Astor M. "Chip" Batchelor Sr.

Chip, I am so sorry that i was not with you at the time of your departure to heaven, I am just finding out about it. Chip you were all there for me and your were the one to teach me to swim, I am now 54 years of age and i still tell the story about my child hood with the Batchlor family. We had fun in the day. God has shined in your walk. You will never be forgotten.

Hi Chip,

It is now January and it is very cold here on earth, but I know you are at a warm and safe place. I have your pictures in my room, and in my car, just so I can have you around, I talk to you all the time, I hope you can hear that I miss you very much, and miss working out with you. I know you would be proud of me, because I am finally seeing results from all the helpful advice and training you shared with me. I will never forget you and your family. I will come visit you where...

dad i did what you wanted me to and every thing is fine now love astor jr. ps. the family is just fine

whats up man mama been asking for you i cleaned the cadillac mommy almost forgot you went home well im still trying to under stand what happen i feel so lonely i miss studying with you i miss you so much some times i cry and can,t stop it scares me so i try not to think so much on my own and think what you would say to me tootsie read and study the word remeber when i used to cry to go with you multiply that a trillon times love always astor m batchelor jr. ps the family is just fine

dad every body miss you
and the family is just fine this has got to be the hardest thing
trying to talk to you it hurts so much mike - mike won his foot ball
game i got to go know talk to you later i promise i love you dad tootsie

Chip, We miss u so much and we love you.You will always have a special place in our hearts.

Hi Chip,
Tootsie, Gangster and I are at the Library, so we thought we'd write you a little note. We've all got stories about you and are sharing them with smiles and laughter. We miss you so much, and we love you forever! Love,
Linda, Gangster and Tootsie

The life we lead is similiar to a Good Book, and in this book of ours, there are many chapters filled with life lessons. The day I met Chip was May 13th 2004. That day began a new chapter in my life.
Chip and I met at Golds Gym in Bloomfield CT. We became fast friends, and had a unique bond. We started training together, and of course he has nicknames for everyone, so he came up with "Gangster". So, he would Yell to me across the Gym "GANGSTER!!!!Everyone had to look, and I dont think...

I died a little that
day, too
Even tho I knew
You were sick and
in pain
so many things tried,
all in vain
You were broken and
you knew
Only God could truly
heal you
You needed the Father
to ease your pain-
you told me that again
and again
So I knew, you see
that you were ready
But, selfishly, what about me?
I miss you so much
if I could just touch
you one more time
But no, I'd want more
I'd want you to...