John Christopher Morgan, age 57, lost his 3 year battle with leukemia on Sunday, January 13, 2008.
Chris, born on June 19, 1950, was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters and exemplified the consummate “big brother” as a responsible, hardworking, intelligent and courageous man.
Growing up in Ferguson, he attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and after graduating in 1968, enlisted in the Army. During his tour in Viet Nam, Chris flew helicopter rescue missions, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers and earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Bronze Stars.
After returning home, Chris entered the Police Academy and worked for the Ferguson Police Department for 29 years. He later worked for the Florissant Police Department, which will be honoring him in procession at his funeral.
Son of John and Nancy Morgan, Chris is survived by his wife Terri, his children Ryan Christy, Jeffrey Brenna and Meghan Morgan, and his grandchildren Trevor, Drew and Sydney Morgan. He will also be deeply missed by his brothers Jim, Tom Connie and Dan Rachel Morgan and his sisters Liz Jerry McEvoy, Maggie Bruce Medjuck, Carol Bob Hahn, and Lucy John Framiglio. His devoted in-laws, Joyce and Howard, former wife Sharon, friends, co-workers and rather large extended family of aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces will also be attending services in his honor.
Chris was a good, gentle and loving man with a passion for learning and a joy of living for which he was deeply admired and loved.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Leukemia Lympohoma Society.
I wish there was something I could say that would ease your pain. Your brother lead a very honorable life and someone you can all be proud of.
I remember John coming to my house and helping me fix my “old” car while we were in high school. I will always remember his kindness.
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn his passing and honor his memory.
I’m sorry to hear about Chris. We used to play together when we were kids.
To the widow: If you have not done so, you might want to check into death benefits with the Dept of Veterans Affiars. The VA can grant service connection for cause of death due to chronic lymphocytic cancer; non-Hodgkins Lymphoma; Hodgkins Disease; Multiple Myeloma for veterans who served in-country in Viet Nam. The VA presumes exposure to herbicides for anyone who was in-country. I hope you receive this and I apologize for putting this in the message but I don’t know of a way to reach you.
Having married into the Morgan clan allows me to tell you the joy, fun, love, devotion, gallantry, honesty, dedication, belief in ethics, duty and many more adjectives that can be used when describing Chris. We are all the more rich in our lives for having known him. Our daily lives will be a bit more safe knowing Chris is watching over us while patroling the heavens.
Our Gill family wishes to express heart felt sympathy to John’s family and friends. I only knew John as a Morgan lost and found cousin via internet genealogy. Even in that sterile internet environment John’s warmth and caring personality came through. He loved good chuckles, was passionate about his country and loved doing family history. Thanks John for all you contributed to our family history and your country. God Bless
Doug