Words Can't Explain  / Jaydeh
Words can not explain the emotion  I felt as heard watched his story. My mind just doesn't understand how people can do such a thing to such an innocent child, or to anybody. We can't hold grudges against these people we can only pray for them, and leave it in God's hands. So that's why every night I pray that God watches over all of his children, those who try to harm them. To the family and friends of the Barrios family, you have my prayers. May the Lord be with you. Close

JUST SUM REMIDING!!  / MICHELLE CHRISTIAN (ADOPTED MOTHER )

CHRISTOPHER THIS IS JUST SUM REMINDING OF WHAT I DO EACH DAY,

SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS THAT GO ON IN MY HEAD THAT NEVER GO AWAY!

I THINK OF HOW YOU WERE TAKEN, AND I THINK OF WHAT YOU BROUGHT ABOUT,

STRANGERS THAT CAME CLOSE 2 EACH OTHER AND WILL STAY TOGEATHER BECAUSE OF U, 4EVER WITHOUT A DOUBT!!

YOUR LOSS WAS LIKE ANY OTHER, THAT I'VE HEARD OF IN THE PAST,

NO OTHER CHILDS STORY WILL TOUCH MY HEART THE WAY YOURS DID, THE HORRIBLE TRAGEDY OF U NOW STUCK IN MY HEAD...BUILT IN MY MIND TO LAST!!!

WHEN I THINK OF WHAT WAS DONE TO YOU, IT MAKES ME WANT TO ACT OUT IN FITS OF RAGE,

ALMOST LIKE A BORING BAD BOOK, I WANNA QUICKLY TURN THE PAGE!!

IT'S STRANGE BECAUSE IM TYPING THIS NOT KNOWING HOW TO EXPRESS WHATS NEXT,

IM TRYING 2 SAY WHAT I HAVE 2 SAY FROM MY HEART, BUT IM TYPING IT IN TEXT!!

I SPEAK 2 YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY, BUT TO ME IT'S STILL NOT ENOUGH,

I REALLY HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT EVERYONE FEELS, OH MY GOD THESE TIMES CAN BE ROUGH!!

CHRISTOPHER I REALLY LOOK 4WARD 2 MEETING YOU,

AND I WOULDN'T BE MAD IF THAT TIME WAS SOON!!

I HAVE ALOT 2 LIVE 4 HERE, SO I KNOW I HAVE 2 STICK AROUND,

BUT TRUST ME BABY BOY WHEN MY TIME COMES, I WILL LOOK 4 U ALL AROUND!!

IM SURE IT WON'T BE HARD 2 SPOT U, BECAUSE HEAVEN WILL PROUDLY ANOUNCE YOUR NAME, 

 UNTIL THAT TIME COMES I CANNOT WAIT 2 MEET U, KNOWING EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU WILL LOOK THE VERY SAME!!

FROM YOUR SPARKLING GREEN EYES, TO YOUR SILVER CAPS THAT GLOW,

AND YOUR HANDSOME CURLY HAIR,AND BEAUTIFUL PRETTY SKIN, WITH THAT PERFECT KISSABLE NOSE!!

EVERYTHING ABOUT U LET'S US ALL KNOW THAT YOU WERE AN ANGEL THAT HAD 2 BE RETURNED BACK TO THE MASTER,

IN HIS BIBLE HE PROMISES US THOUGH, THAT WE'D ALL REUNITE IN THE LIFE THERE AFTER!!

SO IMMA BE WAITIN TO SEE YOU LIL MAN,

IMMA HOLD OUT TO YOU MY HEART AND MY HAND,

AND WHEN WE HUG IT WILL BE FOR EVER,

AND MISS YOU AFTER THAT...PSHHHH...NEVER!!

BECAUSE WE WILL BE 2GEATHER, U YOUR FAMILY AND WE,

WHILE THE EDENFIELDS...BURN 4 ALL ETERNITY!!!

ILUVU LIL CHRIS, I TRULY HOPE U KNOW HOW MUCH I DO,

MY SORE HEART,TEARS,PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS, WILL NEVER BE NOTHING MORE THAN TRUE!!! ILUVU BOO BOO, AND I WILL NEVER EVER STOP THINKING OF U, NO MATTER WHAT ON EARTH I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE ALWAYS...YOU KNOW ME BY NOW...MICHELLE CHRISTIAN

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lost angel  / Kayla Parker (none)

To the family of little Christopher,

I didnt know Christopher or your family, but my heart and prayers will go out to your family daily, I couldn't begin to imagine what your feelings are or what you must be going through. I dont think at a time like this words are even enough... I am just so so sorry for what has happend.

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i'm sorry  / Cleo Banks

Dear Christopher,

I didn't get to read your story till a year later and it breaks my heart that your life was taken away so soon and unfairly.  I don't want to make this email long but please know that I'm praying for you and your family.  I'm sure you are and will always be loved and I pray that God continues to bless you and your faimly.  I'm so sorry that you were taken away so unfairly.j

Cleo

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MICHELLE YOU ARE AN ANGEL FOR CHRISTOPHER  / Angela Eisen (FRIEND)

Dear Michelle:

I saw your tribute how wonderful you got to met the Barrios Family. They must know how much support and love you have for their boy Christopher. It gives me hope to know people like you are out there fighting for the children. I hope all is well with you and your Family sorry I haven't been around but Christopher is ALWAYS in my HEART and THOUGHTS FOREVER. I wish like you he could be with us but he is leading all the hurt and abused little children in Heabven and showing them love and compassion. I read another story about a little Girl names Skyla Brooks her story like Christopher's is so sai if you get a chance do a seach on MSN and look at her yourself she was beautiful and molested like Christopher she was 21 months she died March 21, 2000. If you can't see her photos let me know and I'll email you one. God Bless you Michelle and the Barrios Family and little Angel Boy Christopher. I will love you always.

Angela/Angie

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I / Karen Jones (none)
I came to this site when he first passed and i have stayed away for a yr because i cry everytime i see him to know what he went thru breaks my heart so i came after the year you will always be on my mind and in my heart u are an angel hopefully no more children will suffer. Close

rcga21@gmail.com / Ronda Cormack (Loving Stranger )
I didn't know before Christopher that I could feel such love and so much hurt for someone I've never met. Christopher has touched my life in more ways then I can express here in words. I didn't know him, have never met his family though I wish that I did, yet even after a year I cannot forget them or Christopher. A year ago I lived just a few short miles from Christopher in Shell Point, my children went to the same school as him. I wish I could have met him, he is so precious....what an angel he is. My heart aches every time I think of him, and I think of him quite often. I have 3 children of my own and Christopher has given me so much more appreciation for my own children. I can't believe this could happen to such an innocent beautiful child like Christopher. I'm sure Heaven shines much brighter with him there, because the world seems much sadder without him here. God Bless Christopher's family and friends.....Until the Day We See Him Again. >>Blowing Kisses 2 Heaven >>To a Beautiful Angel Close

joy / VIKKI WHEELDON (none)
I just wanted to say that even though there is evil in the world in warms my heart to come here and see so many caring people. I too wait for the day i finally meet Christopher he is my favourite little angel so innocent so beautiful and so precious. And so dearly loved i send good thoughts to everyone who visits his site and of course to his dear family God bless you all. Close

What a beautiful, Loving Family!  / Rachael Stubblefield (Friend)
To all you candlelighters out there, I had the privilage and honor of meeting the Rodriguez / Barrios families. I recently returned from Brunswick GA a couple of weeks ago. After meeting them I now understand why everyone fell head over heels in love w/ Christopher, just from a picture. Not to mention his beautiful smile. This family is amazing!Christopher was truely a beacon of love. Christophers Grandmother Sue, and his Uncle Frank took me to visit the memorial site and Christophers resting place. I also had the opportunity to meet Christophers father. It was so sereal. How this family keeps it together is beyond me. They also sufferd another great loss this past July, Sues husband Lois past away.Meeting this Christophers family was so incredible!After meeting them you want to be part of the family, they were so loving and welcoming. And the great thing about it is they will take you in w/ open arms! Having the opportunity to meet this family was priceless! I just wanted to share this experience w/ you. Bless you all and keep the candles coming, I know you will! If you ever have the opportunity to travel to Brunswick look Christophers family up. They really are some of the most loving and Beautiful people you will ever meet!However,I didnt have the opportunity to meet Paula but hopefully one day soon. Peace, Lovingly, Rachael Stubblefield Close

Still think of you every day, Angel boy.  / Tania Wagner (Adopted mommy )

I want to thank everyone who still comes to Christopher's site, who have not forgotten him, who love him and wish they met him like I wish I met him.  I cannot believe it has been a year since he has been gone. I still do not understand "why", but that is not for me to understand, I know.

I want to thank JoAnn Glenn and those who helped her raise money for Christopher's headstone. God bless you.  And Sam Wood for taking care of his memorial site, and for being there still.

I wish to thank Michelle Christian for the beautiful poem she posted.  I have read it twice and it is lovely.

I am touched by so many strangers who still come here to light a candle for this beautiful angel who was taken too soon.  I felt particularly sad the week of the anniversary of Christopher's death.  I kept thinking "it's been a year since he was taken", then the 15th rolls around and "it's been a year since he was found", and now the 22nd will be a year that he's been buried. It's just too much to think how Mike, Paula and Sue, and all of Christopher's extended family must feel.  Many of them went to his gravesite and also to the place he was found on the 8th, and it was just too much for them.

Christopher you have touched many people.  I have met several people through you, and that is what keeps me going, knowing that there are others who never met you who love you with all their heart.

I am very saddened by the fact that the Foundation closed down. I almost feel like we let down Christopher, but when the monsters are brought to justice, I will feel triumph.

I want to keep this positive so I will not say too much of how angry I am that the monsters still live and breath in GA, waiting for money from the state so they can go to trial.  It seems things are moving at glacial speed.

I will remember you forever, Christopher, and look forward to the day we meet and I can hopefully hold you and give you lots of kisses.

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Came across this beautiful site  / Caroline K. (I never knew him )
I just want you to know I came across this site by accident , well perhaps it was The Good Lord , but my heart was so touched, I too lost my son , not the same way though , he was sick, but regardless I know your unbelieveable pain. I don't know the whole story , but I was just so touched by him , what a beautiful, beautiful young little man and angel , my son , Christian and Christopher are up in heaven together , May The Lord Jesus bless you with peace that surpasses all understanding , you will be in my thoughts, God Bless! As your song says God is in Control.... Close

Missing You  / Brianna Marshall (friend)
hey, baby boy. i can't believe a year has come and gone. i still feel the same as i did last year. i love and miss you and always will. Close

LOVING U ALWAYS  / TINA BAILEY (FRIEND FOR LIFE AND ETERNITY )

EVER SINCE I HEARD THAT CHRISTOPHER WENT MISSING MY HEART WAS BROKEN, WHEN THEY SAID HE WAS FOUND BUT NO LONGER WITH US MY HEART WAS CRUSHED. SINCE THEN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE CONSTANTLY ON CHRISTOPHER AND HIS FAMILY. I SEE SUE, MIKE , AND PAULA AROUND TOWN SOMETIMES AND  JUST WANT TO HUG THEM.   JUST THIS PAST SATURDAY WAS A YEAR CHRISTOPHER HAS BEEN GONE. IT'S JUST NOT FAIR, HE SHOULD BE LAUGHING, PLAYING, BREATHING. WE WANT JUSTICE FOR CHRISTOPHER. WE WILL GET JUSTICE FOR CHRISTOPHER, AND THE ULTIMATE JUSTICE IS WHEN THOSE MONSTERS INVOLVED MEET FACE TO FACE WITH OUR LORD. I FIND GREAT COMFORT IN THAT. VENGENCE IS MINE SAITH THE LORD, AND HE WILL FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THAT. TO THE BARRIOS FAMILY YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE MY PRAYERS AND CHRISTOPHER WILL FOREVER HAVE MY HEART.  CHRISTOPHER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO VISIT THIS WEBSITE, IT BLESSES ME TO SEE ALL THE CANDLES FOR THIS PRECIOUS ANGEL.

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We Will Always Remember You!  / Vicky Bowman (Friend)
It is still so hard to believe a year has passed... and even harder still to wrap our minds around the fact that you are no longer with us physically. I know that your spirit is alive and strong and through your spirit, Christopher, you have brought so many strangers together. Love is what binds all of us. I promise you that we will always do our best to keep your memory alive and your name on everyone's lips. I know you will always be around doing your best to bring comfort to your family and smiling down on the rest of us. Through the tears and the sadness, there's hope that we can find happiness again because we know your spirit and soul lives on, and that one day we will get to see you in the next life. Thank you for the gift of your loving spirit and the friends that you have brought together to honor your memory. Close

BEAUTIFUL ANGEL  / Vikki Wheeldon (none)
Hi baby i just browsed through your pictures again. I look at your beautiful face and the pain soars through me like a knife you could melt anyones heart dear sweet Christopher. I too have a son Dre who looks very much like you hes only 2 and i light a candle to you from him. Hes just starting to say sentances he points at the screen and says Christopher my brother. All my family have taken you into there hearts as im sure many many others have. You are a very special boy Christopher one of a kind. And you will get justice one way or another baby. Your safe now darling and i know your watching over your family and keeping them safe too. I send love and good thoughts to your family Christopher will you give it to them from me angel. Love you so very much even though i never had the honour of meeting you. Goodnight precious xxxxxx Close

MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED  / Kai Williams (None)

I did not know of this young child until I came across his story on the web. My heart is very saddened to know that such a small precious child had to go through so much suffering. May Yah/God bless and comfort this young boy's family and friends. I am truly so sorry for your loss. Stay strong in your faith in Yah/God as he will be the final, judge and jury of Christopher Barrios's offenders! There is no expression of sorrow that can be a substitute of comfort for what was done to this precious little child. Know and believe in your hearts that there is an everlasting place for the wicked just as there is an everlasting place in heaven for God's little children. Be strong, family members, as your sorrow will one day be turned to joy by your father in heaven and your tears will forever be No More.

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THE ANGEL OF MY DAY  / LATIFFANY GALLION (NONE)

I MISS YOU SO MUCH I CRY EVERY DAY WHEN I THINK OF YOU MY FRIEND AND THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE I HAVE A LITTLE BOY WHO LOOKS JUST LKIE YOU WHEN I LOOK AT HIM I ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU I WISH I COULD SEE YOU  OR THE SMILE ON YOUR FACE BUT I HAVE AN ANGEL WHO GUIDES ME EVERYDAY HE WIPE MY TEARS WHEN I CRY HE LIFTS ME UP WHEN I AM SAD AND LET ME BE REMINDED LIFES TOO SHORT TO BE SO SAD. SO NOW ANGEL CAN YOU GUIDE ME AND LET ME FIND MY WAY AND I THANK THE LORD FOR YOUR PRESENCE THE ANGEL OF MY DAY.

         WRITING THIS I CAN'T HELP BUT CRY I LOVE YOU CHRISTOPHER AND I MISS YOU FROM NOW UNTLI THE DAY I DIE

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I wish  / Denise

I wish I had never seen Christopher's little smiling face on the news last year.  I wish he could wake up each day and play with his action figures, his brothers, and his cat.  I wish he could dream the dreams of a 7 year old boy.  I wish he could laugh and smile while being pushed in a swing.  The death of this precious boy has affected so many lives this past year.  Many tears have been shed and many hearts ache over an innocent child many of us never knew.  Many prayers have been offered up to God for this child and his family.  Christopher has affected my life in a way I don't understand.  I love this child as though he were my own.  My heart and mind are comforted by the thought that Christopher is with God and shall never again know fear, pain, or darkness.  My prayers go out to the Barrios family and all those who mourn the loss of this little child.  

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Always in our Hearts  / Charise B. (friend after 3/8/07 )
It has been 1yr since Christopher has left this earth. I recall when I first saw you on CNN and have followed you ever since. I visit the site frequently and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you Christopher. Everyday I pray for you and your family and will continue to do so, until I come home and  finally meet you. I am so thankful for being allowed to know you even though I never met you. Being able to view your photos, hear your voice but most important the wonderful support and love from all. There are so many people from all backgrounds, who have poured out their love and support for you. Unfortunate your loss has brought us all together under these circumstances but the comfort and strength of so many, helps us to cope with losing you.

I want to give special thanks to those who continue to support Christopher “our adopted son/grandson”. We don’t know each other but I too hold you all close in my heart. To name a few, Michelle/Julio/Harold have been wonderful with your poems and words of support, continue on because friends of the Barrios family and strangers like me, need the encouragement.

Christopher, you have brought a community, a state and a world together. Don’t know of anyone else who has effect on so many. You are truly a gift from God, or shall I say a miracle- for you have touched the hearts of so many. May you continue to rest in eternal peace and remain in the hearts of all. For you are gone but you will NEVER be forgotten.
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THANKU JULIO 4 THE REMINDER!  / MICHELLE CHRISTIAN (ADOPTED MOTHER THROUGH CHRIST )

YES, THE GR8T SAM WOOD, TRUTH IS,THERE WERE SO MANY WONDERFUL PPL,I COULDN'T REALLY THINK OF EVERYONE! BUT THAT MAN DID DO SO MUCH IN CHRISTOPHER'S MEMORY AND HE TOO DESEARVES TO BE RECOGNIZED! SAM WOOD...GODBLEES YOU,AND I KNOW THAT CHRISTOPHER'S ANIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH, IS TEARING YOU UP AS MUCH AS IT IS HURTING ALL OF US! THANKS 2 ALL WHO HAVE BEEN THERE AND LOVED THIS ANGEL FROM DAY 1,AND VICKEY I DIDN'T NAME YOU IN THE TRIBUTE I PREVIOUSLY MADE, AND I APPOLOGIZE 4 THAT:) THERE WERE SO MANY PPL TO NAME,AND MY MIND WENT BLANK WITH TRYING 2 REMEMBER THEM ALL,BUT YOU ALSO HAVE BEEN HERE FROM THE VERY START,AND I THANKU!!! THIS IS A VERY HARD DAY,AND IT'S GOING TO START FEELING WORSE AS THE 6:30 PM EVENING APPROACHES BECAUSE THAT TIME WAS THE LAST TIME HE WAS SEEN:(  I REMEMEBER EXACTLY WHAT I WAS DOING AT THAT VERY HOUR...TO THIS VERY DAY, AND THE DAY THAT HE WAS FOUND,I REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT I WAS DOING THEN...TO THIS VERY DAY!! A HORRIBLE,HORRIBLE NIGHTMARE, THAT I WISH TO THIS DAY...WAS STILL ONLY A BAD DREAM

:(.................................. TODAY I WILL CRY,AND MORE THAN USUAL,CANDLES WILL CERTAINLY BE LIT IN SWEET MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER BARRIOS JR. PLEASE EVERYONE, PLEASE, IF YOU CAN...PLEASE IF YOUR GOING TO BE @ HOME 2DAY, I ASK THAT YOU WILL PLEASE KEEP A CANDLE,OR 2 OR 3 MORE, BURNING IN MEMORY OF OUR ANGEL! PLEASE LETS SAY PRAYERS... SILENT OR OUTSPOKEN, FOR HIS POOR FAMILY THAT WILL BE REALLY GOING THROUGH IT TODAY, AND WE ALL CANNOT FORGET THE 15TH OF THIS MTH, THIS WAS THE DAY HE WAS FOUND, THIS WILL ALSO BE A VERY HARD DAY TO GET THROUGH!! GODBLESS YOU ALL, AND PLEASE LORD WATCH OVER AND KEEP CHRISTOPHER'S FAMILY FILLED WITH AS MUCH STRENGTH AS THEY ARE GOING TO NEED,THEY NEED YOU 2DAY LORD, SO PLEASE HOVER AROUND THEM ALL,KEEPING THEM SURROUNDED WITH YOUR COMFORT!! R~I~P CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BARRIOS JR. 1/2/2001~3/8/2007 WE WILL NEVER EVER 4GET YOU...NEVER EVER!!!  I LOVE YOU BABY BOY,WE ALL LOVE YOU ALL MY LOVE 4EVER...MICHELLE CHRISTIAN

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