Christopher Yanni

Today.. three years ago.. I lost my nephew and the closest thing I would ever have to a "son". Gabriel, Claudia and Alison were so wonderfully kind to "share" Chris with me, his aunt Miki... and with all of you. Today at this moment I am very, very sad for our lost... but I am also very happy that I and we had the priviledge and opportunity to share this world with Christopher Yanni, Be it known.. there are a lot of wonderful people in this world, but there will only be a few who will compare...

Allison, Thank you so much for the call. We were so upset that we could not make it down in time for the funeral. Know that we have many great memories of Chris and that they will never be forgotten. If you need anything at all we are only a phone call away.

Gabe and family... I didn't know Yanni, but i know we would have been good friends knowing the people he was surrounded by... you are very strong Gabe, and a true inspiration...no wonder Yanni had such an amazing life!!

you'll always find a friend in me
send u my love!

To My other family! Gabe, Claudia, Alison, and Ashley.

I have yet to return home to hug all of you. I miss you all and I am so sorry for the loss of a son, a brother, a lover, and a frined. I miss him so much and I am sure all you do too. Thank you all for getting in contact with Mia. She was able to give me a chance to just speak with him and for that I could never be more grateful. I know he is now in a better place, and that he is smiling down on us right now. As you can see...

Christo, Hayete

It has been one month and you have left a void that nothing can fill. I see your smiles and I shiver. I miss you dearly. Dad.

Dear Gaby, Claudia and Allison,
I love you guys and I know that Chris is in a better place right now. I know that he is still with us, I feel he's presence. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I hope you know that I will be there when you need me the most. I miss Chris dearly but he dosen't want us to be crying he wants us to be smiling. Remember I love you all and i'm here for you.

Love You,
Amanda Reyes

Dear Yanni family,
I'm so sory for the loss of your son. I want you to know that i will be here for you and you will get a lot of support. I Love you guys and may he always rest in peace.
Love, GABBY

Dear Claudia and Gabriel,
I have been thinking and wondering since Christopher's crossing of something that I could say to both of you that would lessen your pain and make everything seem better, but I do not think that there is any magical phrase that anyone can say that will release us from the pain of losing a loved one.
I have been reading the notes of condolences and have been very impressed at the wonderful things that have been said about Chris. I wish that I could have had...

I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine, He said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to...