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for Chris Belshe
Kim
May 3, 2025
I miss you every day.
Bill Horton
July 21, 2003
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
Lesa Liebermann
July 11, 2003
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. God's blessings and comfort in this your time of grief and sorrow.
Your friend,
Lesa Liebermann
PS. Kim, if you read this could you please email me the charity to contribute to for you and Chris.
John Wild
July 5, 2003
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."
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Aaron Fenz
July 4, 2003
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.
Mike Horton
July 1, 2003
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 your service at AHS. You are missed!! ;-)
Holly Schmitt
June 30, 2003
"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
Harry and Dorothy McMullen
June 28, 2003
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
Tom Wild
June 28, 2003
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.
Donalyn (Schmeisser) Duston
June 27, 2003
"Bubbles," you were such an inspiration to me. Just a few short weeks ago I was telling my son another "swimming class" story. I have spoken about you often since those days at Arapahoe. You were a great teacher, but more than that, you were a great human being. I was blessed to have known you.
Stephanie Gregory (Smith)
June 25, 2003
I have so many fond memories of being part of the neighborhood swim team that Chris coached in the early 1980's. I know there are many adults who are wonderful people due to the positive influence Chris had on them during their teenage years.
Jim Blish
June 25, 2003
To a great coach, teacher and man. Thanks for your instruction.
Amanda Penner
June 25, 2003
Your desire to teach us and fill each person you met with a passion for life will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your precious time here with us.
Matthew Curtis
June 25, 2003
Thank you For being a good friend and teacher, and for the insperation to do the things I want to do.
Amanda Liebermann
June 25, 2003
To someone who made a difference, through the good and bad times of a difficult age, I am forever greatful for his influence, and compassion. He was a great man, and that is an understatement.
Gerald & Marigene Hedges
June 24, 2003
Grateful appreciation from our Arapahoe swimmers: Phil (class of 1977), Karen (1979), and Linda (1983). You were an inspiration to our family. Genie and Jerry Hedges.
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