1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff of Reno NV moved to Reno in 1990 where he attended public school. Wanting to broaden his horizons, he attended high school at The Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Ca. He was the ultimate scholar athlete, excelling in water polo, swimming, piano and graduating at the top of his class. His natural leadership skills were in play then as Student Body President. During this time, he also earned a spot on the U.S. Junior National Wild-Water Kayak Team and he represented his country at two world champi onships in Europe. He attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where he earned a degree in Political Science and captained the men's swim team. Following graduation, Nathan worked in Washington D.C. for the Monterey Institute of International Studies, during which time he interviewed with the CIA. Told by the Agency that he was "too young" and being deeply affected by the events of 9/11, he decided that he wanted work on the 'front line' to fight in the Global War on Terror. Nathan was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps in August of 2004. Following six months of training at 'The Basic School' he selected the field of Human Intelligence as his occupational specialty. Although he knew the work in Iraq was extremely hazardous, he firmly believed in the mission: to stabilize the region by training the Iraqi Army. Nathan will be remembered for his keen intelligence and sharp wit, for his charisma and kindness to his fellow athletes and Marines. His choices were shaped by an uncommon intelligence, and a truly profound sense of principle, purpose and duty. He loved his family, country and the U.S. Marine Corps. His passion and commitment were truly inspirational to the people who knew him and specifically to the Marines he served with and commanded. Nathan was also an alpine skier. Nathan and his brother grew up river rafting with their father in Truckee. The brothers specialized in wild water kayak racing. Nathan posthumously received the "Navy and Marine Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device for Valor." He was 25. In November 2007 Nathan's father honored his son by leaving a flourishing orthopedic practice, a comfortable life, to join the Navy as a combat surgeon. He was commissioned as a lieutenant commander Nov. 18, 2007.
Marines
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa, Japan.
Marines
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa, Japan.
1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff of Reno NV moved to Reno in 1990 where he attended public school. Wanting to broaden his horizons, he attended high school at The Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, Ca. He was the ultimate scholar athlete, excelling in water polo, swimming, piano and graduating at the top of his class. His natural leadership skills were in play then as Student Body President. During this time, he also earned a spot on the U.S. Junior National Wild-Water Kayak Team and he represented his country at two world champi onships in Europe. He attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where he earned a degree in Political Science and captained the men's swim team. Following graduation, Nathan worked in Washington D.C. for the Monterey Institute of International Studies, during which time he interviewed with the CIA. Told by the Agency that he was "too young" and being deeply affected by the events of 9/11, he decided that he wanted work on the 'front line' to fight in the Global War on Terror. Nathan was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps in August of 2004. Following six months of training at 'The Basic School' he selected the field of Human Intelligence as his occupational specialty. Although he knew the work in Iraq was extremely hazardous, he firmly believed in the mission: to stabilize the region by training the Iraqi Army. Nathan will be remembered for his keen intelligence and sharp wit, for his charisma and kindness to his fellow athletes and Marines. His choices were shaped by an uncommon intelligence, and a truly profound sense of principle, purpose and duty. He loved his family, country and the U.S. Marine Corps. His passion and commitment were truly inspirational to the people who knew him and specifically to the Marines he served with and commanded. Nathan was also an alpine skier. Nathan and his brother grew up river rafting with their father in Truckee. The brothers specialized in wild water kayak racing. Nathan posthumously received the "Navy and Marine Commendation Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device for Valor." He was 25. In November 2007 Nathan's father honored his son by leaving a flourishing orthopedic practice, a comfortable life, to join the Navy as a combat surgeon. He was commissioned as a lieutenant commander Nov. 18, 2007.
Marines
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa, Japan.
Marines
3rd Reconnaissance Battalion
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa, Japan.
