In Memory Of Chris R. Mitchell, SR.
AKA Waliguy
May 8, 1963 To April 11, 2008
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In Memory Of Chris R. Mitchell, SR. May 8, 1963 To April 11, 2008 |
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And It was "just another adventure" on April 11th.....Chris had just dropped off his oldest son Chris JR, age 19, at the Guards for the weekend. One might envision Chris behind the wheel of his Cavalier - driving with his sunglasses on, smoothing his hand against his proud-to-be-bald head, singing to a favorite rock song, with a smile on his face, a sparkle in his eye, knowing that all in life was good. Chris had a good career, an incredible family, and friends - peers that held the utmost respect for him. Even the unexpected snow storm would somehow be good - after all - he just had the privilege of taking his oldest son to Guard! And yes - time alone to ponder the next marketing program for his new client, the next great cup of coffee (Chris roasted his own!), the upcoming fishing opener, or perhaps just thinking about family time.....Chris, a single dad was truly devoted to his children and granddaughter, was their sole supporter and caregiver.
And then it happened....unexpected, unprovoked, unknowingly on that slippery slushy snowy road
Chris was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle that had traveled out of control into Chris' lane.
Chris died enroute to the hospital.
His three teenage children with unfinished childhoods are now parentless and tackling adult
decisions and situations without their father's steady and loving guidance.
Heart-wrenching sobs, unmistakable shrieks, silence, tears, agony, ongoing grief...and now
three children and a granddaughter left behind.