Christopher Carver Memorial

Christopher led a full and rich life. He graduated from Athens High School and immediately entered the Navy Reserves, serving 10 years as a Marine Combat Medic, including in Operation Desert Storm. He attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas and was an active member of the Chi Delta Eta fraternity, where he and his brothers made many memories. He was a friend to everyone, and established life-long friendships that he cherished until his death. Christopher worked for the Texas Department of Health in Austin, Texas providing technical and facilitative support to EMS providers in Central and East Texas. He then served as a Paramedic and Flight Medic for Lubbock EMS, specializing in burn patients, pediatrics, and women’s health. His calling to higher education began at Texas Tech University, as the EMS Education Coordinator, and continued at Austin Community College as a Professor of Emergency Medical Services, where he taught until his death. Christopher shared his undying passion for EMS with all of his students and peers and has left a permanent legacy on the profession in Central Texas.