Dear Keith and Valerie,

Recently I was shocked to hear news about Chris. I never met him but his calendar still hangs right behind my office desk - a stunning image. I am so, so sorry for you both and for Chris's family and two little boys. What a tragedy that goes beyond words.

I think of you often and hope to see you both before too long.

My heart aches for you,

Anne

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Chris’ passing. He was a fine man and our hearts break for his two boys. Emily, please know we are here if there is anything you need.

Bonnie and Niles 

Geri and I lived next door to Chris on South Road.  One day, Geri was riding a horse which reared.  Fearing the horse would fall backwards upon her, she chose to "bail out" and she landed on our May-solid-as concrete-sand riding ring. I was in the house, unawares.  Chris was mowing.  He turned the engine off.  Geri, unable to move, called out, "Help!"  Chris heard and came running over, through our gate, on to our ring.  He spoke with Geri very briefly and ran up to our house to alert me.  (She had fractured her entire pelvis.)  I still can see him and his intense concern as he quickly told me what happened.  Chris stayed with us until the ambulance had left.

Aside from Chris' smile, easy manner, good neighborliness, his photography (especially of birds and our horses!), this act of rescue was so very important.  Thank you, Chris.