The purpose of this fund is to support our local law enforcement community by providing scholarships for educational needs, assistance during catastrophic events, and grants for agencies for equipment and training needs. A 2009 graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High, now Rocky Mount High School, Chris played high school football and was also on the wrestling team. In February 2013 he began his career in law enforcement with the Rocky Mount City Police Department, a duty he took seriously every time he wore the uniform. His passion for protecting the community was evident as his demeanor would change the moment he would transition from civilian to public servant. In August of 2017 his commitment to duty as honored by the City as Chris was promoted to Senior Police Officer, certainly a proud moment in his life which was filled with accomplishments. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle on any day of the week and dancing with family/friends and alongside his wife created many cherished memories. An animal lover at heart, his precious fur babies, Zeus, Xena, and Athena, could always be found by his side. Having the ability to put a smile on anyone’s face, or force one to burst in uncontrollable laughter, Chris’s famous quotes will always remind us that no matter what the situation, be it time to get to work or as he would put it, “work and slave” and his simple acknowledgement, “dilly dilly”, you could always count on Chris and his “I got you”. He was also a member of Edgemont Baptist Church where he praised his Lord and Savior in many ways. A man having many talents, he sang in the church choir as well as with the Rocky Mount Chorus. He was never one to meet a stranger and loved knowing that respect for others was the single, easiest responsibility to live by. He had that special personality in which those around him would gravitate towards. Whether it was his gifted sense of humor, his ability for practical jokes which would always fill the room with laughter, it could be easily said that Chris was the heartbeat of all those around him. "A Hero Never Dies." Batman was his favorite hero out of all the comic books. With the persona of “Batman”, as his legendary hero. He saw Batman as ordinary man with no mutant or superpowers; just a man with very cool toys, who wanted justice for what is right.