Chris gave me the opportunity to follow in his footsteps studying glaciology at Montana State University over 4 years ago. It has been a long journey, but in no small part because of Chris, I am nearing completion of my own PhD. In the process have had the opportunity to see some amazing (ice covered) corners of the world.
The way Chris handled adversity over the last few years was inspiring. We should find solace in Chris' perserverence, and recognize that each of our lives are now richer because we knew him.