Chris Walker Belshe

I miss you every day.

Kim: Coach Belshe made the world a better place. Like my brother Mike, I only let Chris tape my ankles for football. I also attended the scuba trip to San Clemente Island the year before (1976) and looking back he was the perfect combination of teacher, mentor, chaperone!?, and friend. He is sorely missed.

Bill Horton
AHS Class of '76

Dear Kim,

I hope you know how much you and Chris meant to Amanda and me. I know Chris was instrumental in helping Amanda through High School and giving her a sense of identity and destiny, a rare and wonderful gift. Since Amanda's dad was so far away, I felt that Chris was at times a second dad for her. Thank you, Kim for being there for Amanda in good and bad times. Your family is very special to us. You, like Chris, have made a great impact on many children and young adults' lives....

You will always be remembered, Coach Belshe. You had a great influence on my life, and as a result on my daughters. I forever carry with me your philosophy that "Champions Don't Make Excuses."

Coach Belshe was the greatest man i ever knew. he supported US Troops and was very active with all of his students. He will be Missed by many.

I can still fondly remember the Scuba trip to San Clemente Island off San Diego in the Spring of 1977. I had the pleasure of making a 122' "live-boat", decompression dive with Instructor/DiveMaster Mike Galey, Coach Larry Nelson and you, Coach Belshe!!

In addition, you were the only one who I would allow to tape me during my 3 years of football @ AHS. Thanks for your guidance, your service and your friendship. I know that I speak for each and every athlete who had the priviledge of...

"Belshe"- You were the greatest of friends, mentors, teachers, and coaches. I thank you for all your teachings in scuba as well as in life. I will carry them with me always. You will forever be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
Love,
Holly

Chris, we are your Cousins but we prefer to be know as your Aunt and Uncle.

We remember your days at Hrvey Park and can visualize you and your brothers in red blazers. Most of all, those family picnics in Aunt Ruth's back yard. You will not be forgotten. - Love, Harry and Dorothy

Coach Belshe, you always taught us to give 110%. More than that you taught us to believe in ourselves. Your memories and inspiration will be handed down to my own children for generations to come.