Vibrant and charismatic, Christopher Belfoure had a magnetic energy that drew people to
him. He inspired others to pursue their dreams, and to step out of their comfort zones.
Born on February 9, 1987, in New Haven, Connecticut, Christopher was raised in
Ivoryton, Connecticut, where he attended Essex Elementary School, John Winthrop
Middle School, and Valley Regional High School, from which he graduated in 2005.
After completing high school, Christopher moved on to West Virginia University, where
he graduated in 2010 with a degree in History and Chinese. While attending WVU,
Christopher completed a Study Abroad Program, spending a semester in China where his
interest in the Chinese culture and language grew. Christopher’s passion to better
understand the Chinese culture led him to become fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Just as Christopher had an appreciation and respect for diverse cultures, he held similar
views about and a passion for protecting our environment. Christopher was a strong
advocate for environmental initiatives such as recycling and carpooling, and constantly
championed these causes. In doing so, Christopher spent time with The Citizen’s
Campaign for the Environment, whose focus is promoting an awareness of and
advocating for the protection of our natural resources and public health.
Christopher’s strengths included always attempting to reach beyond his limits and never
be willing to settle for mediocrity. His determination to work to his fullest potential was
a message he encouraged others to follow, no matter what their dreams and aspirations.
It was Christopher’s mission to make the world a better place through environmental
changes and educational opportunities. Christopher had a plan and the plan was to make a
difference in the lives of others.
In July 2011, Christopher’s life was cut short by a tragic accident. In his memory, the
Chris Belfoure Memorial Fund has been established at The Middlesex County
Community Foundation. The fund will serve as a catalyst toward integrating multicultural
experiences, a broader understanding of people around the world, learning foreign
languages, and integrating environmental programs into the schools and programs of the
libraries of the Lower Valley of the Middlesex County.
The following was written by Christopher to a friend who was about to depart to study
abroad; it was his philosophy on how one should live life:
“Embark on your journey and only look forward. Not too fast but not too slow.
It is the ones who remain idle that get lost in the memories of the past and not the dreams of the future. We as human-beings need to dream again once more”.
him. He inspired others to pursue their dreams, and to step out of their comfort zones.
Born on February 9, 1987, in New Haven, Connecticut, Christopher was raised in
Ivoryton, Connecticut, where he attended Essex Elementary School, John Winthrop
Middle School, and Valley Regional High School, from which he graduated in 2005.
After completing high school, Christopher moved on to West Virginia University, where
he graduated in 2010 with a degree in History and Chinese. While attending WVU,
Christopher completed a Study Abroad Program, spending a semester in China where his
interest in the Chinese culture and language grew. Christopher’s passion to better
understand the Chinese culture led him to become fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Just as Christopher had an appreciation and respect for diverse cultures, he held similar
views about and a passion for protecting our environment. Christopher was a strong
advocate for environmental initiatives such as recycling and carpooling, and constantly
championed these causes. In doing so, Christopher spent time with The Citizen’s
Campaign for the Environment, whose focus is promoting an awareness of and
advocating for the protection of our natural resources and public health.
Christopher’s strengths included always attempting to reach beyond his limits and never
be willing to settle for mediocrity. His determination to work to his fullest potential was
a message he encouraged others to follow, no matter what their dreams and aspirations.
It was Christopher’s mission to make the world a better place through environmental
changes and educational opportunities. Christopher had a plan and the plan was to make a
difference in the lives of others.
In July 2011, Christopher’s life was cut short by a tragic accident. In his memory, the
Chris Belfoure Memorial Fund has been established at The Middlesex County
Community Foundation. The fund will serve as a catalyst toward integrating multicultural
experiences, a broader understanding of people around the world, learning foreign
languages, and integrating environmental programs into the schools and programs of the
libraries of the Lower Valley of the Middlesex County.
The following was written by Christopher to a friend who was about to depart to study
abroad; it was his philosophy on how one should live life:
“Embark on your journey and only look forward. Not too fast but not too slow.
It is the ones who remain idle that get lost in the memories of the past and not the dreams of the future. We as human-beings need to dream again once more”.
