Lance Cpl. Curtis A. Christensen Jr.
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Hometown: Collingswood, New Jersey, U.S. Age: 29 years old Died: January 11, 2008 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Unit: Marines, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C Birth: Oct. 6, 1978
Philadelphia Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, USA Death: Jan. 11, 2008 Al Anbar, Iraq Marine Lance Cpl. Christensen was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Curtis was born at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital and attended Delran High School in New Jersey but was currently a resident of Collingswood, New Jersey. On his 28th birthday, he told his family of his plans to join the Marines and dedicated himself to making it work. Six months before boot camp, he stopped smoking, drinking, ran every day and joined the gym. Curtis never did anything half way and his dedication paid off. Upon graduation from boot camp, he was presented an award for earning the highest marks in physical training – not bad for someone who was the "grandpa" of the group. When he joined the Marines on October 16, 2006, he was trained as a machine gunner and was promoted to lance corporal on December 1, 2007. But his real dream was the hope of joining a special operations team similar to the Navy SEALs. Curtis was an avid photographer and outdoorsman – remembered as fun-loving and caring. Burial: Harleigh Cemetery Camden Camden County New Jersey, USA On January 11 2008 in AR Ramadi Iraq age 29 years (formerly of Collingswood NJ).
Beloved husband of Olga of Washington DC son of Mary Knight (nee Meeteer) and her husband David of Chatsworth NJ. Brother to Michael Christensen step brother to Hope Knight of Collingswood NJ and Leslie Knight of Marlton NJ. Nephew to Dr. Frank Meeteer of Haddonfield NJ. Curtis was an avid outdoorsman and hiked over 1200 miles in one trip on the Appalachian Trail. He did the sound and lighting for local rock bands. Curtis enjoyed participating in medieval reenactments reading and photography. |
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State of New Jersey
Executive Order #94
Governor Jon S. Corzine
WHEREAS, United States Marine Lance Corporal Curtis A. Christensen, Jr., was born at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a resident of Collingswood, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was an avid photographer and outdoorsman; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was a dedicated soldier as well as a loving husband, son, brother, and friend, whose memory lives in the hearts of his family and fellow soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was killed in Iraq, during a time of war while serving as a member of the United States Marine Corp; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen's patriotism and dedicated service to his country and his fellow soldiers make it appropriate and fitting for the State of New Jersey to remember him and his family, to mark his passing, and to honor his memory;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JON S. CORZINE, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
of January, Two Thousand and Eight, and
of the Independence of the United States, the
Two Hundred and Thirty-Second./s/ Jon S. Corzine
Governor
[seal]
Attest:
/s/ Kenneth H. Zimmerman
Chief Counsel to the Governor
Executive Order #94
Governor Jon S. Corzine
WHEREAS, United States Marine Lance Corporal Curtis A. Christensen, Jr., was born at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a resident of Collingswood, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was an avid photographer and outdoorsman; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was a dedicated soldier as well as a loving husband, son, brother, and friend, whose memory lives in the hearts of his family and fellow soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen was killed in Iraq, during a time of war while serving as a member of the United States Marine Corp; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Christensen's patriotism and dedicated service to his country and his fellow soldiers make it appropriate and fitting for the State of New Jersey to remember him and his family, to mark his passing, and to honor his memory;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JON S. CORZINE, Governor of the State of New Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
- The flag of the United States of America and the flag of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities during appropriate hours on Friday, January 18, 2008, in recognition and mourning of a brave and loyal American, United States Marine Lance Corporal Curtis A. Christensen, Jr.
- This Order shall take effect immediately.
of January, Two Thousand and Eight, and
of the Independence of the United States, the
Two Hundred and Thirty-Second./s/ Jon S. Corzine
Governor
[seal]
Attest:
/s/ Kenneth H. Zimmerman
Chief Counsel to the Governor
