Chris
Christopher Paul Levitt
8/14/1977 — 5/6/2007, St. Andrews Tavern and Coed Football Team Mate. Rest in Peace.
Our world here in Orlando has been rocked this week by the very unexpected and wasteful taking of life.
We are all in mourning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult and painful time. He was, and will always be, one of the people you never forget. Many of us today are feeling emotions that are awash with shock, pain, hurt and sadness. Emotions that, in time, will be replaced with memories of a good friend and team mate.
Chris was a guy with character, a quick whit and a permanent smile. He always entertained with tales of his great adventures, of which there were many.
He will be sadly missed at the pub, and on the field, where he was always guaranteed to give 100% (and usually more!). Only one week ago he scored a cracker of a goal that he relived with us all many times, a goal that apparently would have ensured a trial for his beloved Leeds United.
And he was always there to back you up, whether on the pitch or elsewhere, we were always thankful for that. The whole St. Andrews Family of patrons, players, staff and friends mourn a great loss today, as do so many others who had the fortune to have Chris in their lives, rest in peace mate.
Please leave your thoughts, comments and anecdotes to our beloved and faithful team mate, friend and colleague. The one, and only, Chris Levitt.
May, 10th 2007Family & Friends 153 Comments
Comments
Comment # 137
May 06, 2009
SOME MESSAGES FROM MY FACEBOOK ON THIS SAD DAY!
Rebecca Wilson-Shore: Thinking about a special life taken from us much too soon and praying for my sister. Memorial Service for Chris at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 pm.
Neil Shaw: to our fantastic cousin r i p chris love thinking of you
Karen Shaw: Always in our hearts and never forgotton. we love and miss Chris every day. Will be thinking about Fran tomorrow x x x
Kerry Loughman Hourihan: Sending love your way
Lisa Shaw: cant believe it has been 2 years..miss him so much..x
Elizabeth Fuller Boone: Thinking of you. Call me if you need to talk over the next few days. Love you all.
Elaine Kelpien Federico: ((hug))
Tim Shore: love and miss you Chris.
Wanda Whittemore Kolo: May you and your whole family feel the peace and love of God as you remember Chris! lots of love and hugs
Karen Shaw: We all love and miss you Chris. Love Sharon, Dave, Jo, Nidge, Karen, Lisa and Sean x x x x x x x
Heather Wilson: I love Chris! I miss Chris! I wish I could see his face… Peace be to my family.
Bonnie Dembitsky: you will always have a special place in my heart chris. I miss you!!
Joanne: Still no words to describe the void you have left Chris. You are never far from my thoughts. Love to all the family x x x x x x
Karen Shaw: Is thinking about my cousin who we tragically lost 2 years ago tomorrow. Love to all our family in America. Love you all so much x x x x x
Tim Shore: is traveling home with a heavy heart. tomorrow marks 2 years since the death of my charismatic, funny, delightful, and loving nephew. peace always Chris.
Joanne Shaw to Neil Shaw: A very sad day Neil - He is with us and he’ll always be with you x x x
Neil Shaw to Joanne Shaw: hi jo its a sad day tomorrow but he is with us int he r i p chris. Neil
Joanne Shaw: cant believe 2 years has passed since that tragic day - thoughts and love to family in the USA & UK…....RIP Chris Cool x x x x x x
Comment # 138
May 06, 2009
To Fran John Les and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always.
Love and God bless you all xxxxxx
God bless you Chris
Love and miss you always
Jean xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
R I P
Comment # 139
May 06, 2009
Dear Les, Fran & John
My thoughts are with you on this very sad day. I have such treasured memories of Chris and will always hold them close to my heart.
Claire, Andy, Sian & Olivia x
Comment # 140
May 06, 2009
Les, Fran & John
Words can not describe the sadness that you and all Chris’s friends and families are feeling right now.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Angela, Graham & Terry
Comment # 141
May 06, 2009
To Les, Fran and John,
Just to let you know that you are always in my thoughts and can’t quite to begin to think what you are going through at this difficult time.
I will never forget Chris, was just like a big brother i never had. He will always be in my heart.
God Bless
Sarah Booth
xxxx
Comment # 142
May 07, 2009
Chris, . You have been a constant in my thoguths all week long. I miss you so much.
Fran and Family: You have been in my thoguths as well. I love your emails. Truly express the love between a mother and child.
With all my love,
Alena xxx
Comment # 143
May 27, 2009
Chris left me a screen saver on my computer on Mother’s Day 2006.It was a very cute animation to the following song.The music isn’t on here but the words are here.It’s a lovely song and I listen to it sometimes. He was a good lad and we gave each other strength when most of our family was in another country (we still lived in England near my dad until Chris was 11). He gives me strength now as slowly we move day by day. He makes me smile with some of the things I think of,especially when he was growing up….he was always a joker and if he started laughing and I did we couldn’t stop for ages. That was always the case,even when he was being a sod pot.Each person has memories of Chris at different times of his brief life….I have so many memories of his 29 years….he made me feel so loved and needed and vice versa I know….we were a pair for so long .........Bless you son,you keep me going still.I love you always…...mum xxxx
Declan Galbraith lyrics:
I wish I had your pair of wings
Had them last night in my dreams
I was chasing butterflies
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
Cause what they see’s an angel hive
I’ve got to touch that magic star
And greet the angels in their hive
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
All the sweet honey from above
Pour it all over me sweet love
While you’re flying around my head
Your honey kisses keep me fed
I wish I had your pair of wings
Just like last night in my dreams
I was lost in paradise
Wish I’d never opened my eyes
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
But there’s danger in the air
Tryin’ so hard to be unfair
Danger’s in the air
Tryin’ so hard to give us a scare
But we’re not afraid
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Sometimes I wish I were you
Wish I were you
Oh I wish I were you…......
Comment # 144
July 15, 2009
I have known Chris since 1996 we were in the navy together. I just recently found out about this loss.It saddens my heart for some one to lose there life over such senseless act of viloence.Chris while you are up there in heaven play a game of madden for me.. I MISS YOU AND ALWAYS WILL REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND…
Comment # 145
August 06, 2009
My son,my Chris….
Go ahead and mention my child, the one who died, you know.
Don’t worry about hurting me further; the depth of my pain doesn’t show.
Don’t worry about making me cry, for I am already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I’m hurt when you just keep silent, pretending he didn’t exist.
I’d rather you mention my child, knowing that he is missed.
You asked how I was doing, and I responded with “pretty good” or “fine.”
But healing is something ongoing. I feel it will take a lifetime…..
Thank you all for the words these last few years…and for visiting me with your tales now and again. Chris keeps us going here….his spirit and courage and love…..getting me out now and again….Love to you all and God Bless you all…....Fran xxx
Comment # 146
August 14, 2009
Son, It’s your birthday again my love…..what can I say that I haven’t said on here so much.I am still lost without you…I have been in your room with Smudger chatting away to you tonight.Last night I was watching the shooting stars.I saw 5 after watching for an hour or so and I know that you were with me in some way…....I know I will see you again and you will keep giving me hope and strength as you have been…....I love you so much darling boy…..If only I could hear your voice telling me a daft joke…...and giving me a hand up when I’m stuck on the floor…....Night Bless baby…..rest peacefully…..Love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Comment # 147
August 14, 2009
Thinking of you today, Chris, and your dear Mum as I do every day. But today especially, not because it memorializes the day we lost you, but the day we got you! I was 5 the day you came into the world, and as such, we were growing up about the same time. I wish you were here to continue to grow with me. But, since you can’t be, I continue to pray that you watch over all of us and guide us with your fresh spirit!
Watch over your Mum today!
We love you,
Bec, Tim and the kids!!!!!
Comment # 148
August 14, 2009
Happy Birthday Chris!
Love and miss you.
Your always in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You
Love Jean xxxxx
Comment # 149
October 31, 2009
There is a mourning in the forest
Tears are dripping from the leaves
of sentinels who stand astride these hills.
They have seen much of man’s events
But surely none so sad as this
The loss of mother’s joy and father’s pride.
Bow down your crowns, you trees, and bring your fronds together
In prayer for Chris and for his family.
Ian Hall 2009
Written by a Wing Commander Ian Hall MBE, poet and artist retired from the Royal Air Force after I ordered an excellent piece of art he created of the USS Klakring FFG-42.He wrote it for friends who also had a tragic loss of an only son. My prayers are with the family also. He sent it to me if I wish to use it also.People are so thoughtful….......Bless you Chris my son xxx
Comment # 150
December 31, 2009
My Chris,I’ve written so many words on here as have many of your family and friends….....sometimes the words won’t come.How can it possibly be so many years since you touched me,gave me a big hug and cocky grin.The hole is still vast and I will love you always until I see you again.Last night there was a ‘halo’ moon ,so strange but beautiful.On New years eve there will be a blue moon,an extra full moon this month…...you would have thought it was cool and you would have been the life and soul of the party wherever you went tonight…..God Bless until we are together again..I miss you love and I miss your laughter…be at peace my baby….....Love mum xxxx
Comment # 136
Bec
May 04, 2009
There will be a service remembering Chris at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday May 6th at 6:30 pm. Anyone is welcome.
Much peace and Love!
Take care.
Becky