Friday, March 09, 2007
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I must tell you that Chris died last night. (3/9)He has been feeling so good lately that all of us are surprised-this hit us out of the blue. I am unsure of the arrangements, Allison is flying home today and other Family will be coming in over the weekend. I'll try to post what I can here on the blog. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Take Care. Mary Jo
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Mary Jo,
Eddie called me last night with this sad news. I am so sorry for you and your family. Chris was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
mary jo,
i am sorry for your loss. chris will always be in my heart and was a true friend when i needed him the most in my life. i will always love him..
-tim heuer
Mary Jo:
I remember seeing the two of you at our wedding and getting very emotional because, at the time, I thought Chris would either be recovering from a heart/lung transplant or not with us. That was ten years ago. I feel lucky to have been able to have the interactions I did with him in that time period. I said to the Delta Chis that he was a role model to all of us for his commitment to family, to church, to community and to Delta Chi. I mean that. I loved that man, and will miss him very much.
-Steve Bossart
Mary Jo,
When I heard the news this morning I simply broke down and cried.
Memories of times Chris and I were together over the many, many years we have known each other come to mind as I go about my day. I can see him (some times much younger than others) and hear his voice as clearly as if he were here now. Fond and treasured memories indeed.
I cannot comprehend what you and "the girls" are currently experiencing but I do know what I experienced when I lost my biological brother and, later, my father. I also know, after the pain had eased, that I have been blessed to be able to think of them with pleasure in my heart and soul. I now get to "visit"" with them and feel the warmth of their presence. I look forward to being able to do the same with Chris. He has been far too dear of a friend and brother to simply say goodbye to. I expect to visit with him often and to experience his presence when I am in need of being comforted. He was always so good at that.
With Love,
Ray
Mary Jo,
I am very sad today. The words to write in this small box are not coming easy.
Chris is a role model to so many of us. He will certainly be with us always. I am sure I will not be the only one who will think of him often, especially when we gather in the name of Delta Chi. Chris was so vibrant during such occasions, though I am certain he rarely felt so. I am proud to have known him. What a great man.
Trent Unterbrink
A man with such a BIG heart that could not keep up with him. I have known him since I was an undergraduate and he was always helpful, supportive and encouraging. A great brother of Delta Chi, friend and role model to so many. I have so many memories that will carry forward. Mary Jo, Allison and Emily please accept my sympathies and know you are in my prayers.
-Tom Horowitz
I am saddened by this news. Chris is one of the finest Delta Chi's and gentleman that I have ever had the privilege of meeting.
Sincerely-
Marc S. Povell
Virginia Tech '00
Delta Chi Leadership Consultant 2000-2001
Mary Jo, Carolyn, and girls,
I was so shocked to hear this news. I have been enjoying my weekly e-mails with Chris lately. Even to the point of teasing him about getting me a position in Jody's administration, should he win.
You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Please let me know arrangements, etc.
Love,
Carmen Ann
Mary Jo, Allison, & Emily,
I am so sorry to hear the news. I truly appreciated all the hosipitality while I was living in Georgetown. Chris and you all were great to me, which is something I will never forget. While I did not know Chris or your family all that well before I attended college, I always knew there was family I could count on if I ever needed help. For that I am grateful. The thoughts and prayers of the Johnson's from Western Kentucky are with your family.
-Tyler Johnson
Dear Mary Jo,
Unfortunately I was unable to find an address to send a card to, but i wanted to express that I am thinking of you and your family and share in the sadness of your loss. I feel lucky to be one of the many that was impacted by Chris' life. His determination, resiliency, and strength, both mental and physical, was a testament to what a great man he was. Talking with him and hearing his opinions and views was such a pleasure. During my time at the University of Kentucky much of the growth I experienced as a person can attributed to the guidance of Brother Chris. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
With Sympathy,
Jordan McDonough
Mary Jo,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Chris was an incredible man who had a meaningful and important role in the lives of many, many lucky people. Though his physical presence will be sorely missed, I know that his spirit will live on through the lives that he touched.
-Jeff McAdoo
Mary Jo,
When I heard the news I couldn't help but breakdown, and start to think back to the times I shared with Chris, and all of the conversations and emails we had over the years.
I remembered the time I shared with you and Chris in Louisville when you both drove down just to take me to dinner. As well as the time you both invited me to spend the fourth of July at your brothers in Elgin. Those two gestures are very special to me, and the impact Chris had on my life as a Delta Chi, as a man, and as a husband are with me everyday as I live.
I wanted you and the girls to know how special he was to me.
Ben Baldwin
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