Politics & Government
Illinois House Honors Fallen North Aurora Soldier
Chris Patterson's family was in Springfield this week as a resolution for him was presented. Patterson gave the ultimate sacrifice on Jan. 6 this year in Afghanistan.
Members of the Illinois House rose to their feet this week to recognize a 20 year-old-North Aurora man who did so much for classmates, colleagues and country.
The House unanimously adopted a resolution honoring the life, service and sacrifice of . On Jan. 6, Patterson and three other soldiers died when a roadside . He was 20.
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To watch a short video documenting his Jan. 21 memorial service, .
