R.I.P Chad Buroughs "ChesterMtnSports" AKA:Puddles

[West Coast Sleds]

R.I.P Chadd Burroughs "ChesterMtnSports" AKAuddles

2-3-2010
Today all of the Team Summit Members and many others lost a good freind. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the freinds and family.
I am sorry to here this today. I didnt know him as well as some of you all, but what I did know of him is that he was a hard working guy who we all had some good times with. We will all miss you and thanks for the memories and laughs Chadd.

 

[Johny Welch]

Wow, that's just terrible news. What in the world happened? I hadn't seen or talked to Chad in several years, but still considered him a friend. I'm very sorry and saddened to hear this. My heartfelt condolences to all family and friends.

 

[jpxp154]

Sorry to hear this, best wishes to friends and family. R.I.P.

 

[EDGE1000]

Chad was an awesome guy. He'll be forever remembered. My condolences go to his family.

 

[jimh]

This picture was taken in Feb of 2004 on Carter Mountain overlooking Lake Almanor. RIP, We never got to take the cat up on dyer. I can't believe it, you just never know.

 

[Snoboner]

Safe travels Chad

 

[snopro176]

didnt know him but know alot of people who did god speed...

 

[shredder]

Im stunned.
I will pray for his family.

 

[jimh]

I received a call from Chadd's father eariler tonight. It sounds like the services will be in Chico. I am sure there will be lots of people in attendance. I am sure the date and location will be posted here when it is all figured out. Shane, thanks for doing what you could to help him, I hope your doing ok.

 

[Taylor]

I am beside myself. I spoke with Chad late yesterday afternoon... he seemed fine. What in the world happened????

RIP Chad.

 

[donbrown]

God bless ... prayers to the family.

 

[andre162]

Wow!!! Just got home and got the news. Chad was a great person. Just went to dinner with him and friends on Thur night. The snowmobiling community has lost a truly great person. my prayers go out to all his family members.

 

[motojunkie101]

Rest in peace brother. Sad sad day for sure....

 

[Anthony Oberti]

We lost an amazing person today. I am still in disbelief and I can tell you so are most of his friends and family. It was a rough afternoon to say the least. Details will be confirmed tomorrow, but right now it sounds like a heart condition. Arrangements should be confirmed in the next day or two and will be announced ASAP. I spoke to Chadd on the phone 5 mins before it happened, he sounded fine, and then Shane Kelley found him outside his home shortly after. Chadd was like a brother to many people and someone that made everyday you spent with him, better. He had a heart of gold. Chadd put a smile on my face everytime I saw his face or heard his voice. A small part of the life of many people was lost today.........and lossing him is something that can never be replaced. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe the feelings and sorrow that is felt with the loss of Chadd...it almsot seems impossible to grasp. You will missed dearly Chadd. God Bless you and your family. My life is better for having had you in it........I love you and will miss you brother.
Added some details and more info on our website, www.teamsummit.net

 

[Mooseknuckle]

Thanks WCS for posting. Just didn't have the will to do it last night. Like a lack of acknowlegement could somehow make what I heard, un-heard.

For some reason, this morning I just can't come up with the right combination of keys strokes to post anything the least bit coherent. Sitting, watching the cursor flash, dumbfounded at the loss of our friend. As a fellow big man, Chadd was always a riding inspiration for me. By God, if he could do it so could I. Deep pow, Chutes or boondocking, I was always amazed at how good of a technical rider Chadd could be.

It seems like everytime we rode, we ended up somewhere my heart rate was way too high and way too much adreneline was in my system. (Like the "BUG EYES" incident at Bluelakes). But afterwards and for years after we'd always bust up laughing about "remember when.....". I'm absolutely positive that anyone who knew Chadd had a story or 12 like that.

We'll miss you my friend, but I know that your powder is always light, fluffy and over the windshield. You've a limitless supply of race gas and synthetic oil (unless of course its a Yamaha, in which case you'll only need oil once a year). All of your metal surfaces are polished. And your summer only lasts until the ATV trails get really dusty. Rest easy my friend, you are one of the good ones.





Anthony, please do give me a call when you have the opportunity.

 

[West Coast Sleds]

Starting Post

Thanks WCS for posting. Just didn't have the will to do it last night. Like a lack of acknowlegement could somehow make what I heard, un-heard.

Your all welcome. I hope I was not out of line by doing this, I just know that it would be tough for Chadds close freinds to do this. I found out about an hour earlier that my grandfather had just passed away before Chadd, so I felt like it was the wright thing to do.

Good luck all......

 

[mattymac]

i knew chadd pretty much all my life, I found out right after it had happend, still hasnt sunk in, crazy to think that he is gone!!!

jesse, sam, shane, steve, and the rest of his good friends and family, I cant say how sorry that myself and countless others in the snowmobiling community feel right now and what a great positive fun loving person was taken from us.

puddles you will be missed bud!!!

 

[Steven c]

I was crushed to hear this. Chadd was a great man. Like AO said my life is better for having known chadd. You will be missed my friend.

 

[Tonysnoo]

Such sad news...........Our thoughts and prayers are with Chadd, his family, and his friends!

Ride on, Man!

 

[Anthony Oberti]

For all of those interested, we are accepting donations for Chadd. Part of the money is to be used for funeral costs, any medical bills, building a memorial plaque and the rest will be donated to Chadd's Favorite Off Road Political Advocate Group. 100% of the money donated will go to these causes. Please visit our website at, www.teamsummit.net under the "What's New" Section for address details. As soon as Funeral arrangements are set, we will notify everyone.