Christopher Niles Vasquez

Chris was my daughters Spanish teacher and she was having difficult with depression and anxiety while in Chris's class. He recognized she was having difficult and she explained everything to him. She told me he was the only teacher that understood. He was wonderfully understanding and worked with her to improve her grade. I only met Chris during a teachers conference for my daughter and his words were so kind I couldn't help but cry as I was leaving. I only knew him for that 5 minutes and he touched my heart. Our hearts go out to his family and the students he has touched. He will be sadly missed. The family of Elise Lien

There is nothing like coming home from a Spanish quiz you found far too easy to find that the man that taught you everything you know, who gave you far too many second chances (only maybe because you were a soccer player), who you considered a hero, is gone. Sr. Vasquez, I owe you more than you could ever know. You saw hope in me when no one else did, and for that I could never have thanked you enough. Rest in peace No hay nada como llegar a casa de un examen español que encontró demasiado fácil de encontrar que el hombre que le enseñó todo lo que sabe, que le dio demasiadas oportunidades segundos (sólo tal vez porque eras un jugador de fútbol), que le considera un héroe, se ha ido. Sr. Vasquez, te debo más de lo que podrías imaginarte. Usted vio la esperanza en mí cuando nadie más lo hizo, y por eso me podría nunca has dado las gracias lo suficiente. Descanse en paz

I am so sorry for your loss.

My deepest prayers and condolences to the family, friends, community and loved ones. Tauri Robinson

On behalf of the soccer community in Middleton, and the Middleton High School Soccer Program, I wish to extend my (our) warmest condolences to Chris's family. Chris was a worthy adversary on the sidelines, a good friend, and above all, a gentleman who always put the kids first. I will miss him greatly. Rest easy.