a tribute.

"Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.
I loved you so -
'twas Heaven here with you."

- Ilsa Paschal Richardson

     Today, we laid to rest one of the most special young men I have had the opportunity to meet in my life. He was fun-loving, thoughtful, respectful and sweet, but most of all, the was the funnest person to be around, no matter what my mood was. No matter what, going to work, knowing he was going to be there, always lifted all our spirits.

     I have have been bestowed with many fun stories about his life before I knew him, and most of them made me laugh - that's what he did for so many people, everyone that was fortunate enough to know him. His smile was infectious, his laugh amazing, and his personality irreplaceable. There will never be another young man like him, and even if there is, I have known the first of his kind and he will live forever in my heart. I could tell stories that could make you laugh, but they wouldn't be the same because those same stories coming from him would have made you laugh to tears! He has  touched so many during his short stay in this world and many believe that we will see him again, smile with him again, and - most importantly - laugh with him again. 

     No matter whether you knew him for two months or 17 years, he had made an impression on everyone he ever met and made everyone want to be a better person. He was gracious with his love and laughter and I miss him already!

Christopher Michael Konkowski

You have touched us all and 

will live next to us in spirit forever.

October 15, 1992 - March 30, 2010