Welcome to the
iHonor Fallen Soldier Table
at Chick-fil-A
[ at Park Meadows on County Line ]
iHonor Fallen Soldier Table
at Chick-fil-A
[ at Park Meadows on County Line ]
iHonor GWOT (Global War on Terror) Fallen:
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
Christopher Degiovine of Lone Tree, CO
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal
Christopher Degiovine of Lone Tree, CO
[ the only Lone Tree resident killed during the Global War on Terror (GWOT) ]
Marine Corporal (Cpl.) Degiovine, 25, served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
with the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, NC
Killed in action, on April 26, 2007, while on combat patrol in Anbar province, Iraq
We honor and thank Corporal Degiovine for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Marine Corporal (Cpl.) Degiovine, 25, served as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
with the 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force out of Camp Lejeune, NC
Killed in action, on April 26, 2007, while on combat patrol in Anbar province, Iraq
We honor and thank Corporal Degiovine for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
[ Units to which Degiovine was assigned - as per TogetherWeServed.com ]
Keep scrolling through Cpl. Degiovine's bio to get an explanation of the meaning of each Fallen Soldier Table element (near bottom) and reach the section where you can share your message of Memorial Day gratitude ... and be entered into a drawing to be gifted this iHonor American Flag commemorating Cpl. Degiovine - flying it proudly at your home or biz
Christopher Degiovine
Born November 28, 1981 in Burlington, VT
Proud, polite, athletic boy and young man who had a knack for tech stuff
Played soccer at Essex High School
2000 Graduate of Essex HS
Graduated from Champlain College with Criminal Justice degree in 2005
Moved with HS sweetheart, Rachel Young, to Colorado and decided to fulfill his military passion by joining the Corps
Married Rachel in 2005 just before shipping off to Marine boot camp - where he excelled at Marksmanship
Avid golfer who loved being a Marine and got along with everybody
Meritoriously promoted to Corporal and served as Tank and Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman (MOS 1800)
Arrived in Iraq in April 2007 and was KIA by an IED later that month while on AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) patrol
Survived by his dad and wife
Born November 28, 1981 in Burlington, VT
Proud, polite, athletic boy and young man who had a knack for tech stuff
Played soccer at Essex High School
2000 Graduate of Essex HS
Graduated from Champlain College with Criminal Justice degree in 2005
Moved with HS sweetheart, Rachel Young, to Colorado and decided to fulfill his military passion by joining the Corps
Married Rachel in 2005 just before shipping off to Marine boot camp - where he excelled at Marksmanship
Avid golfer who loved being a Marine and got along with everybody
Meritoriously promoted to Corporal and served as Tank and Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crewman (MOS 1800)
Arrived in Iraq in April 2007 and was KIA by an IED later that month while on AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) patrol
Survived by his dad and wife
Inspirational Quote about Cpl. Degiovine
"I have personally served with Cpl. Degiovine and I found him to be all that is good in a Marine. He was intelligent and resourceful. He would never deny another Marine anything."
-SSgt Aaron Orta (May 1, 2007 on Legacy.com)
"I have personally served with Cpl. Degiovine and I found him to be all that is good in a Marine. He was intelligent and resourceful. He would never deny another Marine anything."
-SSgt Aaron Orta (May 1, 2007 on Legacy.com)
Check out this video about Chris' life
[ Cpl. Degiovine's military decorations according to TogetherWeServed.com
Sources for iHonor Flag tribute
CLICK HERE to review his tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see portrait of Christopher on the Fallen Heroes Project site
CLICK HERE to review Cpl Degiovine's memorial on FindAGrave.com
GO HERE to read his obituary and messages of condolence on Legacy.com
CLICK HERE to view the TogetherWeServed.com tribute to Cpl Degiovine
iHonor American Flag : Visitor Comments for Marine Cpl. Degiovine
... reviewed & posted here from newest to oldest ...
... reviewed & posted here from newest to oldest ...
Cpl. Degiovine, thank you for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
- from Sean S. on 5/17/19
- from Sean S. on 5/17/19
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What is represented on the
iHonor Fallen Soldier Table:
The white tablecloth symbolizes the purity of the Fallen's answer to our country’s call to arms
The single red rose signifies the blood they shed for our freedom
The red ribbon symbolizes our continued determination to never forget their sacrifice
The candle represents the light of hope that our other brothers and sisters in arms will return home safely
The Bible symbolizes the prayers we offer for the Fallen and their family & friends in mourning
The slice of lemon represents the bitter fate of those who died on foreign soil
The pinch of salt signifies the tears shed for those who have fallen
The glass is inverted because they cannot toast with us
The black napkin represents the sorrow for our fallen
The Purple Heart Medal is given to those wounded or killed during combat action
And, the folded American Flag represents the military burial flag given to the family of our fallen
This particular American Flag is an iHonor American Flag that relays the inspirational story of a fallen soldier from this community.
iHonor Fallen Soldier Table:
The white tablecloth symbolizes the purity of the Fallen's answer to our country’s call to arms
The single red rose signifies the blood they shed for our freedom
The red ribbon symbolizes our continued determination to never forget their sacrifice
The candle represents the light of hope that our other brothers and sisters in arms will return home safely
The Bible symbolizes the prayers we offer for the Fallen and their family & friends in mourning
The slice of lemon represents the bitter fate of those who died on foreign soil
The pinch of salt signifies the tears shed for those who have fallen
The glass is inverted because they cannot toast with us
The black napkin represents the sorrow for our fallen
The Purple Heart Medal is given to those wounded or killed during combat action
And, the folded American Flag represents the military burial flag given to the family of our fallen
This particular American Flag is an iHonor American Flag that relays the inspirational story of a fallen soldier from this community.
iHonor American Flag dedicated to Corporal (Cpl.) Christopher Degiovine posted and flying at Flag Steward HQ before delivery to Chick-fil-A for its iHonor Fallen Soldier Table [zoom-in on pic]
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