Very, very sad news. I knew he was battling cancer, but had no idea it was close to this point. I was looking forward to meeting him in Indy next week at the JNHE....puts a whole new perspective on things. I never met Chris, but we shared an interest in Herfs and PM ed each other occasionally. He even gave us a karma point last year for winning a couple of classes at the Herf Jr. National! A truly good guy...I hope his family takes comfort in that fact, and that he was doing what he really loved--raising cattle. Our thoughts will be with his family, especially next week in Indy. (angel)