CHRISTOPHER ELKINS

I just heard about this terrible loss today and thought I could share a fond memory of one of my very good friends. We were practicing for the 4x100 relay during track practice and Ray Manista and Chris usually ran the final two legs of the relay. We used a blind exchange where the advancing runner would call out "book" and "reach" to hand over the baton. During this exchange, Chris took off so quickly, Ray couldn't catch him and decided to throw the baton. Ray yelled "reach," and Chris...

Dear Uncle Roger Aunt Mary and lynn we are so sad for your loss although i do beleive he is in a better place.I have a great memory of chris and I having bike races at are house in Playa Del Rey although I think lynn beat us most of the time. Have faith god bless Laine,Mara,Zach,Skyler,Savannah,Nicole.

Chris was a great guy during our years at Boone Grove.. We lost contact after school but I always remember him as a nice guy who got along with everyone. Sorry for the loss his family is having. JRW

Dear Roger, Mary and Lynn,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our son Chris was a buddy of your son Chris during their high school years at Boone Grove. I remember him as being a really nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

July 23, 2009
Chris was such a great guy! We enjoyed watching him grow from a teenager to a wonderful dad! He will be missed.

Patti and children,
Chris will be missed by you, the children, and by many others sinced he touched the lives of so many people during his journey here on earth. We only knew Chris and your family from get togethers at Danny and Phyllis's House but we are so very saddened by the death of your husband and father. We will keep you and the children in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief, what a senseless and tragic ending to a wonderful person's life.

Kyle and Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort!
Erica (used to work at The Children and Family Health Clinic)

Roger, Mary, and Lynn, I am so sorry to here about Chris. He and I were very good friends for many, many years. My thoughts are with you all.

Patti and children,
I am so very sorry . I have only heard wonderful things about your husband and father. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Such a tragic and senseless loss.
Lee Ann Kane, Griffith, IN