I had to pause for a moment....

[Friend]

We are all granted the opportunity to bask in His glory. Chris has chosen the straight and narrow path and is basking now.

May I have the strength to travel the same road.

[JEFF B]

now this is why i love this site its the people in it willing to help out this is why i love yall and its an Honour to call and have you as Family. God speed Chris you will be missed but not forgotten. may the spirit of the wolf look after you Bro. Jeff

[stabow]

I just heard of the sad news today. Will keep his family in my prayers.

[JAG]

Thank you Terry! Thanks to all the Mods and TGers, that have helped in this time of greif.  I can not put into words what this loss, of a fine friend and brother, does to my heart and soul.
This is one great family.  
I know all the Surtees are overwelmed with the out pouring of prayers and thoughts.
I guess thats what this site is all about, support and love and prayers.
Thanks to all.
JAG/Johnny

[sunny hill archer]

I'm leaning back with you my friend and remembering Solana.........

[S.C. Hunter]

I understand Terry, I was hit really hard by the news. I had contact with Larry and Chris just a couple times in the last couple days of his life. In fact I sent a PM to Chris the same night he passed away. I got up the next morning to check my mail before heading to work. When I saw the post about his death I had to call my wife into the room, I couldn't speak for a moment. I didn't have the pleasure to know Chris personally, but I have to say it has been very difficult for me the last few days. Larry suggested I start a thread regarding the DC knives which I did. Chris was selling his to raise money for a hunt with his father. I have no words to help his family or friends who knew Chris well, but I felt he was a good guy from our contacts. I can see from the response here that I was correct. The great ones are remembered by the mark they leave on the people in their lives. I would say that the Surtees family the family here are better,to have shared his life. God bless his family. God bless the Trad Gang family.

[duckclay]

Ladies and gentlemen, I only wish that I had been able to meet Chris. First of all my condolences for this great loss. I wish the best for family and friends. Secondly Mr. Green, from what I read here, it is due to the efforts of yourself and others here that Chris was able to touch so many lives in the first place and you should be thankful/proud of this amazing community that you so kindly share with so many. It is rare indeed that so many can come together to share in the passion we all have. This forum is an unbelievable benefit to us all. Lastly, I hope you don't mind my horning in on this thread as I am very much the newbie here. This is the first online group that I've been inspired by to actually join rather than just lurk and I'm the better for it. Chris was better for it also and I'm sure that the chance to interact here with so many fellow trad enthusiasts was a plus in his life. God bless and thank you all.

[Hopewell Tom]

40 years old and gone is very tough to take. For those of you who knew him or were touched by him, my deepest sympathies.
The tragedy of it all is with me each day for some reason. The 40 years old and so many positive comments about Chris is hard to shake. Thanks to everybody for the efforts to help and remember.

[Rob DiStefano]

life is so fleeting.  it's easy to get caught up in the hustle 'n' bustle and tend to forget who we are and what we're doing here.  

when tragedy strikes, it's a cold slap to the mind and a humbling reintroduction to reality.  

never met or conversed in any way with chris, yet i knew him well by his actions and deeds.  he will always be remembered well.

[GRINCH]

I wish I had the words to express my feelings toward the outpoor of support for Surtees family,all I can say is I'm honored to be a part of this family.