Book of Memories for Christopher Martin Elfers

Condolence From A Friend

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 02:39:42 EST

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Many have found true comfort in the pages of God's word the Bible (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). In God's word we find the promise that we can be reunited with our loved ones (John 5:28,29; Acts 24:15). The Bible tells us where this happy reunion will take place (Psalm 37: 11, 29; Matthew 5:5). We are told why we die (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12), and that the God of the Bible (Psalm 83:18), will end death forever (Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:3,4). At John 8:32 Jesus said " and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free".

Memorial Candle lit by

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:51:38 EDT

Gloria Rivera

Story shared: US

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:48:51 EDT

Our stories need no telling my friend. We know what we had a best buds. I love you forever buddy.

Memorial Candle lit by Patricia Hanley

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:13:04 EDT

Patricia Hanley

Condolence From Herb Hartel

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:42:32 EDT

I just heard the very sad news of Chris' death from a mutual friend. I knew Chris from P.S. 97 and Lane. He was always a nice, friendly, quiet kid. Unfortunately, we lost touch with one another since high school. I will always remember him fondly. My sympathies to his family. Herb Hartel

Story shared: My friend

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:23:36 EDT

I knew Chris in PS97 but more so when i was around 15 I started hanging out with him and a group of friends. The last time I saw Chris was when I visited Woodhaven around 2006. I couldnt believe how his brother grew up. Time flies fast. I hung out in Mikes pub and had a great time. Chris could always put a smile on my face. I wish I could go to the funeral to say goodbye but unfortunatly I live to far away (in England) and won't be able to make it. The picture is of him at my 16 birthday party. I am so saddened as I have no other pictures of him. I regret not taking pictures now but the images of him will always be in my heart. All my condolenses to the family. xoxo

Story shared: Chris Elfers

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:49:27 EDT

I have known Chris since our days as kids at P.S.97. Our moms were both volunteers at the school and in our classrooms. We were always in the same class; always lived around the corner. As teenagers, we hung out in the same group. A group of kids/teens that I will always love. Chris Elfers is part of my history. He was always kind to me. Enough so that when we received our "autograph books" in 6th grade, there was the first page. It asked our favorite songs, friends, etc. It asked who our hero was? I put Chris Elfers. He always stuck up for me. I wasn't bullied, but as kids do, kids called other kids names. He never made a mean remark. He was who I put as my hero. He was quiet, strong, and confident. When I moved to Florida in 1989, I gave him that page. He laughed at me with that laugh that only Chris had and he hugged me. I wish I still had that page. Chris was my friend. The last time I saw him was my last real visit to see friends in about 2000. I don't feel good about that. I don't like that so much time went by and I am ashamed that I did not keep in touch. But I know in my heart, that I never forgot. I will never forget. Chris Elfers was a good boy and a good man. I will miss him terribly and I will never forget my friend. He is in Heaven, he is at peace, and he is free. And now I can talk to him whenever I want. I love you, Christopher Martin Elfers.

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Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:43:42 EDT

Photo shared: 1986 Sept 23 Cheryls 16 Birthday party_3.JPEG

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:23:34 EDT