[Grant Eldridge]

I've also struggled with how to put words to this awful loss, of course my condolences to David, Mandie, the family and the kids. Chris and David, the ups and downs of their early efforts to race their new car and the circumstance of David's battle with cancer became of widespread interest on classracer. In the early days they had the doubters, those who mindlessly ridicule and tear down others, even mis-spelling his screen name and mocking his fledgling program. Well, he was above all that, set and totally determined to succeed, and rose above the negative naysayers. As others have said, his perseverance and determination were inspirational, and really what we'd all like to be if only we could. He was willing to be open about his hopes and dreams, to reveal failures as well as successes, defeats and victories. We can all learn and reflect on his too short life, he has left many better than when he came, such is the legacy of this unique young man. My prayers are for David, the family and many old as well as new friends he'd made and for thier loss. I hope the race program goes forward, and that will be as he'd have wanted. Although we never met, I've shed a few tears as I've absorbed the heartfelt comments posted by so many others and just wished to add my voice and prayers of support , God Bless and RIP, Chris....

Grant Eldridge