Day 4 - Sergeant Christopher Neil Horman

**Updated on 11-05-09 with the full length video of Chris' story.

Sergeant Christopher Neil Horman: USMC 1998-2006. Infantry – 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marines, Camp Lejeune, NC.

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Birthday: October 23^rd  

Interests: Gaming, Cards, Sports

“Do the right thing when nobody’s looking.”       – Chris Horman

Chris has been deployed eight times, including two combat tours in Iraq.  He has served in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.  Chris’ grandfather, father, and two brothers have all served in the military.

While in the Middle East, Chris would walk through Arab marketplaces, souks, and mingle with the locals.

In Iraq, Chris says, “We did a lot of foot patrols in the Marines and that made us closer to the people.” One thing that surprised him was that “The price of life in the Middle East is nothing compared to what it is in the U.S.” 

He believes that every serviceman or woman should act as ambassadors to the United States and should “do the right thing when nobody’s looking.”

While deployed, Chris was guarding a vehicle suspected of housing a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED).  The bomb exploded and is one source of his injuries.

After coming home, he was out of work as a railroad conductor and immersed himself in WWP’s TRACK program.  Chris claims, “A lot of guy’s injuries hold them back, but WWP teaches you that they can propel you forward.”  Of his eight years in the USMC, Chris says he “would do it all again.”

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