“Dane I know this is very late and I had no idea what had happened to Chris. I am truly sorry for your loss. Chris was a dear friend to me during...Read More » ”
1 of 98 | Posted by: CDR Todd Friedman - Annapolis, MD

“Dear Dane', Taylor, Emily, Heike, Richard, Rita, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We remember Chris as a very nice neighbour, always...Read More » ”
2 of 98 | Posted by: Ives - Belgium - friend

“Dear Richard, Rita, Heike and especially to Dane', Taylor, and Emily I am so saddened by the tragic loss your of beloved Christopher. I pray the...Read More » ”
3 of 98 | Posted by: Sherry Barton - Fernandina Beach, FL

“Dear Dane', Emily and Taylor- We were deeply saddened to hear of Chris's passing. Honestly, we can't possibly find the right words to express our...Read More » ”
4 of 98 | Posted by: Melissa Gould - Westfield, NJ

“To the Tiensch Families: We are deeply saddened by your loss. We have such good memories of Rita, Richard, Heike and Christopher as neighbors in...Read More » ”
5 of 98 | Posted by: Joseph & Christine Forrest - NC

“Dear Dané, Emily and Taylor While Brian has already mentioned how much Chris meant to bmd wireless, I would like to express also how much he...Read More » ”
6 of 98 | Posted by: Primo Amrein - Switzerland

“Dear Dane',Taylor & Emily, I am so sorry for your loss.Cling to each other and you will make it through. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, ...Read More » ”
7 of 98 | Posted by: Denise Duck - mosheim, TN

“As friends of the parents, Rita & Richard Tiensch and children, it was with great sadness to learn about the passing of their son, Christopher and it...Read More » ”
8 of 98 | Posted by: Eva-Marie & Heidi Schumann

“Dear Chris, Dané, Taylor, Emily In the name of the former bmd wireless family our deepest condolences go out to all of you. Chris you were...Read More » ”
9 of 98 | Posted by: Brian Rüeger Kloten, Switzerland

“The Tiensch Family We were deeply sadden to hear the tragic news about Chris. We had the honor of meeting Chris last spring in Austin and he...Read More » ”
10 of 98 | Posted by: Kerstin Olsson Västerås, Sweden

“Dear Dane', Taylor and Emily, It is with such sadness that we write this note to you. We will always remember Chris as such a loving, smart, and...Read More » ”
11 of 98 | Posted by: Barry, Kim, Blake, Alexandra, Matthew, and Daniela Richter - WI

“Our sincerest condolances to each of you. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. Chris was a wonderful young man, and his death was certainly a...Read More » ”
12 of 98 | Posted by: Ted and Rosalie Wessel - FL

“Rita, Richard, Heike, Dane' and family, My deepest condolences go out to all of you. I am so saddened by the news of Chris' dreadful and untimely...Read More » ”
13 of 98 | Posted by: Oliver

“Sincere heartfelt condolences go to Dane' and your family. It has been a long time since Zug, but I still remember your happy family. We all send our...Read More » ”
14 of 98 | Posted by: Vikki Sparkes - Switzerland

“To the Tiensch family, The Blanchard family was shocked and sorrowed to hear of Chris's disappearance and passing. It was something highly...Read More » ”
15 of 98 | Posted by: David A. Blanchard - Paducah, KY

“My Dearest Dané, I never had the priviledge of meeting Chris, but recall falling in love with you after meeting you over coffee at Tiffany's. I...Read More » ”
16 of 98 | Posted by: Beverley Forbes

“Dear Dane, Although I was so young when I met you and Chris, I remember how genuine and kind the both of you are. When I was in 4th grade, you...Read More » ”
17 of 98 | Posted by: Erica Murray - Charleston, SC

“Dear Dane',Taylor, and Emily, It is with sad, sad hearts that we send this message. It is hard to finds words to express our sorrow for your...Read More » ”
18 of 98 | Posted by: Jill Tancill - Madison, WI

“Dear Dane' & Family, I’m not exactly sure of the right words to say, but I want you to know that I care deeply. My heart breaks for you and I...Read More » ”
19 of 98 | Posted by: Janet Jessen Ramsey - Grapevine, TX

“Dear Rita, Richard, Heike and Dane, What a shock to hear of your loss of Christopher. He was so young and so full of adventures and love of living...Read More » ”
20 of 98 | Posted by: Mary Jane & John Seitz - Tequesta, FL

“Dear Dane', Taylor, and Emily -- Our hearts and prayers are with our dear friends from Austin. Whether it was simply spending time together as...Read More » ”
21 of 98 | Posted by: James Beck - Bentonville, AR

“Dane' There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May...Read More » ”
22 of 98 | Posted by: Jennifer Attaway Gewin - Frisco, TX

“I am very saddened to hear of Chris' passing. He was my number one buddy at Ashford Elementary School and helped me get adjusted at Paul Revere...Read More » ”
23 of 98 | Posted by: Keith Earney - Houston, TX

“Dane', Taylor & Emily, Sending you love and support from Chicago. We were shocked to hear of the passing of Chris. We will always look to him as...Read More » ”
24 of 98 | Posted by: Lisa Seyring - Palatine, IL

“Dear Dane`, Richard, Rita and Heike, Words can hardly describe how deeply sorry I am about your loss. I can still see the kids sailing in their own...Read More » ”
25 of 98 | Posted by: Marita - TX - friend

“My condolences. ”
26 of 98 | Posted by: Mrs. Janice Kimmey - Nacogdoches, TX

“Dear Rita, Richard, Heike and family. Although we have not seen each other for many years, our hearts go out to you at this time of loss. Karin,...Read More » ”
27 of 98 | Posted by: Karin Luhnau - Houston, TX

“Dear Richard, Rita, Heike, & Dane, We were so sorry about the tragic death of Christopher. The entire congregation of Prince of Peace have been...Read More » ”
28 of 98 | Posted by: Orville & Donna Lind - FL

“I am so, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. ”
29 of 98 | Posted by: Jennifer Kimmey Bryant - TX

“Dane', Taylor, and Emily, I worked with Chris at Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems in Dallas. He'd recognize me as Jan Lancaster in Legal. Chris ...Read More » ”
30 of 98 | Posted by: Janette Boyd Sullivan - Dallas, TX

“Chris you are a dear old friend. I cherish the memories we had together sailing at Gulf Shores on Lake Livingston. It was you and your father who...Read More » ”
31 of 98 | Posted by: Chris Eisinger - The Woodlands, TX

“Chris, I will always remember the time were on our routine after-work bike ride out of Zug and on this occasion you had your mountain bike instead...Read More » ”
32 of 98 | Posted by: Wade Metzler - Boulder, CO

“Dane', Taylor, and Emily, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Chris was such a great guy and my heart is so heavy for his passing so young. My...Read More » ”
33 of 98 | Posted by: Tracy Adkins Owens - Dallas, TX

“Dear Dane, Taylor and Emily My heart goes out to you. Although it has been a while since we last seen each other, it sometimes feels like...Read More » ”
34 of 98 | Posted by: Denise Hendricksen (former: Hatton)

“Dear Dane', Taylor and Emily, Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Please remember the greatest compliment to someone who has passed,...Read More » ”
35 of 98 | Posted by: Lisa Kristick - Berlin, MD

“Chris was always looking out for everybody was a leader and great fraternity brother he will be missed by all that knew him ”
36 of 98 | Posted by: Arlin Smith - irving, TX

“Dear Dane', Emily, Taylor & extended family, We are so saddened and sorry for your loss. Chris' passion and spirit live on in all of you, and we...Read More » ”
37 of 98 | Posted by: The Holt Family - Austin, TX

“Every pledge in ATO was intimidated by Chris. But then you realized he was just a cool, easy going guy. I will always have fond memories of ATO and...Read More » ”
38 of 98 | Posted by: TIM FILESI - FRISCO, TX

“I feel blessed to have been on the same Everest team as Chris. He definitely made an impact on me and I will be forever grateful for the memories he...Read More » ”
39 of 98 | Posted by: Kathy Setian - Greenwich, CT

“Dane', We are praying for you and your family in such a difficult time and are truly sorry for your loss. Hugs. Hillary and Lance Cangelosi ”
40 of 98 | Posted by: Hillary Baker Cangelosi - TX

“Dane' and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of those who surround you provide you comfort and strength. With deepest...Read More » ”
41 of 98 | Posted by: Robyn Gill - Austin, TX - Friend

“Although I only met Chris on one occassion he made an impression as an honest and stand up guy. My heart goes out to his family and please know that...Read More » ”
42 of 98 | Posted by: Michael Mata - San Antonio , TX

“Dane', Taylor and Emily, Our hearts are heavy at the loss of a long time friend, but our hearts break at the loss to you of a committed husband and...Read More » ”
43 of 98 | Posted by: Kevin and Caroline Williams & family - CO

“Dear Dane’, It’s so sad trying to take in the tragedy and the loss that you, your children and your family are facing. I know you and Chris as...Read More » ”
44 of 98 | Posted by: Ann-Sofie Barnevik Andersson

“My Precious Cousin Dane', Trey and I are thinking of you and praying for you, Taylor and Emily! Please know that we love you all so much! We are...Read More » ”
45 of 98 | Posted by: Kellie Langlois & Trey Albin - LA

“I do not have the words to express how shocked I feel, how sad about your loss. My thoughts keep going back to the happy celebration of Richard and...Read More » ”
46 of 98 | Posted by: Ursula Brinkmann - Austin, TX

“It is with great sadness I read about the loss of Chris in the Austin paper. We went to middle school together at St. Francis in Houston. As Tommy...Read More » ”
47 of 98 | Posted by: rachel nation - Austin, TX

“Dane', It has been years since we have seen each other, but my memories of our childhood together are still very dear to me. I am so sorry for...Read More » ”
48 of 98 | Posted by: Jennifer McGarity Wood - Plano, TX

“Chris, You will be missed. Love and Respect. VTL Jason Poucher Alpha Tau Omega Brother ”
49 of 98 | Posted by: Jason Poucher - Addison, TX

“I recall Chris entering SBC on the Leadership Development Program. He was always genuinely interested in doing the right thing. He was full of life...Read More » ”
50 of 98 | Posted by: KAREN SELF - Austin

“Dearest Dane', Taylor, Emily, Richard, Rita, Heike & Friends, We are grieving for your dear Christopher and your loss of a wonderful, kind,...Read More » ”
51 of 98 | Posted by: Harry & Yvonne Bowman - FL

“"I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me." - Phillippians 4:13 I send my love and prayers to the entire family. Emily, Blake...Read More » ”
52 of 98 | Posted by: Jennifer Nichols - Austin, TX

“We miss you Chris! The stories of your adventures and travels abroad… Witnessing the genuine love for your family… Your...Read More » ”
53 of 98 | Posted by: Kim and David Orlandella - Austin, TX

“Dane' Words can't express the sorrow you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Mike ”
54 of 98 | Posted by: Mike Attaway - Dallas, TX

“Dane, Although I did not know Chris and it has been so long since I have seen you, I wanted you to know I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss....Read More » ”
55 of 98 | Posted by: Tracey Covington Hasbun - TX

“Emily, Dane' and Taylor, My thoughts and prayers are so centered on your family. As the days begin to pass, and you try to make make sense...Read More » ”
56 of 98 | Posted by: Sherry Schatz - Austin, TX

“Dear Dane', Emily and Taylor, We want you to know we love and admire Chris, for all his strengths and attributes! He was an incredible person. ...Read More » ”
57 of 98 | Posted by: Monica and Ric Murray - GA

“Dear Emily, Dane and Taylor, My heart just hurts for your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you try to make some sense of your...Read More » ”
58 of 98 | Posted by: Pam Stokes - Austin, TX

“I enoyed Chris and Danes conpmay so much as we all began the initial stage of climbing through the Khumbu Valley on the way to Everest. My thoughts...Read More » ”
59 of 98 | Posted by: Tom Boyer - Seattle, WA

“Dane', Taylor and Emily, Love and prayers for you all. Emily, you have been in my thought constantly from the moment we heard. Your Bridge Point...Read More » ”
60 of 98 | Posted by: Shane Oberle - Austin, TX

“The Knippa family is lifting up Dane', Taylor and Emily. We are earnestly praying for you courage and peace. ”
61 of 98 | Posted by: Kristy and Brad Knippa - Austin

“Dear Dane, Taylor, Emily and family We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Chris will stay in your hearts forever. The love you shared...Read More » ”
62 of 98 | Posted by: Martine and Des Burke - friends

“Dear Dane', Taylor and Emily, We are sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts are with you. Ethel and Willy Barnevik ”
63 of 98 | Posted by: Ethel and Willy Barnevik

“Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We knew Chris before he was born and watched him grow up in Jacksonville and then Houston. We haven't seen...Read More » ”
64 of 98 | Posted by: Judy & Clarence Peckham - FL

“I met Chris 30 years ago when we were both in 8th grade. He was popular, athletic, good looking, and charismatic - all things I was not. I’m not...Read More » ”
65 of 98 | Posted by: Tom Stallings - Houston, TX

“Dear Dane, Taylor & Emily - My thoughts are with you. I remember Chris as a happy, generous, friendly and above all, a family man. Considering his...Read More » ”
66 of 98 | Posted by: Andy Grainger - Austin, TX

“Dear Emily, Taylor, Dane, Rita and Richard, I cannot express the anguish and sorrow I feel for your loss. I knew Chris when we were boys, Emily...Read More » ”
67 of 98 | Posted by: Johannes Brinkmann - Austin, TX

“Dane' I remember like yesterday, you coming back home to our house on the row from a college dance with Chris early in your dating relationship and...Read More » ”
68 of 98 | Posted by: Jacquejoy Littlefield - Dallas, TX

“Dear Emily, Taylor and Dane, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Ms. Shelly ”
69 of 98 | Posted by: Shelly Dennington - Austin, TX

“Dane', My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and family. Denise Sherman ”
70 of 98 | Posted by: Denise Sherman - Houston, TX

“Dane', my heart goes out to you, your children, and all of your family. I was overcome with sadness when I heard the news. Chris made an impact on...Read More » ”
71 of 98 | Posted by: Tracie Hall - Austin, TX - friend

“Our thoughts are with you now and always. Much love, Emma, Mikey and Alex Xxx ”
72 of 98 | Posted by: Emma Rees - Bath, England

“I will always remember the excitement in Dane's eyes as she told of his hiking adventure on Mt. Everest. I also remember how thrilled she was to get...Read More » ”
73 of 98 | Posted by: Diane Taaffe - Austin, TX

“This is for Rita and Richard Tiench who worked for Mannesmann a long time ago. "I remember your son and daughter when they were little children and...Read More » ”
74 of 98 | Posted by: Heidi Williams Stryker - Naples, FL

“Dane, Taylor, and Emily, We are sending you our love and prayers from Boulder where we first got to meet Chris and will always be reminded of him...Read More » ”
75 of 98 | Posted by: LYnn Prielipp - Boulder, CO

“Dearest Dane', Taylor and Emily, You are all so very loved!!! We will always remember the stories of all the wonderful, exciting adventures of...Read More » ”
76 of 98 | Posted by: The Petrik Family - Austin, TX

“I have wonderful memories of Chris and the time he was at Stephen F. Austin. He always brought a smile to my heart and I am saddened to learn of...Read More » ”
77 of 98 | Posted by: Tim Clipson - Nacogdoches, TX

“Dear Emily, You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Know that your Bridge Point family loves you! Love, Mrs. McLaughlin ”
78 of 98 | Posted by: Kim McLaughlin - Austin, TX

“Dear Emily, I will be thinking of you. Each time the children at Bridge Point and I sing together it will be for you and your dad. We send love...Read More » ”
79 of 98 | Posted by: Nina Revering - Austin, TX

“My Dear Sweet Family, The bond of a family is very strong and when someone is hurting we feel it as well. Dane', Taylor and Emily, know that...Read More » ”
80 of 98 | Posted by: Peggy Devall - Lafayette , LA

“To Chris’ much loved family: I ache for your loss. It always seemed to me that Chris tried to cram as much living into his life as was possible...Read More » ”
81 of 98 | Posted by: Cindy Piggott - Kingwood , TX

“Dane', though I have never met you or Chris, my heart goes out to you and your family. From all I hear from Peggy, he was a wonderful guy, great...Read More » ”
82 of 98 | Posted by: Jackie Hutson - Austin, TX

“Dane' - I am so sorry for your loss. Chris lived an incredible life with the companionship of a loving wife, son and daughter. His example is and...Read More » ”
83 of 98 | Posted by: Steve Brackin - Fort Leavenworth, KS

“To are dear friend Chris, We feel completely honoured to have known you the past 10 years. You are such an inspiration to so many people and your...Read More » ”
84 of 98 | Posted by: tiffany and yves russi - friend

“Chris is a great loss to the world and his family. He was an inspirational man, kind, thoughtful, and modest, yet he had achieved so much in his...Read More » ”
85 of 98 | Posted by: Adam & Emma Mason - Friend

“Chris, you are gone but will not be forgotten. Your family will carry your legacy. God Speed and may you rest in peace. We know you will be watching...Read More » ”
86 of 98 | Posted by: The Mehra Family - Zug - Friends

“Although I have not seen your beloved husband and father in many years, my family and I have extremely fond memories of Chris. I worked with Chris...Read More » ”
87 of 98 | Posted by: JIll Jordan Hartin - Austin, TX

“Dear dad, I love you so much and I always will no matter what. You are a great dad and the most fun, lovable person I have ever met. You always...Read More » ”
88 of 98 | Posted by: Emily Tiensch - Austin, TX

“Dear Chris, You were a remarkable man that touched the lives of so many. There will be some that will remember you as an avid outdoorsman and...Read More » ”
89 of 98 | Posted by: Lisa Cohen - Austin, TX

“Dear Dané, I am saddened to hear of your immeasurable loss. I so enjoyed getting to know both you and Chris on Everest, and I was struck by the...Read More » ”
90 of 98 | Posted by: Lori Schneider - Bayfield, WI

“I am devastated for you all, as I know what a close family you are. Although I have not seen Christopher for many years, I remember him as a very...Read More » ”
91 of 98 | Posted by: Kathy Carrow - Houston, TX

“I will always remember Chris for his bright smile and cheerful eyes so full of life and most importantly for the joy he brought my dear friend Dane'. ”
92 of 98 | Posted by: Susan Gates - Dallas - friend

“My favorite memory of Chris is a sweet glimpse into a life of a loving dad! I was driving into my neighborhood and on the sidewalk was Chris with...Read More » ”
93 of 98 | Posted by: Nancy Register - Austin, TX

“Chris touched so many of our lives, and l am fortunate to have been able to call him friend. What an amazing man with such a strong sense of family ...Read More » ”
94 of 98 | Posted by: Michelle Burford Dumas - Tyler, TX

“There are no words to express our deep sadness about what has happened to Chris. Our heart aches and goes out to his family, especially Dane',...Read More » ”
95 of 98 | Posted by: Judy Carnahan-Webb - Houston, TX

“I can not find the words to express the saddness I have about the loss of Chris. My heart aches for my dearest friends. I have always been so proud...Read More » ”
96 of 98 | Posted by: Suzanne Nourse - Flint, TX

“I can't put into words what what a wonderful friend Chris was. I loved knowing he was out there doing the things I would never do, I'll miss him a...Read More » ”
97 of 98 | Posted by: Kevin Cooper - Austin, TX

“RIP - Chris. I will always have such fond memories of you. There are too many to mention. You lived life to the fullest and I always admired that...Read More » ”
98 of 98 | Posted by: Liza Knox - Houston, TX - Friend