| Location | Osteen |
| Age | 24 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1984 |
| Date of Death | 05/12/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,044 since 31/07/2009 |
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Christopher J. McLellan, 24, of Osteen, was shot to death on December 5, 2008. Chris is survived by
his parents, Tina Boyles & George Smith; step father, William Boyles; step mother, Terrie Carlucci;
brothers, James McLellan, Bud Smith, Jonathan St. Peter and Bo Boyles; sisters, Rebecca (Paul)
Violette, Julie Smith, Victoria Bailey, Brittney Boyles and Mariah Niece; paternal grandmother,
Dorothy Smith; maternal grandparents, Annette Keenan and James (Violet) McLellan; nieces and
nephews, Rachael & Anthony Riggs, Tyler McLellan, Aiden Casey and Carter Sowers; several aunts,
uncles and cousins. Chris was predeceased by his grandfather Carroll F. Smith.
Newspaper clipping:
Volusia County sheriff's investigators are searching for an Osteen man accused of shooting another
Osteen man to death in the parking lot of the Sunoco on State Road 415.
A warrant was issued Saturday afternoon for David Jerome Wright Jr., 31, charging him with
first-degree murder in Friday night's killing of Christopher Joseph Mclellan, 24.
"We know they knew each other, but we don't know what the connection is," sheriff's spokesman Gary
Davidson said Saturday. "We don't know what sparked the (fatal confrontation)."
Shortly after 7 p.m., Mclellan was pumping gas and talking to a friend -- one of five unnamed
witnesses -- when Wright screeched into the parking lot, jumped out of his black Ford truck and
yelled "What's up, punk" to Mclellan, according to the account given to investigators. Wright then
pistol-whipped the witness and started firing shots.
The witness, who ran in fear, turned around to see Mclellan stagger and fall to the ground,
according to the sheriff's report. Other witnesses told investigators Wright chased Mclellan around
Mclellan's friend's truck and Mclellan ended up mortally wounded by the passenger side of his own
car.
"The suspect fired the last rounds into the victim while standing over his body," Davidson said in a
written report.
Mclellan was transported by EVAC ambulance to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City where he
was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Dear Nephew
May you rest in peace knowing that all of your family and friends miss you so much. We see the pain in your father's face on a daily basis, and know that there is nothing we can say or do to make it better but to just be there for him and anyone that needs us. We know that you have been met by lots of relatives and friends and someday we will all meet again. Till then take care,keep up that bright smile, and know that you will forever live in everyone's heart...
God Gained Another Angel
August 7, 2009, God gained another angel, an angel we all called sister, aunt, niece, and daughter. In the early morning hours Meghan was in a horrific car accident, both drivers (females), died on impact. Both cars burnt beyond recognition. Christopher loved Meghan. Even though she wasn't our biological sister,He loved her like a sister. We will miss her more than anything. Forever in our hearts. Please say a prayer for her family. THank you
Sweet Nephew
I remember when you were little living in Florida and I lived there too. You were only a little over a year old and I bought you a pair of little hiking boots. You were so excited you stomped your feet all over the house. Just one of the sweet memories I have of you. I now find myself wishing I had more, many more memories of you. God took you way too soon and left all those who you love asking WHY?? I will trust God had good reason for taking you from all those who loved you. But I will always have a heavy heart and a smile as I remember the lil blond boy with big blue eyes and the sweetest smile. You will be missed and always remember. Your memory will forever live on! RIP Christopher Joseph McLellan.
Back in the early 1990s, Uncle Bobby and I went to Maine to pick up Aunt Deneen and her son, Michael. Bobby and I were looking for Aunt Carla's house and not having too much luck finding it. As we rounded a curve in the road we saw a blond boy riding a bicycle down the road; we decided to stop him and ask if he knew where we could find Carla. As soon as that boy came towards us, we knew he was family. Almost together, Bobby and I said he had to be a McLellan becuase he looked just like all the McLellan kids and had a huge smile on his face. As it turned out, it was Christopher and he was right outside Carla's house.
Christopher did something that day that I have noticed and have been told is a trait of Christopher, his brother's and sister's. He was very polite, had a huge smile and when we told him who we were, he gave us a hug and he addressed Bobby and I as Uncle Bobby and Uncle George. He was full of energy. He didn't know us very much but that didn't matter to him, he was excited to see us. I remember how he wanted to be our little tour guide that day and how excited he was when he showed us the pigs and how he trudged through the pig manure like he'd done it a thousand times and cautioned us every step of the way to be careful so we didn't fall. Christopher left me with such a good impression that day and I have thought of him often through the years and wondered if he grew up to be as nice as he was then; everyone I talk to tells me he did and he had a great sense of humor. I envy the aunt's and uncle's who lived close enough to Christopher to get to know him and who live close enough to his brother's and sister's to get to know them. The gaps between the times I see them may be distant, but I think of them always.
Only The Good Die Young (Part1)
One Day Chris and I were riding in my car and he told me that he knew that he was going to die early, I said "well how do you know that?" He told me "I just know!" I didn't say anything to him after that, I was puzzled and upset that he would even think something like that and then it happened, he died at the age of twenty four. He was shot to death while pumping gas in our hometown.
Christopher was a kid who enjoyed being around people and having fun. He loved the outdoors and loved hanging out with his family. He always greeted me by saying "Hey Sis" and of course with a great big smile. He was just starting his journey of life. He had great ambitions, hopes, and dreams. He would talk to me about his dream of becoming a certified welder. I have also heard from others that he wanted to be a model. He loved to talk. He was always approachable about any situation. He was understanding and caring. He always tried to make you laugh; either by poking you in the ribs or saying something like "watz up guys" in a silly way. He had many friends that cared about him. He traveled a lot back and fourth to Maine and Pennsylvania. He loved being up north. He loved to go fishing. He loved dirt bikes, four wheelers, or anything that had wheels. He liked the color white. He was big into the clothes he wore. He always made sure he smelt nice.
I think what I will miss the most about Chris, is our long conversations about life, about friends, about family, girlfriends/boyfriends, just about life in general. I hold one conversation very close to my heart. It was when he went to live with our sister in Maine for a little bit. He called and with joy in his voice said "HEY SIS, what are you doing?" He said " I am just having a cup of coffee trying to find a job on the computer and then we started talking about how coffee gives you the poops...lol! I remember his corky little laugh while we were joking around about it. I remember the joy he had in his voice. We talked for over an hour and it made my day that he had called me and talked to me for so long.
Sometimes we would go out and have a few drinks together. One night, I had to go to a Christmas party for work. Christopher was bored so he asked if he could go a long, I said sure. I was so impressed on how he behaved in front of everyone. He was so nonchalant. I loved it.
"Only The Good Die Young" Part 2
When I think of Chris, I think of Christmas. He loved Christmas. When we were kids he would be the last one to go to bed and the first one to get up in the morning to run to the tree. As an adult, he always made sure he was at the families house for Christmas. This was one holiday that he would not miss being without his family. He was born around Christmas and he passed away around Christmas, so for this my Christmas's will be dedicated in memory of my brother.
When Christopher talked about his family, he talked about us like we were his everything. He loved his entire family. He would do anything for his family, no matter what.
I often gain this image of him smiling at me waving good-bye. My heart aches everyday. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of my brother. Some days are nearly impossible for me to get through, but I know he would be upset with me if he knew I was self destructing, so I use him as my strength to get through this day and every day. When I don't think I can take anymore, I envision him standing in front of me waiting for me to do whatever it is I need to do.
Christopher, Because of you, you will get me to where I need to go in life. You are my strength to carry on. For this I will devote my life to you. I know if the shoe was on the other foot, you would do the same for me. Please know that I love and miss you more than anything. Please shine your love down on mom and dad, they miss you so much. Visit me often and watch over the family. Please visit mom and dad, they need you terribly Love you with all my heart.
Love your,
Sis
The Christmas Bow
I called Christopher's mom on the mroning that he was laid to rest. I wasn't able to travel to Florida to be with my sister but I wanted her to know that my thoughts, prayers and heart were there with her and the rest of the family. I hung up the phone and did a little work around the house. Every so often I would look out the window at the snow. My eyes glanced at the beautiful Christmas bow that had appeared in the bare lilac tree a few days earlier. I was going to remove the bow when I first saw it but when I got a good look at it I saw how beautiful and perfect the bow was. The bow was quite large; it had lots of loops so it looked like a big ball of loops and then two long runners hung from the ball of loops. I had thought maybe a child had thrown the bow from a passing car and it just happened to land in the lilac tree. It seemed to look perfect for the holiday season so I left it and admired it's multi colors. It reminded me so much of the ribbon candy that is a treat during the Christmas season.
I watched the clock off and on during the day, when it came time for your funeral service, I walked outside to think of the family and say my own little prayer for you. As I was standing on the front steps, I glanced at the sky and said my goodbyes. Suddenly, a white pigion (We raise pigions here on the farm) swooped down and somehow caught the Christmas bow in its feet or picked it up (I imagine the bow got caught in its feet since pigions don't grasp objects). The pigion flew several feet above my head and made one big circle, then the pigion flew down to just a few feet above the road that runs past the front of my house. I stood in awe of how beautiful the sight was. The pigion flew a straight line down the center of the road with the two long runners flowing behind it, sort of like a flag blowing in the wind. The pigion stayed on a straight course for about 200 feet and then lifted the bow up into the sky again and flew over the pond on my property that I call our little bit of paradise. The pigion made one large circle and suddenly released the bow. The ribbon swayed back and forth as it fell into the brush that surrounds the pond. It was a beautiful sight from beginning to end. It brightened my day.
I keep saying that someday I am going to trudge through the pond and find that bow so I can send it to your mother because it reminds me so much of you.
Maybe in Heaven I will grow to know you better than I knew you here on earth.
Love you, Chris!
Uncle George
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
love carol.xxxx
We will see you in Heaven
Christopher, I just couldn't believe the news when I first heard. How is it possible that someone could ever be that crule. To take such a young and valued life from this world, from this family. I take peace in knowing that you are in a better place. That struggle is gone for you. I hope you read and see all of these things that people write for you, and know how much you are loved. Your sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles, neices, nefews, cousins and grandparents all miss you so much.Your family will never be the same. Until we all meet again someday, RIP dear cousin.
1STAUGUST 2009
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