This Army Ranger showed true valor

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Christopher Andrew Celiz
SFC / U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Born: January 12, 1986

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Christopher Celiz, a member of the 1st Battalion of 75th Ranger Regiment, died July 12, 2018 of wounds suffered as a result of enemy small-arms fire in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktiya province.

When ambushed by a large enemy force in Afghanistan,
Christopher and his team were pinned down. He exposed himself to heavy enemy gunfire in order to retrieve a heavy weapon system nearby and laid suppressive fire that allowed the team to counter and move the wounded. He exposed himself multiple times without regard for his own safety in order to get his wounded team medevaced.

Christopher deployed from 2008 to 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and from 2011 to 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was on his fifth deployment with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, when he was killed. He was 32.

[Strangelove]

These are the people who should get national recognition instead of overpaid athletes

[rafealhernandez]

A true testament to selfless sacrifice. That’s the America I know. Semper FI .

[popodood]

That's the hardest thing, I can't imagine making that call with a wife and kid. I hope his teammates help his family out so they can grieve together

[jamesholt]

For all the horrors and bad this world witnesses day to day, it’s remarkable that there are hearts as full and souls as calm as this gentleman. What an absolute hero. We mourn your loss, celebrate your selflessness, and remember your spirit today soldier. For all of time, you’ll serve as a glowing example of what people are truly capable of. Praying for your family, crying for the passing of a great American soldier.

[heywoodjablome]

This is a real man/Hero imagine knowing youre not going home so someone else can...

[Marvin-eqks]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Valiant Warrior Ranger, R.I.P. Soldier 🇺🇸.

[MAA-hudo]

I served with SFC. Celiz while stationed in Ft. Hood. We went to Iraq together. It was an honor knowing him.

[Doobiepuu]

He was what we used to be....brave, willing, honorable, patriotic and faithful to duty. RIP American soldier.

[rickmiller]

27 yr vet here, I didn't make it thru the whole video, I already knew the ending.God give this brave Ranger a beautiful place in your kingdom., DE OPPRESSO LIBER.

[Kiiiwwiii]

“A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” - G.K Chesterton
He was a true hero, his image and name will live on forever in the hearts of all the people he saved that day, in the families he protected, and the lives he changed. Rest in peace and fly high brother🕊️

[haloboy]

He was apart of the 530th Engineer Clearence Company, 92nd Engineer BN, 3rd Division in Fort Stewart Georgia. His picture posted at least once in all of the buildings he use to work in.

I, myself work in 530th. This Sapper's spirit will forever live on in our hearts.

Rest peacefully brother.

[Slowdizzle]

Keep doing these stories! I truly thank u for your service! Your a true hero! Balls of steel that's for sure ! R.I.P.

[joystuart]

Ultimate sacrifice.. He will be rewarded in Heaven . He will see his family again.❤

[GirlStories]

My son is a 100% disabled veteran permanent injury . He will never be the same as he was before . We need to order these men and women for the ultimate sacrifice, their lives, their future, their hopes and dreams… we glorify the wrong people in this world. We need to glorify the ones that gave their life so that we can enjoy our life and be free. Freedom comes had a great price!!

[alaskatlf]

That last photo of him and his family was taken at Friar DZ Fort Benning GA. Rest in peace Ranger Buddy.

[randygarcia]

Rest in peace Sir, My sincerest condolences to the family for your heartfelt
Heroism at its finest and devotion to
Thank you!

[Redracer]

His name and actions that day should never be heros actions should be immortalized.

[jerrygirdner]

That's a true brother in Arms. Semper Fi from an old Marine

[SaRaH_EC]

Sacrificing yourself for others to get medical attention not knowing if you’d be getting shot.
True hero ❤

[SamBeno]

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. A true warrior 💚