I still have the same opinions about Chris, however I don't think his death was a tragedy.  Everyone dies and Chris just happened to die in his element; a peaceful, content, and humble death.  When his parents visited the bus site, it justified the fact that he was just a guy searching for himself among the wilderness.  He was an idealist, and searched for a true meaning of life.  He was very humble about it and pretty much had a one sided opinion.