Christopher Barrus Raynor

I have been wanting to write to you, Karen, for weeks now. Been searching for the right words, there are none. We have something in common, I lost my mother in a car accident momments after saying I do on my wedding day 6 years ago. She was leaving the church on her way to the reception. As I stood in the street with my entire wedding party my mother died at the sceene. Your story has touched my heart and brought me right back to that day. Faith definitley has kept me going as I'm sure it...

I read your story and I want to say my prayers are with you the bride, and the families. I am encouraged that you were able to speak at a memorial service that minutes before was supposed to be your wedding. You have shown a world of people searching that Christ truly gives strength and that death is merely a temporary separation from other believers. We here at The Brooklyn Tabernacle are praying for you sister.
Christ's Love

I have searched for the words to leave with you but they all seem so trite. I would like to offer that your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you peace in quiet moments remembering that “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Pericles

May God comfort each of you.

Still so sad and praying for everyone.

My husband and I met Karen and Christopher only briefly on a weekend beach trip in Ocean Isle..they were such a beautiful and energetic couple. We just wanted to say that your family is in our prayers and to hear of your faith has been so encouraging to so many people. Thank you for your courage and genuine faith in our Lord and Savior.

Karen~ My husband David went to college with you, we were saddened to hear of this tragedy. Your words are very inspirational, and with your deeep faith in God you will continue to heal. You are right the best is yet to come. And Chris message to you that morning, was him telling you he will be okay and so will you. We met in our Women of the Word bible study today, and our leader spoke of you and your story. How you both have a deep love and appreciation of the Lord. Thank you for...

Dear Jeff and Joanne,
There are no words for this terrible loss. I am so sorry you lost your son, Christopher. I have been praying for you both and will continue to do so. I know your pain as we lost our son 2 years ago. I knew your son through our daughter and son-in-law, Carly and Paul Lafore. May you continue to receive many hugs, much love, support and prayers. If I can be of any support please know I am only an email away.
May you feel God's love at this time,
Sue Mellott

I received a call from my son in NY, Christopher Needham, who went to school with your Christopher. He was so distraught over having heard about the accident. He said, "Mom, he was such a great guy." I just wanted to let you know that my son and I also weep for you. I currrently work with Paige Bivens and she has also told me of what a wonderful blessing Chris has always been to you. According to my Chris and Paige, he was a bright light in the life of anyone who knew him. May God...

Now I know where Chris got his personality and kindness from: his parents. Jeff and JoAnne are truly the most wonderful, lovely, giving people I have met in a long time. It was an honor to spend the past week with you. Karen is lucky to have a second set of parents in you.