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RoadID Memorial Discount Through 12/31/2011: Learn More Here
Where to Send Funds & Support:
The G. Christopher Gleason Education Fund
c/o Gordon C. Emerick
1550 Route 9
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-371-5454
As many of you have heard by now, we lost Chris on Sunday, November 20th 2011. He suffered an apparent heart attack at the end of the Philadelphia Marathon en route to set a personal best time.
Chris was an amazing athlete. I was always in awe of his physical abilities -- 2011 was a breakthrough year for him. He was a great presence on the Team, but most importantly he was a great father and a loving husband.
Chris leaves behind his wife Jenny, daughter Ashley (8) and son Matt (6), who all were at the race with him. They are all very much in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
We are asking members to contribute their memories of Chris so we can pass them on to his family; you can do that in this forum thread (members only). If you like, you can leave a message on his Facebook page here.
One of Chris' best friends has posted a tribute to him, and his life, over on SlowTwitch. He really captures what made Chris so special...you can read it and add your input here.
I am still in shock and total disbelief. I was hoping to wake up and find it was all a very bad dream…but it's real. I miss my friend, as I am sure you do too.
Go hug everyone you love.
Coach P
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