In Tacoma, it seemed like Chris and I ended up shooting next to each other more than the law of averages. We always kidded about his last minute flag adjustments, the fliers and that we needed to be serious that weekend and limit our laughing and joking. One particular afternoon of shooting, after 2 nice shots on the record target, I discovered that my just cleaned trigger would fire when Chris shot on the next bench. So I figured out his pace and made sure my rifle was loaded and aimed before he pulled the trigger on his gun. Chris unknowingly shot my last 3 shots that afternoon, right into the group! Amazingly, everything worked out and I got the small group in that 200yd match. I quickly switched rifles, shared Chris' accomplishment with him and had another reason to not be too serious that day.
Chris is no longer suffering. He is in a better place. However we are left missing another friend who will not be joining us at the range. Rest in peace my friend.
Mustafa