Chapter 6: Question 32

I believe the Ronald Franz was so connected to Chris McCandless because he felt a bond with Chris as he felt with his family that he lost in 1957 due to a drunk driving automobile accident. Franz loved Chris' company. He even said, "Even when he was sleeping, I was happy just knowing he was there." He said to McCandless, "My mother was an only child, so was my father. And I was their only child. Now that my own boys dead, I'm the end of the line. When I'm gone, my family will be finished, gone forever. So I asked Alex if I could adopt him, if he would be my grandson." Franz had a big Christian heart and wanted to welcome Chris into his home because he was worried for Chris' safety.