Mr Christopher Calvin Garsky

Chris and his bright and quick wit shed light in a hard time for me at Kenyon College and over the years I'd wished we were in touch. More than a decade after learning about his death it still hits me and I'm posting to let anyone know that later this month I and some other Kenyon-era friends will be planting a Black Willow by the river in Gambier and memorializing Chris and other Kenyon friends who've died.

I went to college with Chris and kept in touch with him over the years. We talked frequently on the phone. The last time I talked to him was about a month before he passed. All I can do since I heard of his death is repeat our last conversations in my mind. I miss his voice, his jokes, and the simple luxery of knowing I could pick up a phone, dial his number. and hear him on the other end of it. I miss Chris so much I can only think about him in sad, short gasps. Mr. and Mrs. Garsky, as parents I can only imagine your unbearable pain. If there is anything I could do to help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Chris was an important part of my life, and now my memories of him will always be so too.

My sincere condolences to the family of Christopher.He was as brillant as he was a good person.I just received the word today and I must say it really saddened my wife and I.If we only had the answers in this life when this happens to such a young person.May God give the Garsky family the strength in this trying and difficult time.

It's been 9 days now and the pain hasn't wained abit. Christopher and I shared a lab and a cubical at GSK. We stayed good friends after he left GSK to go back to school in 2006. He was brillant and witty and the scientific community has lost a "great one". No words can express my sorrow for his death. I feel his parents grief and wish I could help take it away. Good-bye for now Christopher, but we will meet again. And I pray where you are is much better than life here on earth.

I will remember you. Will you remember me? I'm so tired but I can't sleep. Standing on the edge of something much too deep. It's funny how we feel so much but we cannot say a word. We are screaming inside, but we can't be heard. But I will remember you. Will you remember me?

I can't begin to express my sadness at Chris's passing. I went to GA with Chris since we were both 11 years old. I wish his family and friends my most sincere sympathies, he was an amazing and unique person. I will miss his ability to make people laugh with his humor and wit. God bless and love to the Garsky family.

My deepest sympathies to the family. I am saddened to hear of Chris's passing. I had the opportunity to supervise Chris during what I remember to be his first internship at Merck. I am reminded of his thoughtfulness and the care he took at carrying out his assignments. He always treated others with respect regardless of station and was quite open to the ideas of others. I will pray that God wraps his arms around all of you and gives comfort as only He can.

Chris and I were classmates, and although grad school did not leave us much time to get to know each other, I could tell he was an amazing individual. We will miss him here at Penn. I am so sorry for your loss, and offer my most sincere condolences in this most difficult time.