Random Thought

I just wanted to personally thank everyone for helping to support Chris, his family and his friends through these harsh times. I also want to thank all of you for the pouring support for the Facebook group that his family has kindly taken over and a personal thank you for the support of this Memorial Blog I created for everyone to share memories with. I want to remind all of you; if you would like a memory shared on here just inbox me on Facebook. Thank you

P.S. – I brightened this up a bit. It was very dark and depressing. And that isn’t how I want any of you to see this as but happy moments!

Memories From a Loving Sister

I had the honor of Chris’ sister Jessica sharing an awesome memory with me:

“Honestly all I can imagine of him right now was when I was pregnant he went with me to my ultrasounds. Well we were at the one to find out the sex and he was the first one in with me and we found out it was a boy and he started screaming” IT’S A PENIS, IT’S A PENIS!!!”. He then continued this all through the hospital to EVERYONE!! Embarassed the shit out of me but it was sooo funny.”

The Services

With last week being one of the toughest moments for Chris’ family and friends, we all came together to show and pay our respects to him. I attended the calling hours last Thursday and out the outcome was greater than I could have imagined. It became relevant that it wasn’t about the amount of people who showed up, but because of the support system we all shared for one another. It’s unfortunate that these are ways to catch up with friends you haven’t seen since high school. But that was irrelevant under these circumstances because we were all there for the same reason; paying homage to a son, brother, uncle and friend.

It became clear by 6:30 how much Chris meant to all of us when the line to go inside was out past where cars were parked. Just standing around after giving my condolences to the family, I heard and shared the greatest moments with everyone. Everyone was simply embracing one another with hugs and memories.

To his parents Stephen and Alison, again, your son is and will always be an amazing son. My condolences span far greater than I could ever express.

Paige, Jessica, Stephen and Carey, your brother is and will always remain in your hearts and mind. My condolences to you four.

If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.

 

Just a Thought

As most of you know I started the Remembering Chris Crossman group on Facebook late Monday night. Unknowingly, the group has picked up 94 friends and family members of Chris. Some of them, barely knew him. But those who knew him just a little bit, had shared a memory one way or another. This is the reason why memories are kept alive, are because of you people. Some brought us to tears, others brought us laughter of the crazy things we’ve all done with Chris.

If any of you would like your memories shared here as well, please let me know and I will make sure they are posted. You may also leave comments with your memories as well. Thank you for all you’ve done.

 

Sincerely,

Brian

Donations

As we all know Chris had a passion for working with children in which he did so by working at the Technical Center and Valley Regional Hospital doing childcare. Instead of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in memory to the Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD). Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Here is the address if you would like to donate:

CHaD

One Medial Center Drive

Lebanon, N.H., 03756

To the family & friends of Christopher D. Crossman

Many of us who knew Chris knew him as a inspirational, funny, out-going witty person. Everyone who knew him or was ever in the presence of Chris, never left sad. He always knew how to brighten your day in the deepest of ways. He was known for his laughter and could be seen smiling on the worst of days. Chris was and will forever be loved and missed forever by many. As we come together in the toughest of times, please remember that Chris would not have wanted us to remember him any other way but to share the fondest of memories.

I’ve created this blog to help those remember him in any way that will help. I will periodically post memories from others as well as photos. Please feel free to leave memories by leaving comments. Again, thank you to everyone who has helped supporting his family and friends. You may also visit the Remembering Chris Crossman group on Facebook that I have also created.