Spc. Christopher Alexander Patterson
Born: April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: January 6, 2024 in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Spc. Christopher A. Patterson of Aurora, Illinois died at age 20 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enermy forces attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard, Indianapolis, Ind. He was a student at Valparaiso University. His awards include, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Medal, NATO Medal and Combat Action Badge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to
Valparaiso University,
attn: SPC Christopher A. Patterson Scholarship Fund
Valparaiso University
Office of Advancement
1100 Campus Drive South
Valparaiso, IN 46383
or
West Aurora High School Music Department
attn: Christopher Patterson Memorial Fund
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Prayers and deepest condolences to the family. Thank you for your service to your country and to your comrades.
My prayers and deepest condolences to the Patterson family. My son SPC Josh Decker, who is also deployed in Afghanistan, was in Christopher’s platoon in basic training and knew him. He was deeply saddened to hear the news of Christopher’s death. No words can ever take away the pain you are feeling, but I pray it will be some comfort to know we are mourning with you. You have given the ultimate sacrifice and you are in our prayers.