Chad Colley

Ralph C. Colley Jr. (May 13, 1944 – January 30, 2021), known as Chad Colley, was an American para-alpine skier, army officer and advocate for disabled Americans. He represented the United States at the 1992 Winter Paralympics held in Tignes and Albertville, France.

Biography Colley born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on May 12, 1944. On his return home he entered into a career in real estate and was active in disabled veterans' affairs. President George H. W. Bush appointed him Vice Chairman of the President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and he served as National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans association.

Paralympic medals At the 1992 Winter Paralympics held in Tignes and Albertville, France, he won the gold medal in the Men's Downhill LW10 event and in the Men's Super-G LW10 event.

Military awards Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart