I originally had not planned on posting her about this because I thought i had gotten in touch with everyone that needed to know. But my mother encouraged me to post it because 1) it was apparent I had missed people and 2) she pointed out that many of you are friends of my family.
Monday morning, one or more spineless wastes of DNA murdered my sister's husband while he changed his flat tire just off of the interstate. Here is a newspaper article about it.
Richard had just retired and was actually taking an interest in cooking. He wanted to impress my sister by making one of my mother's roasts with all the fixings. My mom took Richard to Publix and they bought everything he needed. She gave him the crash course and left him with instructions. That is the back story on the part in the article about asking whether to set the oven on bake or broil.
The outpouring from family and friends has been greatly appreciated.
For people in Jacksonville, viewing is tonight 6-8pm at Hardage Giddens at Beach Blvd. Services are tomorrow morning at 11am at Chets Creek Church on Hodges Blvd.
Please keep my sister, my nephew, and family in your thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family - especially your sister and nephew. So sad and senseless :(
ReplyDeleteChris, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. My heart breaks at this. Take care and we'll be thinking of you.
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this absolutely breaks my heart. i am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through. you have our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI've been a long time reader of your wonderful blog. I'm so sorry to hear about this. I will keep your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteChris I'm so sad to read about this. My P&PT go out to you and your family during this horrible time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry~ know that while not everyone may be able to be with your family during your time of loss there are many that grieve with you.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you and yours good sir. May His grace shine down upon you and your family and His love light the path ahead of you.
ReplyDeleteHow horrible for your sister and nephew and you and your whole family, Chris! Peace, prayers and blessings to all of you.
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hopefully they find the person responsible and bring them to justice.
ReplyDeleteChris.. this is really hard, and all the worse for being so senseless. My heart goes out to you and your sisters family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family.
ReplyDeleteNever posted but I thoroughly enjoy this blog. This is a horrible story, and my condolences go out to you and your family. I hope justice is served swiftly and that some day you may all be at peace.
ReplyDeleteChris you have touched a lot of people with your cooking and sense of humor. I am sure your brother in law was beneficiary of a loving relationship and take solace in the fact he has been summoned to a greater calling. God Bless you and your family regardless of whether we ever meet I have a heavy heart knowing one of my Internet buddies has suffered such a loss.
ReplyDeleteMay God comfort you and your family during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteMay you find strength and comfort from god during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteSincere sympathies from Waterloo IL
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out to your sister and family. I am so sorry for your loss and heartache. We will keep you in our prayers and pray for his family. He will always be in your heart and memories. Take care
ReplyDeleteRob Radtke
you're right - a waste of DNA. I am just nauseated at this news - I don't know any of you but that makes no difference. I am SO SORRY. I hate hearing this.....
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this Chris. Makes us all stop to think how dangerous this crazy world can be. Don
ReplyDeleteChris, wow, I am so sorry to hear. We are fortunate in that we will never understand the depravity it takes to commit such a random and cruel act of violence. I hope those responsible are caught and your family finds peace.
ReplyDeleteMike
Chris, I hope, of course, the murderer is punished, but, more importantly, my prayers go out for all of your family. What a senseless thing to happen to him and all of you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to read this, Chris. I have tears on my cheeks as I sit here and pray for your family this morning. He sounds like a great man. Unexpected death is a double blow to those left grieving. Praying that the murderers will be found as well.
ReplyDeleteYour mother is right, we are your family and friends. i'm so glad you let us know. Chris I'm horror stricken to read this. Senseless and tragic. I'm so, so, so, sorry. And so angry that things like this happen to the good people in our world.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking :( My thoughts go out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear Chris! My thoughts and prayers to you and family...
ReplyDeleteSorry for your and your family's loss. Prayers to all of those that are hurting.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. What a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a tragedy.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayer's are for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteJust unbelievable, I am so sorry. Will definitely be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteJust unbelievable, I am so sorry. Will be keeping your family in my prayers. (if I posted this twice I'm sorry)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I gasped outloud when I read this. I am so sorry for you and your families loss. What a senseless crime. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for your sister,nephew, and your entire family. We may not be personal friends,but certainly friends at heart. Such a horrible and pointless crime you all are suffering from. Love from Cookeville.
ReplyDeleteHearing this makes me heartsick. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted this - the only thing your readers/friends can do at a time like this is to offer up some prayers - if we all said a prayer or two, well, that's a lot of people praying - that's bound to be of some help. Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMs. Goofy and I are praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOh my God, I am so very sorry. Senseless, completely senseless. Prayers for you and your family, justice for this horrible crime.
ReplyDeleteOh Chris- I read the article and I have tears steaming down my face. What a senseless tragedy. It sounds like your brother-in-law was an amazing man, and he was embarking on the next chapter in his life. I hope that Richard's love, conviction and strength will remain in your hearts and provide direction in your lives when you need it. My condolences to you, your sister and your family. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and I am praying that the police find the spineless coward (or cowards) that took his life in such a senseless way.
ReplyDeleteKim in MD
What a senseless tragedy committed by someone who doesn't care a thing about the value of human existence. I am praying for your sister and for your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible tragedy, Chris. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours.
ReplyDeleteThis was just terrible to read....I am so sorry to have to read this and my prayers are with you and your family...
ReplyDeleteChris - I read your blog regularly but have never commented before (although I love your blog). My sincere heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSo meaningless, so sad. Best wishes to you, your sister and your family.
ReplyDeleteSuch a tragedy - so very sorry for you and your family. Hoping that they find whomever is responsible so your hearts can rest a bit easier.
ReplyDeleteI first learned about this on Facebook. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This makes me so angry.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely sick to my stomach. I am so VERY sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and especially your sister right now. I am so, so, so sorry Chris. Sending love your way!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I hope they are able to arrest the scum that is responsible for this senseless act that took a wonderful man from his family.
ReplyDeleteChris, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for you and your family. Time will slowly heal your hearts but hopefully justice will be swift.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for you and your family's loss Chris! You'll be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI was popping in to catch up on all I've missed here in my blogging absence and so sad to see this post. I'm so sorry Chris. I pray they are able to find who did this. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteYour brother-in-law sounds like a really great guy Chris. I am so sorry for your family's loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray that the spineless DNA matter(s) are caught and dealt with as soon as possible.
ReplyDeleteI stumbled onto your page via a recipe I clicked on from Pinterest. I was quite shocked, as I live in Jacksonville, and of course this story has been all over our local news. I was also born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, which is where this happened. I wonder all too often, how any human being is able to take another human life? I mean, what goes through their mind, when they consciously decide to murder someone? And over what? A few dollars? I just don't get it. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. God bless.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I'm so sorry to hear this news Chris. I know I am pretty late but still want to offer my deepest condolences. He sounds like a great man. I can not fathom why anyone would do this. For money?! I hope they find the bastard(s) who did this and that your family finds some kind of peace. Thinking of you during these hard times.
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