18 Minutes and a Lifetime

Book excerpt: On October 16, 2000 at 7:33 P.M., a Cessna 335 airplane carrying Missouri governor Mel Carnahan, his son Roger, and senior aide Chris Sifford went down in the Missouri countryside near the town of Goldman, killing all aboard. Three of Missouri's finest were lost that day, and the memory of one still inspires many in the town of Puxico, Missouri. 18 Minutes and a Lifetime... is a celebration of the life of Christopher Dale Sifford, from his childhood in Puxico, through his school years, working as a journalist in both the radio and print industry, and finally on to his job working for the people of Missouri on the staff of Governor Mel Carnahan. Well researched and beautifully illustrated, this amazing, neverbeforetold story gives insight into Chris' wit, humor and affable personality, and a look in the close bonds of kinship he enjoyed within the Sifford household as well as the many friends he made through the years. A loving son, brother and public servant, Chris Sifford will be remembered forever.