precious and so short. Chris has given his for all of us. What a special young man! He and his family will always be in our hearts and when my granddaughter grows up, I shall tell her about Chris when she asks me about the War in Iraq. He sacrificed everything for us. God Bless him and his family.

I am very happy to see the new postings on here every day. All the people that loved Chris and even those of that didn't know him. I still can't help but feel extremely angry that one of the good ones was taken. He always came over with an armful of rented movies and my children would fight to get to sit on Uncle Chris' lap for movie time. I really hate that that won't ever happen again along with all the others to never be again. I hate it! Please keep your entries coming. Mellisa

I can not express to Christopher's family how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Christopher was a GREAT friend of mine who I had spoken too before the accident and even under the high stress situation and the danger, he still continued to do everything in his power to make me laugh and to keep me smiling. I am going to the Camp Lejeune area in January and I had sent him and e-mail about 3 weeks ago letting him know when I would be leaving my present command and letting him know the new address that he could e-mail me at until then and when I didn't recieve anything back I began to worry...I didn't find out until today November 15th, almost 1 month after the accident that Chris had been taken unto the Lords hands. "Doc" Thompson was one of the finest Corpsman that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and he always has been and always will be MY HERO!! Chris...I love you buddy.

Dear Family and Friends of Christopher Thompson:



I did not know this young man. I am from North Wilkesboro and heard of his untimely death. I know in my heart that he is with God. All that I have read about Chris tells me that he is a child of God. It breaks my heart that such a young man as this has been taken from those who love him. Reading about him made such an impression on me. I know that he must have been a very brave young man; a man you can be proud of. It is such a tragic loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

Our condolences to the Thompson Family.

Lisa (Navy Mom)

To the Thompson Family Please accept my sincere, heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your HERO. I am fully aware of the pain that you are feeling as my Grandson Kenneth Butler was killed in the same incident. They were such young HEROS and I will NEVER EVER forget the sacrifices that they made for us.May they both rest in peace as they carry on their duties in the Kingdom of Heaven..Love and Peace to you all

Rest in Peace.

Fair winds and following seas. My prayers also go to you and your family.



ET2 Steve Smith, USNR

I to am in the navy I express my most sencere prayers to the thompson for there loss. i played sports at north wilkes high school. so I knew him he was my best friend.