The MMA community says goodbye to 'Mask' at April 14 memorial service (Pic)
by Jesse Holland on Apr 14, 2009 7:08 PM EDT
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The mixed martial arts community gathered today (April 14) for a memorial service held at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California to honor Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Jr., founder of the popular multi-million dollar MMA clothing line and television show TapouT.
The service "Simply Believe: A Celebration of Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Jr." was not only a farewell, but a celebration of a life that passed too soon after a fatal car wreck on March 11.
Thanks to Tracy Lee from Combat Lifestyle for the pics. To see the entire gallery, click here.
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to be honest, i never gave a sh*t about these guys, and I still really dont…but his death is tragic.
by Stryker on Apr 15, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
F*ck man…I cant believe hes gone like that. it seems sureal at this point. A definte blow to MMA specially just having seen them last month on the news as a rag to riches rag tag mma fans.I hope that guy get life. not only for what he did to mask, but the obvious repeated offenses of DUI and hurting people before. Just goes to show only to good face the edge of the sword of justice while the evil can get away with a flawed system.
by santiago69us on Apr 14, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
R.I.P. Mask
Is that Randleman next to Skyscraper?
by Ermac on Apr 14, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
I was wondering the same thing..
respect to Mask!
by RoB on Apr 14, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It is K-Randle.. I’m checking out the gallery right now!
by RoB on Apr 14, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
R.I.P. Mask
you and the tapout guys made so many fighters dreams come true helping them get through tough times to become succesful, and you will always be remembered as a legend in mma
by Jared on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
Why are you guys sad am sure he would want everyone to be having a good time not crying over him am going to celebrate in his name on saturday while i watch ufc 97
by THE HAMMER on Apr 14, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions
i dont think anyones really sad besides the people that personally knew him, were just paying our respect as mma fans to a great man
by Jared on Apr 14, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Mask was a guy that laid it on the line and believed in the sport of MMA, he rolled the dice and came out a winner! IMO he went out as a Legendary Promoter of MMA. I hope TAPOUT and his partners continue on with his dream.
by DAVE A on Apr 14, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Thats a pretty big church. My cousin got married there.
by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Apr 14, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
RIP Mask you will be miss by many .they should really decate ufc 97 too him
by tz swanger on Apr 14, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
off topic but i tried posting the video of fedor on sports science anyone happen to see it? its amazing it was to see who choked harder fedor or a python and fedor won by a land slide. he created 500 pounds of force with the python only creating 40.
by Jared on Apr 14, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
be prepared for the wrath of hijacking a RIP mask thread buddy!
I hope the guy who hit him drunk spends a long time in jail!
by kevin on Apr 14, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
At least you know you were acting stupid and classless. I always thought you were cool as hell until you started making jokes about him when he passed.
by RichT on Apr 15, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
At least you know you were wrong for making jokes about him after he passed.
by RichT on Apr 15, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess, my thing is, I don’t ant to offend anyone too bad! I truly like and respect 99% of you guys and could tell I offended some of you! While my outlook on life/death may differ than yours, the last thing I want to do is offend ANYONE! It’s why I would never attack anyone’s family (but none of you would put yourself out there like I do)!
by kevin on Apr 15, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
i live 20 minutes away from where this took place and i missed it!! dam
by danny on Apr 15, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
where you live? I live 20 min away, but I went to the weigh in!
by kevin on Apr 15, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Kevin, Its good to hear you say that man I have always respected your MMA knowledge and I apologizing for being a dick when I first read those comments. Sometimes I need to just chill out, and recognize a joke is a joke. Not everyones sense of humor is the same.Your a good dude, and I know you respected Mask just as much as the rest of the MMA community.
Ive been on reading mania for over two years, and your comments are usually right on the money. I also respect the fact that you do put yourself out there. If you ever want to check out my videos Ill send you a link.
by RichT on Apr 15, 2009 1:01 AM EDT reply actions
Kevin, Its good to hear you say that man I have always respected your MMA knowledge and I apologizing for being a d*ck when I first read those comments. Sometimes I need to just chill out, and recognize a joke is a joke. Not everyones sense of humor is the same.Your a good dude, and I know you respected Mask just as much as the rest of the MMA community.
by RichT on Apr 15, 2009 1:02 AM EDT reply actions
PS. Ive been reading mania for over two years, and your comments are usually right on the money. I also respect the fact that you do put yourself out there. I do the same, if you ever want to check out my videos Ill send you a link.
by RichT on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks buddy! I like to think I know what I’m talking about, but have no problem admitting if I’m wrong! Videos of what?
by kevin on Apr 15, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions
No one on this site has bumped heads with Kevin more then me….but I will say Kevin is a good dude. He doesnt mean to offend anyone. He is very opinionated but when he really offends someone, he has no problem apologizing and admitting that he is wrong and I respect that!
by john on Apr 15, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Watch this video of the memorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aklAbu0kq_8
by FJ on Apr 15, 2009 8:38 AM EDT reply actions
Looks like there was a good turnout, I’m not a big Tapout fan, but that’s cool.
by ShitleTot.com on Apr 15, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions
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