Political Quotes

“I am humbled today to rise in memory of Army Sergeant First Class Christopher Lee Robinson. He paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending our Nation on March 25, 2006, during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Sergeant Robinson was wounded during an ambush in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting joint and multinational combat operations. Master Sergeant Reese Robbins, his friend, was also wounded during the attack. At the time of his death, Sergeant Robinson was the first Mississippi National Guard soldier to die in Afghanistan. Sergeant Robinson was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, Mississippi Army National Guard in Jackson, Mississippi. He followed in the footsteps of his father, George Robinson, who also served in the Army. Retired Sergeant Major Mike Patterson served with Sergeant Robinson throughout most of his military career. Sergeant Major Patterson said Sergeant Robinson consistently displayed bravery by volunteering for hard deployments and dangerous missions. He also says Sergeant Robinson had the ability to handle combat in a very deliberate way, yet remain compassionate for people and the unintended consequences that war thrusts upon human beings. He is survived by his wife, Tamara, and their children, Savannah and Patrick. Sergeant Robinson devoted his life to the safety of our Nation. He will always be remembered for his service and deep love for friends and family and this country.…”