Chris worked as a manager for his step-father Robert Montesi at Montesi's Supermarket on Summer Ave in Memphis. Chris was robbed and killed by 2 men after closing the store on May 25th 2004. Press coverage of the story below;

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/sep/25/canoeist-tells-jury-finding-body/

http://http//www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/sep/28/e28metbrf/

September 16th update; http://scdag.com/Information/NewsReleases/tabid/75/mid/383/newsid383/91/Memphis-Man-Gets-Life-in-Prison-for-Robbing-Killing-Victim/Default.aspx

9/17/08 Update; In Chris' memory, the class will be having a tree planted and a memorial marker placed on the campus of C.B.H.S.  Everyone is invited to participate and donate to the memorial and cost of the tree planting.  Any funds received above the cost of the tree and memorial will be donated to C.B.H.S. in Chris' name. 

Robert Kondilas is coordinating the memorial details but Russ Madry is collecting the funds.  For those not able to make it to any of the reunion events, you can donate by check or credit card.  Don't forget to indicate on the check that the money is for the memorial to Chris.  Those attending the reunion events October 10th and 11th can donate in person by check or cash at any of the events.

Send checks to: RAM Entertainment 5050 Poplar Ave. Suite 1702 Memphis, TN 38157-1702
To donate by credit card, call 901-757-4900.