Geoff Hengmith Some pictures of Chris on one of our Gothic weekends at Whitby. In memory of Chris Hook he was a friend and collegue for over 32 years at Openreach. I worked with him he was also my boss for a couple of years, he gave me my first mobile phone an Ericson and my first Laptop which completly changed the way we worked. We both went to London for a week on an Isdn harrier faulting course we stayed at the holiday Inn edgware rd and went out for a drink in the evening in Kilburn and met some right characters. Very intelligent articulate practical and loyal. He could turn his hand to anything all his outfits made by himself, someone you could rely on definitly. Rest in peace mate you're gonna be missed by many.

Rob Ringrose You know you’re a legend when you appear on an exchange wall! Great picture of Chris and Geoff no doubt after a few pints at a Christmas do!

Rob Ringrose It was a pleasure to manage Chris. Over the years we grew into friends and I will sorely miss him. He always seemed to find the most difficult tasks but relished getting customers in service and took great pride in it. He used to call it "Hooky's luck" and on evidence I'm convinced it's a real thing! He had a wonderful sense of humour and always found a way to make others smile despite his own struggles. I will miss you Chris and I hope there will be plenty of clear roads up there to ride your bike on!

Bobby Bennett Chrissy Hook so many memories,Robin Hood record breakers Walesby on your excellent advice I bought a new toilet for my camper van build it was huge we carried around all morning made folks laugh including Alan Angel with your porta potty jokes. Met in a lay-by to go to the Middle of F——-g Nowhere our mate Micky pulled in on a SCOOTER you were horrified! MFN on Rock night on a Scooter we had a great night for our mates it was too loud man Bought my Triumph Legend with a dodgy front brake,let me borrow it Bobby I fancy a spin on one of these now you wouldn’t lend your bike to just anybody but Chris had given me a ride on the back of his Laverda one damp night at Scarcliffe my god could he ride a bike so off he went two days later with a big grin he returned boy I enjoyed that he had rebuilt the brake and cleaned the bike !!! We went for a pint. Camping at Maythorne with Karen the boys and you’re wacky friends you were the go too man doing repairs and both of you running events but don’t be noisy too late ! The famous Gothic weekends at Whitby sleeping in the front room at Glazedale because you loved the log burner. How did the Coop loose his head?The blue thumb the Uncle Fester light bulb only Chris could make a fantastic light up Preditor helmet out of his Chemo mask Bursting into Edwin exchange them management twonks have done me again! Had a cuppa and a laugh with me Mad Shep Ricky and Daz and all’s well. After visits to City Hospital we would have a breakfast a laugh with the girls serving and talk about the future things you wanted to do Australia bikes but rarely Boris In short Chrissy Hook A kind clever caring comical faithful friend sadly missed. At this terrible time and with the Virus can we wish Karen Tom and Rob all the best, We will do Chris proud on Friday love Bobby and Carolyn Until we ride again The Gay Blade!!!!

Neil Lehane I can recall our first meeting where Chris in only his way put me straight on what he thought of management. I soon spent the day out with him (photo is Chris problem solving on our first job of the day) getting to know the person, soon we found we both had a love for motorbikes and at the end of our first day together we were real buddies. Over the next four years working together we had some great times, scrambling events, track days, weddings, even the odd meal with a Mr Chawner, but my fondest memories are taking Chris for a spin in my new car up the Chesterfield Road and him nicknaming me “leadfoot” when we got back to his house we laughed and giggled like kids, me showing off my new racing car and Chris holding on as tight as he could as we went around the islands. Thank you Chris for not only being an exceptional engineer and colleague but a true honest friend. I will miss you.