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Christopher L. Palmer

Christopher Palmer Obituary

PALMER, Christopher L.
Of Sacramento on August 21, 2005. Beloved son of Annie and Clemmie Palmer Jr. Loving brother of Casandra, Charles and Clem Palmer III. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Friend are invited to attend his service on Friday, Sept. 2, at 10:00 AM at MORGAN JONES CHAPEL OF CHIMES, 4200 Broadway. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. The family wishes to extend its thanks and gratitude for the many expressions of love and support they have received.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Palmer

48 Entries

Charlie Gili

June 21, 2018

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Christopher L. Palmer US Army Private. 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 across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Cornelius Coleman

January 4, 2012

To the Palmer Family:
Even though we served in the same battalion, I did not get a chance to meet Chris until after we had deployed. My company was based out of Khandahar and, coincidentally, Chris was assigned there for a few weeks. During that time,although we were newly acquainted, we quickly became friends and made a regular routine of having just about every meal together at the mess hall. I remember the conversations we had about the army, sitting on the PX steps drinking Red Bull and laughing so loudly that people had to have thought we were crazy. During a time when true friends were really hard to come by, Chris became- as we army folks would say-"my battle buddy". For that, I will be eternally greatful and his memory will be with me always. Chris was a remarkable person and I am proud to have had the opportunity to get to know him. Please accept this small contribution to Christopher's rememberance along with my deepest condolences. Thank you and God Bless.

Peggy Childers

August 21, 2011

To the family and friends of Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

May 17, 2011

i appreciate your dedication & hard work. you are gone but not forgotten

Peggy Childers

August 21, 2010

To the family and friends of Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer:
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

August 21, 2009

To the family of Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer:
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

Michael Romero

June 27, 2009

What up young Chris. I can't believe it's been almost 4 years since you gave your life so others may live. Time passes to quick, it seems just like yesterday we was working at the Comissary togather. Well I'm back in Iraq again, this time to Al Taji. Got another 11 months left here. The bad is still the bad here. It never changes, still incoming and outgoings all day. Keep watching over us and one day we'll all be togather. Alright bro be easy up there.

Kenna Larra

June 9, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Pamela Bradley

August 22, 2008

Chris I miss you so much! I remember back in class, you made us all laugh. Your laughter and good heart will always be remembered by all of us.

P.S I still have our Picture together on my Graduation!

Thanks for coming!!

I Love You “Shorty” : )

Pamela

In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)

August 21, 2008

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. 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)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

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

May 8, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Palmer!

steve horne

October 3, 2007

dam chris it seems like yesterday we were just chillin in afghanistan over there after schaefer funeral and you and lehmiller had got put back online to do what you loved to do that was to be a soldier

i have left the 173rd now to move on back to the states im at ft hood now about to go back to the middle east again for the 3rd time when will it all be over

we miss all of you guy's from over there you,schaefer,lemiller and tucker and sgt ez and anyone else i have forgotten you all are in better places now but your time was too short here on this earth i will always remeber you and all the other guy's as you look down on the other's who are still involed in this thing we call they call a war in which young men like yourself and the others had to loose their lives for. sorry it took me so long to write sometimes it hurts to know someone as a friend and then loose them like you never knew them but i will try to leave you and the others something every now and then

aight
bro stay up
airborne all the way
skysoldiers
sgt Steve l. Horne

August 16, 2007

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)

July 22, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Palmer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

steve horne

May 28, 2007

to one of the greatest soldier through the troubled times would always look for the bright side of things. why did you have to pay the ultimate sacrifice. you did what you wanted to do no matter what they said that you couldn't do but now you are in a better place now my condolences go out to your family and tell the rest of the guys i said whats up and save all of us a place next to the other paratroopers

sgt horne
2/503rd inf (d-fac)

Gail Dodson

May 17, 2007

I am the mother of a soldier..so, I feel your pain. Christopher is marching in the Lord's army now..rest in peace brave hero.

P.J. Wade

January 25, 2007

Chris...I would have written so much sooner, but I did not realize there was a guest book...I remember you so clearly, coming up to my desk for help...you were so small for your age, and so funny. I chuckle to think that you and Lewis remained friends through all the years.....I am so proud of your service and of your sacrifice. I am also proud of the goals that you had set for the future. I am deeply saddened by your loss, and pray that your family is doing well...You were always a special young man in my 6th grade class, and you will ALWAYS be remembered with a smile.

Lanie Hyland

December 13, 2006

God Bless you the Palmer family during this Holiday Season. It seems this is the hardest time of the year to have lost such precious souls. We will never forget. Merry Christmas to you, I hope all is well with your family.

Lanie Hyland
Widow of 1LT Josh Hyland

Ronye Palmer

November 24, 2006

GOD BLESS the PALMERS

Garnet Jenkins

August 22, 2006

Remembering Pvt. Christopher L. Palmer, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and our Freedom.

Rest well and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Loving Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Palmer

family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.

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....

For as long as there is memory,

They'll live on in the heart.

ROBYN GARSIDE

July 1, 2006

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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Sherry Yuras

May 29, 2006

To the Palmer Family

My deepest sympathy this Memorial Day weekend. My son served with your son in B Company and I cannot imagine the grief you must still feel each and every day. You son was a hero and I know how proud my son was to serve with him.God bless you and may He give you peace and loving memories of your brave son.

--mother of a LT in B Co/503IN/173rd Airborne

B & B

May 14, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Christopher is an American hero. Thank you for raising a son that was unselfish and willing to pay the ultimate price for our freedom. He will not be forgotten.

Pat Canfall

April 9, 2006

My condolences to the Palmer 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.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smiths

February 26, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Palmer family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. 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. Christopher it has been 6 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Bonnie Wade

December 14, 2005

God Bless you and keep, because He said He would.

Clyde Bowden & family

November 27, 2005

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Abbas Ansari

October 11, 2005

The impact of your son's sacrifice is felt here in the heart of Oregon as well. I have a nephew with the Rangers and my youngest son is at Ft. Benning as I write this. Our family have served now three generations in the army and marine corps. I am honored and grateful that your son choose to serve and pray that his sacrifice and others will be remembered for many years to come. May God Bless and keep you and yours safe through the sacrifice of fine young men like your son.

Lanie Hyland

September 4, 2005

My heart goes out to you and your family. My husband was with Christopher in Afghanistan when this senseless tragedy happened. We mourn your loss with you. Please know you are in our hearts and our prayers. Josh loved "his boys" and lived his life around them and loved every minute he was with them and was very happy. Feel free to contact me via email. Take care and God Bless you and your family. -Mrs. Joshua Hyland

John Aaron

September 3, 2005

Clemmie Sr., I have known you for years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Barbara Kennedy

September 3, 2005

May the cherished memories of those who loved Chris and those he loved be of comfort as we all mourn the loss of one of our country's finest young men.

RENE' BECKOM

September 2, 2005

HEY THERE! IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WE WERE HANGIN OUT AT SCHOOL, THEN MEETING UP ON THE WEEKENDS ON THE BASE TO BAG GROCERIES. "SMILE" BUT NOW YOU WENT OUT TO ADVENTURE AND I'M SORRY TO SEE THIS HAPPEN! CHRIS YOU KNOW YOUR ALWAYS GOING TO HOLD A PLACE IN MY HEART R.I.P. BUDDY! #211

September 2, 2005

"Everything is possible
for him who believes"

Mark 9:23

You may think you cannot make it through one more day.
Struggles, hardships, pain and difficulty envelop you
You cry out (to God, to life)
"Please no more! I can't endure anything else".
Ask yourself: Can I make it through the next hour?
If so put your enery into that, and no more.
If you can't make it through the next hour, can you endure the next half hour...
the next fifteen minutes?
Then commit yourself to that small space of time
and look no farther ahead.
Take hours, minutes, and moments as they come,
one at a time.
Don't run ahead.
Do what you can now...
And at the end of the day,
Let it go.
Put all that is left undone in God's hands.
God is at work in ways you cannot see.
Trust Him.
Sleep... Rest...
Relax in His arms.

Pamela Bradley-Hancock

September 2, 2005

I was a high school friend of Chris at Cordova and even though it broke my heart about the loss i can even began to express my deepest condolances to Ms. Palmer and the rest of his family. I too served in the armed forces, and his bravery and stregnth, inspires me. I just want you to know what a loving compationate person he was and I was very bless to spend 3 great years knowing him.

Bob Hall

September 2, 2005

My heart-felt sympathy goes to your family. Christopher was a comrade of my cousin, Blake Hall, who was also killed in Baylough, Afghanistan. May God bless and keep them safe in His loving arms. May you find strength in His words. God bless you. They are all heroes in our eyes!

Ken Gaudet

September 1, 2005

To the family of our Fallen Sky Soldier,

Your son will always be among our men we honor. Your sacrifice will never be forgotton.

Chris will be remembered as a paratrooper who answered the challenge of "How Far?" His answer? "All the way"

Aye yours,

Ken Gaudet

B CO 1/503D 173D Abn Bde (SEP) Viet Nam 1970

Linda P

August 31, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are sent to the Palmer family. Loss of a loved one is always a hard burden to bear. May God give you the strength to make it through this period of sorrow.

Melissa Staley

August 31, 2005

May our heavenly father wrap his arms around your family and give you comfort and peace. Your son is a hero to so many people. I respect him for all he has done.

Barbara Glazer

August 29, 2005

Sending you love and friendship for the depth of your loss.

lametric broussard

August 25, 2005

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Eileen and Bill Jeker

August 25, 2005

Our sincere deepest condolences are extended to the family of another fallen hero from two very grateful Americans. Christopher, thank you and may you rest in peace.

Anetric Gray

August 25, 2005

There is no easy way to say goodbye to a loved one, especially unprepared. But always remember the time you shared & never stop loving him. My Deepest Simpathy...

a mom

August 24, 2005

My heart hurts for you. Your family is in the prayers of my family.

Cindy McLean

August 23, 2005

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our dear ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy." Inspired by an Eskimo legend

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chris. My son, Chris is a soldier and I know so well the fears and hopes a mother has for their child in the military. My heart breaks for your pain right now. May the peace of his memories and his love bring you comfort in this most difficult time. God Bless your entire family.

Alex Bromberg

August 23, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Palmer family.I and every american owe him gratitude for the price he paid for our country. May God be with you.

Jackie Parker

August 23, 2005

So sorry for your loss. The prayers of all Americans are with you.

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