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Gary Jones
January 18, 2023
Miss you brother! -Jones
Lori Wallace
April 26, 2013
Dear Jenny and Bert, I have just read your devastating story about the day you lost your son and his friend, Blake. I came to the pictures and I saw the innocence of your boy and I broke down. Chris is my son too now. I see my son in your boy's tenderness. He was wearing his seat belt, he listened to his parents, he took care to protect himself. He was in love with life. He was loved by you both more than he could ever know. I want to hold him and keep him safe from the devastation in the world - from the loss of hope and love. Your boy had to lose his life to deepen the world's capacity for compassion. The pictures you shared are critical for this. The horror and the love. I love Chris and will pray for him tonight. I love him in spite of never having met him. He is our child. I am so very sorry for your pain and loss and I wish I could hold you too and keep you safe from it all. I am so sorry you have to endure this. I am just a mother in Berkeley hoping every day to keep my boy safe from harm, like you. I walk with you in your pain and healing. Thank you for your strength and you have my energetic love and support every step of the way. Love, Lori
Troy Temmink
January 19, 2013
Dear Chris,
Although I was probably too young to remember what happened that day, I do remember going to your house to be babysat by your mom. I always had a fun time at your house, and when we played basketball together. You used to lift me up so I could dunk the ball. Those were great times.
R.I.P. Chris Heyman
Love you and miss you always.
Love,
Troy
Conny Pulver
September 14, 2004
Hello Chris,
Just wanted to let you know how much we miss you. I still cant beleive this has happened. I wait for your smiling face & you chasing Jamie around the house. I love & miss you very much!
Love, Tante Conny
Don,Denny,Brennen,Peter, & Maisie Andrade
April 8, 2004
Dear Friends,
Wow, finally opened the guest book and read all of the beautiful words from hearts that are hurting for Chris and all of you. Have no words to add tonight, too overwhelmed by all that was read and all that has happened since that nightmare night. But we all have our memories and hopes that all of the prayers and loving thoughts of all those around you will get you through. Chris will never be forgotten. We will always be here for you. We love you. The Andrade Family
Agie Gentile
March 10, 2004
Chris - I think about you every day. I pray for you, your mom, your dad, Tanya, and Kenny every morning and every night. I miss you so very much. Please be at the gate to greet me when I arrive up where you are. Your view of life inspires me. I will write about you for my class so that more people will know you and know why you were such a great person. I love you and will see you when I get there. Love always - Aunt Angie
June Kinsky
February 28, 2004
We are so sorry for the loss of your son, Chris. We keep all of your family in our prayers for comfort and strength. May the Lord grant you peace through this tragedy and draw you closer to Him. Love, The Kinsky Family (Marc's sister June)
Agie Gentile
February 26, 2004
Hi Guys! I continue to pray for the four of you as well as everyone that is grieving the loss of Chris. He will never be forgotten. He touched so many different people and left such an awesome impression. We miss Chris dearly and love you guys so very much. God Bless you Guys!
Agie, Marc, Taylor, and Emily
Marco and Sally Gentile
February 25, 2004
Bert and Jenny thank you so much for the picture of Chris. We love the poem inside the card. Our love and sympathy is with you both and Tonya. We know he is with the Lord. May peace be with you all. Love Marco and Sally
vikki shine
February 25, 2004
Chris,
I really miss you being here. I wish that things could be different and you could still be here with all of us that loved you and still do. We miss your presence, your smile, and we miss having you here. I know you are here with us Chris. You cannot imagine how difficult it is to face the reality of having to go to work everyday, or go to school everyday or live our lives everyday, knowing that we cannot share things with you. But, I feel comfort in looking at your picture and speaking to it everyday.
I love you Chris.
Vikki
Nicole Pulver
February 22, 2004
Chris,
You were more like a big brother to me than just an older cousin. I looked up to you in so many ways, when you had gotten something new i had to be the first one to try it. Like when you had gotten a playstation that was the next thing on my Christmas list!(haha)As I got older you were more protective and you looked out for me and i gladly appretiated that. You told me that you were going to take me to my first high school party, but now that you cant i know you will still be there with me, and of course still looking out for me.I know I never got to express my feelings to you but now i wish i had. I love you Chris Heyman and i will never forget you!! You are forever in my heart and i will cherish all our wonderful memories together!
Love always,
Nicole
vikki shine
February 19, 2004
Bert, Jenny,
I cannot even begin to imagine the utmost anguish you both are going through. I can only let you know that my son and I will always be there for both of you. While Chris was not my son, he was like a son to me. You must know that Chris was more than special, he was phenomenal. He was never judgmental and he was a great friend to my son. His presence was always felt wherever he went. Chris had no enemies. He was a good kid and take solace in knowing that. While I mean no disrespect to my own son, Chris was the epitome of what every parent wishes for in their own child. I loved Chris although I may never have vocalized it to him. But, you know that I did and so did my son, Gary. He loved Chris and he respected Chris. For you may not know, but my son looked up to Chris more than I ever realized until recently. Chris always looked out for my son and kept him out of trouble. And, I love you Chris for that. Chris will never ever be forgotten in my mind and in my heart. I think about him every day. I speak to his pictures that are placed in my home and in my car. He will live on forever. He will always be cherished.
Thank you Bert and Jenny in raising a fine, spirited, funny, intelligent and happy young man that is Chris.
I love you guys for you are like family to me. And take care of Tanya and Kenny. They both need you now more than ever.
I plan on sending messages to honor Chris everyday. I will never forget him, and we must never forget him. He has had a profound effect on all of us and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Love, Vikki
Mike Esquivel
February 10, 2004
Although I only saw Chris one time. He was a young man with a bright future ahead of him. The Esquivel family thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones. God Bless.
The Esquivel Family
Jayne van der Padt
February 10, 2004
Lieve Jenny, Bert en Tanya,
Hoewel de meesten van ons Christopher niet goed hebben gekend voelen we ons verslagen, verdrietig en boos. Weet dat we aan jullie denken en alles zouden willen doen om jullie in deze moeilijke tijd te kunnen troosten en steunen.
Veel liefs namens ons allemaal,vooral ook namens tante Joop, en alle anderen,
Jayne, John en Kiefer van der Padt
Ruben & Vivian Vasquez
February 6, 2004
Bert, Jenny & Family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and those that loved your son Chris. It wasn't until we read the obituary that we realized that you were our neighbors back in the Fontana Condos all those years ago when we were just newlyweds.
The support our community has shown you and the love for your son has been moving to say the least. While we did not have the pleasure to meet Chris,(your daughter was a baby the last time we saw you) it does not suprise us that he was a young man so loved, respected, and admired given the fact that you two are his parents. I'm sure you are very proud of the young man he had become.
We hope to reconnect with you sometime in the near future. It's amazing that we've lived in the same community for all these years and have not run into you. Our son, a year older than Chris, graduated from Rancho last year. We live very close to the memorial site on Haven and pass it at least once a day and thus, think of you often.
Until we can meet again, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruben, Vivian, Dylan & Ayla
Vasquez
cathy gettler
February 2, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Heyman and Family,
Although I did not know your son or your family, I have been deeply touched by your loss and can only offer my prayers that God will bring you comfort in your loss. From everything I have read and heard of your son you can only feel proud and blessed to have raised such a beautiful person.From your loss, I will never forget to hug and say I love you to my daughter every day as from your experience we never know what our future holds. Be assured that your son will always be with you because love truly never dies...God Bless.
The Gettler Family
Jaclyn Renna
January 28, 2004
May god give you peace in this time of sorrow. We have a four month old daughter and could not even conceive the pain you are going through. Your grief is great but not permanent, you will see your son smile again when you meet in heaven.
The Renna family
Brian, Jaclyn, and Caressa
Jonathan Jones
January 28, 2004
At this time you have my deepsest, most sincere wishes for you at this time. I will ask GOD in some way to comfort you all at this crucial time as only HE can...
You have my heartfelt sorrows. May GOD Bless you and GOD Keep you..
Friend to Kenny & Tanya Downs
Jonathan Jones
Anna Lemos
January 27, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Heyman and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of being Chris' teacher in kinergarten at Maple Elementary. I remember him as an active, curious and happy student. I remember both of you as caring and involved parents. I have often thought of many of my students from the past and of course Chris is one of the many I remember fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with Chris.
Janette
January 27, 2004
You don't know me and I didn't know your son but my boyfriend was real good friends with Chris. I attended his funeral yesterday and although I didn't know him it brought tears in my eyes to think that this really does happen in our world. Its scary to think that this could've been me or my brother or the next teenager.I want you to know that I send my deepest condolencence and that even though Chris and I have never met, he has brought me closer to God.His unfortunate death has made me realize that I am not invincible. Once again I am terribly sorry and know that Chris and your family will be in my prayers.God Bless You all.
Andrea Gonzales
January 24, 2004
To the Heyman Family,
You don't know me but my heart goes out to you and your family. My son is also a student at Rancho High. So many people have been touched by this tragedy. My families prayers are with you.
The Gonzales Family
Wilbert, Angela & Balam Vazquez
January 23, 2004
Bert & Jenny,
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel and how much Chris touched our lives, he always made us smile. The entire Storm Soccer team misses him.
Richard Carmona
January 23, 2004
Bert, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, I know what you are going through, remember the good times with him.
Richard and Joanne Carmona
Tom, Kim, & Michelle Minder
January 22, 2004
We only got to meet Chris on a couple of occasions when he came to Nevada with his mom. However in those two times it was a pleasure to be in his company. A very fine young man. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts are with you.
Irma Castillo
January 22, 2004
Heyman Family,
I don't know you or your son, but my heart aches for the loss of such a seemingly wonderful young man.My thoughts are with your family and all of those affected by this horrible tragedy.
Lindsey Van Dusen
January 22, 2004
CHRIS WAS VERY DEAR TO EVERYONE, EVERYONE KNEW HIM BUT THE THING THAT WILL MAKE US REMEMBER HIM IS HIS SMILE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH STUDENT
Hanneke Baltjes
January 22, 2004
Dear Bert, dear Jenny, dear family!
Our thoughts are with you!
We wish you strength in the time to come!
Cousin Hanneke, Henk, Therre, Máire
and also on behalf of aunt Dini
Brittany
January 22, 2004
Chris- You will live on in my Heart forever. I will Always remember the good times at school...
Mr. & Mrs. Heyman- My thoughts and prayers are you with, at this time. All i can say is i wish it wasn't Chris.
Donna Lotz
January 22, 2004
My prayers are for you, God Bless you in your heartache.
Love, Donna
Beth Chirichella
January 22, 2004
Chris had touched many lives, although he was here for such a short time. Seeing the sorrow on his freinds faces and hearing their memories made me realize how special he was. And everybody will remember his smile.
Beth Chirichella
Rancho Cucamonga High School
2nd Period Anatomy
Karen Tate
January 22, 2004
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of such a tragic and senseless loss - May God bless you
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