Memorial Website

Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Memorial Site will be closing down soon. It costs to keep it up and unfortunately at this time I can no longer afford to keep paying to keep it up.

I will keep this blog going indefinitely though, so we'll always have a place for Chris...

Funeral

Just a quick note to inform everyone that Chris' family is holding a funeral in Florida for Chris this Saturday, August 26. I'm sorry but I have no other details at this time. I know it's short notice, but if anyone needs an address to send condolences or what not, please email me ASAP and I will do what I can to find out.

Obituary

As printed in the Livingston County Press on August 1, 2006..

CHRISTOPHER MILTON TAYLOR
Christopher Milton Taylor passed away suddenly on June 15, 2006 in Vanderbilt, MI. He was born in Clare, MI. on March 26, 1963. His childhood was spent in Gladwin & Howell, MI. He was an independent roofer.
He is survived by his parents: Jean & William Taylor of Eustis, FL. (former residents of Howell, MI.) his sister: Katrina Cunningham of St. Cloud, FL, his brothers: Russell Taylor of South Lyon, MI., Geoffrey (Carla) Taylor of St. Cloud, FL. and two nephews: Kallan Cunningham and Ryan Taylor of St. Cloud, FL. He is also survived by both Grandmothers: Ann Taylor of Gladwin, MI. and Kay Lack of Belleville, Ontario, many aunts, uncles, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew Bryce Cunningham and both grandfathers: Clare Taylor and Milton Lack, and two cousins.
A memorial service will be held in Florida. Memorial contributions can be made in Chris's name to: Holy Cross Children's Services 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, MI 49236. Arrangements handled by the Nelson Funeral Home, Gaylord, MI.

A Request

I have a request to anyone who might have any items of clothing that belonged to Chris. His sister Trina is having a quilt made out of pieces of Chris' clothes. She is planning on giving it to her son as a memento of his Uncle Chris. Chris was very fond of his nephew, so this would be a very special gift for him. If you have, or know of anyone who has, any clothes that Chris may have left at your home or whatever, and you are willing to part with them, please contact me so I can let Trina know...

Thanks in advance for anyone who might be able to help with this request.

A Sign From Above

This morning as I was walking to my mailbox, I stopped and took a look into the sky. I was talking to Chris when I said "If you are up there and everything is okay, please just give me a sign".

Not even 2 seconds after I said it, one of those Blue Angel jets suddenly flew over me out of nowhere. At that moment I got a smile and the tears started rolling. It sure made me feel better and helped me to feel a little peace...

Photo Of Chris

Light A Candle

If you'd like to light a candle in Chris' memory, you can do that here
http://cmt1963-2006.memory-of.com/
Just look on the right side and click where it says "Memorial Candles"...

You can also view his timeline there, add pictures, or post a tribute.

Memorial Information

IN MEMORY OF CHRIS TAYLOR

Memorial Service will be held at Howell City Park, Barnard & Thompson St., on Sunday, July 16, starting at 12 Noon. Bring a dish to pass.

Never Say Goodbye

What do I say, I still can't believe he is gone. I am in total shock and disbelieve, and the manner in which Chris passed away, makes it that much more hard to believe.

I somehow feel that Chris is here. I feel his presence every day. And although I know he physically may not be here, he is here in my heart everyday.

Chris will always live on in our hearts, and I don't think I can ever say "goodbye"...

Anything To Add?

If you have any photos or anything else that you would like me to add to this memorial, please don't hesitate to email me at krazeediamond@msn.com

Share A Memory

Feel free to share a memory or a little something about Chris. Just click where it says "Comments" below.

News Of His Passing

Here is an article that was featured in the Alpena News about the night Chris lost his life, there was a longer, more detailed, article in the Gaylord Herald Times along with a follow up article, that you can access by clicking on the "Headlines" link on the upper right side of this page.

VANDERBILT

— Police and firefighters were called to a rural Vanderbilt home to investigate a fatal fire and possible gunshots.

Authorities arrived just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday at the fully engulfed home on Whitehouse Trail, near Whitmarsh Road in Otsego County's Corwith Township. The sound of gunfire may have been ammunition set off by the heat of the fire, police said.

One body was discovered in the burned home, about six miles east of Vanderbilt.

Officials do not yet know the identity of the victim, cause of death or what ignited the fatal fire. The incident remains under investigation.