U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Moore 28, was killed Saturday, May 19, 2007 in Baghdad along with five other soldiers when an improvised explosive device detonated near their Bradley, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Chris was born in Bakersfield, California on June 14, 1978 and joined the Army after he graduated from Alpaugh High School in 1996. He was a great soldier. Chris attended Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia. After completing basic training, he was ordered to Fort Campbell and assigned to the 101st "Screaming Eagles" Airborne where he earned his Air Assault Badge. He was then deployed to Kuwait to guard Patriot Missile Sites.

After returning from Kuwait, he was assigned to Fort Benning, GA and attended Airborne School. Successfully completing Airborne School, he was stationed with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, NC.

A short break in the service and giving a try at civilian life didn’t suit Chris and the call of duty to proudly serve his country called him back to the Army life. He re-enlisted and was stationed at Fort Hood, TX. From Fort Hood, Chris was deployed with 3 Core in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2. He was stationed to convoy security and successfully completed his first Tour in Iraq. In October 2006, Chris was assigned to Alpha 1-5 Calary Division. He deployed with Operation Iraqi Freedom 4 as a Bradley Tank Commander.

SSG Christopher L. Moore is survived by his daughters, Ashlyn - age 9, Kailyn - age 7 and Taylor age 4; his mother Martha Moore, his sisters, Nancy Ince and Misty Collins, his brother Robert Moore; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Moore, mother of his children Kindell Mills, mother-in-law, Vel Mills, father-in-law, Steve Mills, and a numerous list of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

If you would like to make a donation in honor of SSG Christopher L. Moore, the family suggests The Fisher House Foundation www.fisherhouse.org or Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund www.fallenheroesfund.org.

The funeral service was held at Emerald Hills on Tuesday the 29 of May.

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