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1st Lt. Nathan M. Krissoff
25 years old from Reno, Nevada
Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine
Expeditionary Force
December 9, 2006

Nathan Krissoff enlisted in the Marine Corps. after the attacks on Sept. 11 out of a sense of duty to his country. 1st. Lt. Krissoff was killed in 2006 when his convoy was hit by an IED in al-Amariyah, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart.

On Memorial Day his family shared some of his letters that he wrote to them while deployed.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.

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Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 20 Comments

  1. Mellisa

    He was so young. I’m glad to see that this brave solider was honored even after his death.

  2. Maryann

    So sad to see such a young life cut so short over war.

  3. Jenn

    Heartbreaking. So thankful for his sacrifice.

  4. Colleen

    So brave, and so sad. That was my stepfather’s birthday.

  5. Theresa

    He was so young. War is such a horrible thing.

  6. Angela

    So tragic for his life to be cut so short. He is a true hero, indeed.

  7. Leilani

    He was so young! Makes me so sad to read this, but at the same time I am so grateful for his service to our country.

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