Christopher Gitzen

It's been 6mo since Chris left us and I still can't find the words to express the loss he left behind. Josh and Ben, I think of you often. Your dad always had a special place in my heart as do both of you. I hope you find peace and know that you are loved by many people.
Love,

I was saddened to hear about the loss of Chris. I grew up with the Gitzen's. I graduated with Chris and remember the crazy things he did during our high school years. My sypathies go out to the family.

I was so sad to hear about Chris. I went to St. Therese with him and spent many days after school at the Gitzen house. I have many fond memories of playing Crazy 8's with Mrs. Gitzen while Chris and my brother Vince were off doing their thing. I have lots of pictures of my brother and I, along with Chris, when we were kids. I remember running into him a couple of yeas ago out here in Bennett. We walked by each other in the grocery store and both stopped and looked back. We kind of...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.

The Sherrier family

Chris and my brother Tom grew up together starting at St. Therese and on through Central. They were four years ahead of me and my heroes! Chris was an older brother to my sister and I and always looked out for us. We both adored him. Although I had not seen him in twenty years, I feel a great loss. I will never forget his smile!

The Gitzens - seems that's how I've always known all of you. There are no words to express to all of you how very sorry I am for your loss. I will always remember Chris' beautiful smile, it makes me smile just thinking of it. May your many memories get you through this most difficult time. Know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless

I knew Chris many years ago at St. Therese. We both played varsity football together. I had a school issued helmet that had a crack from front to back and no padding. Chris had a new helmet, shiny white with plenty of padding. We had to go thru drills called "head ons" where the coaches picked two players, lined them up a yard and a half apart. At the whistle, both players sprang out of their stances head on into each other. One day Chris offered me the use of his helmet when he didn't...

Gitzen family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I'm sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gitzen family and friends. I went to Aurora Central H.S. with Chris, and had a few classes with him. Chris was not your typical "popular jock" who stuck with only the football clique...he was friendly and would talk to anyone. He had a wonderful warmth of spirit that I experienced again at the 10 yr reunion - and will continue to remember. May he rest in peace.