I see now why most have reasonably short notes. I posted on Chips FB wall (C.D. Halfhill). Had hoped to paste some of that here but couldn’t. Something tells me that brings you a chuckle (Chip). My family sends our deepest condolences to you Mr. Halfhill, Doug and Dave. It’s unimaginable how much grief you must be going through losing your wife/mother and son/brother in less than a year. Chip meant a great deal to many many people. If there is anything at all we do to help ease your pain or just help please contact me. I’m sure any one of us will be there a heartbeat to help in anyway we can. Chip was one of my dearest and closest friends in my life. I’m so glad he chose to be my friend. As a result, he helped save my life. I’ll forever be grateful. For 34 years I had the privilege of watching him match to his own beat and make his life all about service to others. At times his beat seemed so difficult. It challenged me because I thought if he conformed some, his life might be easier. How naïve I was then. It was Chip’s drumbeat that helped him take on a 34 year spiritual journey. I watched him learn at least two languages with very little assistance, hand write a library of books detailing much of this journey and teach others. Chip was also an artist. In his adult life, Chip created very beautiful items. Many of which he gave away. Each item was a creation of his own design and carry’s a part of him. For those fortunate enough to see any of his work I’m sure you understand. While the Scout troop has commented, I want to share a small bit of what he shared with me. Chip said he felt the Scouts helped him in so many ways as a young man that when the opportunity came up to participate as a volunteer there was no hesitation for him. While he was still helping others on their spiritual journey, he spent a great deal of time volunteering with his former Scout troop. He absolutely loved teaching each boy the skills he had to offer. Again, much of these skills were self taught. Frequently I asked him to do things that he declined reminding me of his commitment to the troop. He said each young man’s success was, in part, his duty meaning he wanted to be there for them when needed. It’s really great to hear the Troop felt the same. Finally, Chip suffered tremendous pain for quite some time. Much more than he let on. After the loss of mother he was grieving, nervous the men would venture their own ways and his health declined a lot. He managed it the best he could but it got to the point his poor body just couldn’t take it. I am confident that he is not in pain, happy and has all the questions he spent so long studying and writing about. He is with God and his mother. I will always love and miss my dear friend Chip. He was a man of many talents. He helped save me and spent the better part of his life helping others after he found his God. He loved his family. He spent many years managing his health issues and did so with dignity. While he managed pain on a daily basis and it is my understanding the worst was in the last few weeks. Often he shared how he didn’t want to live in a way that would not allow him to do what he loved and he didn’t want to be in terrible pain. The Lord saw fit to allow this. While I’ll always miss Chip, it’s the wonderful memories and lessons he is leaving me and more so knowing he’s happy and at peace that leaves me feeling more comforted. Once again, I’d like to reach out to Chips family with my most sincere condolences. Sincerely, Jim Fletcher