Executive Assistant Leree Greenhalgh is one of over 40 employees at TapouT that has tattooed themselves with Charles "Mask" Lewis' motto, "Simply Believe" since his death. The series aired for two seasons on Versus, the network which later became NBCSN. The man at the center of the controversy is Charles "Mask" Lewis -- who was killed by a drunk driver back in 2009. Charles Lewis Jr. (June 23, 1963 - March 11, 2009) was an American businessman, promoter and entertainer. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Mask was posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2009, becoming the first and only non-fighter to enter the UFC Hall of Fame.TapouT:In 1997, Lewis and his two friends began selling mixed martial arts apparel from the back of their Mustang. Please try again later. Mixed martial arts figure Charles Lewis "Mask", co-founder of the TapouT clothing line arrives at the premiere of "Watchmen" at the Grauman s Chinese. [1] As a tribute to his contributions to the UFC, Lewis was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at the UFC 100 Fan Expo, and Lewis's name was made a permanent feature on the inside of the door to the Octagon. Defense attorney Mark Fredrick asked for leniency for Kirby, contending he had never had a client who was more remorseful. R.I.P. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Oops, something didn't work. Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say. Many thanks to all for the outpouring of blessings and well-wishing during this incredibly difficult time. Failed to report flower. Jeffrey David Kirby, left, sits in Superior Court in Santa Ana, Friday morning with his attorney Mark Fredrick just prior to being sentenced to nine years in state prison in the high-speed crash Newport Beach in 2009 that killed Charles Lewis, Jr. Dan Caldwell, friend and business partner of Charles Lewis, Jr., gives a victim impact statement before the sentencing of Jeffrey David Kirby, in Superior Court in Santa Ana, Friday morning. Failed to remove flower. Learn more about merges. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Kirby could face up to 13 years in prison. All of them were still featured fully dressed in their TapouT clothing. Try again later. RIP my brother. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. These urns have inspired me to research the man behind the Mask, Charles Lewis, Jr. After the accident, Lewis was posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, the only non-fighter ever to have received the honour. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Ed Theisen is a preserver of MMA and combat sports memorabilia. L.A. Now: Crash kills mixed-martial-arts designer, Image section: As cage fightings popularity grows, Tapout label no longer battles for recognition, Web Gallery: Battle of the MMA apparel brands. It hit with such force that the metal almost appears to have been cut rather than torn, Emergency personnel bend over the remains of the front of the Ferrari. A husky was miraculously rescued from underneath rubble in Turkey - after spending 23 days trapped under a collapsed two-storey building, apparently without food or water. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Tapout employees looks at a small memorial outside company headquarters in Grand Terrace, Thursday, March 12, 2009, the day after the tragic death of their co-founder Charles David Lewis of Huntington Beach who was killed in an auto accident on Wednesday in Newport Beach. Mask, a.k.a. (Gdubb3), He was a pioneer, he and his crew were around when UFC was in single digits. By David Gardner for MailOnline Updated: 13:34 GMT, 10 December 2010. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Deputy District Attorney Jason Baez said Kirby was racing his 1977 Porsche at speeds topping 100 mph against a 2004 Ferrari driven by Charles Lewis Jr. on winding Jamboree Road in the early morning hours of March 11, 2009. Tapout went on to sponsor famed high-profile MMA fighters and Masks popularity rose parallelly. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He hit a concrete pole with such force that his car was literally torn in to two pieces, Force: The back half of the Ferrari. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. They were sponsoring fighters, setting up booths at every event, sponsored a UFC award for the TapouT of the Night, and eventually had their own TV show. Weve updated the security on the site. He and friends sold T-shirts at local gyms and events before founding the clothing line TapouT in 1997. However, the Orange County coroner's office did not immediately confirm his identity. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. It seems Skrape had to give up these 8 urns to the courts and no one had seen them since, until now. I gave the guy a call. Charles 'Mask' Lewis Jr., Self: History of MMA. He will be missed. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This kid had no place to stay, no food, no money, no family, no anything. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. He no longer had to be the shy kid from a broken home or the athlete pressured to constantly improve. Try again later. I will never recover from this tragedyI am very sorry.. A drunk driver has been convicted of killing a top mixed martial arts promoter in a deadly 100mph road race. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Lewis passed on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Newport Beach, What this guy did for the up and coming fighters, and for the sport in general was unbelievable. Mark Muffley, 40, of Lansford, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Monday for allegedly bringing a 'bomb' onto an Allegiant flight. In 2009, the year Mask died, the companys worth was $200 million. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Mask influenced so many people in such a positive way that he is owed that, even in death. December 9, 2010 / 3:53 PM Its a shame that so many MMA fans will mourn the passing of the outsized gentle giant with the drill-sergeant demeanor and and so few will have had the rare privilege to see the man beneath it. Add to your scrapbook. He could just be Mask and that was whatever he wanted Mask to be. If initial reports are correct -- that he was racing his Ferrari against a Porsche before he died Wednesday about 1 a.m. -- his passing will have done just that, shuffling off this mortal coil as flamboyantly as he strode through it. Razak founded the media portion of TapouT and TapouT films. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I joined some forums, found some collectors looking to sell and started buying. I was also shown old news articles about a lawsuit filed by Masks sister against the co-owners of Tapout regarding Masks ashes. The impact from the collision catapulted Lewis' passenger from the car onto a dirt embankment, according to the Los Angeles Times. He never gave up on the sport, or his dream. Alcohol is a major factor in this case, said Orange County Deputy District Attorney Jason Baez. Sorry! - ''Mask". Known by his nickname "Mask", Lewis founded the TapouT clothing line in 1997, which eventually became a multi-million-dollar clothing company. From game used baseball bats to vintage game worn jerseys to even a 1952 Mickey Mantle rookie, but thats a different story, I have had it all. They were joined by Bobby Razak, the founder of Tapout Films and the media department of the company. The bold personality of Tapout clothing co-founder Charles 'Mask' Lewis Jr., killed in a March Ferrari crash, permeates his memorial. Known by his nickname "Mask", Lewis founded the Tapout clothing line in 1997, which eventually became a multimillion-dollar clothing company. [2] Lewis was known as "Mask", because of stripes of facepaint he frequently used.[1]. I spent several hours with him after that, each time walking away impressed how much he seemed to be genuinely grateful for each fan, clasping their hands in his, mugging for photos, hoisting toddlers on his broad shoulders for snapshots. gloves. I found out he has two children and he was very close to his former co-owners of Tapout, Tim Skrape Katz and Dan Punkass Caldwell. Co-founder of TapOut, Dan "Punk Ass" Caldwell is greeted at a memorial service for Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr., the clothing entrepreneur who died in a car crash, Tuesday April 14, 2009. In 1997, Lewis and his two friends began selling mixed martial arts apparel from the back of their Mustang. He was a fun-loving guy who started selling t-shirts from the trunk of his car in 1997. [4] I thought you might like to see a memorial for Charles "MASK" Lewis Jr. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Charles Lewis Jr. (June 23, 1963 March 11, 2009) was an American businessman, promoter and entertainer. legal limit two hours after the collision. Overall it's a pretty thorough look at the life of Charles "Mask" Lewis in terms of what shaped him and how he built an apparel brand from virtually nothing to one of great value. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial service in his honor and will release more details as they become available.". Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. died in a car crash on March 11, 2009, shortly before 1:00 am, in Newport Beach, California. On March 11, 2009 we lost a very special and unique person. "TapouT Founder Killed in SoCal Ferrari Crash", "Founder of clothing firm killed in Ferrari crash", "Liddell and Mask are the two newest inductees into the UFC Hall", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charles_Lewis_Jr.&oldid=1134522255, Participants in American reality television series, Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, TapouT co-founder and television personality, This page was last edited on 19 January 2023, at 03:04. Top photo: Charles Mask Lewis (center) with Dan Punkass Caldwell (l) and SkySkrape (r) at the Tapout headquarters in Grande Terrace, Calif. in 2008; Bottom photo: From left, SkySkrape, Mask and Punkass are the faces of Tapout. When I found this news out, it hurt. Dec 16, 2012 - Explore Kathleen Blignaut's board "charles 'mask' lewis", followed by 168 people on Pinterest. A pioneer in the MMA clothing industry has passed away. I saw a vehicle collide with a fixed object. Dan Caldwell) at an MMA expo in Long Beach last August as part of my Image section cover story about the boom in MMA apparel. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. See more ideas about lewis, charles, mask. Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr., the clothing entrepreneur who died in a car crash in Newport Beach is seen on a commemorative issue of TapouT magazine during his memorial service at the Crystal Cathedral, Tuesday April 14, 2009. Kirby, who was drunk, lost control of his speeding Porsche and collided with the Ferrari, sending it careening off the road, Baez said. Lewis was declared dead at the scene. It seems his escape from those struggles was the character he created when he put on the makeup. If you knew where they were from you could get their phone numbers. He was pronounced dead at the scene. We have estimated Charles 'Mask' Lewis Jr.'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. The most important thing is that you try. The responsible party for the accident already had to manage felony drunk driving accusations, and in this case, he drove a white Porsche that killed the ultimate fighter. He'd want everyone to live in his memory and love MMA as he did. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Charles (Mask) Lewis, the colourful co-founder of the popular Tapout Clothing company, died in an early-morning car crash Wednesday in Newport Beach, Calif. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5hD4Bsxo5f0Sgk4IF6GxQnTDuXaUg "Colorful" and the like is an opinion that needs to be attributed to someone. They were given to one of his training partners and later sold to the guy I bought them from. We all want to feel like were David taking on Goliath. For a brief instant, I had met the man behind the Mask. When he became Mask he was a different person, he could be someone else. People that achieve greatness dont always feel it has been reached and they never find peace. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. E StockReviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In 2007, Mask and his business partners started to appear in Tapout, a reality series that followed Mask, Dan Caldwell, and Tim Katz as they traveled around the country in a quest for promising mixed martial arts fighters to develop and potentially sponsor. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. C.D. In 1999 his company only made $30,0003, he kept it going, eventually he pushed his company over the $100 million mark in 2008. Above is the link to his final interview before his death. A few texts later I was finally in touch with the seller and got the information I was looking for to prove the authenticity of what he was selling. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Charles Lewis Jr., a.k.a 'Mask,' founder of the Tapout brand of mixed martial arts apparel label, has died in a Newport Beach car accident, reports our L.A. Now compatriot Ari B. Bloomekatz. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? SIMPLY BELIEVE June 23, 1963 March 11, 2009 It May Not Be Me That Touches A Million PeopleBut Maybe I'll Touch The One That Touches A Million, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Although Newport Police would not release the name of the car crash victim pending notification of next of kin, press representatives of the San Bernardino County-based company confirmed Lewis had passed away on Monday evening, with the following statement: It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we must regretfully confirm the passing of our beloved friend, brother and co-founder Charles Mask Lewis following a car accident that occurred last night. A bold statement, but a true statement. TapouT co-founder Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. was tragically killed when a Porsche driven by Jeffrey David Kirby collided with his Ferrari in Newport Beach, Calif., on March 11, 2009. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Charles Mask Lewis, Jr., American businessperson, co-founder of mixed martial arts apparel company TapouT, car accident. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. A female passenger from Lewis' car has survived but is in critical condition. The defendants put some of Lewis' ashes in vials for distribution at a 2009 Crystal Cathedral memorial service, his sister Carla Diane Lewis claims in her San Bernardino County Mask was posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2009,. She suffered several bone fractures, but Lewis, who was trapped inside the front of his Ferrari, was pronounced dead at the scene, reports the paper. Tagged: Charles Mask Lewis Jr. Toggle Comment Threads | Keyboard Shortcuts yourenemy 2:17 pm on March 12, 2009 Permalink | Reply Tags: Charles Mask Lewis Jr., Mixed Martial Arts, MMA Lewis passed on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Newport Beach, C Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Education secretary Gavin Williamson said teachers 'hate work' and were looking for 'an excuse' for time off Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. He also dealt with his own personal struggles. Newport Beach Police investigate the accident scene where TapouT co-founder Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. died after racing with a 1977 Porsche driven by Jeffrey David Kirby at speeds topping. Read Complete Obituary More Celebrity Deaths View Most Recent Celebrity Deaths by Category Politics Movies Business Music Sports The co-founder Charles Lewis, a former mixed martial arts expert, died after his Ferrari apparently collided and the red sports car was ripped in half. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Dan The Beast Severn, David Tank Abbott, Guy Mezger you name it, we tried calling them on most occasions they would actually give us a few moments of their time. Prosecutors say Kirby had a blood-alcohol level of nearly twice the Charles Lewis Jr., 45, of Huntington Beach, helped create a company called TapouT, a mixed martial arts empire said to be worth $100 million. Around 1994 I started watching the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). TapouT announced the death of Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. in a statement and said a memorial service was being planned. UFC recognized Mask as one of the few pioneers in the sport of mixed martial arts and emphasized the role Mask played in encouraging and developing mixed martial artists with sponsorships. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The documentary. Jurors in Santa Ana found him guilty on the manslaughter charge on Wednesday night. He seemed to be afraid of disappointing them. Shortly before 1:00 am on March 11, 2009, Lewis died in a high-speed car crash in Newport Beach, California. Find Charles "Mask" Lewis; stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. It is my understanding that 10 of these urns were made and Skrape and Punkass have the other two. I was even told by one guy that (UFC President) Dana White would want them and I should contact him, apparently Dana was also very close to Mask. Conversations, texts, and emails led me to mentioning the urns and it brought great surprise to everyone who was told of them. Nonetheless, I would simply sell things when I found better things and it just took off from there. I was also able to buy fight worn shorts, gloves and shoes used by Tito Ortiz, Ken Shamrock, Mark Coleman and Fedor Emelianenko, just to name a few. He is from USA. Year should not be greater than current year. Kirby was sentenced to nine years in state prison in the 2009 high-speed, street racing crash in Newport Beach that killed Charles Lewis, Jr. LANSING - Charles Lewis Jr. might have been a free man by August, if not for what he did last summer. Kaya C.D, Lewis said her little brother never drank alcohol, never smoked marijuana or did any drugs, and that she cannot enjoy dining out at a restaurant anymore because she sees cocktails being served and I want to know who is the designated driver at that tableWhen people drink and get behind the wheel and drive, that vehicles goes from a mode of transportation to a weapon., White, Lewis girlfriend who survived the crash, said it changed her life forever, and she continues to suffer devastating physical and emotional painIm still sad I never got to say goodbye.. based on information from your browser. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. At one point before I left the Tapout compound in Grand Terrace last August, Lewis sat across from me in the conference room. I first met the San Bernardino native and his Tapout brethren -- who go by the names SkySkrape (real name unknown) and Punkass (a.k.a. During December of 2018, while memorabilia searching online I came across an ad by a seller claiming to have Charles MASK Lewis memorabilia. It turned out it was the uncle of the seller that posted the ad and he directed me to the actual seller. That is a given. One of my favorite pieces is Mark Colemans shoes from when he won Pride 2000 and have recently obtained the fight worn shorts. [5] Mask has died in a car crash. GREAT NEWS! When they walked into the apartment and Mask said, "this is your new place," Albert was speechless. Mask was declared dead at the scene. Police said the. He was posthumously inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2009, the only non-fighter ever inducted. It led to a company worth a ton of money, well deserved for all of the hard work these guys put into it. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He had previously been convicted of drunk driving in 2002. He managed to make a mark on everyone's heart that watched the show. Menu. But even in my brief encounter with him, I could see something deeper and more meaningful behind the face paint and floppy camo hat. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Released September 2011, the film Warrior was dedicated "In loving memory of our friend, Charles 'Mask' Lewis Jr.". Mask died on March 11, 2009, in Newport Beach, California. It's him talking about how he got his start. http://www.mmanews.com/other/Masks-Final-Interview-Before-Untimely-Death.html. Lewis was convicted of first-degree murder in 2012 for his involvement in the 2010. An autopsy revealed that Lewis had no drugs or alcohol in his system when he died. Mask is the first non-fighter to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame. I put my other sport obsessions aside and went full steam ahead with MMA and loved it. I'll never forget the advice he gave Albert before leaving (not verbatim): "Whether you make it to BJ's level or not, that isn't the most important thing. Net Worth in 2022. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.Mixed martial arts figure "Mask," who co-founded the TapouT clothing line, was killed early Wednesday when a $300,000 Ferrari crashed and was torn in half. Contact the writer: lwelborn@ocregister.com or 714-834-3784, Driver gets 9 years in TapouT founders death, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Rep. Linda Snchez is the first woman to lead campaign arm of Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Snow at Disneyland and other lower-elevation places in SoCal? When I heard another kid had some old baseball or football cards, I was on the hunt. Mask was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July 2009, becoming the first non-fighter to enter the UFC Hall of Fame. There is a problem with your email/password. The Ferrari slammed into a concrete light pole and disintegrated. Mask was the colorful co-owner of Tapout. Kirby later found to be over the legal alcohol limit collided with the Ferrari, sending it into a concrete pole that split it in half. Read More:Do Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton Know MMA in Real Life? Before dawn Wednesday on a long, straight stretch of road in Newport Beach, Calif., Charles Lewis was killed when his red Ferrari collided with a white Porsche in an accident so violent that. The second season of the program began airing in July 2008.Legacy:In 2009, Lewis was featured in the video game UFC 2009 Undisputed as an unlockable fighter along with "Skyscrape" and "Punkass" all not dressed in standard UFC attire but in TapouT clothes including hats, shirts, and shoes. Lewis was known as "Mask", because of stripes of facepaint he frequently used.Entertainment:In 2007, Lewis, along with promoters "Skyskrape" and "Punkass", starred in TapouT, a reality television series on cable channel Versus that followed up-and-coming mixed martial arts fighters. 2023 Getty Images. I did this for many years and have amassed quite a collection of baseball, football and hockey memorabilia. How fitting! In our spare time we would call information and retrieve some of the fighters personal home phone numbers. What happened to Mask from TapOut? Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. Lewis was also known by the nickname "Mask" due to. Killed in a tragic and senseless accident, Mask left a hole that won't. Verified purchase. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I then started buying and selling in sports shows at the malls and soon local collectors started noticing me. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Before documentary filmmaker Bobby Razak could produce a work that truly captured the life of his late friend Charles "Mask" Lewis, he had to come to terms with betraying him. I had him send me more photos of the contents of the storage unit and was very shocked to see eight little urns with the words Tapout across the top and MASK down the front along with death records and funeral arrangement paperwork for Charles. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. in journalism makes him well-qualified to look at something and ask: Why?, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, Yet more rain expected to hit California in March. In 2011, Jeffrey David Kirby, who drove the Porsche that hit Masks car under the influence of alcohol, was sentenced to nine years in prison for his part in the crash and Masks death. Co-founder of TapouT Dan "Punk Ass" Caldwell was remembering his friend and partner, Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. by wearing some of his clothes at a memorial service for Lewis at Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Tuesday April 14, 2009. I reached out to a couple different people close to Mask to authenticate the coat and hat. STEPHEN Don't just stick to the Malbec! Candle wax spills at a memorial that has been setup at the scene of Charles "Mask" Lewis', founder of TapouT clothing, crash on Jamboree Road, near Eastbluff Drive in Newport Beach, Thursday morning, March 12, 2009. Respect your opponent, respect yourself, and try.". Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Known by his nickname Mask, Lewis founded the Tapout clothing line in 1997, which eventually became a multimilliondollar clothing company. He was always quick with an analogy. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. Charles Lewis, Jr. (June 23, 1963 - March 11, 2009) was an American businessman, promoter and entertainer. 0 cemeteries found in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, USA. Charles Lewis died in the crash, and his body had to be cut from the wreckage. Charles Lewis Jr. Senior features writer Adam Tschorn writes about a range of style-centric pop-culture topics for the Los Angeles Times. Im looking at it a couple different ways. His death was untimely and tragic; the MMA community as a whole lost a good person. Mask, the father of two young children had touched many people with his positive nature and outlook on life. He claimed to have purchased a storage unit in California through auction and found all of these items in it. The film also will be available on Netflix this fall. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial service in his honor and will release more details as they become available. [1] His Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, a race version of the Ferrari 360 Modena collided with a 1977 Porsche before hitting a light pole. His female companion was thrown clear and survived with multiple bone fractures Kirby - later found to be over the. Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do'. Not because I knew the guy personally, but because his passion for MMA was so infectious I felt like I knew him. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. I wish I could right the wrong I have causedI wish I could reverse the miseries I have caused, I never should have driven that night after drinking alcohol, he said wiping tears from his eyes. in philosophy and an M.A. The car crash of the owner of MMA clothing line TapouT (pictured center) happened last night in Orange County. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Gavin O'Connor attends "Simply Believe": A Celebration Of Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. Held at The Crystal Cathedral on April 14, 2008 in Garden Grove,. TapouT released the following statement on their website shortly after his death. An urn with the remains of Charles "Mask" Lewis Jr. is placed on his desk at TapouT headquarters in Grand Terrace, April 8, 2009. The director and co-writer of the film, Gavin OConnor, eventually plays the role in the film. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. . A system error has occurred. Movies. Kirby, who ran an audio-visual business, drove off after stopping at the crash site for between three and five seconds, Sunshine testified. Try again later. This is a carousel with slides. King Charles loves Harry. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial.