Sad news

hughsurrey

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I am sad to report that Chris Steed, who I know some of the guys on the forum know well and others know through his business as an RFD, passed away last Sunday night.

I had the pleasure of being with Chris on Sunday morning and he was in good form and we had our usual hearty breakfast.

The call on Monday morning from Chris' partner telling me he had collapsed and died while walking his dogs was a complete shock, particularly having seen him looking so well Sunday morning.

I will miss Chris as a good friend, a fellow stalker, a source of great knowledge and other things I don't have the vocabulary to explain.

RIP Chris Steed
 
Theres not a lot anyone can say when hearing news like this other than my thoughts are with his family, I didnt know the gentleman at all but please extend my condolences to his next of kin.
 
Sad to hear that Hugh, i never met him in person but have been customer of his in the past.
He came across as a very fair and decent bloke . DF
 
I also did not know the gentleman, but on behalf of the Admin team we extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Another good stalker has passed this way.
 
Bought my Sako 75 off Chris, seemed a true gent to me... Everything was as said by him, a very honest guy...

Many condolences,

Alex
 
So sorry to hear this news - I bought most of my kit from Steve and considered him a mate.

Always happy to have a chat and give some advice. Never pushy or trying to offload kit on you that you didn't need. Buying a box of ammo usually took about an hour as we looked at all the new and interesting rifles he had bought and I would usually leave with some odds and ends and a big grin.

Mr. Steed - gone but not forgotten, he will be in my prayers.
 
I can only echo the comments above, Boggy's especially as we both abused his hospitality on many occasions.

A gentleman first and foremost with profitable gun dealing seemingly taking second place to a chat, rummage around the new stock and a good laugh. This was as much of an agenda as we had for most of our visits to his alladin's cave of home in Surrey.

He recently even managed to find a rifle for my ever fussy girlfriend and colluded with my evil self to make sure it was dual use for a spot of stalking as well!:D

My thoughts are with his family and the godless heathen that I am will never less offer something like a prayer and raise a glass to him tonight.

Rest in peace mate.

Amir
 
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Although I have not spoken to Chris for many years now at one time we did meet quite often. He was still working for the Post office back then as well doing the RFD bit. My thoughts go to Pauline assuming of course he was still with her.
 
Stunned. Knew and stalked with Chris most Sunday mornings in the early 90's. Was planning to give him a call as I have not seen or spoken to him for a long time. Now never will. Very sad news.

Cris
 
shocked !! i bought a sako 75 from him a couple of weeks ago ! have been meaning to give him a call to tell him how i was getting on with it !! cracking guy and a sad loss !!
smudge
 
Rip, never new him but as always when a fellow stalker is lost a void is created which will never be filled, the heart goes to the family.

atb,

frank and family
 
Sad news Hugh I`d only got to know Chris of late after you put me onto him at the london meet, what can I say a straight talking honest gent who will be missed by many my thoughts are with his family.
 
Really upset to hear the sad news about Chris. I have known Chris over the last couple
of years and was in contact quite regularly. He was a really knowledgable and interesting
guy, I enjoyed his company very much. I will miss him a lot and wish to send my condolences to all his family who must be devastated. John W
 
Thanks for posting this Hugh, it is appalling and shocking news and our condolences go to Pauline and Chris' family.

It is so very sad to think that I will never again visit Chris' personal Fort Knox while with his unique humour he shows his latest unusual acquisition - often a rifle in an unusual calibre or with a unique history, nor watch as he carefully cooked up a fantastically accurate load in his personal armoury with Classic FM playing in the background and with him providing a humorous and insightful commentary on some topical subject, or find room in his chiller late on a summer's evening for a roe, usually fitting it in alongside a couple of other occupants.

Under the wide and starry sky,
Dig the grave and let me lie.
Glad did I live and gladly die,
And I laid me down with a will.

This be the verse you gave for me:
Here he lies where he longed to be;
Home is the sailor, home from the sea,
And the hunter home from the hill.

Stalk on, my friend. You are missed.

Kevin.
 
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