Christopher Epps Obituary

Uncle Christopher I miss you so much my heart aches every day, knowing that you´re gone I hope you´re proud of me. I´ve been advocating for Myositis a rare auto immune disease but I´ve been diagnosed with for the past five years. It´s been so rough on me. And I think about how you would´ve been with me going through everything that I´ve been through at my doctors office and I think of you, I sit at my fusions appointments at the Cancer Center every month. And I think of you when I can´t move and I can´t get up. I think of you and I think grandma too and what would you guys would do and what advice you two would have gave me. I miss your smile. I miss the way your laughter used to fill the house. I miss you playing music on the weekends. I miss your jokes. And I miss your more knowing that my son has the same birthday like you he turned 11 this year. He loves Legos just like you, he loves to draw and he loves Star Wars, it´s just those little things that remind me of you. Then I think of you and smile and then I cry because I just will never know why ! And that has been the biggest pill to swallow in life. Until we meet again My Hero.

Although we did not know each other, I saw your sister speak about you today at the 9/11 anniversary and I felt compelled to look you up online. The poem you wrote for your mom in Sept 2000 was so beautiful and I enjoyed reading about the sense of humor you had. May you continue to rest in peace brother and may God give comfort to your family.

Wow as I sat hear reading the guest book, it's like I know Christopher Epps brave young man, life taken wayyyyy too soon. But God had a plan for his life and that was to spend it in Glory. Continue to Rest In Heaven Chris❤

Close family and friend was my barber. I know the whole family 20 years. A too of a good guy to lose

Another year has gone by making it 20 years since you left us life has really changed. So much to say to yourself of all I miss you and love you

That is just beautiful

On this day 20 years ago you went into your job on the 98th floor of the North Tower for your work day at Marsh & McLennan you never returned home our family that night we deeply miss you Christopher Samuel Epps you was a unique person with the qualities of a great person and bodied within your soul you are truly and deeply miss this world is not the same because you are not and it my deep love for you will continue until eternity and Beyond.

Christopher, I never met you but your story has been a part of all of our lives now for 20 years, and will be forever. To us you are no stranger. God bless you.

Remembering Christopher on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

Hello, my name is Ella, and I'm from NW Arkansas. Today in AP World (history class) we were asked to pick a name off this American flag listing all the names of the peoples' whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. Of all the names on the flag, I picked Christopher Epps. I didn't just choose one random name on the flag, but chose one that stood out to me. I'm truly sorry for your loss, and I want you to know I'm praying for Christopher up in heaven, and the rest of his family and friends. God bless Christopher and everyone that knew him!

Still so sadly missed. Chris touched the lives of others and will always be remembered. May God continue to give the support and help needed to cope with your loss with each new day.

Christopher you will never ever be forgotten as long as the breath of air runs through my body I will always let people know how wonderful a person you were I miss you dearly and no tears shed can make you return but whatever I do in this life I want you to know you are there with me I love you my dear brother your sister Debra ❤

My little brother another birthday has passed and you are in heaven watching over your siblings who miss you dearly as you should know by now mother is with you. I don't know how I got through all this but God love you always your big little sister Chundera

You did not die in vain that sad morning in NYC. Rest on in heaven.

The tribute speech for your brother was beautiful . Deepest sympathies.

Thinking of you today. You will never be forgotten.

i listen every day the song from paul simon. And the name Christopher Epps is on a sign. I am from The Netherlands but my heart goes out to all that died, helped and survived 9-11.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

chirstopher Epps i remember you and never forget you. coming to your mom house when i was young. To get me and my brother Michael hair cuts. you had the music playing from your boom box. just want to say we aLL MISS U FROM THE CLAYBORN/MIDDLETON FAMILY

THINKING OF YOU TODAY........CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.

My dear brother our sister Julia came to be with you on Dec 5 2012 She miss you.so much take care of her see you both later

My life has never been the same since you've been gone... I found it very difficult to see ahead to the next day... how was I going to live without my beloved brother in my life??? It hurt so much the pain was unbearable. I've never really felt that kind of deep down pain of darkness like being in a black hole as if I was in a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from.... a very big part of me died inside that September day in 2001. Nothing in my life seem real anymore how was I to go on... The light in my life went out and I didn’t know how to pull myself out of the darkness that had engulfed my every being. I have struggled everyday in the past ten years to believe the unbelievable it still doesn’t seem real. Not one day goes by that I don’t think about you and not feel a tremendous lost and emptiness that’s associated with a broken heart and a deep feeling of lost. I felt like I was starting my life over from the being again without you in it…. Reconstructing it through the hurt and pain walking through life trying the find the pieces of who I was on September 10, 2001, and glue them together knowing I had to go on because I know you would had expected no less from me. I love you so much. To say I MISS YOU IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. I wish it was September 10, 2001 so I could have had one more change to hug you, hear you contagious laughter, to see you smile that would light up a room, to hear one of your jokes that made me laugh so hard I would cry, to see you married and have children of your own, you had a love for children that was so kind and gentle it always touch my heart to see you interact with kids and to see how they immediately warmed-up to you. I know you would have been the father every child would have wish was theirs. I miss the love you had for people and the kind sprit of giving and helping anyone in need. YOU WERE AND STILL ARE THE BEST OF US.
COME BACK TO ME I CAN’T STAND THE PAIN AND TEARS ANY LONGER……

YOU WILL NVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED UNTIL THE END OF TIME...
Julia Epps your loving sister

The entire CLAYBORNE FAMILY is thinking about Christopher today. Continue to take your rest my friend.

I cried so hard today thinking of you and wishing you were here words can not describe how I wish you where here. I just want to tell you how much I love and how much I thank you for being in my life. I will always remember you telling me what ever you do. Do it with a smile. And to always try your best and I' am proud to say I lived up to that. Love you always rissa!

Chris, It seems like a lifetime since we said our last goodbye. I will always love and miss you. I now you are in a better place but what I would give to have had more time in your arms.

This was sent to my by his cousin Selicia who now lives in Richmond, VA. I Too am a NY transplant who was in VA at the time of the tragedy. It effected all of us who were from NY and especially those who still had friends and relatives in the Manhattan area. THis is a very, very beautiful tribute to one who was lost in the attack, and I am glad to read such a personal story. I wish I had known him - what a wonderful gift. I have since had 3 cousins serve 3 tours of duty each in Iraq/Afghanistan, one leaving in two months. We are all in this together, so that people like Chris would not have died without someone standing up for them in the trenches. Thank you to the family for putting this online. There is a place in my heart for all of the victims of 911 in NY, and now a special place for Mr. Chris Epps. He was a wonderful man.

Hey Cris, my favorite cousin. I miss you sooooo much words can not explain. I miss all the fun we used to have and I know at this time you would be a successful, powerful grown man who all my friends would love. You remember how you loved my friends,,,lol there would have been plenty more of them to fight for your affection. Anyway, your Goddaughter has grown into a beautiful young lady who you would be proud of. She receives A's and a few B+'s in school. She loves music, and is wonderful at playing the violin which is her passion. She is very beautiful tall and healthy..with a beautiful heart just like her Godfather. I can not believe its been 10 yrs already o how time flies. Cris you would be proud of me as well. I could go on an on because there is so much I could tell you but I will keep those things between you and I when I have my private conversations. So until then take care my handsome, wonderful, goofy n funny cousin. You are truly missed.

Chris, as I sat at my desk today at work and read the newspaper, it dawned on me about the upcoming anniversary of 9/11. At first, I thought about it as if it were another holiday or something, but then my heart God heavy and I started to reflect on "what" actually happened. Then I thought, wow!!!!! Chris is not here, he is gone. I was saddened by this. I read the tribute that your sister put on here and I shed tears and I smiled, everytime I thouhght about seeing your face. Your smile, other than your height was the biggest thing on you. You sure knew how to show all of those white straight pearly white teeth of yours when you smiled and when you laugh, on my god, your laugh would make me laugh because although you were funny, your laugh was funny too. I remember the times when you would come over to Tasha's house and we would bug out on the terrace and have fun. I remember us walking either from Tasha's house to Webster or wherever. We always had a good time together. I had left NYC and was living in Virginia and pregnant with my daughter. I remember that day, I was at work and watching tv and I saw the plane go into the building but it seemed so surreal. I thought I was watching a tv show. I could not believe this was happening in real life. I thought, wow a plane has crashed, I had no idea of what was really going on. I remember Tasha calling me and telling me that you worked in one of the towers. She was so hopeful that you were hurt and somewhere seeking medical treatment. I think it was a year later, when it was confirmed, that was a sad day for me and I know your family and especially your mother was devastated. But I also know that Ms. Geneva is a woman of God and I know that you are resting with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. Chris, "You made it!" I praise God for that assurance. I also pray for healing for your entire family as the anniversary draws near of the day that changed their lives forever. Chris, I love you and you are missed by me. Until we meet again. Selicia

I light this candle today for my dear friend Chris, you are truly missed but never forgotten.

My Beloved Brother Christopher it breaks my heart that you are not here to fullfill all your dreams an aspirations. My loved for you is endless, and my life will never be the same without you here on earth. Your sister Debra

Hey Chris I miss you so and I hope that I am making you proud. I love you and I will always live life as you did. Full of passion and love. As I raise my son Jaylen I often remind him of the person you were and I remember to tell him "In all you do make your uncle Chris proud. We love you and miss you so much words can never express. Rest in peace Chris you are truly an angel in life and after.

I DIDN'T KNOW YOU BUT I WAS TOUCHED BY THE POEM YOUR SISTER READ. HOPE YOU ARE SITTING WITH THE ANGELS.

RIP

Darling Chris, I think about you so often. It seems like ages since I saw your smile. I love and miss you. Tabetha and Anthony are growing up and I wish you couls have been there to see them grow up.

I miss you Chris. Your big brother read your name on national tv today. you would have been so proud of him he did a great job. I don't know I have gotten this far without you.....with out Gods love and grace. I think about you everyday.

I miss you uncle Christoper and I love you forever.

Christopher will always be missed by all those he knew. My children and I lost a big part of ourselves on September 11, 2001 and we will never forget. I will always love and miss you. I often wonder what could have been and that is sometimes too much to handle.
Rest in peace my love.

we"ll understand it better by and by

Happy Birthday!!!

To the Epps Family,
I am extremely sorry to have
unexpectedly become aware of your loss of a loved one.
Julia, Debra and I have a friendship that goes back to the '70's, and it was in the course of trying to find them that I came to discover Christopher's tribute page.
Once again, Heart felt condolences from a friend,
Vincent

I MISS YOU......

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Chris,
As the day draws closer to Tuesday the 11th I feel the sadness and overwhelming feeling of loss and I miss you today as much as I did the day it happened. I will keep you close to my heart and prayers. Rest in peace my love.

Mother Epps you are always on my mind and I love you.

I MISS YOU.....

YOUR SISTER

Remembering your Birthday I love you and cherish all the wonderful memories of your life. You have been and inspiration to me by watching you accomplish and achieve the many things in your life


In Loving Memory
Your sister Debra Epps

Happy Birthday!!!

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

In memory....

Hello Epps family. My name is Juria amd I used to live in the same building as Christopher's family in New York. I am the daughter of Norma also known as Peaches and I'm writing to express my condolenses to your family. It's going on almost four years since that tragic day and yet it seems like yesterday. I know that Chris is up in heaven with the other angels and God because he was an angel while he was down here on earth. I'm going to pray and asked God to help get your family through the continuous pain you all may be going through. Chris, may you forever rest in peace. To the Epps family, May God Bless You All!!!!

HELLO EPPS FAMILY, I'M NOT SURE IF YOUR REMEBER ME BUT I AM ONE OF THE GRANDAUGHTERS OF THE FRAZIER FAMILY ON WEBSTER IN APT 17 F. I DID NOT KNOW CHRIS VERY WELL, BUT HE ALWAYS SPOKE. WHEN I HEARD WHAT HAPPEN I WAS DEEPLY HURT, I WILL CONSTANTLY KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYS. MRS. EPPS YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN ALWAYS REMEBER GOD WOULD NOT PUT NOTHING ON US HE FELT WE COULDN'T HANDLE ( SMILE )

Chris
I can’t believe that 3 years have passed since I saw you smile, smelled your cologne, felt your warm embrace. I miss you as much today as ever. So many things in my life are changing since we were last together, yet so much remains the same.
Loving you forever
Josephine

Chris, I have been waiting to write to avoid getting too emotional. Happy Birthday. It may be silly that I write this here, but its the only way I can communicate my feelings about you. I miss you and I wish I could rewind the time. What would I do differently? It hurts that I will never get that chance. You are always in my heart and my mind.

Josephine

Chris, Chris so handsome and oh! so fine with a 

heart of gold I see you decided to leave me behind



Why Oh! why I ask, for if you had told me, I would

gladly stood by your side



I ask myself why should I have to say goodbye, and I

know why, God was looking for a leader a captain of

a ship someone who qualified as a Jedi



So go on my dear brother don’t be shy your ship awaits

you and your crew has already arrived (2000 and more)

there to stand by your side, awaiting to salute you as

soon as you arrive



Your pancakes are on the grill and there will be plenty

of sweet potatoes pie oh! How I want to cry



My dear brother for you being so proud and so strong

of you to take this trip



So climb aboard your ship and may the force be with you

because when God chose you he really chose a Jedi







LOVE YOUR

LOVING SISTER

DEBRA

We just wanted you to know that our thoughts are still with you on the second year of this tragedy.

MAY GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG!THERE IN LIFE IN GOD AND I DARE YOU TO TRUST IN GOD AND BELIEVE, ONLY BELIEVE! HE'LL DO JUST WHAT HE SAY!

Chris,

Its been 2 years since I've seen you face to face, but in my heart and my mind I see you everyday. I miss. One day we will be together. Thank you for the love and understanding you showed me. No one will ever replace you. I love you.

Josephine

Christopher,



You will always be in my heart. We will always be together and not apart. In my heart, you are my hero and you've never been a zero.



I will always love you and think of you and I thank God for the time we had together.



Love,



Your sister,



Beverly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. YOUR SMILE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A CLEAR PICTURE IN MY MIND.

LOVE YOU

JOSEPHINE

It is with fond recollection of childhood that I recall Christopher. We were neighbors but more importantly friends. His smile said more in a moment than any great volume of words could ever express.

To Ms. Epps and family, My prayer is that the God whom you faithful serve will continue to strengthen and keep you as only He can.

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal"

To The EPPS FAMILY

May GOD continue to BLESS YOUR FAMILY and HEAL your hearts.



TO SIS EPPS

You brought Christopher up in the RIGHT manner to KNOW(LOVE) GOD, and right now Christpoher is at PEACE.



MUCH LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS.



Albert Frazier Jr & Family

I do not know Christopher or his family, but I offer my prayers for their wellbeing and peace of mind. I am a member of All Saints Church in Pasadena. Today, September 8, we remember those who lost their lives last September 11. On my way into church, I randomly picked up a wrist band to wear this week, and Christopher's name is on it. I will remember him and his family during what will be these difficult days.

Terry Knowles

To The Epps Family,



The Lewis/Gordon family would like to express our hearthfelt sympathy for you as you journey through this time of loss. But, remember that God is in control. We know you love Christopher but, God loves him best and I pray that he continues to comfort your hearts as you try and pick up the pieces of your lives from this day forward. To God be the Glory as he watches and keeps you until you and Christopher are reunited in heaven.



With Love,



The Lewis/Gordon Family.

To Chris, We all loved you but God loved you best. You are the ultimate son, brother, brother-in-law. I have known you since you were a baby but not long enough. Your love and caring and kindness will live on forever through my daughters, through your mother, and through your brother and sisters. I am your fan forever and rich in Gods love having known you.

To Geneva Epps: I love you and through you I have known true love of children, family and God. As he gave his sons live for us you have given of yourself always. You have prayed for all of us who know you and you are my Hero. As Chris said, "order my steps in your word". I am here for you always.

Christopher is the most incredible man I have ever met. He filled my life with happiness. I see his face and his smile in my mind and I wish I could see him and hold him. We had a great future planned and I ask the Lord to guide me toward the right path. He was great with my children and I love him for that.



Chris, Remeber I will always love you and I long for the days when I will be with you again.



I didn't write this but I want to share it with him.> >

"I wish for you..."

> > Comfort on difficult days,

> > Smiles when sadness intrudes,

> > Rainbows to follow the clouds,

> > Laughter to kiss your lips,

> > Sunsets to warm your heart

> > Gentle hugs when spirits sag,

> > Friendships to brighten your being,

> > Beauty for your eyes to see,

> > Confidence for when you doubt,

> > Faith so that you can believe,

> > Courage to know yourself,

> > Patience to accept the truth,

> > And love to complete your life.

> > God Bless you!

> > I asked the Lord to bless you

> > As I prayed for you today

> > To guide you and protect you

> > As you go along your way....

> > His love is always with you

> > His promises are true

> > No matter what the tribulation

> > You know He will see us through

> > So when the road you're traveling on

> > Seems difficult at best

> > Give your problems to the Lord

> > And God will do the rest.

Thank you for everything, You are the best.

Josephine.

This is the entire poem Christopher wrote for me. He recited this poem for me at a luncheon given by the Greater Zion Baptist Church in my honor on September 23, 2000.

I love Christopher and this poem. It gives me comfort as I wait to find out where he is.



“SISTER EPPS”



When I was little I asked Sister Epps “How could I be saved?”

And She responded, “Give your life to the Lord,

Because for you His life He gave”.



But Sister Epps, I asked “Can He save me like He saved you?”

Sister Epps said, “Seven children, grandchildren, brother and sisters I raised

I tell you, I like magnifying the Lord for He is worthy to be praised”.

Sister Epps said, “if you count on Jesus in the Book of Life,

You’ll be counted too”.



Sister Epps!! Sister Epps!! Don’t stand without your cane!

Sister Epps said, “My Heavenly Father is my doctor,

So I’ll walk in Church cause He healed my pain”.



Sister Epps said, “To honor your mother and father

So your days may be long,

Cause one day you’ll look for them and they’ll be gone”!

Like my daddy said, “mother” may not always be right,

But you can bet that “mother” is never wrong.



Sister Epps, I asked, “Why do you wear white?”

Whether it’s a sunny day or a stormy night, Sister Epps said

“I wear white cause I’m a soldier, a missionary for the Lord,

You see this white is my armor, and this book is my sword”.



Sister Epps would sing, “It’s In My Heart, This Melody of Love Divine”,

Sister Epps would sing, “It’s in My Heart, For I am his and he is mine”.



I would hear Sister Epps pray for me- “Lord, whatever it takes,

Short of death, so that his soul you may save,

And don’t let him die in his sins, “Oh Lord,

Cause there is no repentance from the grave”.



There were times when I was faced with danger, and fear filled my head,

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil.

I remember what Sister Epps said; she asked the Lord every morning

To watch over my life, I live today because God heard her plea.



Now I go through this life as a grown man.

Lord I ask in your word, please order my steps,

For you are the Father, which there is no other.

Fellow saints, who love her, call her “Sister Epps”.

But I am just proud to call her “MY MOTHER”



Love his mother,

Geneva Epps

Dear Christopher,



Since today is Valentine's Day, I just want to say I love you from the bottom of my heart. You will always be my friend, my brother, and my encourager.



Love Always,



Your sister forever,



Beverly

To the Epps Family

Christopher was a very special person and a wonderful and terrific friend to my niece Keesha. She has fondly recalled to me on many occassions what a rare and talented individual he was and was an amazing friend he had been to her.

To the family be encouraged, especially to you Mother Epps I know that God will see all of you through this time and we will never forget Chris.

Blessings

Lucy Edwards and family.

DEAR GOD BLESS CHRISTOPHER S.EPPS AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS MOTHER

AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY'

WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN

My name is Trinessa Nolan and I have known Christopher and his mother Mother Epps ever since a little girl growing up in Greater Zion Baptist Church. Christopher and I were both members of the junior choir. Mother Epps stated in the article that she knows she is not considered to be very wise and not facing reality, I would like her to know I do not for one minuate think that she is not a wise woman because if she wants to hold on to hope then WHO is anyone else to take that from her. She will always be a wise Mother in my eye and Christopher will always be in my prayer and in my Heart, he is a very kind and respectable young man .

What a beautiful heart warming poem Christopher wrote for his mother. It tugs heavily on my heart for your loss of such a fine young man. May his life and love live on in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Christopher.

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL