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Cat Tran
June 17, 2025
Visited your memorial for a school trip. I bet you were a wonderful person. I´m sorry and prayers for you and your family.
Peyton
March 31, 2025
Found your memorial at the pentagon monument. Decided to google you. Praying for you
John Osborne
September 11, 2024
Here we are again, brother! Another year has gone by and I have been struggling with what to say today. You were the best, plain and simple. Selfless, full of life, great (and at times a little warped) sense of humor. You are missed and remembered by all of my family, especially my son. I got to see him grow up because of you. That will never be forgotten by me and everyone who loves him. Rest easy, brother, until we meet again.
Landon
September 11, 2024
Chris
This is your nephew Landon me and my dad (Jeremy) miss you so much and we will never forget you, even though I never met you I love so much.
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Amber Wood (Formerly Osborne)
September 13, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are always including you. Keep your light shining down on us. Remembering you always! Rest in peace
Michael Mosca
September 12, 2023
I miss you my friend. Not a year goes by that I don't think about you. I was going through some of our pictures together from our time in Chicago a few weeks ago. RIP Cheetah.
Debbie Jackson
September 11, 2023
CHRIS WAS BROUGHT TO MY HOUSE ON MCAS CHERRY PT BY A BFF OF MINE KIM.
I WAS INTRODUCED TO CHEETAH. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS, HE HAS THE CUTEST SMILE. I WAS A GS LEADER, AND WE WERE PUTTING ON AN EVENT FOR THE GIRLS. KIM ASKED CHEETAH IF HE WANTED TO BE PART OF THE EVENT AND HE SAID HE DID.
CHRIS AND ME BECAME FRIENDS, AND HE LOVED MY KIDS, AND THEY LOVED HIM.
HE MADE US ALL SMILE AND LAUGH.
I WAS ON THE FREEWAY IN WDC WHEN THE PLANE THAT HIT THE PENTAGON, FLEW RIGHT OVER OUR HEADS.
THAT WAS THE DAY THAT PO-3 CHRISTOPHER BURFORD LOST HIS LIFE AT THE PENTAGON.
ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES IN THE UNITED STATES, OR SO WE THOUGHT.
I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. SEMPER FI
RIP CHEETAH
YOU MAY BE GONE BUT, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
9-11-2023
LOVE YOU CHEETAH
DEBBIE J.
Don Atwood
September 11, 2023
You are not forgotten Chris. RIP.
Amanda Hayles
September 11, 2023
Thinking of you today. You are always remembered and missed. Love Ya, Cheetah.
Roger Williams, Sr., CPO, USN, RET.
September 9, 2022
You will never be forgotten!
Corey Chrisman
May 30, 2022
I think about the logical discussions we had all the time and how you might make reason out of this crazy world right now. Cheers Cheetah.
Anhngoc Nelson
September 12, 2021
Miss you my friend. I'll never forget out disco bowling adventures.
Amy Williams
September 12, 2021
Can’t believe it’s been 20 years. Seems like yesterday I got the news. Love you brother.
John Osborne
September 11, 2021
Has it really been 20 years? Because it hurts just as bad now as it did then. You are never forgotten, my brother. I’m always in your debt and you will always be the hero among us.
Rest easy, my friend.
Thinking of you today and everyday. You are missed, my friend.
Amanda Hayles
September 11, 2021
I'll never forget. Continue to rest in peace, Secret Agent Cheetah.
Delilah Gregory
September 11, 2021
I'll Never forget this day! Love and miss you.❤❤❤
Pam Thornton
September 11, 2021
Pam Thornton
September 11, 2021
Pam Thornton
September 11, 2021
Missing you on this 20th 9/11 anniversary and every day.
Me and my 21 year old
Amber Wood
September 10, 2021
Him and his brothers
Amber Wood
September 10, 2021
Amber Wood
September 10, 2021
Christopher,
You dedication has shaped mine life and my son's life. He would not be the man he is without your sacrifice. He is now 21! We love you more than can ever be explained.
Jonathan Clemons
September 4, 2021
We miss you, I miss you. I am thankful for your influence on my life.
Cindy Roe
September 3, 2021
Remembering Christopher on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
ASW
September 12, 2020
I will never forget the time you gave for the heartbeats you had are more precious to me than you know. I hope heaven is loving you like I do!
John Osborne
September 11, 2020
Still missing you 19 years later and still so grateful for everything you did for me and my family. Rest easy, brother.
Michael Mosca
September 11, 2020
I miss you brother. I have recently found a bunch of photos of us and our time in Chicago/Virginia that I didn't remember I had. I'll make sure I get them scanned into digital format so that I can share them.
Amanda Hayles
September 11, 2020
Remembering you today and always. 19 years and I can still remember that laugh. Rest easy, my friend.
Amanda Hayles
September 11, 2020
You are never forgotten. We still honor you today, my friend. ❤
ASW
September 12, 2019
My family owes you more than can ever be repaid by your sacrifice in place of whom was supposed to be there. For that my son has had 18yrs with his father! Forever in my heart, never forget!
we miss you...
pam thornton
September 12, 2019
john osborne
September 11, 2019
I dread this day every year, but at the same time it reminds me of all the great things I have in my life and how much of it I owe to you. You were the best, Chris, and you will be forever missed. Rest easy until we meet again.
Sammi Jo Burford
September 11, 2019
Wishing you were here. Love & miss you cuz.
Corey Chrisman
September 11, 2019
Rest in peace shipmate
Amanda Hayles
September 10, 2019
I was thinking of our fun times tonight. Thank you for all of the laughs. I still can't look at a can of cat food and not think of you. Lol. Love you my friend. I'll never forget.
PB
August 20, 2019
Even though I didn't have the opportunity to meet you, I sincerely thank you for your service and your sacrifice from the bottom of my heart. Rest easy.
Sammi Jo Burford
August 17, 2019
They say time heals all wounds and that it's suppose to get easier but it doesn't seem that way. Even though we grew up states away from each other we were family, cousins in fact. That is a bond that will never be broken, here on Earth or in the after life. You protected us while you were alive and continue to protect us from above. For that cuz I will forever be grateful. Say HI to the family and tell them that I will see them when I see them. Love & miss you Chris
August 16, 2019
Gone far too soon. My condolences & blessings to the Burford family.
Lorin Giles
September 18, 2018
Not even a Hurricane can steal your thunder when it comes to remembrance, we all have been changed forever because of you Chris and we'll never forget hero.
his bench at night...
pam thornton
September 12, 2018
Ashley Renee
pam thornton
September 12, 2018
pam thornton
September 12, 2018
Christopher's stocking I cross stitched for him; first one ever. Ashley Renee took it to the Pentagon Memorial and put it on his bench around Christmas.
September 12, 2018
With love....more than words and forever grateful....
ASW
John Osborne
September 11, 2018
It seems unreal that 17 years have passed since that fateful day. I still miss you, brother, and your sacrifice is never forgotten. As I dropped Ryan off at college three weeks ago, it really hit home that I was there to do that because of you, and for that I am eternally grateful. Until we meet again....
Amy Williams
September 11, 2018
Missing you Chris, just as I have ever since you went to your eternal home. I love you dear!
Dede Gregory
September 11, 2018
Miss you and love you cuz!
You are never forgotten.
September 11, 2018
September 11, 2018
Sammi Jo Burford
September 11, 2018
WOW cuz I can't believe it's been 17 years since that fateful day when our world changed forever and our maker called you home. My thoughts & prayers go out to everyone who lost someone that day including my family. So hard to believe cuz. You were only 23 when you were killed that day at the Pentagon. Chris, you may be gone but you will forever live on in our hearts. Love & miss you cuz. Please continue to watch over us & protect us.
Amanda Hayles
September 10, 2018
Always remembered. Never forgotten. The Cheetah will always live on.
Much love my friend. Rest easy. - Amanda Hayles
Phyllis Butler
May 28, 2018
Thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day. You cannot be thanked enough. God Bless.
Christine Dieters
May 24, 2018
Still remembered for his service
Christine Dieters
May 24, 2018
Tiffany
September 12, 2017
Will forever remember your courage and sacrifice
September 11, 2017
With love
ASW
Amber Wood
September 11, 2017
Chris,
16 years...hard to imagine. Because of your small act of kindness, the ripple of your effect is infinite. You do not realize the impact that you have given me and my oldest son. He gets to have memories with his father not of his father. He is a senior this year and will turn 18 in a few short months. His father-in-law John Osborne will continue to see him grow in to a handsome, kind, and respectful young man. This is all because of you.
For a long time I was unaware of your sacrifice. But since I found out...well today just means more than I can express. Between that and my work as a FF, and where I was on that day.......you are remembered and Loved much by those you didn't have a chance to meet - yet!
Till I see you in heaven,
With Love,
John Osborne
September 11, 2017
Chris,
Here we are again. Another year and you're still gone and it still makes me sad. I still want you to know I've never forgotten you or your family and I never will. You keep the watch up there and I'll keep it down here. rest easy, brother!
Delilah Gregory
September 7, 2017
Thanks cuz for watching over us. You are never forgotten! Love and miss you everyday.
Phyllis
September 6, 2017
You don't know who I am, or maybe you do, but I just want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sacrifice you made. A very lucky man to have a friend like you and you were blessed for having known him as well. God Bless You and your family for eternity.
Lorin Giles
September 13, 2016
Never
Amy Williams
September 12, 2016
So proud of the man you became! I miss you brother!
Steph Strafaci
September 11, 2016
I think of you every 9-11 and when I look at my grandson, Christopher Lee, your namesake. My heart grieves for your family and for you. My son Trey loved you and we keep you in our memories forever.
John Osborne
September 11, 2016
It's hard to believe that 15 years have passed since that day. I'm on my last deployment and in just a few years I'll retire from active duty, but it seems like only yesterday we were at Great Lakes talking about getting out of the Navy as soon as we could. You are still missed and still loved, brother. Take care up there and keep a watchful eye on us. We'll handle things on this end. Until we meet again.
pam thornton
September 11, 2016
Chris, we went to visit you yesterday and today I'll be making your favorites, king ranch casserole and peanut butter fingers to share with family and friends. We celebrate your life, not only today, but every day and smile when we think about you and your antics! Gotta give it to you, you're the original prankster! Love and hugs all around for you today. We'll be celebrating you, crying a tear or two, but we'll go on with life, missing you but carrying you around in our hearts.
Love always,
Mom
#neverforget
9/11 visit to your final resting place... hugs!
pam thornton
September 11, 2016
Jonathan Clemons
September 10, 2016
We served together, and I miss you. You are not forgotten by your friends.
one of my favorite pics of your best friend, Marc Anguiano, sitting on your bench...
pam thornton
September 10, 2016
Delilah Gregory
September 9, 2016
Well Chris another year has passed but still nothing much has changed. Miss you everyday!! Thanks for watching over all of us. I love you cuz!!!
Shane Williams
September 18, 2015
I only met Chris one time. We went bowling. He was a good friend of my wife and I felt like I knew him when we met. I was a Marine and He was a Sailor but we clicked like we had been friends forever. He was a special man and we miss him. We remember him every year and have even used him as a testimony to bring others to Christ.
September 14, 2015
You'll never be forgotten.
Amy Williams
September 13, 2015
Miss you Six-legged Cheetah!
Jonathan Clemons
September 11, 2015
We went to school and I was too deep in Afghanistan and in the hospital later to really say goodbye. One day I might find the courage to do so. I struggle every year as I remember those who were lost, starting on Sep 11th... still remembering your encouragement and cheery nature. You were the rising star of our class, just didn't know you would really rise beyond us all so soon. Miss you.
John Osborne
September 11, 2015
This day always leaves me wondering what might have been. I've been helping our Chief Selects get the ship's ceremony for 9/11 ready and keep thinking I wish there was no need to do this every year because that would mean it never happened. But it did and everyone who ever met you still misses you. You are never forgotten, brother. Later.
Ashley Renee at the Pentagon
pam thornton
September 10, 2015
thinking of you on the eve of 9/11. missing you... love mom
Pam Thornton
September 10, 2015
Delilah Gregory
December 25, 2014
Thinking about cuz! Merry Christmas luv and miss you.
Huang yi
December 24, 2014
It has been one year since I left first message here and now I'm a university student!
I lead such a happy life that I feel grateful and moved about what I have.
I believe deeply…I keep you in my mind,especially on this special day…
The climate of the place where I study is as warm as the spring.How I hope that you may touch such warmth like me!
Merry Christmas!Bless and miss!
happy b'day from ashley and me! looks like a family reunion to me!!!
Pamela (mom) Thornton
October 10, 2014
taken at the 9/11 Memorial in New York on Oct 4, 2014. HAPPY BELATED B'DAY SON!
Pamela Thornton
October 10, 2014
Delilah (Dede) Gregory
October 9, 2014
Happy belated birthday Chris! Even though I'm late wishing you a happy birthday I miss you bunches! I may not think of you everyday but from time to time I do! I was blessed to meet and to know ya cuz. Keep watching over us. We all will see you again someday. Love ya!!!!!
John Osborne
September 12, 2014
Thirteen years later and it still seems like yesterday. I'm back to sea duty and still keeping the fight going. I had some great times with your Aunt this summer. I'm sure you were looking down laughing at some of the things we did. Keep an eye on us, brother. We all think if you every day.
D Davis
September 11, 2014
Think of you every year. Remember the bus rides. Go White Oak!!!
September 11, 2014
I miss and love you Chris! I'm going to drink a Smirnoff Ice for you today.
Christa Tobin... a.k.a. your Aunt Lorri
Huang yi
September 11, 2014
At the moment,China is 14p.m. 11st ,Sept,but America remain midnight.Todayis 13 university,my prayers and missing will cross the Pacific ocean with the first faint glimmer of dawn.I hope you can receive it first this year!
When God open the window of the heaven,he asked me:what's your wish for today?I said:please take special care of the person reading this!
Huang yi
August 22, 2014
Soon to September…
Huang yi
July 25, 2014
My dream unfortunately broke…But I will keep on making efforts so that I can touch it one day!
Please bless me,miss you!
Huang yi
June 30, 2014
I feel blue recently,but I hope you can be happy...
Miss you!
Alex Tapanya
April 9, 2014
Chris, my dearest friend and shipmate. Every year and throughout the years, I am reminded of you. You are/were a great friend to have by my side. It was a pleasure to serve along side with you and to be neighbors at FT Myers. You're a great drinking buddy old pal and I loved hanging out with you. I miss you brother.
Huangyi
March 26, 2014
Miss you!
Huangyi Huangyi
March 26, 2014
Miss you!
Huangyi
March 11, 2014
Remember you today......
Huangyi
February 27, 2014
Miss you so strongly these days!
Huangyi
February 12, 2014
Chris,I feel so exhausted and stressful because of the preparations for the University Entrance Exam.It really means a lot to every Chinese students.
In fact,I have always been believing:God don't want you to bear too much in this wolrd,so he recalls you into his embrace early......
How I hope there will be no sorrow and tears in heaven......
Please bless me a peaceful and determined heart.Whenever I need support,I ofen think of you,because I regard you as my gardian angel.Miss you so much, especially when I in pain......
Huangyi
February 8, 2014
Soon,I will start my new term,and this summer I will be faced with the University Entrance Examination.So may be during this period, I will come to here fewer times......
But,Chris,whatever it will be,I will always miss you and prayer for you!
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