California’s War Dead

    Christopher B. Fishbeck

    Christopher B. Fishbeck, 24

    Army, Specialist
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Gender: Male
    Hometown: Buena Park
    He was not afraid to do a swan dive into whatever pursuit he had at that moment. He dove into everything wholeheartedly and the family is brokenhearted he's gone.
    — Toni Kay, mother

    Fishbeck was among five soldiers killed June 6 in a rocket attack in Baghdad. The attack, the deadliest this year against U.S. forces in Iraq, underscored the dangers American troops still face as they prepare to withdraw by the end of 2011. Although military officials listed his hometown as Victorville, his family said he was from Buena Park.
    Times obituary
    5 U.S. soldiers, 14 Iraqis killed in separate attacks
    « Jason D. Hill, 06/11/2011
    Aaron J. Blasjo, 05/29/2011 »
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    Three memories of Christopher B. Fishbeck

    Rest in Peace my Dear Sweet Nephew.
    American Hero, Purple Heart.
    I will love you forever.

    Aunt Donna

    — Donna Attanasio
    June 14, 2011 at 2:55 p.m.
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    Soar my son, Soar!

    — Toni Kay
    July 26, 2011 at 10:03 p.m.
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    It's been six months today.
    I miss you and wish I could have been a better friend to you towards the end.

    Rest Well Buddy

    — Spencer Bachus
    December 5, 2011 at 7:08 p.m.
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