On Apr 10, 2:57*pm, wrote:
On Apr 10, 6:50*am, "Karl Striedieck" wrote:

With his family at his side, Charlie Spratt died at 7:30 this morning
(Friday).

A memorial celebration for The Gate will be held May 9 (Saturday) at
Cordele, Ga., time and place to be announced.

We were so lucky to have him among us.

Karl Striedieck

Sad news..

I never met Charlie but Paul Cordel posted this on Gliderforum.com a
picture of Charlie back in happier times.
I am sure for those that knew him will this will bring back some good
memories.

http://www.gliderforum.com/photos/sh...umid=5¤tpos=30


Here are some more photos of Charlie at Chester in the late 70's/early
80's

http://www.gfbyars.com/photos/spratt1.jpg
http://www.gfbyars.com/photos/spratt2.jpg

This one was October 1988:
http://www.gfbyars.com/photos/spratt3.jpg