Capt Christian Philip Skoglund
Born: August 2, 2024 in Racine, Wisconsin
Died: November 8, 2024 in Aviano, Italy
Captain Christian P. Skoglund of Racine, Wisconsin was a graduate of Jefferson, McKinley, and Park schools (Class of 1994) in Racine; he went to Bible School at Bodenseehof in Germany, went on missions trips to Honduras and Mexico, then to Wheaton (Illinois) College, where he graduated in 2000 with a Degree in Environmental Science. Christian was commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He graduated from Flight School at Fort Rucker, Alabama in 2002 and served two years in Korea, one tour in Kuwait, and was currently stationed in Italy. He loved sports and played soccer in high school, soccer and hockey in college, and then was an Armed Services All-Star rugby player. Christian’s world was big and inclusive; he had a smile and encouraging words for everyone. He had enormous enthusiasm, endurance, and compassion. He was committed to his loving Lord and saw all aspects of his life as a gift from Him - so he enjoyed it to the full, and took the responsibility that comes with opportunity. Those from every part of his life remember him with affection and respect, especially from his fellow servicemen. He was Commander of G Company, 52nd Aviation Regiment, based in Aviano, Italy, and was killed in a United States Army Black Hawk Helicopter crash near Aviano, Italy. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia - Sec 28 Site 1118
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