Remembering
Christopher A. Celiz
1986 – 2018
Summerville, South Carolina
An Army Sergeant First Class who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in Afghanistan. He deliberately exposed himself to enemy fire to draw fire away from a medical evacuation…
Life & Legacy
An Army Sergeant First Class who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in Afghanistan. He deliberately exposed himself to enemy fire to draw fire away from a medical evacuation helicopter, saving the crew and wounded soldiers .
January 12, 1986
Born
July 12, 2018
Died
Tributes & Memories
This Veterans Day, I want to remember Christopher not just for the medal he earned, but for the lives he tried to save. Somewhere, families got to bring their loved ones home because of his courage. That's a legacy worth remembering. Rest easy, Sergeant.
Joshua · November 11, 2026
As a fellow soldier, I have tremendous respect for what Sergeant Celiz did that day. When things were at their worst, he made a choice that gave others a chance to survive. That's the kind of courage and commitment that defines military service. My respect to him and his family.
Kevin T · November 11, 2026
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