![]() ![]() The November-December issue of Antique Automobile magazine will include a wonderful tribute to Chris. Please bear with us in the coming weeks and months as we navigate this difficult time, and keep Chris’ family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts. However, given Chris’ character and how he tackled challenges over the years, I have no doubt that he would want us to do our best during Hershey week. To say this is the way he would have wanted it is hard to say because it feels like it trivializes the situation. We will do our best to push forward by remaining open next week, offering research services, and running the Tuesday Yard Sale. He won’t be able to reminisce with you about past events, and he won’t be able to share in your exciting discoveries on the fields or in the library’s stacks.Įven though Chris will not be here physically, he will be here in spirit. He won’t be able to banter with you about your latest restoration project. It’s going to be incredibly difficult without him during Hershey week, both for us and for you. The library isn’t the same without Chris, and he will be greatly missed. We promise to keep you updated at the appropriate time. As far as supporting Chris’ family right now, we do ask that you please respect the family’s privacy during this time until they are ready to hear from you. ![]() The condolences we have received so far have been overwhelming but greatly appreciated. This is hard news to swallow all around, and we know many of you will be grieving with us. We are also incredibly sorry for all of you, as I am sure many of you were helped or touched in some way by Chris over the years. They were Chris’ life, and he was theirs please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. ![]() We are heartbroken and grieving the sudden loss of Chris and, as much pain as we are in right now, we cannot even begin to imagine what his wife Tam and little boys Pierce and Case are going through right now. This week, Library Director Chris Ritter was tragically killed in an accident while out golfing with his father. Sad News – On the passing of Library Director Chris Ritter ![]()
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