U.S. Army Soldier from Hillsboro, Oregon Killed in Afghanistan

He leaves behind a wife and an 8-year-old daughter.

Salem-News.com

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - A Hillsboro man is the 100th casualty with ties to Oregon in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Army Sgt. First Class Christopher Dale Henderson died Sunday in Panjway, Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

He was 35.

Henderson was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division (Transition Team), Fort Riley, Kan.

He leaves behind a wife and an 8-year-old daughter.

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Thank You SFC Christopher Henderson!! At Ease Soldier!! You have served this country well. You will not be forgotten here!! Rest in Peace Brother! Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away www.AfghanistanWarHeroes.org

Very sad.....our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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