A Friend
Chris was joyous in life. I’ve never met someone that can lift a room like he could with his sheer presence. He had such a way with people, of putting them at ease. It didn’t matter how bad your joke he’d explode with that laugh. The one that could fell an ox and set the whole room off. Chris would poke fun but he would never shout you down. I think that’s why people wanted to hang out with him so much, it didn’t matter how long you’d known him or how cringeworthy your contribution, Chris made you feel like an old friend.
An American Football Player
Chris was a passionate fan and player of American Football. He was a natural leader both on and off the field and was generous with his time taking less experienced players under his wing and then as a coach later on.