gazza Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Was informed by Dave Craig (devious) tonight, that Chris passed away in his sleep last night, causes unknown Our thoughts go out to Chris' family .... he will be sorely missed, always happy and ready for a laugh Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawkk Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Loved his infectious laugh, RIP mate Edited July 13, 2012 by Mohawkk Quote Love, Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Will miss the talks we had on the way home from Slot nights ocassionally. RIP Brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV GTP Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Will be missed, RIP mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmi Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 RIP Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I ran into Chris in the city recently. He was standing on a corner phone earpiece sticking out talking to someone on the mobile. I walked up and stood in front of him and he looked at me thinking who the f@# k are you then says HEY MAN HOW YOU DOIN in his typical Fat Albert style voice. Then says oh sorry honey to his poor wife who had just had her ear drums blown out. Always happy and enthusiastic when having a chat and will be missed by all and glad to have met him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontheflipside Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Loved his infectious laugh, RIP mate Always happy and enthusiastic when having a chat and will be missed by all and glad to have met him. I would say these echo all our thoughts. Must say got a big lump in my throat when I got the info - thanks Gaz. Jeanette was deeply saddened when I told her. They use to have some great chats when he was over here. Our thoughts to Dave and Chris's family Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuey19 Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Oh dear. Thoughts and prayers for Chris, Dave and their families. Really used to enjoy the chats about all things military. Quote My Track- Design and Start of Build My Track- Early Construction My Track- Almost There My Track- Finishing Touches (Current Thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Hey what a shock. Chris was a great guy. I'm gunna miss the loud yell half way through a race when his car comes off and everybodies hard into it .It was a crack up as it unsettled other drivers, but Chris was Chris. Only guy I know that could listen to music and race a slot car. Mountain of knowledge in a lot of areas. To Chris's family and Dave , my thoughts are with you . RIP Mate. Craig Edited July 14, 2012 by teamredracing Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slots Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Sad news indeed. Only met him a few times as I've had a few probs that kept me from racing but a really nice guy who could talk on many a subject. Condolences to his and Daves families. Quote Stu Old racers race harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Dave Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Guys, this is Jennifer, Christopher's wife. Thank you so much for your condolences and making me smile with your memories of him. He was a good man, a loud man who knew something about everything and loved to share it, he appreciated your friendships and the laughs you had with him, thank you. There will be a funeral on Friday at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium at 11.00am in the South Chapel. I would love to meet you in person if you can make it. Don't worry, Dave will be there, he might need a few of you to keep him in check. Kindest Regards, Jennifer and Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Jennifer I will attend and I am sure there will be a few more of us so don't worry about Dave we will look after him. Thank you for inviting us to remember Chris with you and your family. Regards Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thanks Jennifer He was great fun to be around, always with a smile and a joke, i will be be there as well Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontheflipside Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Thank you for the invitation Jennifer. I will be attending as well Mel Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yngwie Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I will be there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks Jennifer , he was and will always be a good man in our hearts . I also will be there with this rag tag mob to send the big fella a fitting send off. I'm just hoping the man upstairs is ready for him. As you said he was loud. Cheers Craig Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawkk Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 i will be there also Quote Love, Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawkk Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Video uploaded by chris 29th May 2010 Finally! The first video of the first Bathurst race at Mel's! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_QEEJEe0fI Quote Love, Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsmsoccer Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I also wanted to be there but unfortunatly my aunt in Brisbane has also passed and I will be flying up there to be at her funeral.on the same day Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slots Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Unfortunately I can't make it either but my thoughts are with you. Quote Stu Old racers race harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontheflipside Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Found another video Chris made when he left the states back in Aug 2009 Titled "Good by my friend" Chris's comment"As I prepare to leave this place of wrath & tears, I made this slide show for my Best Friend, my Best Man, Ron Fox. Just some memories over the years." Almost appropriate to know. Ron Fox did a eulogy at the funeral http://youtu.be/lsPmYtcDw9k Edited July 22, 2012 by Ontheflipside Quote I can't believe that I wanted to grow up Mount Salt Panorama Track Combined Road and Rally Track built near Salt Pan Creek Padstow - Sydney A quick build rally track 2017 WRP Round 11 at Mt Salt Panorama https://i128.photobu...zpss7sqiwfj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Good onya Mel . I actually looked at some of his others . The one showing the house was cool but with the music he had in the background did bring a lump to my throat. Kai if you read this look at his Mohawk lesbian vid. A cool guy overall. Really going to miss him. Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Found his mate Ron's eulogy from the funeral. http://ronaldfox.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/christopher-burns-the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-truly/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Dave Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Ahh I've hijacked my father's account again, silly man gave me his password . It was great to meet a bunch of you at the funeral, you made me laugh and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. You are brilliant!!! Thank you for all of your support. Kindest regards, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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