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Charles Karl Gaal Jr.

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CHARLES KARL GAAL, JR., Gaal, Charles Karl, Jr., 90. Maj. Charles K. Gaal, Jr., United States Air Force (Retired), decorated Command pilot and veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Charles, known as Chuck to his friends, was predeceased by his beloved Irish wife of 50 years, Kathleen, also a WWII veteran, his Hungarian immigrant parents, Charles and Anna, and his younger brother, Bill. Maj. Gaal is survived by his daughter, Anne Marie, and his son, Charles Eugene Gaal, a Gulf War veteran. Chuck was born in Manhattan and attended New York University and the University of Alabama, studying mechanical engineering, prior to enlisting in the United States Army Air Corp. Chuck's great love of music, stemming from 12 years of formal music training on piano and other instruments, continued throughout his life. After honorably serving his country for over 20 years while traveling around the world and after being stationed in Germany, Japan, Puerto Rico and Scotland, Maj. Gaal, a loving husband and devoted father, settled his family in Sebastian, Florida. Throughout Chuck's military career and civilian life, he was a licensed and active HAM amateur radio operator. Chuck continued his love of flying and after many years also retired from Piper Aircraft Corporation Vero Beach as a Final Assembly Line Inspector. Maj. Gaal was a proud life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Sebastian, Florida. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Saint Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, Florida, with Father Protas Swai officiating. Following the Memorial Service, Maj. Charles K. Gaal, Jr. will be interred with full military honors at Fountainhead Memorial Park. Flowers may be sent to Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, Florida. (321) 727-3977.

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Published by TC Palm on Jun. 26, 2007.

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Anne Gaal Greer

June 26, 2019

Hello Dad - Still trying to fulfill my promises made to you. Love always your daughter, Anne Marie

Anne Gaal Greer

June 26, 2019

Dear Dad,
It has been a little over 12 years since we said our final good-bye. I miss you and Mother so much. I feel your presence each and every day. Thank you for your unconditional love and guidance. Until we are together again - Love always, your daughter, Anne Marie

July 12, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,CHUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lot's of love, huggs and kisses-
even a few giggles,too.
We miss you.
Love Charles and Tracy
P.S. Please give the kitties a pat from us. XOXO

KEVIN MURNANE

October 19, 2008

I'M SURE HE'S SMILING DOWN AT YOU AND THANKING YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR HIM AND BEING THERE WHEN HE NEEDED SOMEONE.

Anne Marie Gaal Greer

October 6, 2008

Dear Mother and Father,
I am sending you each my thoughts, prayers and deep, unconditional love and remembering that yesterday, October 5, 2008 would have been your 62nd Wedding Anniversary ... I am looking forward to my heavenly reward when I will be with you again. In Jesus' name, I thank you for your unconditional love, Love always, your daughter, Anne Marie

Tracy Quinlin

October 3, 2008

To My Daddy Chuck,
That's who you'll always be to me.I miss you.I always will.Thank you for making me a part of your family.I love them all very much.You were truly blessed.Thinking of you always,
Love Tracy.
P.S.
'ol Double Ugly and Xina say "HI".
They still look for you in your office.

Anne Marie Gaal-Greer

October 23, 2007

Dearest Dad,

I am missing you so much, each day I cry for you and for the emptiness I feel without you in my life. I will love you always, your grieving daughter Anne Marie

Jennifer Beckner

July 2, 2007

It was a privelege to have been involved in your dad's care and to have met you,his family. Although I did not know him personally,he seemed like a remarkable man,who I can tell,was loved very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you,Sincerely-Jennifer Beckner,RN/Florida Hospital

Sterling Dixon

June 28, 2007

He is at Peace, and Peace be with All of You. My prayers are with you, and you are in my heart.

Anne Marie Greer

June 27, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

tracy quinlin

June 27, 2007

Their are no words to express the
sorrow that we feel, nor is their anything that will ever fill the
void left in our hearts.
You will always be with us to share in all of our hopes and dreams for
our future.
We shall honor your name in everything we do.
Your loving son and future daughter
in-law, Charles and Tracy.

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