About me: Christopher Levi was born March 12, 1983 in Charleston, South Carolina weighing in at 9 pounds ten and a half ounces. He was born the happiest smiley kid who was constantly cracking jokes and making everyone around him laugh. He would do almost anything to get a laugh out of you. Two years younger than his oldest sister he was extremely protective of her. A few years later his second sister Emily came along and Christopher decided he was going to take part in protecting not only his family but his entire country. He left home at the young age of 14 and attended New York Military Academy. He graduated from the academy and went on to attend college in Albany. Christopher had always intended on joining the military after he finished college. However after the tragedy of 9/11 Christopher could no longer bear that he was not serving his country in it's time of need. He dropped out of college and joined the army. He didn't tell his friends or family that he was doing so until he was enlisted to ensure that they could not talk him out of it. Christopher took his service to his country one step further and became Ranger certified, guaranteeing that he could do anything that the Army needed him to do. Christopher served a tour of duty in Afghanistan and then was redeployed to Iraq in November of 2007. Christopher has always been an amazing, strong, and dedicated person and has never thought twice about doing whatever the Army needed from him. Recently, four days after his 25th birthday Christopher was injured when an exploding device hit the humvee he was riding in. His injuries are extensive including the loss of both of his legs and serious damage to his right arm. He is fighting to get through recovery however he knows it is going to be a long and hard road.
Who I'd like to meet: His family needs not only moral support but financial support as well to make sure that their house can be made handicap-accessible for him. Unfortunately Christopher's family has a limited income and they will need all the help they can get. Please, anything you can give is appreciated at this time and will help aid his family to support a man who dedicated his life for each and every one of us to be free and live our day to day lives as we please. Now he needs you...
Even in your pictures from the hospital you have a beautiful smile. I thank God each day for men like you because there are so few out there. I hope you know you've touched a heart in Tennessee! Take care! God Bless!
hi im patti arthurs son Sean and im trying to get a benefit concert for u chris cause i feel ur a true soldier and i want to help out so im trying to set one up and im gunna sing alot of songs jsut for you feel better=]
Hey Chris! Just letting you know that I have been trying to get ahold of you but haven't seemed to catch you up... I will keep trying but I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers and I am so proud of you and what you have done for your country. Miss you tons and I'm so glad that you are feeling better:)
Thanks for adding me, I am honored to have you as one of my friends. I pray the good days out number the not so good ones. My thoughts are with you. You are a true hero.
Chris, here's another Army family praying for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Be strong and understand the support you have by your side right now.
Chris, I still have those rings that you gave me for Valentine's day in the 4th grade. However, you never fooled me. I'm pretty sure you didn't pick them out yourself. (Thanks Mrs. Levi)Of course I will be thinking of you and your family during your recovery. I know you will be fine as you have always been extremely resilient..and I don't think that anyone that knows you would disagree with that statement. I've missed you since you left me and stef at Albany. And come on, remember how much fun hebrew school was? ok, not that fun. Miss you--Goldapper
