About 6 weeks ago, staying in CLT on a business trip, I took Charlie
out to dinner one night.
We talked a lot - gliders, model airplanes, people in soaring, etc
and when I asked him why he didn't make it to the Octoberfest at
Chilhowee this year, his answer was that a good friend in Atlanta
needed his help.
His friend fell and broke a leg, in a cast down from hip to toe, not
being able to do anything, Charlie - as we all know back on dialysis,
loaded up his van with a week long supply of dialysis bags and
medication drove down to Atlanta to support his friend.

That's a side of Charlie not too many people know, letting go of a
fun soaring weekend for someone who is in need of help. Not only he
needs, but I think he truly deservers our support.

Just wanted to share
PF