Reflected in a photo of Pfc. Christopher Fernandez, his wife, Maritza, kisses the couple's son, Nathaniel. Family proud of new dad who risked his life in Iraq The road from Tucson to Baghdad has been a tough one for teenage soldier Christopher Fernandez and his family. The Army has declared him a hero. But the honor barely eases the hearts of loved ones praying for his safety. Fernandez, a 19-year-old newlywed and new dad, received one of the nation's highest honors for combat bravery Friday when a two-star general pinned a Silver Star on his chest. ...