Christopher Weagle

It's been over a year; I really wish you were still around. Hope you are resting well

You were a much loved man and educator. I wish you were still here Professor. It's been nearly a year. I wish you were still here. I wish I had talked to you more. I hope you're resting well.

Seven months, its been that long since we got the email regarding Professor Weagles death. this Fall '24 semester. Every time I walk into the physics building, I always look to the class he used to teach PHY116. And even though I am aware of the fact that he is not with us anymore I still hope to see him over there telling his class "Rule number 1: Never Trust a Robot" back when the Fall'23 semester ended I had messaged him Thank you and he had sent me a voice message stating " you have the capability of becoming a straight A student, and im sure you will be one in the future " it had been a while since someone had told such kind words to me and ever since that message. I had told myself no matter who i lose touch with upen graduation , I will try my best to be in contact with him . but well, I still find it hard that hes not around anymore. Rest in peace professor, your presence is deeply missed at AUS.

I vividly remember that day checking my emails and noticed his name on the title of an email. I was curious over what is in there and so I clicked and learnt of Mr Chris’ passing. I was going through harsh times back then and learning of his passing had made it worse. My emotions were paralysed and I couldn’t express my grief at that time. Mr Chris was more of a close friend to me than a writing instructor by which we kept communicating coincidently and meet up very often even after I excelled in WRI 101 with him. I remember his instruction and guidance over my writings make me emotionally connected to my writings. I told him once that I am willing to take part in the undergraduate awards and he strongly encouraged me at that time as I felt confident and an empowered writer where my ideas get turned into art. Someday I will win this writing contest and wholeheartedly dedicate my award in tribute to your admirable personality. Till this day I feel his empowerment, inspiration and legacy run through me in my current writing course and will forever live in my heart. Thank you for making me believe. ❤️

It has almost been two months since I heard the news of professor weagles passing. I still remember last year when I first met him . I had just entered the class room and he was sitting in one of the students seats , due to that I initially assumed that professor was yet to arrive . Turned out I was wrong and he came towards me and greeted me which took me by surprise . As the classes progressed , he always used to ask me a lot about my culture with great interest and also shared his experiences when he had visited my country India. With a workload university students generally faced , his classes were a breath of fresh air. I was used to look forward towards attending his classes and even sometimes used to have a friendly chat with him about his cat too . Though I still find it hard to accept the fact that I won’t be able to see him on campus anymore. However, I feel extremely fortunate to have been trained under his guidance and feel blessed to have had an opportunity to establish a connection with him . Rest in peace professor , you will always be missed at AUS . Ps:- To professor weagles family , please feel free to ask me for any kind of help you would require assistance in. I will be more than happy to help in anything It is the least I could to honor the person who had a great impact in my life at AUS’s memory Here is my contact number below 0569025488 Email :- ydivyansh68@gmail.com

It has been hard to accept that I will not see Chris “Weagle” again. He was a huge part of our time at AUS and on campus. I’m not sure I would have made it through COVID-19 without him and his generosity. Captain Weagle, as we called him, set up a group text called “Voodoo Crew.” He was honest, genuine, adventurous, loyal, and loved boating. As an amazing Captain, he wanted everyone to be comfortable on his favorite boat, the Voodoo. He often shared his adventures and invited us to join him. Even after returning to AUS post-COVID, and despite him not renewing his membership, we kept the group going, meeting for brunch and at Kana. Our last gathering was with Cheri, Matt, and Horger at Kana’s before our departure from the UAE. It was special. Chris was one of the smartest people I knew, always sharing travel stories and lessons learned. He loved his students and ensured their success, often bringing those needing extra help my way. His gentle demeanor was well-loved by all. Portugal, where we now live, was special to Chris and his family. He shared his knowledge of the area, and we send our condolences to his parents, family, and especially his children, whom he was so proud of. Chris will always live in my heart. I will honor his memory and celebrate his life, especially when I’m on the water. RIP Chris. We miss you! Lisa and Joe

A poem I wrote for Mr Chris: Excellent professor, with passion and grace, Transforming each lesson into an enlightening place. Engaging all who chose to hear, With stories rich and deeply clear. He made complex thoughts simple to feel, Oh, how he welcomed every fear, With a patient smile and a listening ear. Through active minds and voices free, He taught us more than we could see. An excellent guide, a lantern bright, In every heart, he left his light, As we journey forth and roam, We carry with us his wisdom home. This poem serves as a tribute to Mr. Chris, capturing the profound impact he had as a beloved professor. Mr. Chris’s warmth and kindness were visible in every interaction, and his patience with me, in particular, left a lasting impression. The poem demonstrates his distinct teaching style, effortlessly combining personal stories with academic lessons. Our first lesson began with him sharing glimpses of his journey, vividly recalling the places he came from and the adventures he had. Not only did his storytelling captivate me, but he also gave valuable travel recommendations. The introduction established an environment in the class that encouraged openness, curiosity, and mutual respect. By authentically engaging with his students, Mr. Chris created a classroom environment that promoted a sense of belonging and togetherness, turning learning into a collective journey.

This was a shock to me. He has helped so many people and befriended many along his way. He was a sweetheart. We spoke a lot about stop-motion animation and how it's so underrated and just amazing. I dedicated my essay to that topic because he loved it so much. I lost interest in that and writing after he passed away. It was really tough to pretty much get through that stage of shock where you don't want to do anything anymore but at the same time it's your academic thin and you are the only one that can work on it. We will definitely overcome this deep, void-like feeling but what we won't do is forget him. He was too precious for that and he still is too precious. Mr.Chris, you will always be with us no matter what. Goodbye.