A Tribute to Sgt Christopher Griffin

 

Christopher Griffin was one of eight men killed in that ambush by Taliban forces in  Afghanistan Saturday Oct 3.  He was from here.  He graduated from Rudyard High School in 2004.  He and Sam had classes together.   His funeral was Wednesday Oct 14 at the high school gym.  It was very patriotic and military.  A street is being named after him and his name will be on the plaque in the memorial park at the township offices.   Also a scholarship fund started  in his name at the high school.  Christopher is the first soldier to die for our country from this area since WWII.  We were not able to attend because I had a doctor's appointment.