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for Christopher Jennings
Damian
December 19, 2023
Coretta Cooper
October 5, 2009
It was a week ago today that I learned that Chris had passed on. I showed up at his house expecting to go on a final hike with him on one of his favorite trails in the hills of Camden, Maine. I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news. Chris was my "student/client" and I was his orientation and mobility instructor for a little over a year. But over the year we had become friends. We spent many hours hiking difficult, steep, rocky trails in all types of conditions. Chris did not shy away from challenges or even cold weather (even though I know he hated the cold). We hiked through knee deep snow and through icy patches on rocky hillsides. He found his way over streams using his hiking poles to find rocks to step on. One spring day, after a particularly long hike, he lost his balance while searching for the next stepping stone. He fell face first in the stream. Thank God he didn't hurt himself! He hopped up laughing and jokingly referred to himself as "Dances with Streams" (reference to "Dances with Wolves"). Boy could he make me laugh! He also referred to himself as "Captain Mobility" and I have to agree that it was an appropriate nick name. He was an inspirational traveler... just read what Adam Way wrote about his experience following him under blindfold. I witnessed that event and it was a marvelous sight to behold! I will sorely miss Chris, but I give thanks for having known him. I will keep his memory and the lessons he taught me with me always.
Nancy Ford
October 1, 2009
I SO enjoyed working with Chris as his Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor after he moved here to Maine!
His creativity, energy and humor were contagious and we at the Division for the Blind & Visually Impaired will miss him dearly.
My deepest sympathy to Chris' family and friends, such a loss for all, take good care, sending a cyberhug to each of you.
Adam Way
September 28, 2009
I first knew Creek as a client of EMPOWERS and as the owner it was my job to work with him to find employment in the Rockland Maine area. It wasn’t long after we met that I offered him a position with the company. Creek’s involvement with EMPOWERS has had a profound effect on myself and the client’s we serve; many people now have better lives due to his hard-work and commitment to the job at hand. I’m honored to have known such a remarkable person and I will miss him dearly. I’ve been flooded with memories since learning about his passing. There is one memory that I will share here today. Creek and I set-up a mobility lesson in Rockland that would require me to be blind-folded and he would guide me around town so that I would get a better idea about what it was like to be blind and in his shoes. My first thought: “Well, this is going to end badly... The blind leading the blind…” Boy was I wrong!!! We walked for miles on the streets of Rockland and I have never felt more connected to my environment nor have I ever put more trust in a person to keep me safe. Creek didn’t let me down. It was on this day that Creek showed be what true admiration is and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I will miss your friendship, humor, candor, passion, smile, courage and charm. I’m a better person for knowing you and you will forever be in my heart.
When I get to heaven: Just holler at a brother and let me know what's up foo! You always made me laugh! Boy, I’m going to miss you.
Kathy Wildman
September 24, 2009
I knew Creek through his brother, Patrick, and my son, Josh. He was a wonderful young man with a kind heart and caring spirit.
Chris, you will be dearly missed by all those whose lives you have touched. God bless and keep you. Thank you for being there for Josh. You, like Patrick, have been a true friend to him.
My sympathy to your family, loved ones, and friends. You and they will remain in my prayers.
Jack,Nina & family Jennings
September 23, 2009
Dear Billy,Pat. and family, we are all so sadden and feeling at lost ,with Chris passing.You are all in our prayers and thoughts and we wish, at this time, it was possible to be with all of you !"Creek "we will always treasure the talks and good times we shared with you. You are and will always be in the core of our hearts and spirits! thank you for enriching our lives and being YOU !
China Teves
September 23, 2009
Chris...ahhh the memories of our youth.
So memorable.
I will always remember ball-walking between you and Damien.
I will always remember our first apartment together where I got addicted to Diet Coke because of you.
You'll always be in my memories and on my bookshelf.
That's because I always for years have had a picture of you with angel wings on.
I love you.
I will miss you.
Please click on this site to see my picture of him.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/China1013/n1608385625_30095907_7359.jpg
Cheryl Delong
September 23, 2009
What a smile....To bring joy to those around you ,such a gift. A gentle man with a really big spark for life.The ones left behind are sad ,but the reward to come makes all the difference when you know the lord and eccept him into your heart!
Eilene Walsh
September 23, 2009
You will be greatly missed, Chris. You will forever be an important part of my formative years. You made me laugh until I peed. You are one of a kind. So much love to you.
Our love & prayers go out to your family and friends.
With my deepest sympathy,
Eilene
Melanie Meeker
September 23, 2009
My heart and sympathy go out to all who are experiencing this loss of such an extradordinary person, our friend, our family, Creek. Chris had such an amazing an outlook on life and his positivity was contagious to all who were around him. May the Jennings and all who knew Chris find Peace in this difficult time.
Danielle DeLong
September 23, 2009
Creek was a wonderful man, so full of enthusiasm and a keen sense of humor. He will forever be in my thoughts. My deepest sympathies to the family. I know he is finally able to see again and at peace. I will miss that bright smile and boisterous laugh. Until we meet again my friend.
Michael Morgado
September 23, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Don and Mary Jo Moore
September 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to Billy, Patty, Petra, Dave, and all of their children. Christopher was such a courageous young man and fine role model for all who knew him. He had a great sense of humor and never let his disabilities undermine his desire to enjoy life; and enjoy life he did.
Don and Mary Jo Moore
Susan Dunn
September 23, 2009
John and I want to extend our sincere sympathy and prayers to Billy, Petra, and the rest of the entire Jennings family. Although we will not be able to get back to Connecticut for the services we will be thinking of you all.....Love, Cousin Susan and John (Dunn)
September 23, 2009
What sad news. So sorry for your/our loss. Prayers continue on your behalf. May he rest in peace.
Rev. D. Dirk Davenport
Jennifer Klein-Espinal
September 23, 2009
It has been years since I have seen Chris. There was a point in my life though where he was around all the time. I will always cherish those memories. One thing is for sure, I was ALWAYS laughing when in his presence.
To The Jennings family-I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dawn Eriquez
September 22, 2009
I don't even know where to start...the memories are endless and the admiration is huge!!! Growing up all of us together as one giant family is something I will always be thankful for! You had an amazing personality and were responsible for many laughs! Thank you for that!! Till I SEE you again!! May God bring your family peace! Love, Dawn Burns-Eriquez
Dale, Lee, and Meggen
September 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 22, 2009
To our cousin Creek,
Though losing you breaks our hearts, we know you are in a better place now. I believe you are watching over your family now along with Johnny D. Our hearts are filled with happy memories of all the good times we shared. We may have parted ways for now, but one thing will never change....our love for you will go on forever.
Love,
Joe, Jessica and Kyle
September 22, 2009
We are so saddened by the loss of your Christopher. May 35 years of memories comfort you at this time of sorrow. You have our deepest sympathy. Nancy & Peter Galiano
Jennifer Jennings Sondej
September 22, 2009
Creek, the world lost an amazing person. I remember as kids in westport Ma the games,going to the beach with you. All the fun times we had. You are at peace and now you can be our angle and watch over us. You will never be forgotten...and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace..Love always Jennifer and Family
Ellie Turke
September 22, 2009
Christopher was an extraordinary member of our family. He will be missed by all of us. Reunions won't be the same...
All of my sympathy and prayers to your parents and siblings.
With mich love, Ellie
Fred and Lynn Morgado
September 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Celia Carroll
September 22, 2009
I am so sad to hear about Chris, I will never forget his smile and all the fun times we had. To this day everytime a Barry Mannilow song comes on I think about how we used to drive around and sing them together over and over he was one of the sweetest boys I ever met.
Joshua Chiarella
September 22, 2009
Chris,, thank you so much for the great memories growing up in the 500 acre playground that was essential our back yards.. To be cherished again someday with a smile and laughter, not these damn tears.. I’m so glad I got to catch up with you last year. Kid Creek, rest in peace. You were a good friend. Thank you.
Angel Hine Osterman
September 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Chris's family.
He will always be in our hearts!!! We will truly miss him!!
Heather Chastain
September 22, 2009
Creek-
Rest in Peace! I am so glad we were able to spend time with you in Westport Point over the summer...GREAT MEMORIES of Sophie rubbing your soft head, and the fabulous massage...(:
Love You Creek!!!
AMY MORGADO-BOWMAN
September 22, 2009
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.CREEK WAS THE BESTMAN IN MY NEICE DANIELLE'S WEDDING IN JUNE.ALSO I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH KATE.
Mike Bolton
September 22, 2009
Creek, wish we had spent more time over last few years, you always we the life of the party and lit up a room were ever you went. You could always make me laugh even when i was trying to tell you you screwed up an order at bb+b..Me,pete w.,Brett,stacey and you all had a blast working there and you always made it easier to come to work...Damn man i always felt like you were my 2nd little brother and always made sure i looked out for you and there was trimes you did for me..Good lookin Bro have fun in the after world and turn up that tune and Jam, i'l see ya there someday, til then piece lil buddy!!!
Michelle & Carl Berg
September 22, 2009
To the family of Creek-
We are so very sorry for your loss. We send our prayers and condolances in this time of sadness. May you all find solice in the memories that you hold dear. A candle was lit today in Creeks honor at the Grotto in Brookfield. - The Berg family
Valencia Scott-Wilson
September 22, 2009
This is to reflect on a great person who had a wonderful family.I wish you all peace and comfort in this time.
Scott Jennings
September 22, 2009
JB#2 - Rest in peace. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Blake Wilson
September 22, 2009
The Jennings and Caponera family,
I am a friend of Allie's amd she always talked about how much fun and what a man Christopher was. My deepest sympathies go to you and your family. My regards to you all. Celebrate Christopher's life and what he meant to you all.
Alexandra Caponera
September 22, 2009
Creek-
It's still so hard for me to believe that your gone. But I know that your in a better place and looking down on all of us. I have so many great memories with you. Like the time we had mom paged over the intercom at the grocery store to come and get her two lost children at the front of the store, even though you and I were both adults :)
I will listen to every mix cd that you've ever made me at least 100 times, to keep the jams going. I love and miss you so much and will think of you every single day. You were a great big brother to me, and it will always remain that way.
Love,
Little Sis-
Faith Gydus
September 22, 2009
My deepest sympathies to Creek's whole family. He was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. You are in my prayers at this very difficult time. I know Creek is looking down on us with that amazing smile of his.
Kate Galiano
September 22, 2009
Creek~
Not a day will go by that I won't remember your smile and your infectious sense of humor. Life dealt you/us a tough deck to handle, and I believe you are looking down on us saying "please don't cry for me, I am finally at peace". You will be missed so much by myself, Greg, and my little ones. I keep reminding them of the great times they had with "Uncle Stick" in West Port Point and in Maine. We love you so much Creek, my heart is broken, but I know now that you are free to live life the way you wanted-with sight.
Love~Sis
JOanmarie Fontana
September 22, 2009
the world has lost an amazing person. Chris you were a friend and inspiration to everyone who knew you. The sound of your laugh will be something I always remember. You are missed and never forgotten... nothing but love for you and may you rest peacefully... Joanmarie Fontana
Matt and Sarah Kay
September 22, 2009
The loss of someone so extraordinary is immeasurable - we share your greif. Please let us know what we can do to help you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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