Christopher Benavides

Asa, I remember well the days we would run into each other and the 3 of us ( especially Christopher , lol) went on for hours. I miss him alot and am grateful to have this opportunity to share our love for Christopher with you. Christopher and I loved shoes but you know who really loved shoe! lol and of course they had to be fancy.......:)) also that adorable poodle who wa as spoiled as he was. Who brings a gold fluffy pillow for their dog to lay on for the car ride???? Only Christopher! ...

Dear Asa,

I was searching the internet to look for the two of you. Now I found out the terrible news that Christopher is no longer with us.

I hope you have found the strength to live a life without the wonderfull Christopher, I know he is in good hands with God and Betty.

I wish you al the strength and hope you found a way to keep up the good work that you and Christohper alway did for the community.

Love,
Diana

Asa,My thoughts are with you in this difficult perioed.
Finding words is not easy now and can not describe the feelings, so forgive me for not writing much.

love

I first met Christopher several years ago while we were both working on the Education Commission of NAGC. He was a very inspiring man with great depth of passion for gifted students. He brought intelligent thoughts and ideas to our work. He will be missed, his contributions are applauded and his family and friends will be in many prayers.

Asa, my thoughts are with you and Chris's extended family. Although Chris and I have had little contact these past years, my thoughts were often filled of our days growing up..our bus trip to Tempe, just being cousins. I wish we would of made more effort to stay in touch. I can see through the writings that he was able to succeed in his professional life and most important his personal life. He was very fortunate to have found you as I am sure you have already realized how special of a man...

Mr. B, Was very influential on my life, although its been thirteen years since I last opened the door to his classroom, I can still remember quoting Lincolon, revisiting the Aztecs and of course his pet dog.  You will be missed, and forever in the hearts of many.

6 years ago, I had the great privilege of having Mr. B as my 5th grade teacher. Today I still look back on that year as my favorite. Myself and a small group of girls would be referred to as the teachers pets because we would crowd around his desk, to converse with him. He always knew the right thing to say, and had a way of making you feel like even the most insignificant event in your life was an enormous deal. I will never forget September 11th, 2001; we came back from our weekly art...

My deepest condolences to Asa and all of Christopher's family. I am so saddened to hear of this. So often we think to ourselves, "Gee, I wonder how so-and-so is doing? Maybe I should give them a call." And then, of course, it's too late. We always think we have tomorrow but we never know. Asa, we are always here if you want to talk and remember. My daugher Charlotte has never forgotten the lessons she learned from "Mr. B" and the kindness that both you and he showed to her; those...

I was so sad to hear from my dear friend, Tracey, that Christopher has passed. I will always remember his smile which could light up a room. I have such fond memories as a teenager visting Uncle Asa and Christopher in NY & FL. Christopher was a kind-hearted person and he will truly be missed.