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Old 11-15-2007, 09:45 PM
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Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse R.I.P.

Sgt.Chrstopher Kruse grew up in Dodge City. He was a little older than my son. My thoughts and prayers are with both the Kruse and Hensley families. Chrstopher, you are an American hero, your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.



IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1314-07
November 14, 2007

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DoD Identifies Army Casualties


The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Nov. 13 in Mukhisa, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated during dismounted combat operations. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

Killed were:

Sgt. Christopher R. Kruse, 23, of Emporia, Kan.

Spc. Peter W. Schmidt, 30, of Eureka, Calif.

For more information, media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at (253) 967-0152, (253) 967-0147 or after hours at (253) 967-0015 (ask for the Public Affairs Officer on call).





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Old 11-16-2007, 08:42 AM
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RIP Chris. You will be missed. I was friends with his sister when they lived here in Dodge. It's very sad.
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Old 11-16-2007, 08:49 AM
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RIP Christopher. You are a hero.
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Old 11-16-2007, 07:52 PM
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Wow, I feel terrible, I didn't even know he had joined the service. RIP buddy, you are in a better place.
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YOUR PRESENCE HAS BEEN REQUESTED
To Honor Sgt. Christopher Kruse
You will live in our memories forever
Mission Date: November 21, 2007
Location: 1st United Methodist Church, Dodge City, KS
The family has requested our presence to honor their son in Dodge City, He is being flown in on Tuesday to Swaim Funeral home. At this moment there is no ETA. The services will be Wednesday at 2:00PM at the 1st United Methodist Church, It is located on the corner of 1st & Soule in North Dodge City by the Civic Center. He will be buried in Ford, Kansas.
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PLEASE tell me that Phelps will NOT be there. Isn't it illegal now... to protest at funerals..?
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May God bless him and be with his family.
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Bless another fallen Hero...
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My sympathies to his family and friends. And thank you from the bottom of my heart, Patriot riders, for you will be ensuring a fitting service for a fallen hero.
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