Jeremy E Christensen

Las Vegas, Nevada

November 27, 2004

Age

Military

Rank

Unit/Location

Army

Spc

1^st Squadron, 4^th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Infantry Division

Schweinfurt, Germany

Killed in Ad Duilayah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol vehicle.

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December 7, 2004

State of New Mexico
Office of the Governor
Bill Richardson Governor
For Immediate Release
Contact: Gilbert Gallegos
Nov. 30, 2004
(Santa Fe) 505-476-2217
Governor Bill Richardson orders flags to half-staff in honor
Of fallen New Mexico soldiers
SANTA FE -- Governor Bill Richardson today ordered flags to be flown at half-staff
through Thursday, Dec. 2, to honor and mourn Capt. Todd Christmas and Spc. Jeremy E.
Christensen.
Capt. Christmas, a native of Wagon Mound, lost his life during an Army helicopter crash
in Texas. Capt. Christmas was stationed at Fort Hood after serving for a year in Iraq,
where he earned the Bronze Star.
Spc. Christensen, an Albuquerque resident, tragically lost his life over the weekend while
serving his country in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“On behalf of all New Mexicans, I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family
and friends of these brave soldiers,” Governor Bill Richardson said. “We must not forget
the sacrifices that New Mexico soldiers make on our behalf - whether they’re serving
abroad or protecting our homeland.”
EXECUTIVE ORDER 2004-063
FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF STAFF IN HONOR AND MOURNING
OF JEREMY E. CHRISTENSEN AND TODD CHRISTMAS

WHEREAS, Capt. Todd Christmas, who grew up in Wagon Mound, lost his life
on Monday in Texas while heading to prepare equipment scheduled for use in Iraq;
WHEREAS, Capt. Christmas was commissioned in the Army in 2001, was
stationed in Fort Hood and was part of the 4th Infantry Division;
WHEREAS, Army Spc. Jeremy E. Christensen, a New Mexican, tragically lost his
life this past Saturday in Ad Duilayah, Iraq, while serving his country;
WHEREAS, Army Spc. Christensen entered the Army in December 2001, was
stationed in Germany and was part of the 1st Infantry Division’s 4th Armored Cavalry Regiment;
WHEREAS, Army Capt. Todd Christmas and Army Spc. Christensen dedicated their
lives to serving their country and will be remembered for their bravery and patriotism.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Richardson, Governor of the State of New Mexico, by
virtue of the authority vested in the Governor, do hereby order that all flags be flown at half-
staff from Wednesday, December 1, 2004, though sundown on Thursday, December 2, 2004,
in honor and mourning of Army Spc. Jeremy E. Christensen and Capt. Todd Christmas. The
thoughts and prayers of the people of New Mexico go out to the families of Army Spc.
Jeremy E. Christensen and Capt. Todd Christmas as well as a heartfelt thank you for their
military service.
ATTEST:
DONE AT THE EXECUTIVE
OFFICE THIS 30 TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2004
REBECCA VIGIL-GIRON
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE GREAT SECRETARY OF STATE
SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO
BILL RICHARDSON GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO

From AP:

Jeremy E. Christensen never did anything halfway, either in work or in play. Take Thanksgiving: His preferred activity wasn't a relaxed game of tossing the pigskin with the family. "Full-contact football," said his younger brother, George Hunt Jr. "No pads." Christensen, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Nov. 27 when his tank was destroyed by a roadside bomb during a combat patrol north of Baghdad. He was based at Schweinfurt, Germany. He grew up in the Portland area and signed up with the Army National Guard at age 18 and attended Mt. Hood Community College. Once Christensen was a civilian again, he moved to Idaho to work as bail bondsmen and later moved to Albuquerque to serve as office manager with the company. After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Christensen decided to re-enter the military. He said "that's too close to home. I need to go and serve my country, and keep you guys safe," said Gerri Jimenez, a co-worker and friend. "He was prepared for the war. He wasn't scared."