****** UNITED STATES ARMY ********

Tread lightly, 'tis a soldiers grave,
A lonely, mossy mound;
And yet to hearts like mine and thine
It should be holy ground~

Speak softly, let no careless laugh,
No idle, thoughtless jest,
Escape your lips where sweetly sleeps
The hero in his rest~

For him no reveille will beat
When morning beams shall come;
For him, at night, no tattoo rolls
Its thunders from the drum~

Tread lightly! for a man bequeathed,
Ere laid beneath this sod,
His ashes to his native land,
His gallant soul to God~


Christopher Lee Bower, 24, of Manchester, CT passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves behind his mother Karla, his sister Jessica, his grandmother Phyllis; nieces and nephews, Tomas, Juliana and Eva; very close to him was his uncles Mike and Chris as well as his aunts, Krista and Katie; and a host of other family and friends, he is predeceased by his father Christopher and his niece Nyasia. Calling hours will be Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6-8 p.m. at ALL FAITH MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 90 John Fitch Blvd. So, Windsor, CT. Funeral Service will be Friday, April 4, 11 a.m. with calling hour 10 a.m. at Crossroads Community Cathedral, 1492 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT. - Burial with Military Honors will be in East Cemetery, Manchester, CT.

~ PALLBEARERS ~
Michael Ryan ~ Matthew Carrasquillo ~
Pedro Santiago ~ Joseph D'uva ~
Michael Vanasing ~ Nicholas Chmielewski ~

~ HONORARY PALLBEARERS ~

Tomas Homar ~ Eric Mears ~
David Riley ~ Michael Carrasquillo ~
Raul Santiago ~ Scott McKay ~

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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31

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My niece Nyasia ....

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LETTER TO UNCLE CHRIS:
I love you so much Thank you for all the time you spent with me. I will always keep our memories in my heart.
And you will always be special to me. I'm gonna miss your hugs and kisses because they were my favorite. I'm gonna miss how much fun you were because you could always make me laugh. I'm gonna miss the jokes you used to make. I'm also gonna miss the way you smiled at me, it made me feel special and it reminded me how much you loved me without having to say it. When I was sick as a baby you were there for me and I am glad I was there for you. Every time I seen you I felt great happiness in my heart. I know you will always be watching over me and be there for me when I need someone. I promise to always pray to you and think of you every day. I love you and I will miss you all the time. Wait in heaven for me until I get there. I can't wait to hug you again and give you a big kiss.
xoxo Love you always!
your niece, Juliana {age 7}

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