Christopher Pratt

I did not know Christopher. I am a Pembroke Pines neighbor who, multiple times a week, for the last seven years, have often walked by the sign asking people to drive safely in Christopher's memory. I often wondered what kind of person he was, and what happened. I do not drive, but when I ride my bike past this sign, it always reminds me to be careful of the cars. Today I decided to look his name up, and see what kind of person he was and how he passed.

I hope it's not appropriate to leave this message here. But if his family looks at this page still, I want them to know I've thought about this person often, and because of the sign left there, I've been much more cautious of cars. Perhaps it's also because my husband shares his name that I often pause at this sign and sometimes say a small prayer even though I'm no longer religious. I just wanted to leave my love for his family and friends.

Save me a good seat.

We met in college and you always had a smile on your face. I'm glad I got to know you back then. May you rest peacefully and always have a smile looking upon all you loved and be thier special guardian angel.

junior high and school were great with you there. miss you CP

I first met Chris when I interviewed him to work for me at the Houston Office of Lloyd's Register; I was first struck by his unwavering enthusiasm and energy qualities that shined to all who met him.

Chris taught me many things during our time working together, not least of which being how important it is to be positive and enjoy what you do and to live life well.

Chris was a friend and colleague who will be greatly missed by all; my deepest and most sincere condolences to Michael, Karen, Derek, Lauren and all of his family.

as his neighbor i would like to say on behalf of the entire quincey park community what an awesome guy! he was a burst of happy joy and energy and so well liked. we extend our condolences to his family and share this tremendous loss. god bless you all

I had many classes with Chris while attending A&M Galveston. He was a great guy. My deepest condolences.

My heartfelt condolences to Lauren, his family and his friends. Chris was so much fun to have around and one who touched lives without trying. He will be truly missed.

Chris brought rays of sunshine to all the lives he touched. My sincere condolences to Chris' parents, to his brother, to Lauren and to all of us who knew him.

My love and prayers goes out to Chris's family and Lauren, during this tragic moment. All I can say: Is that we have lost a great guy, that had a great personality and was full of life. From what Lauren had told me; he was amazing, sweet, funny, hard worker, and always had a smile that lit up the room and also lighted up Lauren’s heart. Chris, you will be missed.

I didn't know Chris personally; only, through my daughter and her best friend, Lauren. This is such a tragedy...someone so young and vital. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his parents, brother, Lauren and all of his friends and family! May God bless all of you with His love, peace and comfort.

Pratt, You will truly be missed. You always made Drill so much fun. I have great memories of you and will cherish them forever. My condolences to the Pratt Family. R.I.P Shipmate

Pratt, You will truly be missed. You always made Drill so much fun. I have great memories of you and will cherish them forever. My condolences to the Pratt Family. R.I.P Shipmate

My love and prayers goes out to Chris's family and Lauren, during this tragic moment. All I can say: Is that we have lost a great guy, that had a great personality and was full of life. From what Lauren had told me; he was amazing, sweet, funny, hard worker, and always had a smile that lit up the room and also lighted up Lauren’s heart.
Chris, you will be missed.

Chris,I feel honored to have known you.
Your presence was felt in our office and you always made me laugh no matter what kind of day I was having.You will be missed greatly,thank you for always being you. We love you

How can anyone forget those blond boys at church? Karen, Michael, and Derek, may God comfort you and remember, we will indeed all be together again with Chris, in His kingdom. My heartfelt sympathy, memory eternal. Argo Georgandis

I was so sorry to hear of your loss, it’s hard to understand such a tragedy. My sincere condolences to Chris' family, our colleague will be truly missed…

Chris, you will be greatly missed here on earth, but will forever live in our hearts. Though our friendship was shorter than most, the memories will go on forever. I won't say goodbye, but til we meet again buddy.

My condolences and prayers goes out to the Pratt Family.

Such a tragedy. I had the privilege to work alongside Chris during the Gulf spill. Awesome guy. Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

Chris was a great person. I was his roomate in MST "A" school in Yorktown Va. I often saw Chris when I was stationed in Houston shortly after school. I am glad to have known him and I am sorry for his family's loss.

Dear Karen, Michael and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May Chris' memory be eternal.

Chris' Coast Guard family will miss him deeply. He was a valued and important member of our team at the Port of Miami Field Office. We are shocked and saddened by this tragedy, and our hearts go out to his loved ones.

As many good times as we had in college one of the best ones is the USA vs. Mexico soccer game. I still don’t know all the rules of the game but you better believe I have that USA jersey on every chance. You were a great friend and more of an influence than you ever knew. We’ll be raising the glasses to you for many years to come.

Going to miss you buddy.

Gia & Danielle Say:We remember how he would always play with us and have so much fun and we will always be praying for lulu and the loving memory of chris <3 we will always be with him in our hearts

Christoper, I will never forget you. I will never forget kneeling beside you telling you that everything is ok and that you are not alone. I will never forget holding your hand and praying for you until the ambulance arrived. It’s crazy how someone that I never knew could change my life forever. I will never take the fact that I wake up in the morning for granted and will eternally cherish every moment that I am alive. For Christopher’s family, my heart and prayers go out to you. I never got a chance to know him, but he will always be a part of my life…

My love goes out to Chris's family and Lauren during this tragic time.I will never forget the kind of guy Chris was, greatest memory I have of him is when it was my birthday he took Lauren and I on a amazing trip to Galveston! He was always the one to jump up and go! and he brought fun, laughter and energy everywhere he went. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten. His smile that lit up a room, and his amazing personality, there are so many things about him that ill always remember forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

My condolences to the family and Lauren. Things like this that happen just take everyone's breath away. You will all have a place in my heart and my prayers.

I offer my deepest sympathies! Chris was an amazing person, a great soccer player, and an even greater friend to all of us that knew him and played with him. He was always so sweet, funny, polite, and I can't even remember a time he didn't have a huge smile on his face. He will be greatly missed and I hope the healing process for the family, friends, and loved ones is blessed with many fond, happy memories of Chris. He will never be forgotten.

My heart and prayers are with Chris' family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Truly sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family and all who knew him. I enjoyed serving with him.
Fellow USCG member,
LT Andria Davis

Chris was a great friend! After college we didnt get to see eachother much but he was still an awesome person to know. I will miss him greatly!

My prayers definitely go out to the Pratt family. Chris will be missed. He was a good friend to be around all the way from freshmen year at A&M Galveston to riding bikes. And still a good friend that will not be forgotten. RIP bro.

Dear Lauren and Chris's family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all praying for all of you during this time.

Mary Mitchell

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pratt family and the countless people that Chris touched. He was a great person and an even better friend. We miss you already Chris, you will never be forgotten.

I am so very sorry, my heart and my prayers go out to Chris' family, Lauren and his friends. Being new to the Miami Team Chris showed me around the office and always made time to help every co-worker no matter the task. He was always making us laugh and smile at the little things in life. I fondly remeber him signing up for Holiday Card Projects, Charity Run's with Lauren and as our building Fire Marshall. He was a joy to be around and I cherish those times and miss him deeply - Ginger Garte (Pembroke Pines, FL)

Even though I didn't know you, I was there praying for you. My prayers are with you and your family. I know you are at peace with God! May God keep you and your family at peace.

As soon as I heard about the accident my heart was with his parents. May God hold his soul and bless his family.

Pembroke Pines - AR

My heart and prayers are with Lauren, all of his family and friends... He is watching over all of you now. May he rest in peace.

My prayers and sympathies to the Pratt family and Chris' girlfriend. Chris was a great friend and roommate. I cherish the time we had together at Texas A&M Galveston. He taught me to take the time to enjoy life and never take it too seriously. For that alone, I am so thankful to have had him in my life. He will be dearly missed.

With deepest sympathy to Chris' family and Lauren. It was a real pleasure to have known and worked with Chris - he'll be greatly missed. Very difficult to comprehend why such a fine young man should be taken so soon.

My heartfelt condolences go out to Chris' family. Chris was a lot of things to many people in our company and will be missed tremendously. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Chris was an amazing person and we are truly blessed to have known him. My heart aches for his girlfriend Lauren, my prayers are with her, his brother Derek, his parents and his family. I know we will see him again one day when we all meet in Heaven.

My deepest sympathy to his family. Chris was a great colleague and will be truly missed.

My condolences to the family of Christopher Pratt.. Im sorry for your loss..I never knew him but this accident had me overwhelmed since my best friend 2yrs ago passed away on his bike..Once again im sorry for your loss may he rest in peace

We are so sorry to learn of this latest tragedy for Mike and Karen and the Pratt family. Our hearts go out to you all and to Chris' girlfriend.

Condolences to your loved ones.

This is a tragedy for the family. Our biker family understands and shares your sorrow. May he rest in peace.

RIP

Chris, you will be greatly missed. Thanks for always being a genuine person, and friend. I still have the mug you gave me that you signed when you were moving to Florida. May God's angels watch over you, and your family. We love you.