| Location | Columbus, Georgia US |
| Age | 11 years |
| Cause of Death | Cystic Fibrosis |
| Date of Birth | 04/01/1997 |
| Date of Death | 15/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 2,538 since 19/11/2008 |
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Christian is 11 years old and passed away from cystic fibrosis. He had been sick for a long time
and his body was just too tired to go on any longer. For most of the past 6 months was spent in the
hospital. He had his last surgery back in July and now in hind sight I wish that we would have
waited.He finally came home on October 4th. In the end his oxygen levels depleted and he passed away
painlessly. Christian was laid to rest at Parkhill Memorial cemetary in the Chapel of the Pines
mausoleum on September 18, 2008. We figured that this way he could "breathe" better. His
pediatrician Dr. Mark C. Oliver gave an eulogy and had everyone in tears. For visitation he had so
many people show up to say goodbye. We think that the whole staff at the children's center showed
up. He had so many volunteers and nurses show up as well as his respirtory therapists. It really
made us feel good that he touched so many peoples lives.
Christian has two siblings Fox (6) and Aeryane (4). He loved Godzilla, Yu-gi-oh cards and cartoons.
He loved to collect spent shells from Joey's(step-father) guns. He loved his animals. Joey used to
take him to shoot at cans but it soon exhausted him so he would just watch. His favorite song was
November Rain by Guns N Roses so that so played during his funeral.
November Rain lyrics
When I look into your eyes
I can see a love restrained
But darlin' when I hold you
Don't you know I feel the same
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain
We've been through this such a long long time
Just tryin' to kill the pain
But lovers always come and lovers always go
An no one's really sure who's lettin' go today
Walking away
If we could take the time
to lay it on the line
I could rest my head
Just knowin' that you were mine
All mine
So if you want to love me
then darlin' don't refrain
Or I'll just end up walkin'
In the cold November rain
Do you need some time...on your own
Do you need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...
on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all alone
I know it's hard to keep an open heart
When even friends seem out to harm you
But if you could heal a broken heart
Wouldn't time be out to charm you
Sometimes I need some time...on my
own
Sometimes I need some time...all alone
Everybody needs some time...
on their own
Don't you know you need some time...all alone
And when your fears subside
And shadows still remain
I know that you can love me
When there's no one left to blame
So never mind the darkness
We still can find a way
'Cause nothin' lasts forever
Even cold November rain
Don't ya think that you need somebody
Don't ya think that you need someone
Everybody needs somebody
You're not the only one
You're not the only one
Here is an IReport on Christian that was on CNN 1/5/09. http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-174881
He is the other half of my heart. I miss him very much and wish that I could hold his hand one more
time. He will be forever missed.
What kind of place would heaven be with all its streets of gold, if all the souls, that dwell up there like yours and mine, were old? How strange would heaven’s music sound when harps begin to ring, if children were not gathered ‘round to help the angels sing. The children that God sends to us are only just a loan, He knows we need their sunshine to make the house a home. We need the inspiration of a baby’s blessed smile. He doesn’t say they’ve come to stay, just lends them for a while. Sometimes it takes them years to do the work for which they come. Sometimes in just a month or two our Father calls them home. I like to think some souls up there bear not one sinful scar. I love to think of heaven as a place where children are.
xxx
This morning I woke up and had that God awful feeling that you were gone. I don't know what to do anymore. I feel like a failure because as a mother you should be able to protect your children. I couldn't have protected you from your illness but I somehow feel responsible. I know I shouldn't but I do.
I miss hearing your name and hearing your voice. How am I suppose to go on and feel this heartache day after day? Christian, I am a mess and I need you. I need to know that you are okay and that I didn't lie to you. I told you the night before that everything was going to be okay. The next morning you were gone and everything wasn't okay, my world was shattered. I don't know how to pick up all the pieces and go on. I know that I will see you again someday and that is all that I have to look forward to. I miss and love you.
Home again...
I keep hoping that I'll wake up from this nightmare and have you home again. Home where you belong, so I can hold on to you and never let you go. I love and miss you.
One year.
One year ago you were still here with us and then you were gone. I am finding things difficult and don't know which way to turn. I have come to hate Monday's because it was a Monday that you passed. Before Monday's were the days when it was just us. Just wanted to let you know that you are loved and missed alot. I love you.
So hard...
I am finding things so hard to do with you gone. I want you to know that you are missed so much.
I see all the school supplies coming out for this year and it breaks my heart that I will never buy you those things again. I keep waiting to wake up and all this was just some sick nightmare but I can't seem to wake up from it. I just want to let you know that I love and miss you.
I miss you my son.
FOR THOSE I HAVE LEFT BEHIND
I have not gone far...I still see...
Those tears you shed...are for me...
I am not unhappy...I am not sad...
I just thank God...For all we had...
I did not choose...To go away...
But God told me...I couldn't stay...
He reached for me...with loving care...
Come with me child...If you dare...
Reach out your arms...to those below...
Blow them a kiss...So they will know...
Let the breeze of your kiss... Pass across their brow...
Let them know you are safe...and happy now...
Now dry your eyes...And remember me...
For where I am...Was meant to be...
To you that I have left behind...
The love we've shared...Will always bind...
If a breeze should pass...Across your brow...
Remember from where it came...And how...
Until we meet again one day...
I've not gone far... I am just away..
Original Poem By: Joanne T. Romano (2001)
With love...
My love, I love you more than words can ever exprress. I miss you more than I can ever explain. I would give up everything just to spend one more day with you. One more day to love you, to hold you, hug and kiss you. You are my everything.I love and miss you.
With love...
My love, I love you more than words can ever exprress. I miss you more than I can ever explain. I would give up everything just to spend one more day with you. One more day to love you, to hold you, hug and kiss you. You are my everything.I love and miss you.
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