Dear Charlie,
Happy Heavenly Birthday ❤️ I miss you so much! Time goes by so fast! I just wish things were different. But God knows best. You will always be in all your sisters hearts  Love you with all my heart ❤️

My Dearest Brother, 
I tried this yesterday, but you know me, couldn't remember my password. Go ahead, roll your eyes. Hahahaha! Boy do I ever miss you. Time sure has flown by and has gotten away from me. So much stuff has happened since you left. Mom passed and we've moved and now Mary has been with us for 3 years. She's so sick and I pray for a healing but don't know what God's plan is for her. I think back on our childhood a lot and think about all the crazy and silly things we could get into. Mary and I talk about stuff, but she doesn't remember a lot. I have talked to Patty too, but she remembers things differently. Funny how that happens over time. I just know if you were still here with us you would call or text and we would laugh about a lot of the things we got into. Oh, and we were very good at getting into stuff. Hahahahahahaha!!!!!! Just having fun like all kids do. I pray you are resting well Charllie. I know that the good Lord is taking good care of you and he loves you so very much. He is the only one who could love you more than I do. I truly miss you so much. Yesterday your passing really got to me. I was okay the first part of the day. But later I cried a lot. But I know you are in a better place and God just loves you so much. 
See you one day my sweet brother.
Love, Cheryl

Hey Charlie, 8 Years, man time has flown by. Well I am totally retire now, learning to adjust to life without work, it's hard but it is getting easier day by day. Only ones left are John and Curtis, everyone else retire or passed. You are talk about often and it's brings laughter and joy. Well here's to the next adventure in life, as always until we chat again, Peace Brother.

My Dearest Brother, 
Happy Heavenly Birthday! Enjoy your peaceful rest. I miss you everyday. Time sure goes by fast. You would be 66. Aunt Betty is 99 today! She's doing pretty good.
We all miss you! You are loved so very much!
Love you little brother,
Cheryl

Like many others, I cannot believe it has been 7 years since you have passed. I really wish you were here dad. Since you've been gone, it feels like something is missing because you are the missing piece. Life sure is not the same without you, so I will forever cherish our memories together.

Your pup, Roxy, turned 12 years old yesterday! She is cute as ever <3 She plays the same as you taught her. I miss you dad...we all do!

I love you so much, always,
Melissa

Hey Charlie, here we are another year gone by. I retired from the government in March. I went back to work for the contractor a couple of weeks later. Don't know what's in store for the future, just taking it one day at a time. Always talking to you when I get angry with the people t work. It helps me get by. Well Bro, until we meet again.

Dear Charlie,
I can't believe you left us 7 years ago . Time has a way of flying by. I miss you so much. I am so proud of all you accomplished before leaving us. You will always be in my heart little brother. My love always, Cheryl

Happy Father's Day Daddy,

Not a day goes by when I am not thinking of you. I cherish our memories and your wise words. How I wish I could hear your voice again.

I love you Dad <3

Happy birthday Charlie! I miss you and love you so much! ❤
Love you little brother,
Big Sister, Cheryl

Charlie, my Brother, it's hard for me to believe that it has been 6 years since you passed away from us. Man are you ever needed, my sounding board is gone and work is a drain but I will continue to do my best, just like you would. That ones that knew you sure tell the ones that did not get to know you what they miss. Well Bro until I see you again, we will talk about the Steeler ball and life. From your "Bum" Bro. Later

My Dearest Brother,
You are missed so much! It is so hard to believe you left us 6 years ago. I am so grateful for the time you were given ❤. I think about you often. I think about the silly things we did as kids and I smile. You were such an awesome kid. When you were really little your hair was almost white. When I look at those pictures I smile. Such a cutie! I wouldn't mind stepping back in time for a little while just to be a kid with you and Patty, Mary and Candy again. Laughing, running and just having fun. You are truly loved and missed little brother.
Love, Big sister Cheryl

Hi little brother,
Just a note to say I miss you so much!!!
Love you so much,
Big Sis Cheryl

Happy Heavenly birthday Little Brother!!! I miss you so much. But I know spending your birthday in Heaven has got to be amazing. You're to young to be gone from us, but God knows better. You are an wonderful brother. Can't use past tense. You are in my heart alive and well. Sleep peacefully Little Brother.
Love, Big Sis

Hey Brother Charlie,
Another year has gone by and another year without you. Man I sure do wish you were around to help get thru the day without hurting anyone. Me and Sal talk about you constintly, even Curtis talks about you and squiggly lines data, LOL. Miss you Bro and we will be talking Steelers football when I get up there.. Early Happy Heavenly Birthday Bro. You would be Proud and Glad how your Girls and Marcia are doing, I am sure you are keeping an eye on them and me too. I feel you when things get to bad for me. Thank you Bro. Until next time

Dearest Brother,
I miss you so very much. Five years ago you left us and it is still so hard to believe. Time doesn't ease the pain. I still wish I could hear from you. I counted on you for helping me see both sides of situations. You help make things so clear. Now I just have to wing it. I hope I did the same for you. Rest in peace little brother! I will love you always,
Big Sis

5 years you’ve been gone. Doesn’t seem like that long. We talk about you everyday. Life has changed for all of us. We have done better and become better. You’d be proud of our girls. Heck... You’d be proud of me! I don’t mention that, as people usually worry about the girls. Which is good but I am still here and 20 years of you and I doesn’t go away. ❤️I’ve been strong most times. I’ve crumbled a few, I really wish you were here. I remember everything you said before You asked me to say goodbye. I know you love me and what you said is true. I love you Charlie. Our hearts are full of love and thoughts of you. ❤️You get the husband award lol...our inside joke still makes me laugh.

Hey daddy,
It has been a long while since I have left you a note on here. As you know I struggle with words sometimes. This past weekend I have been thinking about our memories together. I think about you every single day, but this past weekend, Father's Day, I was wishing you were here more than ever. It is so hard to believe that almost 5 years ago is when we had just found out that you were not feeling well, the beginning of my world going upside down. You were so young and you were supposed to have more time to be a husband, father, friend, and one day a grandfather. Thank you for always loving us and being the true definition of a husband and father. We never doubted your love for us. Mom and Carrie have been so strong this whole time. You would be so proud of them! We all miss you so much and I am so thankful for the time we had, even though I wish it could've been more time. Thinking of you always, I love you!
Missy <3

Happy Fathers Day Charlie! You are missed today and always! We took Dad out for dinner after Church. Has been a good day for him. Carrie made her now famous homemade carrot cake...LOL You would be super proud of the girls. So wish you could see them in all they are doing. Melissa works so hard all the time. Carrie finished her Bible College courses and is off to her next adventure as well as working with Melissa and I. The three of us work hard and love what we do. MN is so beautiful and we are planning on taking some time to enjoy it. Wish you were here to enjoy it with us. Not everyone understands what it is like to be married to someone for 20 years and then it's gone in a matter of a second. You were too young. I Love you always! Thinking of you today and so grateful for the unconditional love you have devoted to me and the girls! Thank you for being the Father you were to our girls. Thank you for looking out for us and taking such good care of us. Happy Father's Day! <3

Hey little brother,
I sure do miss you. I sure wish you could have been with Carrie when she graduated from college. I know your heart would have been filled to the brim with pride and love. I am happy for her. Mary is living here with us. She retired and is so glad. I love you so much and miss you.
Love,
Cheryl

Hi little brother, Just thought about how much you are missed. Patty feels bad that she did phone you more often. But she hates calling people. I feel bad that we didn't live closer. But you said "life choices no regrets". More I think about things we were all where we were supposed to be. God's plan I don't know, it just was how it turned out. I understand why you lived so far away. I know you couldn't escape the old memories no matter how many new ones you made. This is a lesson for all of us siblings. But with all that I wouldn't change you as my brother or the girls as my sisters. Perfection is for someone else, not us! But God loves us all and one day we will be together with only love and joy in our hearts. What an awesome day that will be. Sleep in peace my dearest brother and know you are loved...always.
Love, Big Sis

Dearest Brother, Here I am again. Missing you as always of course. Mom left us in November. It has been a sad time and yet I know she is right where she wants to be. Tom and I took her ashes up to PA and buried them. She's next to Dad, Grandma Curtis and Granddaddy. She was like you and liked the cold weather. We had Christmas up there with Julie and Rylee and family. New Years will just mean you are gone longer. I love you my sweet little brother. Save me a place. Big Sis Cheryl

Hey Brother Charlie, Well another year has gone by, hard to believed that you have been gone for 4 years now. You are missed and talk about when we need a lift up from the long hard days at work. Keep a spot for me so we can catch up and have more Brotherly talks. Steelers are not so hot this year but still might make the playoffs, have to wait and see. Love you Bro

Merry Heavenly Christmas! Today as each year passes there is always talk about what you love to eat that we still make and we still talk about the spicy corn you finally tried and loved. lol You are missed everyday and not a day goes by that we don't mention you and remember a phrase or comment you'd say. We giggle in remembrance as we can still hear you say them. Thank you for a great 20 years! Thank you for being a Father to Melissa and Thank you for Carrie as well. Thank you for always taking care of us and doing everything you always did for us. We are blessed to have been loved by you! <3 See you again someday! I love you Charlie!

My dearest brother how I wish you were still here. I miss you so much. No one to talk to and help me to understand things that are beyond my understanding. The weather is beginning to cool some. Tom trimmed some trees and bushes today. I was thinking about your picture where you was walking across a road. You were out with friends on your Harley. You had your dew rag on your head and smiling. I love that picture because I know how much you loved to ride. Oh if I could touch your face again and tell you that I love you. Little did I know when I did that at the airport when Dad passed it would be the last time I'd see you. God in Heaven knows how much I miss and love you Little Brother.
Love Cheryl

Hey Big Brother, I miss you so much... I think about you every day and wish I you were still here. You were distant from the family but no matter how far away you were we all Loved and Cared about you just the same. I don't think there will ever be a day that you won't be missed. My tears are not gone and things will never be the same without you. You will always be in my thoughts Big Brother, I Love You So Much. You always called me Hey Baby sister when we talked and I always loved that, because it always made me feel special in some way. I'm going to say goodbye for now but I will always Love You and miss you. Until we see each other again in a much happier place you will always be in my thoughts Big Brother...

Just wanted to say
"Happy Heavenly Birthday Little Brother"!!!!
I love you and I miss you so very much!
Cheryl

Hey Bro, it's hard to believed that it has been 4 years since you passed, a day doesn't go by without a thought about you. Simple things like the AC's being set to the lowest setting and freezing people out, we say were's Charlie we know it's him. Or when I think at were the shop is at now and I wish you were there for me to talk to. I still talk to you and hear when you answer but it's not the same as you saying listen here bum, just like an older brother. I am glad I can still talk to you and know you are listening, Thanks Brother, until we see each other again.

Here we are 4 years without you. We miss you Charlie! Girls and I are sitting here tearfully remembering our lives with you and thinking how much you are missed. I am thankful to all those who loved you and we are thankful for how much you loved us. Carrie and Melissa are doing so well. We are running a very successful business. You would be so proud of us. You would be happy for us too. Thinking of you not only today but everyday. Miss you so much!

Goodmorning Charlie,
Well today is 4 years since God took you home. It doesn't seem possible, time goes so quickly. It still hurts the same. I just miss you so much. I will always miss you until we can be together again. Know that you are loved dearly! I love you with all my heart. You will always be my little brother! Love you, Cheryl

I really miss you a ton dad!! Wish you were here, there’s no one like you ❤️

Hi Little Brother, I put pictures on your gallery of the bushes I planted for you. They are coming out in bloom. Last year the hurricane Florence pushed the fence up on the one so it leans a little. But it's the nicest one. I text Marcie last night and she suggested that I send pictures. Everyone is doing well. She said it was stormy up there. I keep seeing all the bad weather and I was concerned about the family. The girls are doing well and the Grandparents are busy with churches. Our Mom isn't doing well. She fell a few weeks ago and now she spends her time in bed sleeping or watching her church channel. I have to bring her food, medicines and whatever to her room now. She will be 85 on the 16th. She's tough ole girl. God must not be ready for her yet. Tom and I are doing okay. It has been so hot down here. We had 5 days over 100° the month of May, which is not normal. I guess in 1948 and 1953 it happened. Now it's finally in the 80's. So we have a drought. Oh Carissa graduates tonight. Straight A's all through school. She is going to go to the University down here and major in English. Nicholas is 13 so we have a while for him. He's not his sister but he's still an amazing, loving child. Well enough about that stuff. I really just needed to chat to you. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts today and everyday. I miss you so much. Somedays I have to yell at you for leaving all of us. I chat with you often just to let you know stuff because that's what I did when you were still here. I dream about you every so often. I know you are in a better place but sometimes that doesn't help when I miss you so much. We weren't close in miles but totally close in our hearts! I love you, Big sister Cheryl

Hey dad. I keep hearing about father's day coming up, and it made me miss you something awful just now. Time never stops, it just keeps speeding by, and I keep catching myself saying, 'its been that long already?' Often it still feels like it was just last week, but here I am, a number of years later already. Of course I wish I'd had more time with you coming down the road, you certainly left us all far to early. Of course I wish I'd had more time with you while you were here as well... but the distance certainly made it hard. That and the fact that we both hated the phone. Not that I ever stop, but I'm extra missing you right now.
I'm also trying hard to learn the lessons you taught me, both purposefully and incidentally. I try to make sure I don't work every moment of my life. When Katie says I need to take a day or time for myself to rest, I do try to listen. I'm also sure to keep track of my health and try not to be so stubborn about seeking care. So far so good, as the nurse who took my stats last visit noted aloud that I had the statistics of a teenager, and that I should keep on doing what I've been doing.
I'm not too much better at staying in touch. I'm not sure I'll ever be much better at that. I just thank the powers that be for technology and social platforms that give me a tiny window to peer into the lives of our loved ones scattered across the country. Every once in a while having even the tiniest peek through that proverbial window to see a smiling sister, sassy cousin or loving auntie feels like a blessing. I pray they are all doing as good as the glimpses I've gotten would indicate.
I love you dad,
James

My dear brother how I miss you! I read Carrie's letter to you a few times and cried. It was such a sweet and loving letter to her Dad. It has to be so very hard for her not having you. I certainly understand her pain. When you left us I was sure I would die but God had a different idea. He's not through with me yet. Mom is having bad days now. Not sure if she will bounce back. Only time will tell. She gets a little cranky at times. I have been watching the weather and you have missed out on the snow AZ has been getting in the higher elevations. I just know you would have drove up there to see it and goof off in it. Doing snow donuts and all. I smile when I think you would do that. I smile when I think about you because you were the best little brother ever! I am truly blessed by the love we shared all those years, just not enough years! Well catch you later Charlie. I love you forever and a day! Big Sister, Cheryl

Hi Charlie, Well the holidays have come and gone. Your girls sent Mom a blouse and some pictures. Everyone looked beautiful as usual. Carrie got her hair cut and it looks so pretty. She doesn't seem to care for the cold weather. Can't blame her, well at least not like they get cold weather up there. You would probably just love it. I hope you know you are always in my thoughts. I miss you so much. Sure wish you didn't have to go so soon. Mom is hanging in there. The sisters are all the same. Patty has her snow again in Maine, Mary has a new landlord and Candy is doing the best she can. We all miss you! I sure do need to chat with you! There are a lot of cardinals here. They say if you lost someone that when you see cardinals it's your love ones letting you know they are with you. I have decided to take comfort in that and that you are watching over me. I love you Little Brother! Rest and know you are missed and loved very much always!!!❤ Big Sis, Cheryl

Hey Brother Charlie, just been thinking of you and wishing you were still here. The Steelers finally beat the Patriots but the still have a lot of work to get to the play-offs. You would enjoy the weather we have been having cold for me but great for you. Merry Christmas Bro, see you one day.

The Holiday's are here! Missing you as always. The Girls and I miss the traditions we had with you. We think of you daily and talk about what used to be. Miss & love you! 3 ...Things may be different however if you were still here things would be as they were. Doesn't change how I feel. Merry Heavenly Christmas. Thank you for your unconditional love you gave us. It is a gift in itself.

My Dearest Brother I so miss you! The Holidays are upon us and I feel so sad that you are missing them with Carrie and Melissa. I'm sure they feel the same way. I have spent a lot of time just remembering the different things we use to do as children. Oh the trouble we could get into without even trying. Kids will be kids! But we had some good times. I was just remembering about how you came home one year, on leave from the Army, and we went to some parking lot in Mt. Pleasant and it was all icy and snow everywhere. You starting doing donuts and just having a blast in that snow. You always did like the cold snowy weather. It's cold here today but in PA it is really cold and snowy. Boy does Ligonier's Diamond ever look beautiful. They have it all decorated for Christmas and it is just gorgeous. You would like to see that. With the snow on the ground makes it even more beautiful. Well my sweet baby brother rest! Know that I love you and will miss you until we can see each other again!!!! I love you now and through out eternity!!!
Love, your big Sis,
Cheryl

I love and miss you so much dad❤️

Hey Charlie. just wanted to say I really miss you...
I think about you everyday. I miss having my big
Brother. I hope your free of pain and hurtful things...
I so wish that we kept in touch, but we didn't and I'll
regret it until we're all together again. Only happy,
and no more pain. I Love you Charlie and I will
always think of you as being healthy and happy
where you are.

I miss you so much dad. Third birthday without your happy birthday princess text that I would always get super early in the morning. Time flies so quick. But I had a wonderful day today with everyone. I’m so thankful and so happy here in Minnesota. I wish I could enjoy these days here with you & this weather with you but I feel you here with us and in my heart ❤️ Your true love has been a great lifetime gift that I will always cherish. I love you to pieces

I love and miss you like crazy dad.
James

Well my Brother from another Mother, you would have been 62 today and still giving me a hard time. LOL. Happy Heavenly Birthday Charlie, you are miss and the people out at work talk about you all the time, like today when they were telling me the van was to cold and I said you never work with Charlie because this would not be even close to cold for him. Miss you and Love you Bro. Mitch

Happy Heavenly Birthday Charlie! You’re missed! You’d be proud of our girlies. James too! He is such a hard worker and is doing great!

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Charlie! 62 yrs ago you arrived to us. The only boy, oh lucky you!!! It was a rough ride for you but you were strong! I wish things would have been better and your life sweeter. But I know now you are happy and at peace. I miss you so very much! God took the best one of the bunch!!! You are always in my thoughts! I'm so glad God picked you to be my Little Brother!
Love, Cheryl

Hey dad,
I didn't recall this page having been here, so both thank auntie Cheryl for reminding me, and forgive me for not having been here over the last few years. Seldom a day goes by where you aren't in my thoughts. How could a guy possibly forget someone that looks back at him in the mirror each morning? I won't be too long before I look even more like you I think...
I'm working my butt off to make the best life I can for my family, in true Curtis fashion. Anyone who knew you will be certain to tell me how proud you'd be of me. I hope they are right, even while I know it's true. I know things are as is for a reason, and I need not know what that reason is quite yet, but it doesn't stop me from wishing you were here still so I could tell you, show you and enjoy Wendy's with you myself.
I'm terrible with dates. I never can remember anyones' birthdays, fathers day, or the day you passed. These things just won't stay in my head, but if anyone would understand I think it'll be you. As I told you the day you left us, I'd be strong enough to let you go so you wouldn't have to suffer anymore... but just barely. I love you.
Your son,
James

July 2nd: 3 years. Some people say it gets easier in time. Just seems like I miss you more and more each day. I am speechless on how I’m feeling and have been feeling...but the fact that you are no longer in pain brings some peace. And I know you’re smiling in heaven watching over us. We all miss you always. Thank you dad for everything. I miss your voice, your hugs, our inside jokes, your laugh, your funny dances, and everything about you. You are one of a kind that I adore forever. I cherish every memory and your words you’ve said to me. I love you.

Charlie, it hard to believe you are gone 3 years, how I miss you and how many times I wish you were still here. I know you are watching over us and telling me to keep going Bro but some times its hard. I miss you Brother. You are always on my mind with good memories. Bless you brother until I see you again.

Charlie, I was just sitting here thinking about how fast time goes. It seems like just not long ago you were calling and telling me about the house you was having built with a basement. You were so excited. My my how many years ago was that? Tom and I were still in PA. Then we moved down here in South Carolina and will be here 6 years soon. While in PA you had called me to tell me that there was a baby on the way. How exciting that was to hear. We sure were excited when Carrie arrived. We already were in love with Melissa. You were on top of the world! You were blessed with 3 beautiful children! James has his own business and is doing well. Mom is doing much better. We all miss you so much!
Love you Little Brother
Big sister Cheryl

So very hard to believe you have been gone from us for 3 years now. So much is happening and you'd be so proud of our girlies. We miss you and not a day goes by we don't mention you. You're thought of often. We are getting ready for a big move. Girls are excited and I know you'd be proud of us all. I am doing everything you told me. Lisa & Coni have been amazing to us. They really are our best friends. Mom and Dad of course have always been there for us. We love you Charlie! Miss you so so much.

Happy Father’s Day Daddy!! Thinking of you and remembering you, not just today but everyday. I love you forever and always! We miss you here, but I know you’re having a grand ole time in heaven. ❤️