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Old 01-23-2026, 08:56 AM
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Shocked to see this, 62 is way too young. Rest in peace Chris. Condolences to his family and close friends.

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Old 01-23-2026, 09:44 AM
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I agree 62 is way to young, I remember speaking with Cris a few times at Norwalk, condolences to his Family and friends.

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It sounds like he was a good person. Touched a lot of people. Condolences to family and friends.

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Old 01-23-2026, 10:25 AM
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RIP Chris. He and I bought and sold each other’s parts a few times over the years. Never met in person but we talked on the phone a few times and I enjoyed his wit and personality. Cancer sucks

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I just found about this today, Chris hung out with 02 hawk and myself at Norwalk in 2011. Condolences to Cindy and his family

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Old 03-04-2026, 09:19 PM
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I missed this when it was posted. Very sorry to hear about Chris.
10 or so years ago we met when he drove over to pick up a TA hood from me, and we hit it off well. I will never forget that he arrived in a relatively small vehicle and found a way to secure the TA hood to its roof to take it home. A great guy. RIP.

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My heart goes out to Chris's family and my friend Andy. Many a good time spent at the dragstrip over the years.
I saved that picture.
I've thought highly of you 3 Pontiac enthusiasts, still do.
Your sharing of your experiences have likely helped many, or at least inspired them.
I tell some of my non Pontiac car friends about very street able 10 second firebirds and they give me the look, like I'm a 3 year old kid babbling on...

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Old 03-05-2026, 03:49 PM
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Sad news. My condolences.

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OMG - just seeing this - my condolences to you, Torquewar. Chris was a very friendly fella and great for the hobby. I met him in person when he came to Washington, DC some years back and still have the fire department shirt he brought me. This is terrible - sending prayers to his family, friends, loved ones and may he rest in eternal peace.

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