San Francisco Police Department, California • Line of Duty Death: June 6, 2023

Police Officer Christopher Anderson of the San Francisco Police Department passed away on June 6, 2023 at the age of 49. He suffered a heart attack due to an occupational heart condition. He had served with the department for 24 years.

Anderson was born in San Francisco, California and grew up in Novato. He was raised by his father, Bob and his mother, Linda, along with his brother, Jeff. He graduated from San Marin High School. Anderson was a very active, athletic kid. He played soccer, basketball and baseball. Soccer was his passion, and he continued to play throughout his life.

Anderson was a graduate of Sacramento State College, where he played Division 1 soccer. He studied Criminal Justice and got curious about law enforcement. With his dad’s encouragement, he applied and was accepted to the San Francisco Police Department. He played soccer for the SFPD soccer team, and loved taking his kids to watch him play at the police Olympics.

Anderson met his future wife, Monique, at a soccer game. She came to watch a friend play and Anderson immediately stood out. He was handsome and had such a presence out on the field. They talked after the game and they had so much in common. Two days later, they went on a date and have been together ever since. They married and had three children, Lucq, Owen and Tait. Anderson was happiest when he was together with his wife and kids. He never missed their games. He valued family over everything else. He was an incredible role model for them. He was a loyal, loving, protective, honest, forgiving and hard-working man. His children saw his work ethic and his values, which will live on in them. A very private man, he only let in true friends that he cared about deeply. Now, his children play soccer for Anderson, doing what he loved to do.

Police Officer Christopher Anderson is survived by his wife, Monique and children Lucq, Owen and Tait.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage of the Anderson family home through the Fallen First Responder Home Program.