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**Message from Chris' family; added September 13, 2001 **

..It has been four years since we have

seen your beautiful face, looked into

your beautiful eyes, saw your beautiful

smile, and heard your beautiful voice.

We miss and love you so much.

But we know you are resting in the arms

of God. We will see you soon.

Always in our hearts!  Forever on our mind.

Mom, Dad and Family

The family of Chris Brannon will be at the

Twin Oaks Cemetery at graveside on

Sept 17, 2001 from 5:00 PM until dark for

anyone who would like to come by.

National Day Of Remembrance

September 25, 2001

Parents Of Murdered Children

Please stop sometime that day and say a

prayer for your children, thanking God for

them and asking Him to keep them safe.

Then say a prayer for the parents

who have lost their children

to tragedy and violence.

PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO STOP VIOLENCE

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Christopher M. Brannon

December 06, 1979 - September 17, 1997

Student of North West Mississippi Community College

Member of Evangelical Assembly of God Church

Southaven, Mississippi

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Sadly missed, and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

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Mother and Father:  

Joe and Carol Brannon

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Sisters:

Jana Elmore, Nancy Holcomb, Vickie Green,

Patty McLaughlin, Pat Ward, Teresa Brannon

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 Brothers:

Joe Brannon, Jr., Bubba Marcus

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Chris, Mom and Dad

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Chris was our son.. he was the light of our lives.    From the time he was a baby,

Chris loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest.  He made our world special, just by being in it. .

Chris had many friends, he was loved by so many people, and he was always smiling.

 Chris loved sports.  He was on the swim team at the YMCA at five years of age.

  He played baseball and football at Cherry Valley and Greenbrook fields in Southaven, MS and

played football for Southaven Jr. High and High School.   He was president of his 1996 senior class,

and a member of the annual staff.   He achieved the "Presidential Physical Fitness Award".

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. When Chris left his home the night of September 17, 1997;

He told his mother he loved her and that he would return home within the hour.

That hour never came.  

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 In a matter of seconds, Chris was robbed of his young life.  Only 17 years old,

he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee by a complete stranger....

A stranger who had no respect for human life or the laws of our land.

A complete stranger who has yet to stand trial

A murderer  who walks our streets today ...

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 Chris is missed so much by everyone that knew him, but someday..

We will all be together again.

We will always love you, Chris ...

Mom & Dad

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The Undefended Victim

"For me, no gavel hammers; the scales were never weighted.

My crime was that of a victim; my life was the price I paid.

And when my life was taken; why weren't my rights read ...

And, the statement, "overruled"; when they pronounced me dead?

I'll never hear my rights; nor take the witness stand,

No attorney to defend me; my fate was in a killer's hand.

But oh, that I could take the stand; if they could witness my last breath,

Could they live with the terror that I went through in death?

If they could hear my pleading cries; and see the hatred in that face,

At last we'd know, the scales had 'been balanced' in this case.

If I could, I'd tell the jury exactly how it was.

The fear and pain that I went through; struck down without a cause..."

~author unknown~

Thoughts On A Sunday

If only we could see you,

your brown eyes watching us.

If only we could hear

your voice so soft and clear.

If only we could touch

the skin we loved so much.

But these things will never be,

for you have been taken from us.

Your star is now lit in the sky

to help us make our way by.

For God is saddened too

this was not his plan for you.

It was man who decided your fate

your life on earth he chose to take.

Loved ones, please don't despair

God's love for us is everywhere.

And all His angels in Heaven are singing

their carols to us are bringing

The message that we need never again be apart

if we keep God's love and promises in our hearts.

~author unknown~

This page was created in the beautiful memory of our precious son,

Chris Brannon

With sincere hopes of bringing attention to violence ...

We love and miss you, Chris; and we will see you soon,

Mom and Dad

Please take a moment to sign the guest book;

It only takes a few seconds, and it means so much...

Thank you.

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You are also invited to view the guest book.

The beautiful song you hear is "Go Rest High On That Mountain", performed by Vince Gill.

If you enjoy the song, please support the artist and purchase the CD.

This song is in MP3 format; if you cannot hear it,

you need to download and install Winamp.  It's quick, easy, and free!

Chris .. through the years...

Click on the book to view photos..

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New photos added 04-19-01

Thank you for visiting Chris' memorial site.  May his loving spirit guide you.

It is up to all of us to make our world a safe place to be.

Please do your part to stop violence.

.The dove will take you to some beautiful poetry, all of which was either

written, or contributed in Chris memory.

Sometimes our light goes out

But ís blown into flame by another

human being.

Each of us owes

deepes† †hanks †o †hose who

have rekindled †his light..

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Thank you....

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And may the wind carry a voice that tells you

There is a friend sitting in another corner of the world...

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