Ft. Carson Soldier Killed in Action
The Department of Defense announced Thursday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Brown, 26, of Columbus, Ohio, died April 3, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained after he was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on a dismounted patrol.
Family and friends told our sister station WSYX in Columbus that instead of running away, Brown risked his life to save others.
He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He was a decorated soldier who had been awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation and Army Good Conduct Medal.
Brown was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. He first arrived at Fort Carson in July 2005 after joining the Army in 2003.
Brown was serving his third deployment overseas. He served in Iraq from Aug. 2004 to July 2005, in Afghanistan from June 2009 to May 2010, and was most recently deployed to Afghanistan in March 2012.
Family and friends told WSYX that Brown married his wife Ariell in January and that Ariell is pregnant with their first son. They have two daughters together. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Charlie turned 8 the day before her father died. Dilyn will turn 6 this month.
Brown also leaves behind his parents and three sisters.
