27-06 2023 17:03
schreef:
It's tough to know what to write, my huge condolences to Chris' family and close friends. My earliest memories of Chris were when we were going through our Leading Firefighter and Sub Officers exams. I have a funny memory of Chris turning up on the day with half a presentation in his bag and a desperate need to find a working photocopier so he could finish it! Over the years our paths crossed operationally and I considered him a good friend when we would bump into each other on jobs. As he went through the ranks, I turned to Chris as someone I trusted to give me advice regards my own promotion aspirations. Chris was always so generous with his time in this regard, I had a great deal of respect for him as an officer and as a mate. I can only imagine how tough this must be for his family, he will undoubtedly leave a huge hole in your lives, but I hope you can find some solace in knowing how well respected and liked he was among his peers. RIEP my friend.
27-06 2023 17:03
schreef:
It's tough to know what to write, my huge condolences to Chris' family and close friends. My earliest memories of Chris were when we were going through our Leading Firefighter and Sub Officers exams. I have a funny memory of Chris turning up on the day with half a presentation in his bag and a desperate need to find a working photocopier so he could finish it! Over the years our paths crossed operationally and I considered him a good friend when we would bump into each other on jobs. As he went through the ranks, I turned to Chris as someone I trusted to give me advice regards my own promotion aspirations. Chris was always so generous with his time in this regard, I had a great deal of respect for him as an officer and as a mate. I can only imagine how tough this must be for his family, he will undoubtedly leave a huge hole in your lives, but I hope you can find some solace in knowing how well respected and liked he was among his peers. RIEP my friend.
Philip Gould
Philip Gould
Chris what a character, I joined Cambs back in 1998 and went to blue watch Cambridge with Chris and Tim. I remember the jokes we played all day, the best one was the radio hidden in the drains outside the fire station, Tim would speak to the students walking by from the drains it was so funny watching them, they couldn’t work out where the voice was coming from, then Chris dressed up as a homeless person walked by and off Tim went on his talking, then Chris opens the drain cover picks up the radio looking at it weirdly then runs off to Parker’s peace, swiftly being chased by Tim from the fire station, and we’re all laughing so much as we all knew what was happening, the good old days, a great fireman, both of them and both taken far too soon. Chris just a great character to be around and will be sadly missed by all
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