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Title: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Susy on February 25, 2011, 21:04:22 pm THE VW SCENE HAS LOST THERE MASCOT
CHRIS FISHER (AKA SKEETER) No matter were you went, Skeeter was there. He was the first on the scene and the last to leave. He would always greet you with a hand shake and a smile. The Man drove His Car everywhere. It was his pride and joy. He loved his VW with the detachable roof. People used to tease him about it, but that is what made it unique, just like him. Skeeter never asked if you needed help, he would just start helping. Skeeter was a good, kind, helpful and giving person. We are going to miss you Skeeter - God Speed – Say Hi to Mark Life is better with a detachable Roof Mike & Susy Herbert Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Donny B. on February 25, 2011, 21:08:53 pm That is sad! RIP!
...what happened? Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: plasticblack on February 25, 2011, 21:36:02 pm I don't believe I met or knew Chris, but your words are full of very real feelings.
Thanks for that. 8) Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: johnl on February 25, 2011, 22:02:51 pm I was visiting Bill Schwimmer at his home yesterday when Mike Herbert phoned to pass the news. Skeeter was a unique person from what I could see usually at Nicks. He would always come in and say "Hello" and now I wish I'd made more of an effort to get to know him better.
The joke amongst some of us was to try take his parking space before he arrived and see what would happen. Now I'm glad that we never did as it was very appearant he was proud of his car. God's speed Skeeter Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: speedwell on February 25, 2011, 22:21:47 pm don't know who was skeeter , but my thoughts goes to his family
fabs Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Fastbrit on February 25, 2011, 22:26:51 pm Skeeter! What a guy. He laughed, made us laugh, talked crap, talked sense, had fun, knew how to enjoy himself – a guy with a ready smile, a kind heart. We'll miss him. Too young. Much too young. :(
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Nico86 on February 25, 2011, 22:37:43 pm don't know who was skeeter , but my thoughts goes to his family fabs Didn't know him too, but I have a thought for him and his family and friends. RIP. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Russell on February 25, 2011, 23:19:04 pm Dont think i know him either, but post a pic his car.
Rest in peace. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: TexasTom on February 25, 2011, 23:23:04 pm I didn't know Chris "Skeeter" Fisher, but it sounds as though he was a rare find and those that did were lucky to share his smile and great humor.
You will be missed! Gods speed Skeeter! We're losing to many friends lately. Be sure those close to you know ... Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Gary Justus on February 25, 2011, 23:44:54 pm Great guy!
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: . on February 26, 2011, 00:15:16 am You will be missed Skeeter !
:'( Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Rick Meredith on February 26, 2011, 00:27:16 am Whoa... that's too sad.
Didn't really know him but he was everywhere! Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: javabug on February 26, 2011, 00:49:25 am I remember seeing his posts on the CLF. Condolences to family and friends!
What's going on around here lately...? Too many... Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: SCOTTP on February 26, 2011, 00:57:36 am Very sad news......Skeeter was always there.
He will be missed, primer and all. Rest in peace Chris. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: 61SNRF on February 26, 2011, 02:47:15 am Dont think i know him either, but post a pic his car. [attachment=1]Rest in peace. Sorry to hear this news. RIP Skeeter Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: JOHN CANALES on February 26, 2011, 04:18:58 am RIP SKEETER....FROM THE FOLKS FAMILY!!
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: T.Fabs on February 26, 2011, 04:30:24 am Very Sad news!!! :( Skeeter was a great and funny guy!
We will miss him at the DKP monthly cruise night and all the races... Like Susy said, he was everywhere. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: DKK Ted on February 27, 2011, 04:15:45 am Very sad news about Skeeter, was young, what happen?? We talked a few times, very nice guy. My condolences to his family and his friends. RIP
Ted Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Taylor on February 27, 2011, 04:47:36 am ....don't forget, he was a real good bowler. Spent many a night bowling with him and other locals till 1-2am
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Rennsurfer on February 28, 2011, 15:00:05 pm Very sad news and so young. He will be missed. I met him in 2008 at Nick's where he was a fixture. And most times... he was the first one there for any VW event.
Rest in peace, Chris... you were taken much too soon. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: dyno don on February 28, 2011, 19:18:50 pm my side kick...always the first one to approach me with a smile and a warm hand shake along with positive energy. Not too long ago we had discussed health and all seemed to be on the up/sad last week for me...Skeeter you will be missed...Thanks for brightening things up when the chips were down. Dyno Don
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: J.Iniguez on March 01, 2011, 06:39:14 am The local VW scene has changed forever once again, it won't be the same without him, gonna miss that guy.
R.I.P Skeeter. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW) on March 01, 2011, 18:26:42 pm Although I never met Skeeter, I could tell from his posts here and on the CLF that he was a good guy who was liked by many. His great attitude and sense of humor will definitely be missed.
FYI, Volkswagen Racer Relief (http://www.cal-look.com/forum/vw-drag-racing/new-racers-relief/msg340374) is collecting money to give to Skeeter's family. Donations can be sent via PayPal to Lance at lance@exactcolor.net. If you send $20 and want a racer relief t-shirt, include your address and size in the PayPal message. Alternatively, you can send a check via snail mail to: Lance Gregory 1315-i N. Tustin Ave Orange, CA 92687 Please put Racer Relief in the memo section I believe that Lance will be bringing VW Racer Relief t-shirts and stickers to the memorial for Skeeter on Thursday PM 3/1 at Imperial Burgers in Buena Vista, CA. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Dustin on March 02, 2011, 02:12:54 am In preperation of tonights memorial... Godspeed Skeeter!!
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Dave Rosique on March 02, 2011, 03:22:00 am That's cool Dustin.. nice tribute
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 02, 2011, 06:52:30 am Wow... a ton of people showed up for Skeeter's memorial, tonight. VERY cool turnout. A few pics.
Weird seeing his car on a trailer... he drove it EVERYWHERE. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/SkeeterMemorialHisCar2.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/SkeeterMemorialHisCar.jpg) Dustin beat me to it... and rightly so. Very well done, my friend. (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/SkeeterMemorialDustin.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/SkeeterMemorialRick.jpg) (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad269/Rennsurfer3/Events/SkeeterMemorialDKP2.jpg) Please post up any/more pics here. Thanks. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW) on March 02, 2011, 14:21:09 pm (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/472784.jpg)
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Eric Ellis (57HotrodVW) on March 03, 2011, 06:23:50 am Nice gallery of photos taken by DHK Herb at http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/16035866_SNvmq#1203373578_3pxue
Here are a few... (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-017/1203384978_U7VFR-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-036/1203390936_2bDS4-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-026/1203387983_exBiM-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-042/1203392477_ipq5U-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-002/1203379845_vpwYj-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-056/1203377898_73Cbp-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-050/1203375854_buenF-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-020/1203385943_vvGJy-M.jpg) (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-021/1203386273_Bikoe-M.jpg) Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 03, 2011, 06:29:18 am Rad. Never saw the person on the roof taking pics.
There's my bucket next to the car in the foreground. (http://dhkvw.smugmug.com/OUR-FRIENDS/CSF/SK-020/1203385943_vvGJy-M.jpg) A lot of people there and a few good speeches ensued. Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: bugnut68 on March 03, 2011, 21:11:39 pm I never met Skeeter, but heard nothing but good things. He always seemed to be having a good time based on the posts I'd seen on various VW sites on the web. What happened, and was there ever a cause of death determined? I haven't seen anything posted yet, other than he was found in his garage? Just curious. Also, how old was he?
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Rennsurfer on March 04, 2011, 01:17:34 am Not certain on the age... but I think 42. Way too young!
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: neil68 on March 04, 2011, 20:11:10 pm I had the pleasure of meeting Skeeter at Imperial Burger a couple years ago, while vacationing in California. We arrived early for one of their weekly ACVW get togethers and he spoke at length with both my son and I. A very enthusiastic gentleman...a shame to hear that he is gone at such a young age!! Condolences to his family...
Title: Re: Skeeter - you will be missed! Post by: Derjava66 on March 08, 2011, 21:49:23 pm Hey guys I was wanted to bring this back up to see if any one plans on keeping his tuesday tradition going? I think I'm going to head up to imperial for dinner tonight if any one wants to join then right on!
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