Andrew Chapin
Drew Chapin 1984 - 2005
"Frisbeetarianism is the belief
that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck."
George Carlin,
US comedian and actor (1937 - )
Andrew Chapin
, worthy of his very own Day of Silence.
(Best for slower connections / on-demand streaming - narrow stereo, but still has good bass frequencies)
The Drewid MixTape Redux by DanDux (Better for Download / Faster connection listening - HiQ Wide stereo)
What, exactly, is a Druid ? Brad, I think you will find something good of this...from Angel Swan - It has to be her real name.
I'll Still Try
To Drew: (As you can see that I write this of you and a little bit for me) I'll be slammin' some RimShots Down hard for you and Brad-bro, and the fierceness of the slamming will help support your parents, Bill+Amy, and you through your next journey.
Your audio montage (I will make for you and for us, to hear) will contain nothing less than supreme greatness - as much as I can muster, mister !___the sound of white-water rapids, children playing, college friends bobbing-for-apples, Vince's "Linus", another thematic music moment or 2___
[BTW: Your friends made the most fantasmabiophotgraphicalicious display, essay!]
I told your mom that It [It=your life-loss from our physical being on Earth], that "It just doesn't work". It doesn't work yet for you to leave. I would scare myself as to It's meaning. Did I mean It=God's Plan? Did I actually mean God's Plan doesn't work? Well, perhaps this time it doesn't work for me or us, but it Must work for you - you must work now for your next Journey.
But, if you were just a little like me, you would know that work is like a "Cakewalk"!
Your Mom cannot - as no Mom ever can - can't stop thinking of you as her little blond baby boy (I know you heard her) you heard her, but further in her heart she knows, as I presume God knows, you lived lately as a man and died still a man.
I am writing this, and I'll bet you're giggling, as men often do, writing this on a News Reporter's Note Pad while trying to hide that fact. I don't want anyone believing I am a reporter for one of those Lake County Rag's*. I am writing this while sitting next to the Funeral Director's Office - what he must think!
Actually I am writing so much to just keep my mind off the sore muscles in my arms that I know will come Saturday, as we will be Throwin' Down a few Frisbees for you (at least I plan on being at the Memorial Toss-off Friday), and throwin' down frisbees always makes me Soar, just as run-on sentences make's your Dad Sore!
The frisbees I throw down might not soar far and high, but I'll still try.
by Dan Prowse.
From http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com
Born July 23, 1984, to Bill and Amy Allen Chapin, Drew died instantly on Sunday, August 21, 2005, after being struck by a motor vehicle.
A 2003 graduate of Grayslake
High School, Drew spent the last two years at Hanover College, where he
studied Modern Languages and Culture. Highlights of his education included
a two-week mission trip to
Calnali, Mexico; a summer teaching English as a Second Language in Istanbul,
Turkey, and a semester at the
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Ciudad Real,
Spain. He was also involved in the music
and theatre departments and
intramural sports at Hanover and was the President of People for Peace.
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He will be remembered for his vigor, unselfishness,
curiosity, and genuine attitude of loving-kindness toward his fellow man. Drew
held a deep passion for people, music, and learning, but mostly he had a world
vision that the divide between rich and poor--and culture to culture--could be
healed one person at a time.
Andrew is survived by his parents; younger brother, Bradford (19); his maternal
great-grandmother, Margaret R. Allen; his paternal grandmother, Ruby Chapin; an
aunt, Sally (Tom) Grahn; two uncles, Don (Leanne) Allen and Sam (Debby) Chapin;
five first cousins; and countless friends from more than 14 countries.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Barbara and Donald Allen;
paternal grandfather, Harry Chapin; and his maternal grandfather, H. Neal Allen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Friends of
Calnali", in care of Dr. Yager, Hanover College, 517 Ball Dr., Hanover, IN
47243.
GRAYSLAKE — A Round Lake Beach man has been charged with several traffic
offenses in connection with a fatal crash Sunday on Route 83 in Grayslake.
Gaspar Cordova, 61, of the 1600 block of Meadowbrook Lane, has been cited for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, disobeying a no-passing zone and driving in the wrong lane, Grayslake Police Cmdr. Matt McCutcheon said Monday.
According to McCutcheon, witnesses said the van Cordova was driving was speeding prior to swerving onto the shoulder and striking a bicyclist, who died at the scene.
Andrew Chapin, 21, of Grayslake, died of multiple traumatic injuries due to the crash, said Lake County Coroner Dr. Richard Keller.
The crash occurred at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday as Chapin was traveling on the southbound shoulder of Route 83 north of Shorewood Road.
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The van was northbound on Route 83 and Cordova may have been trying to pass other vehicles when Chapin was hit, police said.
McCutcheon said results of a breath-alcohol test Cordova was given at the scene came up negative.
His blood was also drawn for toxicology tests, and depending on the outcome
of those tests, additional charges are possible, according to police.
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/city/w23fatalfol.htm
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From: http://www.pioneerlocal.com/cgi-bin/ppo-story/localnews/current/gr/09-01-05-673952.html
"---In terms of engineering, Patrick said, police have long used accident reconstruction not only for the sake of insurance companies and civil lawsuits, but as a tool to help traffic engineers design better roadways or even fix design or engineering problems on existing roads.
When 21-year-old Andrew Chapin of Grayslake was struck and killed by a van while bicycling on Route 83 on Aug. 21, engineering questions arose about whether that stretch of road should have sidewalks, or a nearby bike path for bicyclists to use. Regretfully, McCutcheon said he doesn't think those additions would have made a difference in this case.
"The accident really was a fluke," he said. "I don't know if anything could have prevented it." The driver, McCutcheon said, "just swerved off the road." Witnesses said it appeared the driver of the van that hit Chapin was exceeding the 40 mph speed limit.
Slow down---"
During Drew's freshman year at Hanover College, he traveled to Calnali, Mexico to participate in what was to become a transforming experience for him. Calnali is located in southern Mexico in one of the poorest counties in that country. Most adults there work standard extra hours just to provide food, while leaving little money for education. Housing is very primitive with many of the homes having dirt floors - always at risk of rain erosion.
Led by Juana Watson, a native of Calnali now a resident of Columbus, Indiana, the purpose of the Calnali partnership with Hanover College is to help its students gain better grasp of living conditions elsewhere in our world; to recognize the value and importance of one-on-one connections with impoverished peoples and areas; and to broaden the horizons of their compassion.
While home construction and repair are the main activates of the trip, students also work in schools and distribute clothing, shoes, toys, and basic essentials to the residents of the city. Drew spent much of his time out in the streets talking and playing with the children of Calnali who he said seemed "...as hungry for attention as anything.". He befriended, played soccer, and cared for a large group of Calnali residents in the days he spent there.
The coordinator of the program at Hanover [College] writes, "Drew was not only influenced by his experience, but used that experience to influence and challenge his peers.".
Funds for this programs will go to supporting the people of Calnali and the program that involves students in the process of developing and supporting this community.
Again, Memorial Information:
Friends for Calnali
In care of Dr. Yeager
Hanover College
517 Ball Drive
Hanover, IN, 47243
Another possibility to honor Drew might be by way of having a star named after him. Please read the following webicle about the International "Star Registry". (Definitely NOT an ad for a registry).
Thank you for taking the time to read that. Now, based on that astronomer's findings, I am going to "go crazy" now and name a star of Drew's in like manner.
I am calling the star "Drewstar". The star is in the Boötes constellation, a Northern one. Never one to be privately too negative, I will hold to the belief that Boötes=Atlas. Some of you scholars may disagree, but I have Wikipedia backing me up. (BTW, The double dot over the second o in Boötes is not an umlaut pronunciation, it is just a dieresis just to show that the second o is actually pronounced differently or again from the first o, huh? Oh.)
Boötes is the 3rd brightest star in the northern sky!
Wait.
OK, so I am "really" crazy here. I will now name another star for Drew, "DrewsOtherStar", this one in the Cygnus constellation - you might have guessed why. I will refrain from believing in the dark side of the mythology and just remain true to the swan, and the Northern Cross general interpretations.
* I truly do not believe that Lake County Newspapers could actually produce a "Rag", at least I am not aware of any songs called "Lake County Rag".