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CHRISTIAN KNIGHT Obituary


CHRISTIAN ALLEN KNIGHT  
Beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many, age 22, tragically died Sunday, November 17, 2013, in a car accident. Son of Kathy Knight of Olney, and Steve Knight, of Bowie, stepson of David Cameron, brother of Stephen, stepbrother of Emily, Bradley and Ashley Cameron, grandson of Mary Helen Steinhauer and Elliott Knight. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather Allen Steinhauer and paternal grandmother Frances Knight. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville with a reception to follow. Christian lived a life in full, and loved his family, friends, dogs and sports. His beautiful spirit will live on in all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations made in Christian Allen Knight's name to the Allen Steinhauer Memorial Scholarship at the University of Maryland Foundation. Please view and sign the family guestbook at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 20, 2013.

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Linda Riseling Lawless

December 6, 2013

Kathy and Steve, and all your family and friends. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. No words will make this better. Just do your best to honor him by remembering ALL the good, wonderful things about him. You will be in my prayers

Shellie Mejia

December 1, 2013

Steve and family ,
I am terribly sorry for your loss

Jeffrey Kornspan

November 27, 2013

Dear Kathy, was very sad to hear this news. I enjoyed talking with Chris about his future in the electrical trade. We met at Hariels house and spoke quite a few times.
I will miss our conversations with him. Sincerely Jeff
Electric advantage inc

Marge & George Simpson

November 23, 2013

Steve and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very tragic time. May your memories of the wonderful years spent with Christian bring you much comfort in the days and months to come. God Bless you.

Tracy Schmitz

November 22, 2013

To Steve and Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Your loss is tragic and the pain will surely endure, so be strong and know that you are not alone.

Cristian Miranda

November 21, 2013

Kathy, Steve and Stephen,
Words will never heal your pain, but please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Most importantly we love you and are here for you all.
We love you guys,
The Miranda family

November 21, 2013

To the entire family, we extend our deepest condolences. Jay & Barbara Nixon

Donna Becker

November 20, 2013

To Kathy and Family:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Christian. May God give you comfort in your heartbreak and grief.

Kathy Hartmann Masterson

November 20, 2013

Kathy and Steve,

Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

November 20, 2013

Kathy, Steve and Stephen,
No parent or sibling should have to bear the pain of losing a loved one before their time. Our family extends our condolences to all of you and your extended family. May all of Christian's kindness and many fond memories of him help ease the grief.We, as neighbors and friends, will be here to help in any way possible. The Kauffman Family

Bonnie Stultz

November 20, 2013

Kathy, I am at a complete loss for words as I know your pain is too great to be healed by words alone. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mrs. Bowser

Patty Baker

November 20, 2013

Our heart felt sympathy goes out to all of you. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Baker family.

Traci Dunn Allen

November 20, 2013

Kathy, although we lost touch after high school poms, the news of your tragic loss has rocked my core. I pray you find comfort in the beautiful memories of your son. You will always have a guardian angel looking after you. Please take care....

Michael D'Ovidio

November 20, 2013

Kathy & Steve...so very sorry. Love, thoughts, prayers.

Sheona Steinhauer Miller (cousin to Kathy)

November 20, 2013

Kathy, Stephen, Steve -- we are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much and wish we were not so far away. Kathy, Stephen, besides my family, Uncle Herb and Aunt Bert send you their love and support. We love you very much. God Bless you during this extremely trying time.

Patrick Hoover

November 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family,

My family and I share with you and all of your family the most profound loss and inconsolable grief which you surely suffer. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy are with you now and always.

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