Saying Goodbye To A Brother

[Gravityrat4 0]

For those of you that were lucky enough to know Chris Salin one thing is for sure you will never forget him. Due to complications with his injuries Chris passed away on Monday afternoon. Chris was a free spirit that lived life on his terms. Life was his candy store and he was a kid running free.
Funeral Service is set for Saturday May 4th in New Braunfels, TX. @ 2pm.
A gathering of friends will be at Skydive San Marcos Friday for a day of jumping and remembering our friend Chris.
Blue Skies,
Paul

[ChromeBoy 0]

Sad news. Blue Skies Brother!

[freeflir29 0]

Blue Skies Dude!!! Buy Jay a beer and trade some jump stories.
"It's all about the BOOBIES!"

[PhreeZone 20]

Blue Skies Chris.....
If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will....

[skycat 0]

blue skies Chris......I will always miss you, you were one of the most wonderful people I have ever met.
Kelli

[diverdriver 6]

Man that is sad to hear. My condolences.
Chris

[airann 1]

This guy was a true winner. A fine gentleman and a great skydiver.
Besides that a sly sense of humor- Disco Helmet...... believe it or not -it took him the better part of 45 minutes to explain how he did that....
On my 100th jump a 13 way campfire - He is right there with me in the door blocking the wind for me.
I will miss him so much.
Ann ~ www.AirAnn.com
Screw Spell Check. ~Kittens anyone?

[rgoper 0]

i am indeed sadned to hear of this news, i was hoping chris would pull through, my condolences to his family, and friends. blue skies forever chris..............
Richard
"Gravity Is My Friend"

[jdhill 0]

My sincerest condolences to Chris' family and all his friends... I did not know him very well, but he was a fun guy to have around the DZ... He will be missed by all who knew him...
Blue Skies bro,
Josh
http://www.aerialfusion.com

[Michele 1]

Goodspeed, Chris, and sincere and deepfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Ciels and Pinks-
Michele
If you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...
~enya~

[Slappie 9]

This is so sad, Chris was one helluva guy to be around. He had a zest for life and skydiving that was hard not to like.
Blues forever brother....
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[MrHixxx 0]

This is sad. My sister was on the load with him demoing a Cobalt. She said he was very kind and open with advice about it. My codolences to the Spaceland group and family...
Blue Skies, Jon
"Sous ma tub, Dr. Suess ma tub"

[AndyMan 7]

Forgive me for asking this in this thread, but what the hell happened to him?
Did i miss postings about it?
_Am
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[skycat 0]

see this thread

[jdhill 0]

Quote

the Spaceland group

Although it was great to have Chris down at SL from time to time, I believe his home DZ was San Marcos, and that was where his closest friends are... Condolences to the crew up at SM.
http://www.aerialfusion.com

[skybytch 273]

My condolences to Chris' "real" and skydiving families.
Fly free Chris!
pull & flare,
lisa
---
On the other hand...you have different fingers

[dzjunky 0]

Although I've been away from the SSMI crowd and the sport in general since my marriage, I still kept in touch with at least Allen and the D&B Gang... Chris was such a pleasant presence that he'll be sorely missed. I'll see you guys at the memorial jump....
Chris... may you forever enjoy blue skies and soft landings... go in peace.
Rhonda
(aka Manifest Bitch)
"Always remember to play after every storm."

[AndyMan 7]

Thanks everyone for their response. I wish I'd heard about this earlier.
This is tragic. My condolences to him and his family, friends, and loved ones. It's clear he had many people who cared about him.
_Am
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[Kelly 0]

blues babe.
thanks for the memories @ zhills. I will never look at stranged old motorists the same way again.... (thru a camera lens!), chickens do run around w/out heads and polaroid cameras are leathal weapons, as are lots of battery, blank tapes and video cameras! ill miss you sweetie.
kel
i will post pics of chris in the wingsuit and around the bar later..
http://kel197.tripod.com/skydivefriendsTRIPOD/

[chickenhawk420 0]

Blue Skies....

[Jessica 0]

Blue skies, Chris. My heart goes out to the SSM family. What a great group they are. I know he was very loved.
Taking nominations for new screen name.

[SkyDekker 1,465]

Blue skies..........
SkyDekker
"We cannot do great things, only small things with great love" Mother Theresa

[iskydive26 0]

Chris was a beautiful person with a spirit that was incredibly free. He always had a warm smile and a hug waiting for me whenever I saw him. He will be deeply missed.
Here is a poem that I would like to share that was given to me when my someone close to me passed away a few years ago.
Lift Up Your Heart
Don't grieve for me,
for now I am free.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
all these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I have savored much,
good friends, good times, a loved one's touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
for now, my friends, I am truly free.
author unknown
Blue Skies,
Lynn
"Take risks. Not to escape life,
but to prevent life from escaping."

[NoshiT 0]

The drop zone (San Marcos) will never be the same without him..
We will all miss him tremendously
With love forever......
Ann (not AirAnn)

[hookit 0]

What a great poem. Thanks for sharing.
I had the pleasure of jumping with Chris several times during his visits to Spaceland.
My sincerest condolences to Chris' family and his many friends.
Blue Skies Forever...
-Trey