I worked for Chris in the piano business for over 10 years. He taught me pretty much everything I know now about tuning, repairing and regulating piano. I didn't mean to become a piano technician first- I just wanted to learn how to tune a piano and it was suggested I would go talk to him. But the first day I went to meet him, he put me to work. I had no experience with piano work except for playing the instrument, but it didn't seem to be a problem for him. From that day on I worked closely with him, for over 10 years. He was incredibly generous, kind, and patient in teaching me and working with me. He also drove me crazy like nobody else has, to this day. He was always genuine and brutally honest, and seemed to want everyone to be that way. He would tell me about many important things in his life including his family and friends, and about his Shambhala practice and his teachers, and invited me to events and gatherings. He didn't stop working while grieving the biggest losses of his life. He was never shy about showing his emotions, no matter how vulnerable and raw they were, even in front of his customers. I saw him face everyone he encountered with honesty as well as a persistent desire for their honesty, which I am now convinced took so much passion and care. It is difficult to describe Chris in short words, other than to say that he was truly one of a kind. He was here clearly with a mission, and he pursued it so sincerely and seriously. I wish I said this to him directly- I'm grateful for him and the way he lived, even though it often drove me (and many others) completely crazy. I have many many stories about Chris, like everyone who knew him does, and that's a great gift that he has left for us.