Chris Vendel All-American Junior-Dead

Word came down this evening that All-American Chris Vendel Jr. just passed away. Cause of death remains unknown. RIP a fine young man and superb Trapshooter.

 

If true, a great loss to our sport. Roger C.

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Vendel family. Our sincere condolences.

The Bartholows

 

I am very sorry to hear this bad news of a fine young Trapshooter, My prayers go out to the Family. My sincere condololences

Gary Bryant......................................Dr.longshot

 

Wow,

Well that hits home, the times I have met him a super young man. So sad to hear this. Love and prayers to the family.

 

That is just heart breaking news he was a great friend. Our prayers go out to Chris and family.

 

Prayers sent.

 

This rocks our world. I'll miss you Junior.

Jon Reitz

 

My Sincere Condolences

What a great loss to Family, Friends, and Trapshooting.

 

The Vendels were mainstays of our NY Club, good friends.

Fortunately I always had a camera with me.

One picture is Christopher after coming off the line with his first ever 25 straight. Happened to be an ATA shoot, the week after Dad Chris had taken the HOA at the 2005 GAH in Vandalia.

The other is after the two had both shot 200 straights at a NY State Shoot to win the Father/Son championship with the NYSATA first ever 400X400

Truly sad to have this happen to the family.

 

I really appreciate the pictures Brads' friend (I hope)

I've always thought of young Christopher as a fine young man and he was never too busy to stop and have a chat. An accomplished shooter on the path for many more accomplishments just like his father.

Its a terrible loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Peace be with you all.

HB

 

I received a call last evening (Thursday 2-2-2017) from a friend in NY.

He and his wife attended the calling hours for Christopher Wednesday, and wanted me to know about the outpouring of love and affection from Shooters all over the North East and Canada who made the trip there. He said he saw Canadians, folks from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and several other states in attendance.

It never ceases to amaze us how tight knit a group Trap Shooters are at a time like this.

Once again our condolences to Christopher's family.

Dave and Judy in Florida