Gerry G., Sharon, Raymond Aaron, Dick and Charlie at John Craft funeral.

Charlie and Dick talking after the funeral of my brother John.

I first met Charlie when we lived in the Avondale Circle. Everyone in his family was always welcoming. Charlie and his family accepted me as one of their own, as I did them. I will never forget their friendship.

Charlie was a popular guy in school and everywhere he went his kindness was well known. He was the kind of friend that would give you the shirt off his back, literally.

I loved you brother and your whole family too. Charlie always greeted me as "my rich brother Rich" and I will miss those words dearly. I particularly appreciate the way you took my brothers under your wing while I was serving in the Navy, They never forgot what you did for them.

I loved hearing Charlie play the guitar and sing, he had a good shot at making the big time but he had a family to raise and that was more important to him.

Rest in Peace Charlie, I'll see you on the other side.