Allentown, Pennsylvania
Charles R. Barnes Capt. Charles R. Barnes. After being listed as MIA in the Viet Nam War for over 42 years, Capt. Charles R. Sonny Barnes remains have been identified. He was the husband of the late Hannelore (Ort) Barnes. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Pauline Barnes, he grew...
Read MoreI had the absolute pleasure to be friends with Captain Barnes son, Charles, and his lovely wife Lorie. Before his father was found, Charles would speak so proudly of his dad. We even visited the Viet Nam Memorial Wall. Charles put his hand over his father´s name. It was so moving. And now, that tradition has a whole new meaning. To my friend Charles... God bless you and your family. Always. Eric Brumbaugh
Eric Brumbaugh
February 06, 2024 | Friend
Again, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, prayers, cards, and, for those high school friends who made the trip to Arlington, their support at his burial is something I will always treasure. Sonny is home, we're at peace and now it's time to return to the living until we all meet again.
May 03, 2012
To Charles' family, May God bless you all and give your family peace knowing that Charles is now home. We were classmates at Whitehall and I thought of him often in the past years. Joanne (Gehris) Rush
Joanne Rush
May 02, 2012 | Saylorsburg, PA
To Mary Ann and family. I thought of Charlie 2 days ago when I found an old phone number for you. Charlie was SO nice and jovial. It is so good to finally have him home. I am thankful for his sacrifice to our country, and proud to have known him and the Barnes/Soffera family. May Charlie, his family, and all other servicemen find eternal peace, comfort and the gratitude of our nation for their service. Welcome Home! God Bless!
Sue Felegy
May 02, 2012 | Whitehall, PA
Charlie,
To one of my best friends from WHS.
We had many good times together in high school.
God Bless You and your Family.
Fred Rummel
May 02, 2012 | Whitehall, PA
To Charles, Lorie, Shaun, Mary Ann, and Fred. May you find peace and comfort now that Sonny has been laid to rest. Uncle Charlie and Aunt Mary would be so proud. They loved you all so very much. Sincerely, Marie Kennedy Hosier-daughter of Art and Mary (Soffera) Serfass
Marie Hosier
May 02, 2012 | Nazareth, PA
To the Barnes family:
I sincerely hope you will accept my deepest feelings of honor, respect and sympathy for the service and sacrifice that Charles made for our country.
I am deeply grateful to Mr. Louis Schmidt for helping to end over 40 years of emptiness in all of your hearts and finally bring some closure and any comfort that may accompany.
I recently attended a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery and was deeply moved. I plan to visit again soon and I promise to pay my...
Fred Soulier
May 02, 2012 | Dillsburg, PA
WELCOME HOME SIR!!!! WELCOME HOME!!!!
Fellow Army Vet
May 02, 2012 | Dickson City, PA
Peace to all who loved this good man. May you find comfort until you meet again.
April 30, 2012 | Pittsburgh, PA