My God, this is horrible. I've always enjoyed his posts; he seemed like a great guy. R.I.P., and my condolences to the family and those who knew him personally off of TGG.
How am I on the verge of tears for someone I never actually got the chance to meet? There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said before, great guy to bullshit with, always in good spirits. I'm just numb right now. Fuck this.
He was a unique guy to say the least. He fucked with so many people (and his posts at TGA were legend). But he never really fucked with me, and after a slight misunderstanding once that got cleared quick, he was always cool with me. I could tell how much his family and his serenty meant to him. Really sucks for his boys, for his wife and for his friends. But it seems like he left them/you all with the best of memories. I hope he truly rests in peace.
its a real shame the world loses a good man like PH. He was an excellent poster here, and was a great person in the "real world" as well. May he rest in peace, and prayers go out to his family, most importantly to his young son. May you RIP Chris
Every post I've seen from Pats-Hater today is a cold chill down the spine. For you guys who were close friends of his, and talked to him regularly, I've been there. You hear something you want to share, but you can't tell him. Its like a hole in your life that will always be there. And you know, its one of those putting things in perspective deals, but its going to suck if the Jets win the Superbowl and he's missing it. Yeah, that is pretty far from mind right now. 3 kids, my god, that's the worst personal tragedy I can remember. I still can't wrap my mind around this twilight zone shit. It feels like this just can't be real.
I'm not sure what to even say. I knew very little of him outside of his posts but am a bit in shock right now. My prayers will be with his family tonight.
when I saw the thread title on the homepage, I thought to myself... How did a thread from the TT forum make the main page? Then when I clicked on it I went into shock. Can't believe this.
Fuck this.... Never knew him in real life, but his posts here on this board were invaluable. An upstanding member of the TGG community. May he rest in peace.
I met Chris a few times in real-life, spoke with him on the phone and IM's with frequency. He was a great guy, really crazy about the family and could always take a good ribbing on the board. He'll definitely be missed.
I did not have much interaction with pats-hater, although he had grown fond of sending me private messages about his theories concerning my identity. It was easy to see his dedication to the people that contribute to this forum and to enjoying his fandom and the game of football just from reading the small sample of active entries I have been here to witness. Knowing that he leaves children behind and at such a young age, and reading entries in this thread about his life, it is hard for your heart not to break. My condolences to his friends on this forum, and my heartfelt empathy belongs to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace.
When I was informed of the Vikings tailgate, I expressed interest in finally meeting a lot of the people on here, however I also said I doubt I'd be able to make it because I had the JetsNuts bus crew that I usually tailgate with and I didn't think I could break away from my fraternity brothers. Man do I regret that now. Chris PM'D me asking who I knew from that specific tailgate because he knew the owner of the bus. We bullshitted and it began really aside from MB on aim every once in a while, the only "outside TGG" friendship in terms of just dropping someone a line or talking things non-jets that I've cultivated on here. To say that I'm in shock is an understatement. Anytime someone young goes, it's a sad occasion because a life that still had more to give is cut short. This one especially sucks because even in the limited time I'd talked to him, I already knew he was someone that truly lived life to the fullest, and had a lot more to offer both professionally for himself, and more importantly for his kids. I'll go to bed tonight with my heart in my throat because I know there's three boys out there that suffered an unspeakable loss today and won't be able to enjoy the things that he wanted to enjoy with them and bond with them over, as well as the wisdom on becoming a man that he was most qualified to have given. Rest in Peace Chris.
I've been away from NY for 4 years now,but met some cool people here at tailgates and bashes when i lived back home. I'm sure he would have been another TGGer i would consider a friend. It's not fair when a good family man is taken. RIP
Can't describe the feeling of loss felt for someone I've never met, but it sure isn't "virtual" it's very real. Really enjoyed his tales of sneaking into concerts, and all his posts in the new stadium thread. I admired his dedication to travel the way he did from MA to attend the games. he had my respect from that alone but I sure enjoyed reading his posts too. When I'd see the Jerry avatar, it was always a must read, and not a skim. This is pretty unbelievable. Rest in Peace my brother, and my condolences to all of you who knew him as a friend and got to meet him at the games.
i spoke with chris's friend shaun again and he said there will be a 1 day wake tuesday with funeral on wednesday.he doesnt have the location yet but i will post it when chris wife relays it to him. im leaving tomorrow morning for atlantic city with my family till tuesday so i will keep everyone posted on the details.i hope to make it up to massachussetts for 1 or the other.i will definitely set up something for his family.whether its a paypal account for them or just give out mine and write them a check. the well wishes are much appreciated
