| Location | Gateshead |
| Age | 30 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1976 |
| Date of Death | 10/2006 |
| Visitors | 1,790 since 09/10/2007 |
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Chris's life was cut tragically short when he took his own life in October 2006. He was a strong, sensible and very well liked character, a fellow musician and a good friend. He is very much missed by those who cared about him, especially by Dags and myself.
I first met Chris about 11/12 years ago whilst on a performing arts course in Stanley, Co Durham. He had this awesome long hair right down his back, and a classic rock look...one which I think he was quite proud of. I joined his band and had a real good laugh. He was a performer, never shy on stage and perfomed with gusto and energy.
Chris was one of those friends that I didnt see a million times a year, but we always kept in touch through the years and went out for the occasional pint, came to each others houses for a cuppa and would never fail to roll on the floor laughing about something. That said, there was a mutual respect for each other and, well for me anyway, I held Chris's friendship in high regard.
I saw him about 3 weeks before he died. I was in his flat and he had confided in me about something. I gave him my best advise and told him that it would all be ok. As usual, we shook hands and said 'see ya later bud'; little did I know that that would be the last time I would see him.
Chris, you were strong in life, and I know you'll be strong in spirit. I know you'll be a guiding light to those you truly cared about, and to those who cared about you. God bless you pal, and you know it was you who got me into learning German when you introduced me to Rammstein...remember the gig man!!
More to follow.
sent with love, sheila, mum to Ian Foster
Reflection
Another day for you to wonder, another day for you to mourn
It wasn't my intention to go before the coming dawn
My pain was deep within my heart and troubled head
It wasn't my intention to go without words said.
My frame of mind seemed normal, or so I heard them say
It wasn't my intention not to see another day
I did not mean to make you suffer or cause you so much pain
It wasn't my intention to never see you again.
Despair and confusion left my aching mind unsure
It wasn't my intention to suddenly close life's door
If only I could give you reasons and brush the tears away
It wasn't my intention to leave you and not stay.
I did not mean for you to grieve, now left alone to cry
It wasn't my intention to leave you, forever asking why
As the burdens of life's worries slowly ebb from my heart
it wasn't my intention to tear your soul apart
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r.i.p chris
Don’t grieve for me, For now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
What is dying?
A ship sails and I stand watching till she
fades on the horizon and someone says,
“She is gone”.
Gone where?
Gone from sight, that is all; she is just as
large as when I saw her.
The diminished size and total loss of sight is in me,
not in her, and just at that moment when
someone at my side says,
“She is gone”,
there are others who are watching her coming
and other voices take up a glad shout,
“There she comes!”
and that is dying.
my soulmate chris
Chris was a fanastic person. He was deep and had his faults like us all but he was a true friend. We went out together for three years and remained friends for 2 years before his passing. He spoke to me every day either through text or by phone.
He wanted to leave this world and I feel he is happy now.
I miss him and always will.
Rock on babe xx
SO SORRY
SO SORRY CHRIS TOOK HIS OWN LIFE PITTY HE DIDNT TELL ANYONE WHAT HE WAS FEELING LIKE.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AS I LOST MY BEST FRIEND TWO YEARS AGO TAKE CARE GOD BLESS XXXX
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