I think all of us on the list for several years are shocked. I did several trades, sales, purchases with Chris, plus countless exchanges of information, both on and off list. He was one of the most active, knowledgeable, and congenial people associated with our hobby. It's as if a friend next door died suddenly, you are totally stunned.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
> I have the sad news that Chris died of cancer on Monday. Chris had been
> fighting the disease since the time of his appendicitus, January a year
ago.
> Chris' wife April plans a small memorial service in 3 weeks.
>
> Chris was a long time contributor to the list, with a particular interest
in
> English frames, interesting components and artistic lugwork. If you look
> back, he made hundreds of posts, although they tapered off since last
> September. Collecting bicycles gave him joy right up to the end, as he had
> only recently received Curt Goodrich # 2. He even made plans to get to the
> Cirque this year, but was unable.
>
> I first called Chris out of the blue around 1999 just wishing to talk
about
> his posts. Those who knew Chris know that words don't describe what a
great
> fellow he was. When I moved to the New Jersey area, we shared
consultations
> on bike buildups, rides around the area including a NYC century ride in
1991
> and just stopping by for a beer and talk. I, for one, will really miss
him.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ