I’m extremely sad today. I met Chris back in 03 at our first NEPOC meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Over the years Chris and fellow Mazda peeps would attend car shows, race events at LRP, Watkins Glen, and other meets around NE.
One of our most often dinner meets back in the day was Eaglebrook Saloon in Dedham. Chris was fond of the blueberry beer!
When we had our annual spring and fall cleaning meets at my house Chris was the got to guy for audio advice and install help. Chris made and installed a custom sub in my P5 for me!
I remember going to see him play in the band in our town square one summer evening, he had so many different talents!
When we could arrange it, I’d try and meet up with Chris and Oleg for a dinner in the Waltham area.
After Chris moved to NH I’d see him occasionally at the races with his wife Amanda. They had a great little camper that Chris would sometimes tow with his cool orange REPU.
I did a few track nights with Chris at Thompson and enjoyed talking racing and his RX7. He would ride with me and was helpful in navigating the track.
I’d often text him with audio and rotary questions. He was always willing to listen and help if he could.
We did the Mt Washington hill climb with the Mazda 6 club one yr and I remember him getting in my MSM and commenting that “Miata is not always the answer “ as his knees where slammed against the dash!
I have fond memories of my time with Chris, I always enjoyed his company and conversation.
I spoke briefly to Amanda last night. She is heartbroken. He left for a typical hike for him, and didn’t return. She indicated she’d like to do something with his friends in the different communities/groups he was involved in. I’ll post up here anything I hear. It is really a sad time

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