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About Chip
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Because of robots filling these up, I had to remove the automatic adding feature. If you want to add something, please e-mail me and I will put it in.
I knew Chip very well, we played little baseball together and hung out together when we were kids, pedeling those sting ray bikes we had, he was the king of the world on that bike. I will keep him in my prayers.
The tragedy of Chip's death is magnified by the fact that he was a gift to us. He was the most charasmatic person I've ever known. He had an incredible ability to elevate you in his presence. Ironically it was his charm that "helped" lead to his death. Our innocent playing around with drugs, and Chip's way with people made him very "successful" in that field. I was with Chip through it all--and during that time (after school till he died) one of his closest friends. It was an uncanny experience being with Chip during those years. There was a lot of great people that would come by frequently. Sure our habits were bad, but this was a different time-- there was a communtiy of people that really loved each other, did things for each other, pooled talents and partied together.You might say that Chip was one of or THE centers of that phenomenon. Churches would do well to have the togetherness that was evident at that time among so many. I give this somewhat lengthy essay because it wasn't so much the drugs that got to Chip, but a lifestyle, being caught up in a tremendous social "experiment" (although based on some deadly common elements, like drugs, nevertheless it was a very real, and powerful time) Eventually the insanity of drug use got to us all -- it got to Chip before you and me. The enormity of Chip's presence was made manifest that when he died, so did that "society". Outside of Jesus, Chip's death had the greatest impact on my life. The love I had for Chip caused me to turn away from everything that killed my (our) friend. He was a great young man caught up in a destructive thing that many of us contributed to. I'm convinced that God used Chip's death to save many. Personally, and I don't say this to compare with anyone elses experience with Chip, I have loved no other human being more than I love Chip. Respectfully submitted, Bob Parsons
Chip and I grew up together also, I cann't remember how long ago that was.. It's sad to see so many of the group depart. Childhood memories, I think elementary school I think Chip, a sweet friend. Deborah Kautzky
Chip and I got to know one another quite well after graduation. Not once can I recall him having an unkind word for anyone. I still miss him. Steve Towne
Chip is a boy that was my true friend. He will always be my friend - I sorely miss him and his funny laugh. Denise Boss
I don't remember when I didn't know Chip. We met before first grade in the hood. I remember we were both afraid to go to first grade because the big kids told us horror stories. I remember Chip's mom dragging him in while I sat there thinking this was a sure sign of the end of time. Chip was always intense, always athletic always some one to watch. I think about him all the time and wonder...
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