Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Christopher,
Your mom and dad were family to me during your dad's tenure at Jesuit. Tom and I stayed close through my college years and well into my professional life. He was a second father to me and a great friend to my parents. His influences on me are many, evidenced by my choice of major in college, the deck at my mom's house, how I love and treat my wife, how I parent and how I always strive to do do the right thing. He was a rock when my father passed away and I never found enough ways to thank him. He adored your mom and was never shy on admitting who really ran your family.
Hearing of his passing last week was difficult for me and a lot of my classmates. I couldn't find the words to write last and shed many tears reading what others shared.
Hearing of your mom's passing - I again have no no words. I'm sure they are happy to be back together but are gutted they left you with so much life to live. I find comfort knowing that heaven received two more angels to look over everyone they impacted.
I'm looking forward to honoring your parents everyday, but specifically when I'm home for Thanksgiving by tipping a few back on the deck we built.
Your family will forever be in my prayers.
God Bless you Christopher.
-Dean Rossmann
