Christopher Rouch

Christopher James Rouch , 29, on October 20, 2013. Lifetime resident of Yorkville, New York City. Most people knew Christopher by his warm and wonderful smile as he walked dogs in the neighborhood. Chris was a lover of all animals and had a great way with them. He even started his own "dog walking" business. Christopher also loved music and was a great musician. He was talented and could play the saxophone, guitar and even some piano.Chris credited his education, especially his musical background to the Rudolf Steiner School in Manhattan. Although Chris did not belong to any organized religion, he was a deeply spiritual person attending either one of the two Unity centers of New York since he was very young, and tried to practice their principles with great intent.He will be sorely missed.

COMFORT

I THANK YOU

FOR THE LOVE THAT EACH HAS SHOWN,

BUT NOW IT’S TIME I TRAVEL ON ALONE.

SO GRIEVE AWHILE FOR ME

IF GRIEVE YOU MUST,

THEN LET YOUR GRIEF BE COMFORTED BY TRUST.

IT’S ONLY A WHILE THAT WE MUST PART,

SO BLESS THE MEMORIES WITHIN YOUR HEART.

I WON’T BE FAR AWAY; I’LL BE QUITE NEAR.

JUST CALL ME SOFTLY AND I WILL HEAR.

Franklin Lee Stevenson