I had the good fortune to meet Kris when I was at Daytona last year. So many of the folks I have met here have had struggles but Kris had a particularly tough go over the last several months. We lost a good one. R.I.P. Kris.....
Dr. Will Hammond
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Gokart Mozart Member
Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.
Please have the family contact Mike Donohoe, PGR Florida State Captain, at havananole@yahoo.com for the Patriot Guard Riders to stand for him. If I was closer I'd be honored to stand.
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Christine Member
Posts: 1052 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: Jan 2003
I never met the man, but I've been a member of this forum for a long time and I've heard Kris Munson's name mentioned a lot over the years, always in a postive manner.
I'm very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.
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85FieroGreg Member
Posts: 91 From: Manchester,CT. USA Registered: Apr 2009
I never met Kris but I do own a set of his flush mounts and a set of his turn signal covers. A great loss to the Fiero community. My condolences to his family. My prayers are with you.
i met Kris two times. once was a car show in punta gorda, the other was on one of the runs to the keys. he was one of the nicest people that i have met. was wanting to get a set of his head lights and turn signal covers but didn't have money to do so. rest in peace Kris the fiero world will never be the same
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blakeinspace Member
Posts: 5923 From: Fort Worth, Texas Registered: Dec 2001
I am truly sorry that such an honest and good man has left this world so early.His pain is gone,but not so for the many friends that miss him.What about his wife,parents,children,siblings.Their pain is really just starting.A giant void has been left in their world,and the only cure for it is time.I have lost my parents and two brothers,and even though it has been years,I still miss all of them,but the pain has eased.Life must go on for those left behind with only one thing to hold on to,memories.Those left behind,God bless you !
Kris was an innovator in the Fiero community, he was very creative and his work: top notch. An all around great person that will be missed. Our prayers are with Audrey and his family, we are sorry for your loss.
Phil and I always enjoyed spending time with Kris and Audrey when we went to Daytona or joined in on a Space Coast event. Kris was one of the good guys and will be missed. Our thoughts go out to Audrey and his family.
Gwen (Phil's wife)
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fieroX Member
Posts: 5234 From: wichita, Ks Registered: Oct 2001
Kris A. Munson, Sr., age 54, of Reddick, FL passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. He was born in The Dalles, OR on November 29, 1956. Kris was raised in Massena, NY. He served in the military for eight years, four years in the US Army and four years in the National Guard. He worked as an Automotive Technician. His hobbies included fixing cars. Kris was a member of the Space Coast Fiero Club. He was a member of Church at the Springs in Ocala, FL. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Audrey Pierce Munson of Reddick, FL; son Kris A. (Rachael) Munson, Jr. of Knoxville, TN; mother Patricia Munson of Kingston, TN; sister Patrice Bullen of Kingston, TN and sister Denise (Mike) Strunk of Knoxville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father William E. Munson; brother in law Colin Bullen. A funeral service will be held Church at the Springs, 5424 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480 on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11am. A visitation will also take place at the church on Saturday from 10am until the time of the service at 11am. A private interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church at the Springs building fund in memory of Kris A. Munson, Sr. Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services (www.hiers-baxley.com).
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Fiero Thomas Member
Posts: 4669 From: Round Lake Beach, IL Registered: Jul 2005
Just a reminder, incase anyone was planning to attend the service,
A funeral service will be held Church at the Springs, 5424 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480 on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 11am. A visitation will also take place at the church on Saturday from 10am until the time of the service at 11am.
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Posts: 380 From: tuckerton, NJ 08087 Registered: Nov 2001
RIP Kris, I will miss you, and never forget your innovative mind and spirit. I am honored to say that I met Kris, and he was one of my favorite Fiero people.
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I was away this past week on a 7 day Cruise and was very very saddened to get a call from Infinitewill letting me know that Kris had passed. Kris, you were a great friend and I will truely miss you. My prayers go out to Audrey, family and friends.
I just got back home and have missed the funeral services.
I would like to arrange a Fiero Car Cruise in honor of Kris's memory. If you are interested please send me a PM.
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Old Lar Member
Posts: 13798 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
Sun Coast, Central Florida Fieros and Space Coast Fieros members made the trip over to Kris' funeral service. Several comments were read from Kris' memorial page made by forum members. It was a touchng and sad service with military honors.
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Gwain Member
Posts: 460 From: Titusville, Florida, USA Registered: Dec 2004
When you see the words "Rest In Peace" this is easily a location you would have in mind:
Family and friends lined up to pay repects:
Kris was given military honors with a "good-bye" salute and taps:
I believe I heard that Kris had spent more than a dozen years in the military, with a number of those years being "active" service.
In officiating the ceremonies, the Associate Pastor quoted a number of comments from various bulletin boards of the Fiero community. He felt several of those summed up Kris's impact on others. For those of us fortunate to know Kris, he could easily become a friend, was one "heck" of a mechanic, and willingly shared his knowledge with those interested enough to learn.
For those who didn't know Kris, we've lost a good friend and car buddy.
Of all the things we do in life, what matters most is how we affect the lives of those around us, and the highest testament to success in that endeavor is how we are remembered. The way Kris has been remembered here and out in the real world proves that he got it right.
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Posts: 4669 From: Round Lake Beach, IL Registered: Jul 2005
Though its not great to bring back a sad topic I wanted to pay my respects.
I was just in touch with him via email in August, sad to hear about his passing. I just lost my uncle on New Years day due to unexpected complications arising from cancer, he was the same age. My thoughts are with Kris' family.
R.I.P. Kris.
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Posts: 5494 From: Northwest Florida Registered: Oct 2007
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air....
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace. Where never lark, or even[8] eagle flew — And, while with silent lifting mind I have trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, - Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
