09/24/2026
We are heartbroken to share the passing of Captain Montfort of the 59th NCR Boneyard Dogs , known out of uniform and character to friends and family as Chris Mumford .
What follows is a post from his friends and I cannot stress enough to anyone here: please, please...if you ever get low, if you ever think you aren't loved, people don't care, or that you won't ever be missed - know that voice always lies. Ask for help, reach out, talk and dial 988 if you are ever in crisis. Far too many of us, myself included still miss people like Chris.
I'm resharing on our socials but please offer your thoughts, love, support and condolences to the 59th NCR Boneyard Dogs today and anyone has videos and photos of Chris please DM them. His family has requested them https://www.instagram.com/59th_ncr_boneyard_dogs/p/DdnQDmKoxff/
"It is with a heavy heart that I must inform everyone of the passing of Chris Mumford aka Captain Montfort. Chris was the founder of the 59th. The original Boneyard Dog.
Chris was a shining light of calm and kindess to everyone he met. Always willing to lend a hand. He expressed his love of Fallout and his other interests with absolute commitment. We all will feel his absence. Our community has lost a cornerstone.
There is no shortage of love for him, even by those who barely knew him. His smile can be seen far and wide in photos with the many who were fortunate enough to share some time with him. He was a good man. He was our brother.
It is at the request of his family that I also say that Chris sadly took his own life. His behavior was normal and did not indicate suicidal ideations. It shines a light on the reality of mental health. If you, or someone you know is feeling like they can't go on, please reach out to someone, anyone. Call 988 at anytime for the su***de and crisis hotline. You only get one life, don't throw it away.
Chris's family has asked me to gather as many photos I can of him. If you have any photos of him, in costume or out. With you, alone, or on a group, please send them to me.
Thank you."
