Christopher Healy

To Dr. Healy's family and friends, I offer my deepest condolences. I never met Dr. Healy, but after reading his beautifully written obituary, I believe that he and I would have been fast friends. He painted a picture of a life filled with love and laughter while navigating the trials of the disease that brought that life to a close. Were I to grade this obituary, he'd receive an A+ for using words as his paintbrush for this self portrait. I'm sure his students were blessed by him when they...

Well done, Chris! You deserve an A+. May all the wonderful memories shared with your family and friends help them through this most difficult of times. Rest in peace.

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My darling brother, I thought as your big sister it would be my job to teach you important lessons. But it was you who showed me how to live a full & meaningful life in the face of adversity. As this cruel disease robbed you of each thing we all take for granted every day you told me "I can do this". And you certainly did. You persevered & built the best life possible for yourself, & you never complained or asked "Why me?". You taught us all the true meaning of dignity, courage & grace. ...