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Support the Family of Chris Bergendahl
Military
Death
United States
Virginia
Created September 30th, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we share with each of you the unexpected passing of Chris Bergendahl.

During the morning hours of Sunday, September 27th, Chris was driving to work when he was struck head on by a wrong way driver on Rt. 58 in Chesapeake, VA. While surrounded by his family, Chris fought valiantly but succumbed to his injuries early afternoon on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026. Chris leaves behind his two children, their mother Jenn, and Chris' fiancé Carisa. Chris' family will need us in the days, months and years to come.  

Chris served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2012 where he was a Crew Chief on a UH-60 Black Hawk and Staff Sergeant, completing two deployments to Iraq with a MEDEVAC unit. Chris' caring and compassionate nature continued after his service when he entered into the medical field as a CT Technologist.

Chris' boisterous personality was unparalleled, bringing laughter and smiles to everyone he met. There are just no words to convey the grief and sorrow we are all feeling.

100% of the funds raised on this platform will go directly to Chris' family.

Any donations and support is greatly appreciated during this unimaginable time.

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Rebecca Arambulo
Rebecca Arambulo donated $50

Love you Chris! You are missed so much already! I can’t believe this is real! :(

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Deirdre Bortz
Deirdre Bortz donated $100
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Roger and Renee Mailhoit
Roger and Renee Mailhoit donated $100

Very sorry for your loss

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jeffrey tatem
jeffrey tatem donated $50
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James Dopp
James Dopp donated $100
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Melissa Koehler
Melissa Koehler donated $100
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Dan and Britt Bergendahl
Dan and Britt Bergendahl donated $100
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Ann Runyon Colie-Lewis
Ann Runyon Colie-Lewis donated $50

I'm so very sorry

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Caleb Honeychurch
Caleb Honeychurch donated $150
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Susan Baibak
Susan Baibak donated $100
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