Honor Fallen Soldier Simpson

Senate Resolution No. 2210 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, The son of Scott Simpson and Kate McLaughlin, Christopher C. Simpson was a resident of Rome, New York; he was the proud brother of four siblings, Richard, Matthew, Michael and Anna; and WHEREAS, He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson gave the ultimate sacrifice on March 17, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq, after being mortally wounded when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations; he died at the age of 23, and is buried in the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Syracuse, New York; and WHEREAS, This brave soldier loved his country, the United States Army, and being part of something that truly mattered, but more than anything, he loved his family; he spent every minute he could with them; they gave him so much love, and he returned it all; and WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing in action; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson demonstrated his love for his country and merits forevermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Sergeant Christopher C. Simpson.