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Hamden Veteran Christopher Lopez Praised For Service And Work With Local Youth
After more than six years in the Air Force, Lopez continues to serve others, mentoring local youth and supporting nonprofits.
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Christopher served in the Air Force for more than six years, including assignments in the U.K. at RAF Lakenheath, New Hampshire, and Fairchild AFB in Spokane, Washington.
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Christopher Lopez is [engaged to] my niece, Crystal ... I have known Christopher for over sixteen years. He was a student at Hamden High School, where I worked for over twenty-five years. Christopher is such a gentleman with major respect for my family. Christopher is making so many strides since he left the Air Force. He loves working with different non-profits, concentrating on children of all races. Christopher has different shows, such as fashion, so students all around Connecticut can perform and shine their interests. It’s an honor to have known Christopher over this long period of time. But the best is because he is about to marry my niece Crystal, and it’s an honor to have him in my family. We are all proud of Christopher for serving in the Air Force and continuing to make strides in his community.
What makes the veteran someone your community should know about?
Christopher Lopez should be known in his community because he has came home and gotten involved with younger students and different organization which help young people express their identity and support young adults around the Greater New Haven, Connecticut area. Again, we are proud of Christopher for serving his country in the Air Force. It’s an honor. He’s is one dedicated young man dedicated to his community work as well as his family and extended family.
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