John Mcadams
Anne and Don:
This is absolutely so heartbreaking to hear this news of Chris' passing! I will miss him very much, but know that he is in a much better place with Jesus in Heaven. You are all like family to me and I miss you all dearly. I have so many wonderful memories of Chris growing up on Portal Drive with your family and the Gross' family! Chris and I mostly hid in his room when you, my parents and the Gross' were singing Captain and Tennille songs during the 70s. I vividly remember all of the wonderful memories going with your family to the Red Bud Resort during the summer, listening to Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings songs over and over again! Chris and I had so much fun fishing for hours for rainbow trout, catching craw fish, and even finding a king snake to bring back home for Anne to enjoy! I tell my kids, Marisa and Emi, about Chris and the fun that we had, especially the "a adventure" day when Chris and I were stranded fishing on the island after the water was released from the dam and we then had to swim across the White River with our tiny little perch that Chris had caught! I still get a lot of questions about the scar on my right hand and always enjoy telling people about playing dodge ball at the swimming pool with Chris and Stu and accidentally catching my hand on the sharp metal part of the fence and having to be rushed to the local hospital by Anne to get 6 stitches in my hand! Chris and I also had so much fun conducting funny interviews on tape that we all enjoyed listening to over the years - we were kind of crazy back then! There are so many memories that I haven't even scratched the surface..
Even though I have never met Chris' fiance and daughters before, Chris told me so much about them that I feel like I know then as well. I will definitely keep them in my prayers. I teach High School Sunday School at our church and had learned about Chris' passing that morning and was able to incorporate this into my lesson about personal testimonies. It was difficult to talk about him without crying, but I was able to tell them that Chris's person testimony was that the love that was reflected from his heart to others was from the Holy Spirit indwelling within him and he definitely did touch very many people's lives for the better and left the world a better place because of it.
I will be praying for comfort and healing for you both during this very difficult time. I care a lot about you and I hope that we can see each other soon so that you can meet my family.
Love,
John