Recently members of Sports Lore had a chance to say good bye to a friend. Chris Slemmer, by profession, was a stage and production manager. Over the years he worked with The Grateful Dead, later The Dead, Grover Washington Jr., Aerosmith, Rusted Root, Neil Diamond and many other musical artists. At least that is how he paid the bills. He, like many of us, worked to live; not lived to work.

Chris had many loves but none more important then his daughters and other family members. He also had this uncanny ability to make and keep friends. Over time we knew as much about his family, as he did ours. Though often out of town on road trips, those important to him were never out of his thoughts. A part of him that came through in conversations, and humor when we were together. When Sports Lore was launched Chris gave us the best he could give. He gave us his belief we could make it work. Something even I was not so sure about.

In time Chris helped us select the Sports Lore logo that will be appearing on our merchandise. Over time he became much more then a friend, he became family.

Sadly cancer is not choosy and it found Chris. On September 24, 2003 Robert Christian Slemmer Jr. (Chris) went on his final road trip. The cancer won, those that knew him lost.

It is with some comfort that we know we will someday join him again. When that happens the extra innings will begin. See you later Chris.
Your friends at Sports Lore