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Grip Hands for Fallen Ranger

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It is with deep sadness that I announce the creation of a eulogy page for Ranger 1LT Christopher S. Goeke, USMA class of 2008. He died July 13 in Kandahar City, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with rifle, rocket propelled grenade, and small arms fire. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

His eulogy page can be found here:
http://www.west-point.org/users/usma2008/64415/
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Rest in peace, Sir!

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Rest in Peace Ranger, thoughts and prayers for family and friends.
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It hurts every time, God bless this man's family and friends and RIP.
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RIP Sir, no more war and pain where you're at.
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RIP sir. Another Red Devil off to guard the gates.
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Rest in Peace Sir.
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Too young... died too soon.
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Rest in peace, young warrior. We'll meet at the final rally point soon enough.
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Thank you..God Bless this Family with Peace and Grace..
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