diverdriver 5 #1 January 16, 2004 I just looked at my email account where I get to see the "TF" emails. Team Funnel is a loose group of skydivers that believe that no one should have to jump alone. We try to spread good cheer and give free coaching to newbie jumpers as they come through the program at Skydive Chicago. Well, one of the original members, Jeremy, lost his battle with cancer after two years. I just saw the email tonight. Jeremy was a cool guy in that he never lost his love of the air and wanted to know more than the average joe about skydiving. His illness kept him from the DZ a lot in the past years but he always came back when he could. He even was in "remission" and visited during our Winter Expo last year talking about trying to get in the air again. It is a reminder that there are no guarantees in life. You had better live life to the fullest now and love your family and friends. Never be afraid to say what you think to them because quite litteraly they could be gone tomorrow. Blue Skies Jeremy TF #9. See yah when I get there. I might need a repack from yah by then.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #2 January 16, 2004 Here's a LINK to some of the TF members. And this is the HOME site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymotox 0 #3 January 16, 2004 Hey, Chris. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. See you at SDC in the springtime. billy d------------------------- "Escape may be checked by water and land, but the air and the sky are free." (from the story of Daedalus and Icarus) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #4 January 16, 2004 First, condolences to all his family and friends...second, what you say is very true and after watching some people very close to me pass away...it made me re-evaluate my life and make some changes... {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} R+R~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taln1rigr 0 #5 January 16, 2004 Wow, what a sobering event. My condolences & )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))BIG HUGS((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( to you through this time of loss. You're absolutely right ... I'm bummed that we sometimes have to suffer a loss to remember stuff like this. Thanks for reminding me. Take care .... XOXOXOXOXOX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #6 January 16, 2004 (vibes)))))))) for you and Team Funnel God bless and Godspeed to Jeremy, now looking over our silly selves as we wonder what he might be up to right now He must be important if he was called up to "The Big League" so soon. (amazing,...Our prayer breakfast topic was of this nature/topic)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #7 January 16, 2004 Blue skies to a Bro! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickMcMahon 0 #8 January 16, 2004 Sorry to hear about your friend, Chris. You're absolutely right about making the most of every moment and letting those you love (or even like) know how you feel about 'em. It always surprises me to meet so many 1st time tandem jumpers and find out they're doing it because they've had cancer, or some other life-threatening illness. Jumping out of an airplane is something they want to experience while there's time. And, I guess that's what we're talking about here ... life is "time". Blue Skies to your friend Jeremy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 January 16, 2004 Condolences thread here, too: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=855854Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #10 January 16, 2004 QuoteCondolences thread here, too: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=855854 Sorry for the repost. I've been off line for a few days while working. Thanks for the link so I can read others.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #11 January 16, 2004 Yep Chris, He was good people. I meet him when i first started jumpin. Life is just life. Some go some stay..Why ask why. Good Speed to him. Tim Ryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #12 January 16, 2004 Not actually asking why. Just reminded of how important it is to take stock of things you DO have in your life. And make sure they are taken care of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #13 January 16, 2004 I hear ya, it was just a saying. Life is way to short to get all caught up in the little stuff that means nothing in the long run. One needs to enjoy every day because it is a true blessing. I know you understand, we have lost a good number of friends in the past few years. I am grateful to be alive another day, with 4 healthy kids and a wife and dog that love me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #14 January 16, 2004 QuoteI am grateful to be alive another day, with 4 healthy kids and a wife and dog that love me.. Amen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites