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Christopher Cramp died trying to save his son on Thursday, April 3, according to Nick Emeigh, director of NAMI Bucks County.
“If there’s anyone who would give his own life trying to save someone else, it would be Chris. He was a hero.”
Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi identified the trio as 56-year-old Cramp, 31-year-old David Cramp, and 24-year-old Thomas Cramp. Both David and Thomas Cramp also had children, those who knew the family tell Daily Voice.
Christopher and David's deaths were ruled accidents while Thomas' death was ruled a suicide, Campi said.
A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $3,000 as of press time.
Police were called to the rail line just before 6 p.m. for a report of a person on the tracks, Police Chief Joseph Moors said at a press conference. When officers were on scene, they tried to go up on the rail line to remove subjects but didn’t get up in time, the chief said.
But it was too late.
Cramp, a certified peer specialist, worked with Penndel Mental Health doing homeless outreach. He was known for his tireless advocacy for those living with mental illness and was recently promoted to his dream job — a county Project Coordinator role in September 2024.
“Chris was at every NAMI event, every suicide prevention event,” Emeigh said. “He saved countless lives by providing street outreach, peer support, and case management.”
The loss has rocked the tight-knit community, where Cramp was known not only as a mental health professional but a devoted father and friend.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You are not alone.
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