GOOD LOCAL COVERAGE CONNECTS US WITH A FALLEN SOLDIER.

The Chris family has a long history of military service, and Andrew Chris felt a calling to become a part of it, his brother said. Both of Chris' grandfathers were in World War II, his father served in the Army, his uncle in the Special Forces and his brother, Derek, in the Navy.

"Derek and I have come to almost a peace in ourselves over Andrew's death, because he was spiritually and emotionally ready," Josh Chris said. "We're just so proud of him, and that helps with the pain of missing him.

"He went through some of the most rigorous training in the world just to be a Ranger. But he loved it. He'd go on a 20-mile hike with a 60-pound pack and call me that night and be in a great mood."

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