Mikey Katz

I’m riding as a heartfelt tribute , to honor my brother Chris, his remarkable life and achievements. Christopher, a 2020 graduate of Walter Panas High School, was an exceptional individual who excelled as a student-athlete and demonstrated unwavering dedication to his passions.

After graduating from Walter Panas, Christopher joined the Army Reserves, where he distinguished himself in the Military Intelligence Unit in Horsham PA before transitioning to the Military Police Unit in Maryland. His academic pursuits were equally impressive, as he attended Temple University while simultaneously completing ROTC and earning his officer's commission as a Second Lieutenant. Despite facing injuries and setbacks, Christopher persevered and completed his Criminal Justice degree on time.

Tragically, Christopher's life was cut short in February 2025 at the age of 22 while training to become a United States Capitol Police Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia. His untimely passing left a profound impact on his family, friends, and community. Christopher lived by: honesty, kindness, leadership, and loyalty. A compassionate person driven to achieve his goals through hard work, leadership, and dedication. This is a tribute to Christopher's memory and a reminder of the incredible person he was.I'm excited to be a part of Ruff Ride this year as he was these last several years to help to provide accredited, life-saving service dogs to injure and disabled Veteran's. Team Foster's mission was very important to Chris and I'm proud to be a part of this community! Please support by giving to my page. Every dollar counts! Thank you.

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Ruff Ride benefits Team Foster, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising money to provide accredited, life-savings service dogs to injured and disabled Veterans. Learn more at TeamFoster.org or on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.