Crime & Safety
Christine King, Killed Friday, an 'Angel in Heaven'
Patch readers remember Oak Ridge woman shot to death in Mountain Lakes
Just hours before she was , Christine King of Oak Ridge shared an inspirational message on her Facebook page.
"Accept everything about yourself--I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end--no apologies, no regrets.--Clark Moustakas" she wrote.
It was the most recent, and last, in a series of inspirational and life-affirming messages and quotes she shared online.
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And it was online that in the 24 hours after her death, friends began to paint a picture of a kind person, always smiling.
The following remarks have been left by Patch users on articles about King's death. Patch invites others who knew Christine King to share memories, condolences and reflections in the the comments below. And anyone who'd like to speak in more detail about Christine King can contact editor Susan Toth at 973-580-2230.
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: The township of Jefferson has certainly lost a treasure. I did not know Christine personally but knew her very well as another volunteer who supported the community as a family. Our deepest condolences to your family. We will always have fond memories of her caring heart.
We did Cub Scouts together and son graduated in June. Chris was such a wonderful person. So tragic! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the King Family
: I met Chris 8 years ago at Milton School when our boys started kindergarten. I have fond memories of her. I will miss you Chris. You are now an Angel in Heaven. You will truly be missed. RIP my friend. xoxoxo
: I am so sad. I just learned of this senseless, tragic act. Chris was a wonderful person. We met years ago and she always had a smile. We would share stories about our boys. She was so proud of them! I would look forward to seeing her when our younger boys played baseball and our older boys played volley ball together. I will miss her.
: I send our condolences to Chris's family- She always had a smile and something to laugh about .. She will be missed. Heaven is lucky to have someone like you. Your boys will have the best guardian angel anyone could ask for. I'm sure they know what a proud mom she was. I will miss your great sense of humor!II will never forget the laughs we had.! Rest in peace friend...
Anyone who has information about King's killing should contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-2900 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office Crime Stopper Program at 973-COPCALL.
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