Chris was an exceptional man: husband, father, provider, son, brother, and dear friend to many. He was the type of person you would want to walk along side throughout your life by virtue of all the positive attributes he would bring forth.

Chris was a man of great character. He always greeted you with a smile and a “How’s it going”. Chris was a great leader in many aspects of his life, through his family, his colleagues, and by managing our recreational co-ed softball team.

I can’t say enough about the humor that he brought to our lives each day and the wit he possessed. He always had the latest joke to tell, a prank of some kind to play on you, and could instantly bring you to a rolling moment of laughter that could be felt deep in your gut. Chris in short was “an overgrown child at heart.” He was there to encourage, love unconditionally, and give support when it was necessary. Chris was also a gentle quiet man, and was well rooted spiritually in the depths of his faith and beliefs.

Chris had a special bond with his family. His family meant the world to him. He loved our daughter Kayla deeply as only a daddy can love. She was the angel in his heart and the twinkle in his eyes. Chris and Kayla shared a bond of love, laughter, and youthfulness that was unique on its own. He had a deep love for his mother and father as well as his brothers and sister.

Colleagues of Chris’ always admired and respected him for the extraordinary knowledge that he would bring to others. He possessed the ability to respond, receive, and resolve almost any issue and to do so with the utmost importance.

Chris’ interests were quite simple. Sports: golf, baseball, NASCAR, and football. He loved a day on the green playing a great game of golf with a touch of competition, in all fairness of course. This also was true for a good game of softball. He played shortstop like no other. Chris also enjoyed spending time at his “home away from home,” better know as at Pac Bell Park, for a great game from the Giants. This was a place that we as family truly enjoyed, since baseball is deeply embraced by us all. Chris enjoyed reading as well. A good mystery was always a hit along with any action- packed book.

Like most of us Chris had dreams and goals in life. His dream was to be in law enforcement. Chris had the utmost respect for our law enforcement, our community, our country, and what it represents. Chris was due to take the sheriff’s exam in May 2002, three weeks shy of his tragic car accident. Although this dream of his went unfulfilled, we know if given the opportunity he would have been an exceptional officer living out a dream come true.

I speak not only for myself, but also for our family, friends, and his colleagues in saying that Chris was not just any ordinary man, but an extraordinary man. All who came in contact with him have been touched and changed for a lifetime.

From your loving wife,
Julie

Chris, we love you, miss you and thank you for all you have given to us.