SPC Christopher Horton Funeral 9/23/2011- KIA American Hero 3/4

In memory of Specialist Christopher Horton, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on September 9, 2011. We honor and remember this brave hero who gave his life for his country.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13

Christopher graduated from the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. Chris was an exceptional cadet during his six years at Missouri Military Academy in every area. Academically, he was on the honor roll, earning the Academic Fourragere. He was the 2nd Platoon Leader his senior year, as well as captain of the rifle team. During his time with the Oklahoma National Guard, He was trained to be an infantryman, was SWAT certified, and was sniper qualified, graduating at the top of his class.

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.

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this man was a hero ....