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Christopher J. Schornak

   
Individuals USwww.al.com -- A soldier who had lived in Hoover before returning to the Army was killed in Iraq last weekend, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday.

Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Schornak, 28, died Sunday in Baghdad when his squad came under small-arms fire while on patrol, officials said. He was on his second tour of duty in Iraq.

Schornak's wife, Robyn, said her husband was born to be a soldier. "That's what he was called to do," the 24-year-old widow told the Tennessean newspaper in a story Wednesday.

She said her husband was scheduled to return home later this month for rest and to celebrate the third birthday of their son, Tristan.

Schornak, a Marietta, Ga., native, returned to the Army earlier this year and was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.

pting for reserve status, and worked for a heavy equipment firm in Birmingham.

However, Robyn Schornak said her husband hated life outside the Army and returned to active duty. "He was miserable and that made me miserable and that made everybody else miserable," she said. "We discussed it and he said he wanted to go back. I never tried to talk him out of it."

Schornak said her husband and his patrol were investigating two suspicious vehicles when he waved off other members with a flashlight. Soldiers on the patrol told Robyn her husband was hit in the chest, near the shoulder, by a slanting shot.

"They said Chris was a real hero," she said. "They said he died right there."

Family members said Schornak was born and reared in Marietta and had lived in Hoover about six months. Schornak's parents, James and Lesley, are residents of Ashville.
 

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Bear Creek Ledger » RIP - SSG Christopher J. Schornak
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Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, March 03 2006 @ 10:46 AM MST
Christopher,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our County. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

"Ducti Amore Patriae"
(Having Been Led By Love Of Country)
12th Inf. Motto
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Saturday, March 04 2006 @ 12:16 AM MST
To the family of Christopher J. Schornak, I met you once and was able to spend a day BBQing. You all were so welcoming and nice. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You Robyn. thx Michelle
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: LWAHL1 on Saturday, March 04 2006 @ 10:53 AM MST
Christopher tahnk you for serving our country. An for being a military brother to our son gregory. As i assure you that's how? He felt toward you and all that served along side one another. Christopher you have not died in vain! You are an American Hero! This is a very diffucult time for your family. Take it one day at a time. Be supportive toward one another. You all have alot of emotions. An you all loved Christopher very much and in your own way. Christopher knew how much all those in his life loved him. an he is with you now. One only needs to reflect within one self to reflect on very precious memorable moments shared together with Christopher. He will bring you strrength. Christopher you are someone's someone and you are someone to our family. An I hope and pray to every American! you unselfishly, risked everything for us all. Our military made up of the elite! Not many Americans answer the calling. You have fought off terrorism and given the Iraqi people HOPE! To one day live in peace. Not soldier wants war, to wound or kill another nor to be wounded or killed. Still men and women such as yourself do! To protect our American way of live......to maintain our liberirtied and freedom. Christopher your family needs to reach out to your community and political leaders today. Request a STREET to be anmed in your honour. So no one disrespects or ever forgets your service to your community, county, state and country. also checkout www.fallenheroesmemroial.com many many organizations to help Christopher's family. father of fallen soldier US Army Sgt. Gregory L. Wahl KIA Balad, Iraq 05-03-04 God Bless; Christopher you are in my heart and prays as your family.
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, March 10 2006 @ 12:02 AM MST
I would like to thank everyone who has supported our family. chris is my brother in law.he was one of the best men i have ever meet. we will neaver forget what he did for us.please dont ever forget him. he is a true hero. thanks from all of us.
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, November 10 2006 @ 12:05 PM MST
My name is cate and I would like to take a moment to say what a great man Chris was. I know that Chris died doing what he loved. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim, Lesley, Susan and most of all his wife. Chris will always be in my heart.
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Friday, January 05 2007 @ 09:56 PM MST
I wanted to say, even after several months past Christopher's death, my heart still aches for his family. I too am a Schornak. Although I have not ever met Christopher or his family, there is a good chance we are related. My father served during the Vietnam war when I was born. He was shot down and nearly lost his life fighting for our country also. Me and my immediate family will continue to pray for you and hope time will heal your hearts.
Christopher J. Schornak
Authored by: anonymous on Tuesday, May 26 2009 @ 02:43 AM MDT
i miss you scorpion 6. I will never forget you and the things you did for us. I will never forget that night. you are the voice in my head telling me to never quit, to never give up. Your strength continues through the rest of your squad all these years later. I'll see you soon, but not yet. R.I.P. scorpion 6
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