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Deb and I had the honor of meeting Chris ,David and mandie at the Miles Highs last week..We went up to welcome them to Colorado and our race, but, after a short visit we felt we were the ones welcomed in to their family..Truly some of the nicest people in our sport..Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and Mandie....Chris... you are missed.

Dic & Debbie Geary

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Very sad to read this today. I had not spoken with him or emailed him, but I was looking forward to meeting him at Indy and congradulating him on his efforts and passion, and wanted to thank him for making class racer interesting during the doldrums of winter and the off season. By reading his posts you know the guy lived life to the fullest. And that is something we all should do. It is a shame he is gone in his prime. My prayers and thoughts go to his family and friends and NHR. I am sure his family is proud of who he was and is, and they should be.

RIP "Drooze".

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I too was shocked to read this. I had never met Chris, but talked to him a few times on here and on Facebook. R.I.P. Chris and Godspeed.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with David and the rest of his family and friends. We saw them all at Denver last week and it is just unbelievable that he is gone. RIP "Drooze"

Patsy & Larry

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This is a very sad day for the racing family, alot of us lost a good friend we never knew.

RIP Drooze

Hammer

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My sincere thanks to all who posted here. Chris was indeed a unique individual and my best friend, as well as my only child.

Most people will never know how truly brilliant he was, and he always flavored that intelligence with wit and humor. He could see things from a perspective that was indeed unique, and he was never afraid to step into the unknown as he learned a great deal from every life experience, good or bad.

He was a dedicated son and even more dedicated father. Continue to pray for his children. 13 year old David Michael Wertman is expecially hard hit by the loss. Max, 6 years old and Isabella, also know that Dad is gone, but don't have the perspective to understand what that really means. Some of the sting is muted by the time over the last couple of weeks that David Michael was with chris, and the last week the two younger ones were also. At least they have that time as a memory to hold for all time.

Nobody expects their children to go before them. And as have been observed here, the truth is that Nobody is promised tomorrow. Live every day as if it is your last. It may be. Make sure that the ones you love, know that you love them every day. Apologize to everyone you have wronged, and forgive everyone who has wronged you. Even if you live forever, life is still too short. Live it as fully as you can.

Drag Pak #24 was largely a product of Chris' efforts. And it will go forward as long as I can keep it going. We still need to get down the track competively, but have no fear, that is about to happen. We will start laying down records and living up to everything that Chris said.

I faced my own mortality when diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, and can face this only though my faith in God, through my savior Jesus Christ. That doesn't mean that it is easy, but it does mean that I am not alone in my grief! He is with me.

Thanks again for your thoughs, good wishes, and prayers.

David

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I would also like to send something as well. Keep me posted. Thank you.

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David, Please know that you are not alone!!! Please know this! God Bless You Dad. Jim

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Shocked beyond belief ! RIP, my friend , Godspeed, we'll miss you .....John