I can't say I had the pleasure of knowing Charles Lewis, Jr (aka Mask) personally. But I know what he meant to the sport of MMA. Mask, along with PunkAss and SkyScrape were the personalities that not only built an empire around MMA but turned into staples.
As it's been reported, Mask is now gone. As a way of paying tribute to him and showing support to PunkAss, SkyScrape and fellow MMA fans/fighters, I'm proposing we all wear our TapOut gear this Friday. I don't care if you're an Investment Banker that's usually a suit wearing breifcase totting executive, or if you're a fighter, wear your TapOut gear and show your support.
Pass this post around. Spread the word. Join me!
I also encourage you to go leave a comment at TapOut.com -
this is a great idea. thanks for doing this
Posted by: derrick | March 11, 2009 at 09:37 PM
I was sadden to hear of the lose and is pray the family and friends!!! it just wound be the same with out you !
Posted by: natalie | March 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
AWESOME!! BEST IDEA!
Posted by: MAYHEM | March 12, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Charles "Mask" Lewis, was, is and always will be the front runner in the mma clothing world. It what he did outside of that is what he needs to remebered for the most, the support of mma fighters, and in the community. A lot of fighters where able to keep fighting because of the support TapOut had given to them. Charles was very giving person, it is sad to see we lost another great Soldier!
Posted by: StaffSergeantDanO'Brien | March 12, 2009 at 05:16 PM
...today is a day to put on your TapOut clothes and pay tribute to Charles "Mask" Lewis...and wihtout any proding or knowledge of the tradgedy my Kindergarten son grabbed his TapOut socks this morning...he has not put them on in months...it is like he just knew..
Posted by: G | March 13, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Very nice article, I think the best that I read until now.thanks for the post.
-mikee
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