Chistopher changed our lives for ever  / Sam Lyons (Adopted Uncle )

To all who shall ever read this please know that when some one says the loss of your child is the hardest thing you will ever face...it doesn't just mean your own blood child. Chistopher may have been born in to this world to Mike and Trena and raised by Mike and Paula but after 8 Maart 2007 he belonged to us all. What started as a small group of caring individuals looking for a "lost" little boy developed in to a devoted family searching for "their" child. The tragedy we all faced when we discovered that our search had been in vain and that monsters had stolen Chris's life away is nothing compared to Mike's Trena's Paula's Mama & Papa Rodriguez's but our pain has remained just the same. I will for the rest of my life regret that I was not able to fulfill my promise to the family and the community to "bring this baby home" but I will forever cherish the temporary bond that I shared with so many loving and caring devoted individuals in such a moment of tragedy. To all of Chris's family both blood and adopted through tragedy I will for ever salute you for yor dedication and devotion during that devestating time. At times we all leaned on each other and propped each other up but we kept going and though we were unable to bring it to the end we all hoped and prayed so hard for we created a bond between us that time cannot destroy. To all of Chris's families...I will forever salute you all with the utmost respect and admiration and to Chris...you changed my life without ever seeing me or speaking to me...that is very powerful and not even Spiderman has that kind of power but you little buddy will always be my super hero! God's grace & love to all

Sam Lyons

Safety Officer

Camp Liberty

Baghdad Iraq

2008-2010

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RIP Lil Christopher  / Julie Beiler (Friend of michelle's )
I lit a candle for Lil Christopher and all I could do was cry which i still am. I can't imagine the hurt his family is going through till those bastards receive their justice he will never truly be at peace u r in my prayers and thank you for bringing this to the light. So many childrens lives go by unnoticed I can't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my children God bless and RIP Lil Christopher Close

God Bless you sweet angel!  / WENDI CLOUTHIER (FRIEND OF MICHELLE'S )

 Here is a poem that I found for you...."When God calls little children to dwell with him abovewe mortals sometimes question the wisdom of his love.For no heartache compares with the death of one small child who doesso much to make our world seem wonderful and mild.Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his foldso he picks a rosebod before it can grow oldGod knows how we need them and so he only takes but few.To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view.Believing this is difficultstill somehow we have to try. The saddest word mankind knows will always be goodbyeso when a little child departs we who are left behindmust realize God loves children and Angels are hard to find".

                     Dearest Christopher Mei God bless you and keep you safe always!  You have touched alot of people's hearts and will always be loved and thought of in a special way. My thought and prayers are always with your family members and friends.I know my dear friend Michelle Christian loves you very muchyou have a special place in her heart and you are her guardian angel!   Rest In Peace Christopher! Your friend always   Wendi Clouthier in OgdensburgNew York

                                                                          

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3 yrs has now past!  / Michelle Christian (Adopted Mother )

Hello angel thoughts of how you died continue to consume me You will always be within my heart nomatter what time of day or year to date I will never ever forget what you had to go through in order to reach heaven life isn't fair at all with the things you had to go through in your young little life only God has all the answers I Just hope you know how much I truly love you and think about you you will never leave my heart I take you where ever I go only someone as precious as you could have an effect on me this huge for you are special and will continue to fill my heart with images of your angelic face! I love you deeply Christoper more than words can explain and more than feelings could ever express! You are the one the only one who I will ever again in life feel about this way about I will never again allow another childs murder to hurt me the way yours did I simply can't this feeling sucks and I just can't be burdened with it ever again it hurts much too bad  I love you with all my heart and will continue praying for your family i'm certain this is a rough time for them gosh you are one special little boy you have touched sooooooooooo many lives with your warm little smile what it is about you I don't know but you have brought an enormous amount of people togeather who love and care about you in the same ways that I do! Fly high angel higher than all the other angels you are and always will be my endless love 

Michelle Yvonne Christian

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In Memory of an Angel  / Jason

Dearest Mike and Paula.  I can't imagine how badly you two must be hurting.  The pain you have to deal with each and everyday I'm sure is just the same as it was the first day. Words can not even begin to express the sadness I feel for your little boy.  It's very hard to believe that we have such evil around us all each and every day ones that would harm such innocent children.  By looking in the eye of all the pictures of Christopher you can tell he was a very happy and well loved child.  Always always remember how much he loved you and that he's watching over you from a much better place and continues to give you strength to cope with his loss.  Remember God never gives you more than you can handle.  God Bless You and stay strong.

Jason

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Christopher's Birthday Poem  / Sandra Cooper (Friend)
Januari the 2nd
What a day this will be
A Birthday Party
Like none ever seen
In Heaven above
Christopher's Nine
The littlest Angels
All stand in line
Shaniya and Somer
Stand to his right
While Alex with Angel Wings
Takes off in flight
Giggling and laughing
Like he does everyday
When all of them gather
Together to play
Come on Christopher
He say's with a smile
Today is your Birthday
Play for a while
Here in Heaven
We're safe from all harm
For God is holding us
In his Loving Arms
Christopher smiles
That Silver smile
And say's Alex
In a little while
It's time to cut
My Birthday Cake
And before we can play
I have a wish to make
He closes those beautiful
Angel eyes
And say's Father give comfort
To my family they cry
I want them to smile
And have peace in their Heart
To know that in Spirit
We are never apart
The love that they gave me
When I was alive
I will triple in Heaven
The day they arrive
And to all those that loved me
And that I never knew
Know that I hear you
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Happy Birthday Christopher  / Sandra Cooper (Friend)
Sweet Angel I wanted to wish you a Happy 9th Birthday in Heaven and tell you just how much you mean to me. Since the day I first saw that beautiful smile of yours you captivated my heart and your little Angel spirit is so strong the connection is unbelievable. When I look at your pictures I smile and I cry. In my Fifty years on this earth no one has affected me like you have. I have those gorgeous eyes of yours engraved in my soul and I will never ever forget you. I will carry you in my heart till the day we meet in Heaven. You and your family are always in my Prayers Christopher and I love you so very much. Have a fun Birthday Party and Heaven baby and tell all the little Angels I send my love. Close

To Christopher  / Melanie (friend)
Dear Christopher I am so sorry nobody was there to help you sweet boy. Now you are with the angels and Jesus honey. God bless you sweet sweet little one. Close

Thinking of You  / Neke Daniels (a loving friend )
Hello man I just thought I would take the time out to speak with you. I just want you to know that I think of you everyday and wish you were here with us. I know you are looking at us everyday and see how many people love you and how many new friends you have. I know your playing baseball or doing your spiderman dance. :) I really don't know what more to say. You are so precious to me just a TRUE Angel. You know I will be checking back with you later. I love you always and forever. Close

Happy ThanksGiving Christopher!  / Michelle Christian (adopted mother:) )
Hello Angel I wanted to come and tell you Happy ThanksGiving to you up in the heaven my lil sugar bite you are so loved and missed I can't even find the right words to let you know how much just know that not a day goes by that your not thought of you are now apart of my life and will continue to be for the remaining time of my human life and beyond in my spiritual life! I want you to do something for me? I want you to ask Master God to please send down his extra strong comforting arms for your family this holiday season yet the holiday yrs are coming to pass but the events of what happened to you are fresh in all of our minds so please ask him to send his angels down to carry the heavy burdens in which your family will certainly feel from your absence! I live in comfort knowing you are resting in peace up in a place so beautiful that only I can dream of it and I also am comforted knowing that my my very own grandmother who has recently joined you will keep rocking you to sleep each night for me because she knew exactly how much I love you as well as I love her with all of my heart & soul! You also have your papa Louis with you so baby i'm so comforted knowing your not alone especially with all of Gods angels! Keep shining down on all the ones who love you we miss and love you with everything we've got! I'm going to close this note to you with Sincere happiness that you are finally getting the justice that you so richly deserve and then so much more!!! 1 down 2 more to go...I will be waiting for it all!! Love you so much baby boy Michelle will always love you Close

Always thinking of you little man  / Angela Bryan (none always thinkin of u )
I was never blessed with meeting you but you sure are a huge part of my life. I will also say I look at your picture everyday and your smile brightens my day. And to your family Im so sorry for your loss. What a precious gift to be torn away by monsters. My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Close

All three poems were written by Sandra Cooper.  / Julio Cuesta (Adopted Grandpa )

Tina thank you so very much for being a strong supporter of Christopher's memory. I am sure that Christopher's family feel the same way.
Please be advised that all three poems were written by Sandra Cooper. I just posted them for her.
You all have a Bless Day.

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BEAUTIFUL POEM JULIO  / Tina Bailey
Julio that is such an appropriate and beautilful poem for Christopher's family. God bless you. I'm sure it will bless there soul everytime they read it and I'm sure Christopher is so glad you wrote that for them. It just blesses me reading it and seeing all the people that have come together and that love this precious child as if he was there own. God is good. Christopher is in his presence and forever happy and smiling. Close

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY  / Edy Daniels (NONE)
I am at a lost of words. I do not want to dwell on the fact of how you were taken away from those who love you. Those creatures will be dealt with when the time comes. I don't live far from where you did. I live in Albany Ga and every day for the last 2.5 years I have thought of you and cried for you. I know my tears cannot bring you back nor can the tears of the ones who love you. I have come to understand that no matter who you are WE love you as you are innocent sweet beautiful loving child. I myself have a little boy and everytime I look at him I think of you. As I look thru your pictures you I see my son. To me and his sisters you and him resemble each other. I wish I could have met you and showed you the love I have for you. I have talked about you to everyone that will listen and even those who seem to not care or listen. I hold a special place in my heart for you and your family. I would love to meet them as well as meet you when I come to those Gates. You are my superhero and will always be. I know I don't know you nor have ever meet you but I LOVE YOU and you are in my heart forever. To your Grandma I know its hard knowing that a piece of you has been taken from you. But knowing that Christopher is happy and pain free is always the best thing for him. Even tho he thought he was alone GOD was with him and did not allow him to suffer anymore. Yes it was a horrible crime they did but remember GOD will take care of them. Christopher suffered little and is now at the GREATEST playground he could ever be. Safe from harm and filled with love. I love you as well even thou I do not know you. To your father I can not describe what you are feeling let alone say I know how you feel. 2.5 years has been a long time without that love that is now filled with a void. It is not your fault remember that. You knew as much as anyone in the neighbor hood did. I know if you were there you would have protected him with all of your heart and soul as for he and his sibling are your heart and soul. As I have said to little Christopher and his Grandmother I love you and you and your family are in my prayers. To the rest of the family. I do not know you but I am here for you. I know I am a stranger off the street but sometimes that is what is needed for someone to show their love and caring for a family in their time of need. Every year is suppose to get easier but lets rejoice in his name and not cry in vein. CHRISTOPHER M. BARRIOS JR. I praise you and love you. With you and your family every step of the way. I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Close

joy comes in the morning  / Carrie Christian (just someone who cares )
i just want to say that i have never had the pleasure of meeting  sweet christopher but i have heard so much about him it feel like i know him and i want to say to the family that you all are in my prayers and one thing i do believe to be true is that you reap what you sow and thoses evil demons will reap what they sow and for them this will not come to pass but to hunt them until they to are put to sleep Close

God keeps those littlest angels at his side.  / Christine Galvan (No relation )
I would like to begin by saying that my heart broke in a million pieces for you little Christopher.  I myself have 3 boys one of which is 6 years old  which is why I was so moved by this story.  I came across a small article in the back of the newspaper that spoke of your son and this tragedy.  It was his beautiful little smile that truly jumped out from the page at me.  I hope that your family has found peace after such a tragedy.  Know this he was too precious and too good for this world.  I wish you the best. Close

Poem by Sandra Cooper, for Ms Sue Rodriguez.  / Julio Cuesta (Adopted Grandfather )
Grandma don't cry
I'm not far away
I live in you heart
Forever to stay
I know that you love me
And miss me so
But God had a plan
And I had to go
So Grandma please
Try not to be sad
Take care of my brothers
Watch after my Dad
I'm happy here
In Heaven above
With my Papa Louis
He sends you his love
It beautiful Grandma
I wish you could see
All of the love
That's given to me
All of the hugs
And kisses I get
But Grandma your kisses
I will never forget
Tell Jessie I love her
And I miss her to
To try to be happy
And to watch over you
Trust In the Lord
He will stay by your side
Grandma I love you
Grandma don't cry.
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2nd poem written by Sandra Cooper for Christopher  / Julio Cuesta (Adopted Grandfather )
I Cry
I cry for a little boy
That I never knew
I cry for a family
Broken in two
I cry for a Daddy
Who lost his dear Son
And must carry this burden
Till his life is done
I cry for a Grandma
Who will never again know
What it feels like to hold her little boy close
But I know in my heart
That Christopher's near
That he see his Daddy's
And his Grandma's tears
That he holds them close
When they sleep at night
And tells them he loves
And all is alright
That he's happy now
In Gods loving light
And his Grandpa Luis
Is always in sight
That he plays with the Angels
In the clouds up above
There's no sadness or pain
Only pure love
So when you feel the sorrow
In life is to much
Look up at the sky
And you'll feel his touch
That beautiful smile
You will see once more
When Christopher's waiting
At Heaven's door.

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little angels  / Monica Williams (none)

to christophers family

this is a pain that noone should have to endure. this is a horrify tale and i pray every night that you may one day find peace from it. as a mother of 2 children and as a victim myself i am truly sorry for all of you and what you have has to go through.

 

 

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Precious angel  / TIna Bailey (My heart belongs to you )
Ever since you left this world Christopher you have captivated my heart. I think of you daily. Sometimes smiling when I look at your sweet face and sometimes fighting back the tears when I think of how you left. Praying and thinking of your family is something that I do also. Sometimes just wishing I could hug them and tell them how sorry I am for there loss. My mind just cannot comprehend how you woke up one day a innocent child going to school playing and all the things little boys do and in the blink of an eye gone leaving the world changed forever. Justice is going to be served out for you on this earth and then when those monsters take there final breath true justice will begin.  The master will not let them get away with what they did and causing your family and so many other people to be destroyed by losing there precious baby. Until the day we meet I just wanted you to know that I love you Christopher. You are the little boy I never Knew and the little boy I will never forget. Close