A Funeral for Chris Hirsch

The purpose of this gofundme is to raise money to cover Chris Hirsch's funeral costs.
The Hirsch family has been through so much.  In the wake of this tragedy, let's help them carry this burden.

Chris Hirsch was a son, a brother, and to so many, a friend.  Getting to know Chris was a blessing for so many people, as he touched the hearts of everyone around him.  He was always trying to make others laugh or bring comfort to anyone in pain.  He was creative, quirky, silly, and so incredibly kind.  In these situations, it is so hard to put into a few simple words the impact such a beautiful individual has had on the lives of so many.  So I have turned to his friends to share memories and sweet words. Here's what they had to say:  

"Chris, I'm not ready to say goodbye. You've been a brother to me. Whenever we saw each other, you'd hug me and call me 'little seester!' My heart aches for you and for all that you went through. I can only hope that you are resting easy now. I will cherish all of the wonderful memories that I have with you, and I am so thankful for the time that we've spent together. Just a few weeks ago, we sat around my kitchen table laughing. I normally fall asleep early, but I felt like I had to stay up that night. Rest In Peace my brother, and I'll see you again in another life. I love you so much, forever and always." - Jess Denzler

"Chris, it is so hard to believe you're gone. You have touched so many lives, including mine. You were there for me throughout high school and after. You were the type of friend that I didn't have to constantly see or talk to, but when we did get together, it was like we hadn't missed a beat. I will miss your sometimes-too-far sense of humor, and the way you constantly wanted to give of yourself. You were truly a beautiful person. I wish you could have known how many people whose lives you touched, and how many would mourn you. I love you so much, Chris. Rest in Peace." - Gloria Provenzano

"Chris was one of the boldest people I've ever known. He saw everyone for who they really were. He was real and fearless and yet he was always so kind and gentle to those he loved. I remember senior year in high school is when we got close. He'd come up to me and say 'Hey Emmm!' in that grinning devious way he always did. He'd say 'let's talk!' We did. Sometimes about something out there and hilarious - other times about how he was sad, or how he saw I was sad. We had that in common. I just hope he knew that him even noticing I struggled similarly to him, let alone showing me compassion, meant the world to me then. And I think it still does now, which is why this is hard for me. My condolences go out to his family and his close friends and anyone who was ever touched by his amazing existence. Sometimes those who live the fullest lives, also live the shortest. And sometimes those who give so much of themselves to the universe - become a part of it. I won't forget you, or this. No one will. Rest easy, Chris. Lord knows you need it." - Emily Tomasello

"Chris sat with me everyday while I was in my coma, when I had came out of it, he was there. He sat there and would read me my food menus and pick out what I wanted to eat. Chris was so much more then a friend he is my brother. My whole family always welcomed him with open arms." - Brian Stymacks

"Chris,
If I could only put into words, just how much you mean to me. You were one of my first friends at Morris Catholic and moving from one school to another my junior year scared me. You made me feel at home. You talked me off so many ledges and would bring me back to reality when I was low. You were my literal punching bag when I was mad. You were my shoulder when I'd cry. You were the cause of so many smiles. You were my partner in crime, my fellow gang member, my lunch room hustler. I will never forget the day you introduced me to Brian and told me that I would have a family with him. It might not be the typical family, but it works for us and you were a major part of it. You were there for every holiday and would always make all of us smile. You have helped me grow so much. You have helped me become the woman and mother I am today. You encouraged me to follow my dreams and pushed me to do my best at everything I did. It's crazy how much one person can change your life and you changed it more than almost anyone. I love you, Chris. I hope you've found peace." - Kelsey Lovenberg