CW3 Christopher Eramo

May 23, 1983 - April 27, 2023

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CW3 Christopher Eramo made the ultimate sacrifice while conducting a training mission when his AH-64 Apache crashed in Alaska on April 27, 2023.

Christopher was born on May 23, 1983 in Tampa, FL. He has served his Country honorably for over 18 years including tours of duty in support of OIF and OEF. He received 9 Army Commendations Metals, 6 Army Achievement Medals, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Medal.  Christopher was married to Jennilee on January 2, 2005 in Oneonta, NY.

Christopher lived life to the fullest. His hobbies took him over jumps and around berms on his dirt bike, to the depths of the ocean scuba diving, flying the skies in his private planes and taking long rides on his motorcycles. He loved being outside and was always planning the next camping, hiking, fishing or travel adventure. He was a steadfast husband and fiercely loved his dog, Mika who was by his side for the past 17 years. Christopher was devoted to his family and friends and will be forever loved and greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the tireless efforts of those that provided casualty assistance on the ground, the Medivac team and the hospital staff at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Jennilee Eramo of Fort Wainwright, AK, mother, Carolyn Eramo of Greer, SC, sister, Shannon Marie Eramo (Matt) of Zephyrhills, FL, brother, Dillon Eramo (Ashley) of Hershey, PA, grandmother, Anja Eramo of Oneonta, NY, nephews, Michael Singletary of Wesley Chapel, FL and Nicholas Courtney of Zephyrhills, FL, niece, Addilyn Eramo of Hershey, PA, as well as beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kari Eramo, uncle, Esa Eramo, grandfather, Martti Eramo, grandfather, James Shovan, grandmother, Dorothy Shovan and uncle, William Shovan.