Christopher J. "Chris" Long

I remember talking to Chris once at college. He was a few years older than me, and about to graduate. I asked what he thought about the prospects of graduating - leaving all his friends, parties, college antics behind. Surely he was a bit sad to leave it all? His response was "Can´t wait! So much to do!" And the way he said it, he was so sure, so enthusiastic and ready to embrace what was next. To walk his own path. He had such energy and positivity.

Chris and I went to Middlebury together. The photo you selected so exemplifies what he brought to our lives there. His joy, his loyalty, his sense of adventure and his intelligence made every moment one to cherish. I remember the first snow fall for a classmate from Malaysia. Chris bundled us all up to enjoy the snow in the dark. On the weekends he would pile into our friends car and we head to Ames to buy whatever was needed or just to roam the aisles. After college it was a great...

We are so saddened by the loss of Chris. What an amazing life he lived! Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. Sending good thoughts and prayers

Chris with some of the other wonderful students that my wife was blessed to have in her Latin classes at PHS. Thank you Anthony Danese for the photos.

Chris was such a talented, kind, giving, and brilliant human being. How many of you recall or knew of his love for and impressive knowledge of the Latin language? I will always remember him as my wife's enthusiastic student, who, along with his close friend Anthony Danese, was an award-winning member of the PHS Latin Club's Certamen team. In her 21+ years of teaching Latin at PHS, she frequently referred to that group of students, particularly Chris' Certamen team, as one of her absolute...

Praying for comfort for you Lauren and all Chris's family. Thank you for sharing his beautiful obituary, a wonderful account of a well lived life, of helping others . Love from your cousins in Ireland.