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Jeff Schievenin writes:
It\'s taken me years to be able to read thru these messages and not break down. Chris was a good friend and roomate at the Academy. We both entered thru Michigan--we learned to laugh about the craziness of the Blue Zoo together. Chris lived life! All of us that knew him are so much better because of the time we spent with him. I pray that the angels are enjoying his humor and learning from his incredibly simple insight as much as we did.
Jeff Schievenin
michael chudnow writes:
i grew up with chris in southfield, mi.we were in elementary, middle, and high school together (he was one year younger.)after school on fridays in elementary school, he was a hockey captain in ed krass\' kids gym hockey league. he was always a fierce competitor but a stand-up guy. i knew his sister claudia (?)too; chris and i also did a project together for 5th grade social studies class; i remember how brilliant and diligent he was--me being jewish, him catholic, we often debated christ and the proper way to honor him and this was in 5th grade
i will always remember him fondly--after he went off to the afacademy (?) i never saw him again
rest in peace, chris
west bloomfield, MI United States
Anton Lopukhin writes:
Ира и дети! Мы никогда не забудем Криса,мы еще увидимся, вспомним и продолжим его дело. Спасибо тебе за теплые слова.
Антон и Женя
Moscow
Joel Martin writes:
I learned today that Chris passed away and was shocked. I remember him very well from my cadet days--he was quite inspirational and engaging--not to mention a challenging instructor! I think he was one of those rare people who leaves something positive with everyone he met. My sincerest condolences.
v/r
Joel Martin ('89)
Navarre, FL United States
Anne Stewart-Hill writes:
I just learned yesterday of Chris's passing. It was an incredible shock. Chris and I worked together in Moscow for three years at the Ford Foundation. We lost touch--he moved to Kyiv, and I to Baltimore to change careers and go back to school. I didn't even know Chris was sick. After a friend called yesterday to tell me he had passed away a month ago, I began looking around my house for pictures of him. I remembered one of the last times I saw him--in Tol'yatti at conference. I had arrived there after flying from Washington and then taking a long train trip from Moscow. I was bushed and had already gone to bed. All of a sudden I heard a knock on my door. It was 1:30 in the morning. I open the door to find Chris, with that beatific smile of his. He cajoled me into coming to his room. He said he had a surprise. It was Thanksgiving day, and Chris had somehow organized a Thanksgiving dinner with a huge turkey and all the trimmings. Chris was like that--never missing a moment to live life to the fullest. I took pictures of that crazy dinner. I looked at them yesterday and laughed and cried at the same time. I miss you man. I wanted to go to your memorial service today but chickened out. I've been a wreck since yesterday. Please forgive me. I went to a concert later tonight, and the band played a song that made me realize we never even said goodbye. The song is called "Bobby Jean," by Bruce Springsteen.
"Maybe you'll be out there on that road somewhere. In some bus or train traveling along. In some motel room there'll be a radio playing
And you'll hear me sing this song
Well if you do you'll know I'm thinking of you and all the miles in between
And I'm just calling one last time not to change your mind, but just to say I miss you baby, good luck goodbye, Bobby Jean"
Chris, I know you have email where you are. Send me one, okay?
astewhill@comcast.net
I'll be waiting to hear from you.
Baltimore, MD United States
nick writes:
reading about this Chris
I see a loss for our nation
a warrior who works for peaceful means
so unique in this culture
co springs, CO United States
Siberian Civic Initiatives Support Center writes:
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Kedzie family for their loss. Chris was a remarkable man who inspired us with his passion, honesty and determination to make things happen. The rare man with whom you could disagree and end up respecting more for the debate he encouraged and because it was always clear that win or loose, doing the right thing was his only agenda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
, Russia
Norman Shapiro writes:
We have all lost a dear father, husband, son, brother and friend, but the
world has lost a great and unique man, who had barely begun to serve it well.
Norman Shapiro
Formerly, Rand Corporation
Palo Alto, CA United States
Valeriy Gurtov writes:
I was very sorry to learn about Chris Kedzie's death.
Chris was Head of the Program of Ford Foundation, in which we wad been working for three years. During that period I met him a lot of times. I always admired his professionalism, friendliness and care. Later I leant from his colleagues that he was seriously ill. He was a brave man, and we could never guess that he was in trouble.
I would like to express my deep simpathy to the whole team of Ford Foundation and Chris's family. To have the evening of remembrance of Chris in Moscow is a wonderful idea.
Sincerely yours,
Valery A.Gurtov,
Petrozavodsk, Russia
Krasnoyarsk Center for Community Partnerships writes:
KCCP staff grieves for Chris Kedzie.
Our condolences to his family.
It is a big loss for the world civic community. He was devoted to his work, grantees and colleagues. We met Chris a few times, he made a strong impression on all of us.
Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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