Samuel McMullen
There just aren’t words but I’ll try as time goes on.
Christopher is my cousin. He surprised me by traveling overseas to attend my wedding September 2018 which made the day that more special. I felt so loved that he came to celebrate and dance with me and our family. He has always had a positive attitude since I first remember when visiting as a child…
Christopher became my nephew in 1990, when Christine and I married, in fact he brought our rings to the altar. Even as a young child it was clear that this bright and intensely alert boy would make the most of his days. And as we all know, he did just that. With his passing I…
June 24-Wed early am: I woke up to intense rain this morning. The skies are crying. I have wanted to write here but just couldn’t. It’s impossible to find words to express what our family is experiencing. It’s been nearly a week since we’ve heard the news of your passing. One week has felt like…
My cousin, my friend, my other brother. Thank you for it all: Munich operas, Boston restaurants, Norwegian cabins, Moosilauke hikes, French books, Cape Cod sandcastles, London museums, and countless WhatsApp voice memos. Thank you for being simultaneously here and there, for both listening and teaching, and for laughing the whole damn way. What a privilege…
Christopher’s love touched so many people! Just reading the beautiful tributes shows how far and wide his love spread! Two things I enjoyed about Christoper were his love of food and his sense of playfulness! My favorite memory is Christopher and Sindre’s wedding celebration on Cape Cod in September 2013\. It was a beautiful summer…
Cousin Chris, Across all platforms of life, you were open-hearted. You physically welcomed me to your home. You let me sit next to you, quietly, as you prompted opera singers in Munich. You taught me Russian on a beach. We baked bread over a fire. We fixed your computer, phone and iPad at and apple…