Christopher Condron

Chris has been on my mind so hard lately. I like to think he is visiting me so I talk to him and thank him for his friendship, laughter and for his love of family and friends. I miss him so much and he will forever be a part of my life.

Mark, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.

It is difficult to understand why someone who had such a zeal for life could be taken at such a young age. Chris was always smiling and joking around to lighten the mood, and was a likeable person that was easy to befriend. He had a firm foundation of what was right and wrong that his parents had instilled in him, in which he would return to despite whatever obstacles that he may have faced in his life.

All of which are admirable qualities, but one that always stood out to me was...

Cousin Chris, I remember all the holidays spent with you at Mimi and Grampy's house and how excited I was to see you everytime. I was equally excited to see you and your Dad last year when you came to Ventura to visit. You are the coolest cousin anyone could have and a truly great person. I remember bragging to all my friends about how you were the best guitar player ever! You will be dearly missed. Love you man, give Aunt BJ, Aunt Jan, Mimi, and Grampy a huge hug for me. See you soon.....

Chris, I was watching a video that Uncle Mike put together, of a family vacation years ago when you were still a teenager, crazy hair, excited, living life like it was something worth experiencing to the fullest. I smiled often as I watched you, acting silly, smiling, getting others to laugh. That's something I hear that you did a lot of throughout your 40 years on this terrestrial ball. Our life paths have not crossed often, and for that I have regrets, but I think that much of the things...

Chris,
You were one of my first friends. Thanks for accepting me and giving me perspective. You taught me to rebel sometimes....something I didn't know how to do. I will never forget you!

My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Chris.

Chris, you will be missed dearly and thought of often. I know you will be keeping an eye on all of us and it is comforting to know you are always there.