CHRIS CREW

Mess Press, Issue #3, 1992

I came back from the holidays only to find out that one of my old. friendswas dead. ...CHRIS CREW...

I first got to know him at Cal + Front, where they were always beingbugged by cops because they would work on there cycles leaving lots ofoily mess. I helped him move into his first real base at 16th and Vel.A lot of action there. His start of racing. He could wheely on a y motor!(Sorry I don't like writing these things.)

The best of him I ever saw was when he rented a HORSE. He got some pizzaboxes and wrote PONY EXPRESS on them. Then he was dresseed up like a kidin a little cowboy outit, checkered, shirt neck scarf and boots. With hisboyish face. SHIT were we all cracked up!! He went to 111 Pine and delivereda packege, the horse took the dump as I pulled up the guard came out andsaid

"The thing just made a big mess"

Chris replied "no problem there is a wheel barrel behind me incase that happens." NOT!!!

Good luck in Your next life.

It is with deep regret

that we must inform you of the passing of our founder,

Christopher Allan Crew.

Chris died December 19 at his home on Twin Peaks at the ageof 31.

The funeral service was Monday, December 23 at Evergreen Morturary

with internment at Cypress Lawn Cemetary in Colma.

Chris founded Pony Express (which later became Lightening Express) in1983 with a vision - to provide San Francisco and the Bay Area witha uniqueand exciting service. His love of motorcycling inspired him to use motorcyclemessengers to offer the fastest deliveries possible. Lightning's beginningswere humble, with Chris doing business out of a telephone booth at thecorner of California and Front. Through hard work and perserverence, Chrisbuilt a thriving business which provided employment for many people overthe years, most of whom became his friends. At the same time he excelledas a top American Federation of Motorcyclists racer and as the only Americanin the daring Isle of Man race in 1989, '90, and '91. In both his businessand his many sporting endeavors, Chris was an inspiration to those whoknew him.

The staff at Lightning Express wishes to reaffirm their commitment toprovide you with best delivery service possible. Lightning Express willcarry on in Chris Crew's memory, expanding upon his vision and buildingthe kind of business that would make him proud.

If you have comments or suggestions, email me at messvilleto@yahoo.com