Family of plane crash victim from North Dighton releases statement
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The family of Chris Collins, one of the victims of the crash between a helicopter and plane in Washington D.C., released a statement about the death of their family member:
Our family is devastated by the loss of Chris, our beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle. Chris was a true adventurer with a passion for the outdoors and a lifelong love of animals. His talent as a financial professional brought him to New York City, where he fell in love with a city girl, his cherished wife Jen. While Jen and Chris built a joy-filled city life together, Chris’ call to the outdoors never wavered, whether it was hiking Lögberg in Iceland, camping and rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains, skiing and snowboarding, and most of all, enjoying the coastal outdoor landscape of Brewster and the rest of Cape Cod.
Chris grew up in North Dighton, adored by his parents Bob and Nancy and was always ready for friendly competition with his brother, Matt. The love of dogs he discovered early in life only grew stronger over the years. His frequent walks with the dogs at Lucky Dog Refuge in Stamford, Connecticut brought him tremendous joy.
Chris’ kindness and compassion extended to everyone, whether you were a family member, friend, or one of the many strangers he connected with during his outdoor adventures. He will be in our hearts forever.
Our family requests your privacy and understanding and will not be making any further comments at this time.
