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Shopping CartWriting about Chris is painful yet I know no better way to honor him than with a blog. He was the most gifted writer I have ever known – not because his word choices were witty, because he wrote without editing his heart. His words always carried his gentle, loving, and very smart spirit. SO writing anything about Chris I feel inadequate to do him justice.
He was always ahead of his time with thought, vision, coupled with an incredible acceptance of others. In the 15 years he was my devoted friend I can not recall a single time I felt judged, and I gave him plenty of material. He was the true definition of a gentleman. He has shaped my life in every way.
Chris, I miss you. “onward and upward”
Jerry
Chris will be missed. He touched my life in a million ways. From Chris I received a burning passion for many things, and he was selfless enough to patiently pass on to me every bit of knowledge I could take. Intangible, yet the greatest gift possible. He was an incredible mentor, a noble man, and a golden soul. I will carry his spirit with me always.
I received the news today with a heavy heart. Chris was a wonderful writer and I enjoyed working with his words. He will be sorely missed.
I love you Chris…thank you for never judging me, thank you for always listening to me, thank you for taking the time to see how I’M doing and thank you for showing me how i should treat another human being, with genuine, and unconditional love! Chris, you will be missed dearly. love ya “Mac Daddy”
Chris~
You are now our guardian angel! I am so grateful that the past year and a half, I was able to get to know you. You inspire(d) me to be a better person and cared about us as employees as much as our customers. You will be missed deeply and I thank you for your wisdom and honor. Jerry said it perfectly when describing you as the definition of a “gentleman”. Thank you for visiting me in my dream, you will forever be in my heart and memory. I love you Chris Tobey!
With Love Eternally,
Alea
Chris, the time we spent working together will always be cherished. Your constant drive and your unfathomable kindness is a benchmark that I strive for. Thank you for sharing your time here with us.
Chris,
You can leave behind no better legacy than people who say they are better for having known you.
There are very few who can claim to be both a business man and a gentleman. After knowing you for eight years, I can say you are both. You conducted your business life like most strive to conduct their personal life - with honesty, integrity, sympathy, empathy, and heart. And all those around you are better for it.
You’ll be missed and thought of often.
Thank you Jerry for creating this blog. I know no better way to pay tribute to my beautiful husband. He lived for “words” and love and honesty. When we first met, our souls connected and then we as human bodies found each other. That deep connection never left us, even through the illnesses and challenges. The coroner told me his heart was enlarged and I said “I know”…his heart was always so full of love and giving nature. Each day that passes the reality is setting in more and more and it seems to be getting harder rather than easier. I know how blessed I was to have him in my life for even a day, but selfishly I wanted many more years. I can’t begin to explain the depth of pain or heavy feeling on my heart, I miss him so very much.
I love you Christopher Tobey, yesterday, today and all of the tomorrows to come.
When Sue told me about Chris it was awful. Speacless, it sucks, its not fair but guess that’s life. He is hanging out with Dr. Paul now so he is in good hands and out of pain. I connected with him from day one and saw the good right through him. I will miss him and see you again someday in the future for me when it is my time. Josh
I worked with Chris for several years at Warner Music, he was a supportive friend and a great colleague. I saw Chris within the last two years over at his house with Terri, the house was all decked out for xmas. He was so darling together with Terri. I am so sorry that we have lost him.
Love, Donna
I first met Chris at a Men’s Retreat in the Santa Barbara Mountains many years ago,and, as it turned out, we were Roomates after that for every Retreat I participated in over the years. My favorite times with Him at those Retreats were talking politics,( a passion we shared) over coffee in our room prior to the days Session in the early morning hours.
To me Chris always displayed the gentle, thoughtful nature of People I wish there was more of in Life. Always a kind, thought provoking, loving comment for me and others, no matter how fast my circuits were racing, he always had a way of slowing down time and making me feel special. I remember when it was time for Chris to comment on something in our Group feeling excited about what it was He would share, because I always learned from him.
He will always have a spot in our Circle as far as I am concerned, Chris, I love you and will miss you.
Your Friend, Norman Mjellem
I never knew or met Chris, it is only through this site that I see him. Like countless people before we come to this moment in our lives where we truly understand what is important in life. What I see, is always LOVE. That’s what is important in life. So even though Chris may be now seated next to God, he is also seated next to us if we choose to be seated next to Him, the one who gave us life, the opportunity to always have it abundantly, and to have the opportunity to see Christopher Tobey again in a very short time from now. For those who will miss him, I say, Celebrate. Celebrate Chris’s life and the One who created it, emulate that, realize what you had and still have to enjoy, for the time is near, for all of us to make the choice to be able to go Home. I believe that Chris was simply fortunate enough to get to go Home. His work here was perfected. God Bless.
Chris
you are a good and righteous man or generous spirit and heart. i hold you in my dreams as you pass onto new realms and incarnations. i shall look for you and speak of you with great love and affection.
Craig Neal
I worked with Chris at Elektra/WMG, where he served as my boss, mentor and friend. Initially, I served as his executive assistant, but he never treated me as an assistant. He always treated me as a partner and contributor, especially as we cofounded the multimedia department and launched the first major record label website on the web in 1995. Now 10 years later since we last worked together, I still call him my mentor as he has and will continue to have profound effect on my life, not only professionally but personally as well. I always admired his methodical thinking and passion for knowledge. He strove to find new ways to be innovative even when others around him thought he was crazy! As it was so aptly put in an earlier blog, he was ahead of his time in so many ways.
The last time I saw him was a few years ago at his home but just weeks ago reconnected through LinkedIn and was planning on trying to get together. I am greatly sadden that I did not get a chance to see him before his passing and most of all feel cheated that he has been taken away from us, as I am sure so many feel that have ever had a chance to know him. I pass my sincere condolences on to Teri.
My mentor, my friend may you continue to inspire, innovate and lead through your selfless and caring way in your next life. I can only hope that I have a chance to see you again!
I’ve worked with Chris for many years now, but it turns out it wasn’t enough years. Striving to be a leader in the industry, as many times as we would rehash something we were working on, it always turned out for the best and made me better for it. On the phone, Chris always took the time to ask how I was doing and had a short story or relevant bit of info related to things outside of business. As focused as he was on work, he showed me that you can always take a moment to share a laugh. You are missed.
Your words are heartfelt. You have been more than adequate by posting your thoughts about your friend. I only hope that someone would be so caring and thoughtful if the same would ever happen to me.
As a loyal customer to your company, I offer my deepest sympathy to man who has lost not only his business partner, but also his close friend.
I saw Chris only infrequently in recent years. He bore his tribulations with a serenity I can only hope to achieve someday.
As I read and reread the posts over the weekend my memory was flooded with fond thoughts of the man Chris was and will always be. I couldn’t find the words to put down on paper through my grief and even now as I type I feel the pain welling up inside. I met Chris approx. 5 yrs. ago and shortly after our first encounter found myself working for him and his two business partners. I embarked on a journey that went down many roads…one of those roads involved getting to know the man Chris. He always had time, always cared about what was going on in my life not just the day to day crap either, always smiled, always had stellar advice, loved caffeine as much as the rest of us (even tried a redline once I’ve never seen somebody get a red/hot flash like that but boy was he able to work afterward), used his words wisely but not without fear, he was a wordsmith, sometimes talking over my head but able to catch himself and bring it down to human level (yes he was that smart), a selfless man, a giver, one of the best people I have ever met, because he was always filled with love. For a period, Chris and I went out to lunch once a week, and those conversations I will hold onto forever because that is where Chris became not only my boss but also my friend. Chris thank you for being the man you were. I’m sure God is already putting your creative genius to work somehow. May you smile down on us as I smile remembering you!
I am still in disbelief about Chris being gone. He was the perfect man for my mom and they complimented each other perfectly with their unconditional love. Sometimes I wake up forgetting he isn’t there by mom’s side anymore, then it hits me like a ton of bricks.
Chris changed my life in so many ways from the day he walked into it. He taught me how to play guitar and took me to my first concert. He taught me that it was okay to just be me. He taught me “DWYSYWD” (Do what you say you will do), and he taught me to follow my heart and do what makes me happy.
He made my mom so happy and was so loving and accepting of her children, us crazy kids. It is so unfair that he’s gone. For the first time in my life I am questioning God’s motives and asking “Why” instead of just accepting it… But I know that when it’s time to go, it’s time to go.
Thank you all for your kind words in this blog. Give my mom your prayers. My heart is breaking for her and all I want is for her to smile again.
I miss you, Chris. Hang around for a little bit before you cross over into where ever it is you will be going.
I am so very saddened to hear the news that Chris is gone. Even though we were married and divorced many years ago Chris and I have remained friends and he has always had a special place in my heart. He was a great man and I never missed an opportunity to tell people that. I am so happy that he and Terri were together. From everything he has said about their relationship it sounded like they were absolutely perfect for each other and I know that he loved her very much. Terri, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine how you must be feeling. My deepest sympathy goes to both you and Jerry. Chris was indeed a very special person and he will be missed by many.
Safe Journey Chris ! You are missed beyond words in this world. You always represented “calm” to me, an emotion that escapes most of my world. I am a better person to have known you - THANK YOU.
Mary Beth
Our entire team would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Chris’ family, his teammates and his friends. We all appreciated the opportunity to have known and worked with him. A great guy, with a great heart, which connected to and touched everyone whom met him.
He is missed and you are still a good friend to remember him like this.
I have rewritten this so many times, I have lost count. It feels almost impossible to find the right words to truly express how much I loved and respected Chris , and was so grateful for him. I am trying to focus on being grateful to have had so many years with Chris instead of being overwhelmed by the thought of the rest of our lives without him.
Being a Step-father isn’t easy, but it was for Chris. His calm-cool-collective ways were exactly what our family needed.
And…of all the people in the world to have this happen to… why Chris??? Chris was the last person in the world that deserved to go so early. Not that I would wish this on anyone but you would think that living a life so loving, honorable, honest and self-less, would get you some kind of a free pass.
So… let’s continue Chris’s legacy. Let’s stay close together, let’s love our families and friends unconditionally, let’s be loving, honest, noble and self-less. It’s through these values that Chris will be alive, and inside all of us.
Nothing will save us from death, but we can be saved in life, and that’s when it truly matters most.
I am on vacation and told my wife that I won’t be doing any work but had to take the time to pay my respect to Chris.
I have had the pleasure of doing business with CT for the past few years, he was a class act and will be missed.
Chris,
I know you are up there looking down on us, and sensing & seeing what all the people in your life are experiencing. We all feel a loss not having you here with us, and wishing you were still here. We all miss you. I wish I could have spent more time working with you, but am thankful for having known you, and grateful for learning as much as I did from you.
Not being gifted with words as you were, I can only express myself to a certain degree. The memories of you, and our experiences with you are the best relief we all have, for the void and sadness we feel. Thank you Chris for being the great guy you’ve always been, and please guide us a little from up there, ok?
Thanks Chris!
Gene
Chris, beloved son.
Small Boy . Playing little yellow phonograph records over and over. Sitting in front of the Christmas tree in awe, admiring “the big flower.” Sometimes irresponsible, and naughty, but never disrespectful.
Teenager. Calling me Mitey Mighty Marje. Rock and Roll band practice in the basement, a night owl, never a lark. We’d know he was awake when we heard the record player. Allergic to school until he discovered Night School. Valedictorian of his class.
Music. Skipping school to write music with a professional. Manager of a record store. Guitar major at Berkley School of Music. Vice President of Warner Music Group.
HotTub Works. Forming a new company with Jerry and Rick was a dream come true for Chris. He was passionately interested in the principles and business ethics underlying their entrepreneurship, admired the vision and efficiency of his colleagues, was proud to contribute, and comforted when illness forced him to rely on his caring associates.
Inner Strength. Overcoming smoking and alcoholism. Firm belief in the dignity of man. Found strength in the power of prayer.
Love. He loved his wife, his family, and his friends. And I always knew he had a special love for his mother.
Losing him is unbearable.
Christopher~ King, Mentor, Friend, Hero. Brilliant, Funny, Vunerable. Visionary, Romantic Spirit. A life time ago.
So Grateful for the gift of HIM.
So Sorry for his Family. The pain must be excrutiating.
Forever, Meghan
“He will hunger no more, neither thirst anymore. Nor will the Sun beat down on him, nor any heat. For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shall feed him and shall lead him unto living fountains of waters, & God shall wipe away all tears from his eyes.”
I will never forget you my friend. I pray that I will be the man you treated me as if I am. The memory of your courage, integrity & nobility will live forever in my heart. Say hello to my other heroes who have passed & are saving seats for us @ the big meeting in the sky…
Though I cannot say I knew him closely - I’ve always felt like I did, as I’ve gleaned so many precious thoughts and stories from Teri over the years we’ve worked together. I’ve been so saddened and heart-sick through his being torn away from his family and wife, my dear friend. And I’m sad for myself too - for I won’t get the chance to know him better. But reading the entries here has truly touched me, overwhelmed me, inspired me. To leave such an impression of gratitude on all who knew him is clearly a mark of a well-lived life.
God, bless this man…and bless his family.
-Billy
I didn’t know you Chris, but I know Teri and count her always as a very special Friend. She loved and adored you and that made you special as well. Will definitely miss you on Teri’s behalf as she has lost half of the whole that you all were. Though you are no longer in this physical world I am sure you are already in the heavenly world enjoying your new “pain-free” body. I am sure God has a special purpose for you now. Peace & love to you! Joan
“If music be the food of love, play on.”
“If you want to dance to that music, call Chris!”
What a wonderful man.
In every type of relationship, simply, a wonderful man.
We married our angels within days of each other.
How special that we danced at each other’s weddings.
How special are we that we were all given the gift of his friendship and love.
Teri and family, you have our most sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences.
Dear Chris,
It has taken me some time to gather my thoughts and put them down here. The morning you left us, we gathered in the sales room and were informed of your passing. One by one, we talked about our feelings and memories of our dear friend Chris Tobey. There were tears and unbearable sorrows and smiles and laughter as we all remembered the special times we were privileged to share with you.
After saying goodbye to another old sober friend who departed just days ago, I was reminded how we (friends of Bill) often deal with this process in life. Saying goodbye often becomes a celebration as we remember the life of our friend. Though I mourn your loss, I will carry a part of you with me the rest of my life. I will never forget you Chris. Rest easy my Rock n’ Roll friend.
I worked with Chris when he was at Rhino playing a key role in shaping our vision and culture-not the most mainstream of workplaces. This included in co-creating our social mission and our work in the community.That he did this in our touchy/feely alternative world after he spent over a decade in the soul crushing world of the major labels made him all the more remarkable. He was always trying to(and usually succeeding at) bringing his efforts at personal growth in to the workplace. When he left the music business I knew something was wrong with the industry . When I heard he was in the Pool And Spa business -bringing that same kind of innovation- I wasn’t surprised-only disappointed that I wouldn’t get to work with him. Now I’m just sad but extremely grateful that I knew him for the last 20 years.
I first met Chris during the crazy days of Rhino, where he played a critical, unique and irreplaceable role in the success of that wonderful company. He did this by being pure Chris: combining a voracious intelligence with a loving heart. There was never a doubt for him that one did not preclude the other in business and he set about to build that model for Rhino and the world. I have many fond memories of watching Chris at work; the story used to go around Rhino that he was never there since he was always attending outside conferences to bring any new perspective into the company. But of course he was there and his presence was always felt. I got to know Chris personally through this experience and one of my fondest memories is seeing him at his bachelor digs in Venice, after he had left Rhino. This was on a Saturday night and he was in a living room surrounded by expensive high tech stereo equipment, which he couldn’t stop gushing about. He asked me what I thought. I said I think you need to get out of the house, pal and you need to meet someone. SOON. He did, and he was the most fulfilled in the many years I knew him by his relationship with Teri and her family. A changed man, clearly at peace in some fundamental way. I’m glad he met his other partner too for I saw Jerry bring the same intelligence and heart to the world of business. If there was ever a natural selection process in the universe it ordained that the two of them would form a business and use it as a model of social influence. I was happy to help Chris whenever he asked but it was typically his gift to me — I always learned from him, was often moved by him. He was a beautiful, beautiful man — a good human and I only hope he recognized the very deep influence he had on those who were lucky enough to know him. RIP.
Chris - I knew you so briefly. Yet, I knew you so deeply when we first met and will always cherish your honesty and openness. At a time when I was only beginning to learn the gift of acceptance, you were a model that, even today, I reflect upon. I am saddened that your time here was so short and feel blessed to have known you. I know that God has blessed us all with your presence and the love that you have brought into this world. I pray for your family, as your sudden passing is a great loss to those you loved so well.
I would like to thank all those who have written from the heart about my beloved husband. He is looking down with a large smile. God is so lucky to have him there. Don’t be surprised if you see God has a new web site soon. Imagine the stats on that ROI.
I wish I could tell you that with each day that passes it gets easier, however, each day I realize I miss him even more. I guess you really know how deep your love is when you feel how deep the pain.
Dear dear friends and family, I could not make it without all of you. Thank you!!
For any that did not get notice of Chris’ memorial, It is:
Sat. June 6th at 10:30AM.
Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club
http://www.bcyc.org
Address: 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona Del Mar, Ca. 92625
There is too much for me to say on here about my Uncle Chris. The only real way to decribe him is carring loving and a guy who always made us laugh and h ad a smile on his face. All the years of him walkin around in his santa hat on christmas handing out gifts will be stuck in my mind for ever and ever he will be greatly missed but i kno he is watchin overus all from above.
I was unable to finish my blog above, and will try again, starting with a spelling correction: Chris majored in guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Chris lived enthusiastically. He loved life – music, sailing, writing, the camaraderie of friends, driving a convertible, bicycling, vacations, celebrations, giving gifts, receiving gifts, family gatherings, jokes, tricks, pets, applying new technology….And he loved quietly and completely his wife, his family and his friends.
Constantly and intelligently working for self improvement brought Chris remarkably “in tune” with his family, friends, and environment. During his adult life, we lived thousands of miles apart, but Chris always made me feel treasured and important. He was unfailingly attentive and responsive,
In her book My Grandfather’s Blessings, Rachel Remen writes: “When we bless someone, we touch the unborn goodness in them and wish it well.”
Chris was a blessing, and always will be.
Mother
I just learned today (6/3/09) that Chris passed away. Just recently at a party Chris’s name came up, and as always he was spoken of kindly, as the good man he was. The party was just three days before his passing. The party included an hours long jam including many of Chris’s friends from his days in Bethesda, Maryland, including several of his Newports pals. Chris was a friend and mentor. I have missed him and am saddened by his passing.
Les Hatley
I am in the circle of Bethesda, MD friends and went to Walter Johnson High School with Chris and shared guitar picking sessions like Les Hatley (post above). Chris was always talked about here in our circle because of his great personality, musical knowledge, humor, and steadfast friendship.
I am going to miss you Chris and wish that we had one more pick together. I will never forget Chris’ face the day I walked into his record store and he played “Big Party” by Barbara & the Browns (Stax Records). The opening guitar riff slayed me. He knew it too. Standing there witha a huge smile. Yep… he knew.
Give it a listen and tell me you don’t see Chris’ face. Chris is now sharing his musical knowledge at the Big Party. God bless you Chris.
Eddie Becker
Mac says:
June 4, 2009 at 2:09 pm
For forty years, I knew Chris only through the loving stories that his mother, my friend and colleague, told about him. We met at last at Marje’s 90th birthday party. It’s interesting that so many of his friends speak of their strong first impression that Chris was a kind and generous person with an honest heart and a lively and creative mind. I felt exactly the same, and I vividly remember our conversation and the current of love that connected him and his wife, Teri and his mother, Marjorie Tobey Rynas. The greatest compliment I can pay to his memory is that he reminded me strongly of Marje, who has the same qualities that Chris’s friends admired most in him.
More than 40 years ago we talked music, we played music and we lived music.
Chris was a friend, a mentor and a constant source of inspiration.
Just a little more than a month ago I re-discovered a record we made together in 1967…his unique sound helped drive the songs…and it reminded me of our time together
Just a couple weeks ago I was in L.A. and I was thinking about Chris, and I found him on Linkedin…and it reminded me of our time together.
And just today I learned the sad news…and it reminded me of our time together.
We have lost a great friend…Heaven has gained a great soul.
And I will always remember our time together!
We have known Chis since he was a teenager. He and my husband, Tom were best friends. Tom was lead singer in the Newports, and Cris was on the guitar. He was the best man at our wedding, the Godfather of our son. When Jason, our son, went to a music school in Atlanta, it was Chris who suggested that he live in his home, gave him advice, and even loved him when he wrecked his car! Do we miss him?
Very much! He was an important part of our lives, and our children’s lives, and he’ll not be forgotten.
Death isn’t permanent…..it’s just a passage…..we all continue. Chrissie….we’ll see you soon!
Yep Frank Radice, 40 years ago Chris you and I did made a lot of music together. My drums would sing out sweet and clear when I could work with you guys. Years ago when I went through a painful time of divorce, Chris came back into my life for a while to help pull me through. When my band, The Fallen Angels went looking for our master recordings, it was Chris that found them and helped getting them re-released. We’re back together now, as old men playing our childhood favorites and what our fancies find. We’ll play one for Chris at every show now, and hope he likes the tunes.
Blue skies Chris,
John “Thumper” Molloy
I would like to thank all of you who attended Chris’ memorial last Saturday. It meant a lot to me and I know Chris was honored.
Thank you asol for the wonderful cards, letters and flowers. My thank you notes will take a me a while, but I wanted you all to know how much I appreciated them. I would also like to thank the many people who have made generous donations to different charities and most of all to Chris’ latest favorite, The Michael J Fox Research Foundation for Parkinson’s.
Many of you have asked about the CD’s. In particular, the pipe organ piece…”What is it and what is it’s significance?” It was meant to be Frank SInatra’s, :It Happened in Monterey” (which is where we became engaged)…But some how it became the same title by who knows who? A little glitch.. I am sure Chris is having a good laugh over this.
Many of you have asked for titles and artists…Sorry this was not included.
Here they are:
Etta James - “At Last”
Diana Krall - “Let’s Fall In Love”
Frank Sinatra - “It happened in Monterey”
Keith Jarret - “Strollin”
Raul Malo - “Lucky One”
Raul Malo - “One More Angel”
Billie Holiday - “I’ll be seeing you (1944 single)
Joni Mitchell - “Both Sides Now”
Andre Bocelli - “It’s Impossible”
Miles Davis - “So What”
All of these had special meaning.
Thank you all again!!
TT
Many have asked to see the video played at the memorial again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HICzePSVCA
I worked with Chris for the last 3 years.. There are no words to describe how I felt when I learned the news of his passing. Chris was a dear soul, someone that I shared my thoughts with and he gave back to me openly and honestly. I will miss him and the open soul that he was.
Chris was such a wonderful human being, a loving and caring husband to my beautiful Mother and probably the most patient and thoughtful step fathers one could have. I feel truly blessed to have been in your life Chris and be apart of it. Chris had such an infectious smile, infectious laugh and was always in a good mood even if maybe the day wasn’t going well. He always made me feel right at home with his gracious hospitality, intellectual conversations which we could carry on for hours and a consistent, passionate love for life.
It seems so unfair to have Chris taken from us so unexpectedly, at such a young age. Just 2 days prior we all enjoyed Mothers Day breakfast at their home, cleaned the garage together finding little knick knacks, one being a news article framed with Chris’s input on the future of music etc….Really cool to see.
I believe GOD has a new mission for Chris and right now he is blessing the heavens with his presence and love.
Chris may be gone but will not be forgotten !
See you in heaven buddy, save me some desert
Beautiful job with the video. I didn’t know Chris other than seeing him play with the Newports and from the record store. Was it Empire music? The Newports were local heroes to us in those teen club days in Bethesda. I knew his sister Patty from Jr high and hope the extended family are doing alright. It sure sounds like Chris touched alot of peoples lives in a good way. God bless.
Chris,
Oh how I miss you my loving friend.. I have not had the words to share how I feel. The loss of one of the good guys in my life is still hard to really believe that it’s real and you are no longer able to reply.. How sad it is for me to have your last email, I’ll never be abel to delete it, it will just stay there in my in box with your love attached, love you.
Chris you & I were similar with a lot of the same interest and how we operate in the world. I felt our connection was one of trust, giving and of always unconditional love. You always had plenty of unconditional love you gave to me & others and that always made me feel so special. As I understand though it was hard for you to be on the receiving end of the unconditional love, I liked that part too…..
I really hope and trust that you are in a peaceful place now much like how you always looked to me peaceful, even though I knew you weren’t at times…
Love you lots and will always miss you,
Jimmy C.
Hi Chris-
Been thinking about you everyday. Been hard at times for me without you here. Sometimes I just start crying like I just found realized you were gone. Sometimes I smile knowing you would approve or enjoy the moment I am experiencing.
As you know now better than ever, you were loved and respected so much by all. I feel so lucky to have been your friend and partner. Chris…I feel grateful.
I love you. Onward & Upward.
Jerry