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Specialist Christopher
David Horton, 26, of Collinsville, Oklahoma was a sniper killed in action
on September 9, 2011 while serving in Afghanistan with the Oklahoma
Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.He
was killed when his unit was attacked with small arms fire in Zormat,
Paktia Province.
Christopher was born on October 1, 1984 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to David
and Cherie Horton. He has two siblings, a brother, Nicholas, and a sister,
Tenley. He was married to his wife Jane Horton of Cleveland, Ohio whom
he met while attending The King’s College in New York City. Before
enlisting in the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 2008, Christopher graduated
from the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. Chris was an
exceptional cadet during his six years at Missouri Military Academy
in every area. Academically, he was on the honor roll, earning the Academic
Fourragere. He was the 2nd Platoon Leader his senior year, as well as
captain of the rifle team. During his time with the Oklahoma National
Guard, He was trained to be an infantryman, was SWAT certified, and
was sniper qualified, graduating at the top of his class. Some of his
extensive marksman awards include: The Gus Hadwiger Award in 2009, 1st
place novice pistol in the Oklahoma National Guard Sergeant Major’s
match 2009, 1st place novice pistol in the Governor’s Twenty Matches
in 2009, 2nd place novice rifle in the Oklahoma National Guard Sergeant
Major’s Match in 2009, 2nd place in the Old Fort Shootout in the
Unclassified Production Division 2009, 2nd place pistol in The State
of Oklahoma Governor’s Twenty 2009, Oklahoma State IDPA Championship
High Military 2008 and 2009, 3rd place in the Carolina Cup Enhanced
Service Pistol Sharpshooter in 2008 as well as many others. Chris worked
on many political campaigns including K.T. McFarland’s 2006 Senate
Campaign, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 2005 re-election campaign,
President Bush’s 2004 election campaign, and Governor Romney’s
2008 Presidential primary. Chris also was a professional sponsored shooter
through United States Shooting Academy in Owasso, Oklahoma, and was
a business owner as well as a volunteer Police officer. Christopher
was an accomplished competitive and recreational shooter. Every opportunity
he had, Christopher fished both ocean and freshwaters. He loved fishing
for all species of fish. Chris was both passionate and dedicated to
politics and conservative causes. He also worked on many campaigns and
was extremely patriotic and passionate about America and the freedoms
we love and enjoy. Chris had a love for baseball and had aspirations
of someday trying out for the minors.
A Funeral service will be held Friday, September 23 at One o'clock at
the First United Methodist Church on Boulder Ave. in Tulsa, the Rev.
Dr. Wade Paschal, Senior Pastor, officiating. Christopher will be laid
to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. A memorial
fund has been established in honor of Christopher's life and service.
Donations to this fund are requested in lieu of flowers. Please donate
to the Christopher D. Horton Memorial fund from Oklahoma at any Bank
of America location in the country. It will be used to honor Chris and
spread the longevity of his legacy. The account number is: 305003622012
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