My son, "Chris Mason" was killed in Iraq.

Mobile Register (local) paper, WKRG TV (local), NBC TV (local) ^ | 11-30-2006 - 1-10-2006 | Local News media

[Dad of Chris Mason]

1st link: Mobile soldier killed in Iraq Thursday, November 30, 2006 By NADIA M. TAYLOR Staff Reporter Baker High School graduate Chris Mason wasn't afraid of dying in Iraq because of his faith in Jesus Christ and his belief in the importance of helping others, his family said Wednesday.

2nd Link: Farewell To A Fallen Soldier Glenn Austin WKRG Channel 5 Dec 12, 2006

3rd Link: Farewell To A Fallen Soldier Glenn Austin WKRG Channel 5 Dec 12, 2006

4th Link: Picture of my son.Chris Mason Killed in Iraq:

http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/116488213612730.xml&coll=3

Farewell To A Fallen Soldier (Chris Mason):

http://wkrg.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WKRG/MGArticle/KRG_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149192145673

Chris Mason's dad speaks out about winning the war in Iraq:

http://www.nbc15online.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=C6732BAF-FF5C-4777-A7BA-150C0E44696A&gsa=true

also is a link to my son's web page with photos:
http://www.imagevent.com/firebase

[Talking_Mouse]

Prayers for you and your family. My deepest sympathies at the death of your son.

I look forward to meeting this hero in heaven.

[MNJohnnie]

Thank you Chris Mason for the sacrifice you made for your country. God bless you.

[peyton randolph]

My deepest condolences.

[proud_yank]

I'm terribly sorry to hear about your loss.

Welcome to FreeRepublic.

[Lecie]

Chris Mason was lifted up on Eagle's wings and God now holds him in the hollow of his hands.

[Cindy]

Hello Mr. Mason.

I appreciate your son serving our country.
I am glad he believed in Jesus.

Dear Lord,

Thank You for Chris Mason.
Please comfort the Mason family.
Please give them the peace that is
beyond our understanding.

Your will be done.

In Jesus' Holy name I say this simple prayer.
Amen.

God bless you Mr. Mason.

[Hydroshock]

Prayers sent

[Cindy]

ping.

[alnick]

God bless you, sir. May He comfort you.

Your son was a Patriot.

[pandoraou812]

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers for Chris and your family. And a thank you from my heart. If you need or want the Patriot Guard Riders here is a link to their site.

http://www.patriotguard.org/

~~Pandora~~

[onyx]

I mourn the loss of your precious, heroic son and thank him profoundly for his service to our country.

Prayers for his sweet soul and for your family.

You honor us here with your posting. Thank you and may God always bless you and your family. Welcome to FR.

[Stallone]

God Bless You and Comfort You.

Your Son is an American Hero.

[BraveMan]

As a parent, suffering the loss of a child is one of the most difficult experiences to endure. You have my prayers, condolences and understanding.

May God give you the strength to meet the dark days ahead.

[Stegall Tx]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest condolences.

[Caipirabob]

My deepest sympathy for you and yours, sir. You did well to raise such a fine son, and he will be remember for the patriotic hero that he is. May he know peace in Heaven.

[IrishRainy]

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

However, I also want to thank you for raising such a fine young man.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

[Larry Lucido]

Prayers for Chris, and for you and your family.

[barker]

Prayers for Chris and all of you.

[saveliberty]

Prayers for your son, you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss and in awe of your son's service to our country.

[Larry Lucido]

Ping

[barker]

Could you ping your prayer list for this fallen hero and his family.

[Rte66]

Thank you for telling us about your hero son, Chris. I'm so sorry for your loss and send prayers of condolence and comfort to your family.

Burning a Candle for Chris

Light An FR Prayer Room Candle

{{{Huggss}}}

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-/_\-

[RGRX]

Sir,
Prayers for you and your family.

[paratrooper82]

His death is not in vain. Our prayers and deepest felt love for our fellow fallen brother in arms.

82nd ABN 1/508th BN 1st Sq. Fire team leader Alfa.

We will forever remember him, and his selfless act of sacrifice for his Nation and the very young Nation of Iraq.

[sneakers]

Dear Mr. Mason:

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences.

Thank you for raising a fine young man. He is a hero.
To me, you are a hero too. You bear the wounds of loss that none see outwardly. Thank you for your sacrifice and that of your son. You will see him again.

May Jesus bless you, and His Holy Mother comfort you.

Please visit us here often. You are always welcome.

sneakers

[alaskamomma]

Prayers from me to your family.

And thank you Chirs Mason for caring for us and others around the world..
We will forever be grateful..

[Mad Dawg]

May I join everyone in offering my deepest condolences.

"And the trumpets sounded for him on the other side."

[Right_in_Virginia]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your son and you and your family.

Chris is an American hero. We mourn his loss and will never forget his sacrifice.

[mitch5501]

Prayers for you and your family and deepest thanks for your sons sacrifice.

From here in Oz we salute you.

God bless you.

[patj]

My sincere sympathies on losing your son. Thank you for the "last full measure of devotion". You all will be in my prayers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP Chris Mason

Amazing Grace

[WestVirginiaRebel]

[leadpenny]

My heart aches for you and your family. I've sent you a private message.

[Jaysun]

Soldier's funeral to be held today

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

The funeral service for Army Cpl. Chris Mason, 32, of Mobile, who was killed in Iraq on Nov. 28, will be held at 10 a.m. today at Life Church of Mobile, 8701 Zeigler Boulevard in west Mobile.

The service with full military honors will be followed with burial at Pine Crest Cemetery West on Snow Road, officials said.

A 1994 graduate of Baker High School, Mason was a member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, N.C.

The soldier was the son of Garland Mason Jr. and Susie Mason of Mobile. He is survived by a brother, 2nd Lt. Garland Mason III, who is studying at a theological seminary at Jackson, Miss., to become an Army chaplain.

The fallen soldier had the rank of specialist but is being promoted posthumously to corporal by the Army, his brother said. He will be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart along with other medals, his brother said.

He died of injuries suffered in Bayji, Iraq, during an attack on his unit, the Department of Defense reported.

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God Bless you and your family. Chris is a hero.

[Gamecock]

Even though I have never met your son, I am thankful to be in the military at the same point in time with such fine young people.

My God comfort you and your family.

[flynmudd]

God bless you and your family and may he give you comfort in your time of grief. As an American I thank you for son's sacrifice for this country and know that it was not in vain. Your son is a hero in my eyes. I look forward to meeting him in heaven. We are here to support you if you need anything.

[BlessedBeGod]

There are no words to express how sorry I am about your son. I am grateful for your family's dedication to serving our country. Prayers on the way for his eternal rest, and for the comfort and consolation of you, his friends, and the rest of his family.

I couldn't get your link to work, but I found these:

Farewell To A Fallen Soldier

Mobile Soldier Killed in Iraq to Be Laid to Rest Today

And there's a beautiful quote from you here: Fathers & Sons -- Local Families React to President Bush's New Iraq Strategy

[sazerac]

Watch this video! Thank God for people like this!

Fathers and Sons - Story and Video
http://www.nbc15online.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=C6732BAF-FF5C-4777-A7BA-150C0E44696A&gsa=true

Mobile soldier killed in Iraq
http://www.al.com/news/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/news/116488213612730.xml&coll=3

Farewell To A Fallen Soldier
http://wkrg.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WKRG/MGArticle/KRG_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149192145673

[MindBender26]

May God's love strengthen and comfort you in this time of your grief.

This is not just from me. It is really from all of us here.

[Mobile Vulgus]

I am terribly sorry for your loss. It cannot be easy and should not be expected to be.

My sincerest sympathies and my thanks for his service and his last, best effort.

My son serves in Baghdad as we speak and we pray for him every day.

[newzjunkey]

Mason with the CIC

Tribute Page

[gakrak]

May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and comfort your family. We are so vary grateful for your sons service and sacrifice.
God Bless and always lead you in the path of righteousness. Amen

[aimee5291]

'My deepest sympathy for your loss.
However, I also want to thank you for raising such a fine young man.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen'

Amen

I prayed for you...

[roaddog727]

My most sincere condolences.

Fallen Comrad in arms bump.

[defconw]

There are no words for this, except a Thank You to your son and may God wrap you and your family in comfort and peace.

[2ndClassCitizen]

It is because of your son and others like him that my family has their freedoms.

God Bless You and I am so sorry.

[exnavy]

Your son has highly honored himself, thank you for the post.

Lord God , please watch over this family and help them to feel your deepest love, protect them and embrace them close to you, in the name of our savior Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

[exnavy]

Your son has highly honored himself, thank you for the post.

Lord God , please watch over this family and help them to feel your deepest love, protect them and embrace them close to you, in the name of our savior Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

[moondoggie]

God Bless Chris and may God comfort you during this difficult time.