Chris you will be sorely missed and Tim you have our sincere condolences.
What terrible news. At the moment I can only re-iterate the sentiments already expressed by others but when I've had chance to think of something appropriate to say I'll add it here.
I've thought long and hard about how to put into words the sadness I've felt since reading about Chris' untimely death. I find anyone's passing difficult to comprehend and so try to focus on my memories of their life. I'm particularily struck by the almost eerie timing of RichB's post containing his photos from the Tatton meet earlier this year. Only yesterday I'd shown the photos to Karen and the boys and we all laughed at the happy memories they had re-kindled from our first 'away' meet. It was very difficult to pass-on the awful news to them today that Chris was no longer with us.
As with all the show meets organised by Chris and Tim, Tatton ran like clockwork with their attention to detail showing through from start to finish. On a personal note they helped me a great deal with the last two Castle Combe events and even before they took over as event organisers they were the first to turn up to Badminton Hall to support my inaugural offer of accommodation for the event. They even arrived before me and I only live 200yds. away!!
Since that first meeting I've liked to think as both of them as friends who have always shone through with their enthusiasm for this forum and it's members which makes Chris' passing all the harder to come to terms with.
Some time ago there was talk of the possibility of handing out trophies to owners of 'special' cars at some of the shows. Although the idea was dropped for various reasons I would like to propose a trophy to be named in Chris' honour to be awarded to the "Favourite Car at 'Fest". Here isn't the place for details but I'd like to think, with Tim's blessing, it would become a fitting tribute to someone who 'lived' for his Cougar and the Cougar Family of which I am proud to call myself a member.
RIP Chris.
Tim our thoughts are with you.