In Memory of Christian Castle
August 11, 2025
In memory of Christian Castle 10/06/2001-08/11/2006.
“Children Drown In Silence.” Those words are not just a slogan, but a reality and reflect the message conveyed by the members of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso, Texas. The Coalition formed in March of 2010 following an astonishing nine drowning deaths in El Paso County the year before. The Coalition wants to reduce the number of fatal drowning’s by building a culture of water safety which with 30 area agencies comprised of aquatics experts and swim advocates want to bring an awareness, and education about drowning prevention to not only children, but also to adults and families. The Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso was formed through the efforts of Laura and Eddie Castle, parents of Christian Castle who passed away through a fatal drowning August 11, 2006.
“Christian approached life 110% from the start. We continue to let him live in our memories and we honor him by striving to his example of living our lives 110% everyday.”
Each year in memory of Christian the Drowning Prevention Coalition Sponsors the Christian Castle Lifeguard Olympics which was held this year on August 3, 2025. This event brings awareness to the community about saving lives through education about water safety and skills lifeguards use daily.
Always remember to RESPECT THE WATER!💦