Christopher Collins Death; On Wednesday night, a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight crashed over the Potomac River in the Washington, D.C., region, killing 67 people, including a Stamford resident.
The family of Chris Collins published a statement about the passing of their loved one:
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, MA and the rest of Cape Cod.
Chris grew up in North Dighton, MA, 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, CT 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.
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In rescue, you steel your heart, knowing you will have to say tough goodbyes and suffer through inevitable losses. But this is one goodbye we could never have imagined or prepared for.
We are heartbroken over the tragic loss of Christopher Collins, who was aboard American Airlines 5342. Chris volunteered multiple times a week at Lucky Dog, and he was beloved by everyone, humans and animals alike. He was a kind, generous, compassionate person who loved his family and wanted to make this world a better place.
He certainly made our community and rescue so much brighter with his presence, easy smile, and thoughtfulful nature.
We saw Chris on Monday, not knowing it would be the last time. He walked Splash; she was a bit nervous at first, but he wooed her with the treats he had with him. They went on a walk for an hour and when they returned, she was jumping on him like she had known him forever and he was her favorite person in the world. That’s the kind of person he was – kind, patient, and compassionate.
Chris had scheduled volunteer sessions for yesterday and today, for as soon as he got back from his business trip. When he missed his shift on Thursday (which was incredibly unsual, Chris ALWAYS showed up or let us know if he couldn’t make it), we texted him to check in and never got a response. Today, we found out why. 
The devastation rippling through the staff is palpable. We think back to the hundreds of time he volunteered and wish we had taken photos, that we had captured the joy the dogs brought him, and he brought them. We wish we could go back to Monday and say “thank you.”
Thank you, Chris, for being our biggest cheerleader and constant supporter. Thank you for giving our dogs the love they deserve, for giving so much of your precious time on this earth to them. Thank you for taking them on adventures, for snuggling on benches, for strolling through the park, and stopping to watch the softball games with them. Thank you for befriending our staff, sharing books, and painting to support our cause. Thank you for being such a special part of our Lucky Dog family.
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