Im very sorry for such a loss. The only good is he went out on top doing what
he wanted and that's more than even many abs get. God bless........
Ron
On Sunday, June 5, 2016 2:28 PM, Larry Willis <lwillis82...@gmail.com>
wrote:
Wow......just, wow! I am speechless. All my love, sympathy, and prayers go out
to you.
Larry WillisRetired and proud of it
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Resent-From: quad-list@eskimo.com
From: Lori Michaelson <lorilivin...@gmail.com>
Date: June 5, 2016 at 3:07:32 PM EDT
To: "wheelch...@aol.com" <wheelch...@aol.com>, quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chris Karson Passes At 46 Years.
Oh W ... I never expected this to land in my inbox this morning and I am so
saddened by the news that I hardly know what to say to you. Except for one very
important thing... he left a wonderful legacy! Just looking at all he has
accomplished speaks volumes in itself and by knowing that he was raised by
you... I know that he was a wonderful young man to keep going and doing all he
could when he could.
He passed away doing something he that he had a passion for and that he loved
and that is also important. If you set up an online obituary for people to
light candles or express their feelings... please let us know about that also.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/local is a good one. I can only speak for
myself but you can also put up at least one picture of Chris on this website as
well as the obituary.
Huge hugs across the miles... ~Lori
On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at 9:59 AM, nichole rohling <zoocr...@windstream.net> wrote:
I am so very sorry for the extreme loss you have suffered. My utmost sympathy
to you and your family. I pray that God holds you in his embrace and you are
given peace that surpasses all understanding. Once again I am so sorry for your
loiss. Nickic5/6 From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 1:04 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Chris Karson Passes At 46 Years. My son Chris passed today.
It wasn't his fault. Injured at 19 years with a C4/5 SCI injury from a vehicle
crash, he went on to attend at graduated Ball State University with a degree is
Family Science and Social Service. During his rehab period and while attending
Ball State U, he designed, supervised the construction of North America Fastest
Drag Van (10 Seconds @ 1/4 Mile). His travels in racing took him all over the
Midwest. During the same period, Chris became friends with custom vans and
custom vans in North America. He became a Vanner and partnered with the
Midwest Vans Limited and celebrated with them at so many "truck ins" and
Nationals (Nats) Chris, always found time to speak at prisons, to imates and
juvenile centers with his special messages, several times a year. He inspired
thousands of people over the years. Today, as he was returning from a car
showing, sitting in the tow van, when his driver was towing his trailer and
drag van, along with 4 other custom vanners in a convoy, his van was hit head
on by a mini van driving at a high rate of speed.... the wrong way. The force
of the crash caused the mini van to catch fire and the fire spread to Chris's
tow van. His driver was able to escape thru the broken driver's window and was
pull to safety while his van friend's tried to open the doors of the tow van
and deploy the gate lift. The fire was intense. The impact forced Chris and his
chair up against the lift ramp and he had a seat belt on. His friends burnt
their hands and arms while trying to get Chris out of the van... to no avail
and then the fire department and rescue arrived. Chris lost his life quickly,
per the corners conversation to me. Its late this night and I am trying to
reflex all that has happened today as well as Chris's sudden passing. You have
to see his Facebook and the comments that continue to pour in from around the
world as the people media reacts. You can visit his website:
http://www.karsonracing.com/ and see for yourself how he inspired others. His
facebook: Chris Karson. As most can tell, my heart is heavy with grief and the
thousand of people he affected.Best Wishes
--
"Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and heart
and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean Koontz
