Charles Van Dusen Jr.

I played baseball with Buddy and Dennis for Casa Linda Presbyterian Church in the 1960s and had some other times with him. As Dennis said, he was a very good athlete, but also a good person. These heart-felt messages from family are amazing. God bless you, Buddy. Richard Pennington Seoul, Korea

On this day you are in many thoughts and prayers. Your legacy lives on thru your children, grandchildren and the many many friends and family including me.

I miss you so much Dad.

Can't believe its been 15 years since your passing, I ran across some pics we took at a Rangers game and wow of the memories that came flowing in. Those were the good times that will never be forgotten. One day we will see one another again until them save me a seat at the game.

It's a full moon tonight. 14 years almost to the minute that your journey on earth came to an end. They call it a worm moon because coincides with the time of year earthworms begin to emerge from the soil. But for Van Dusen's it coincides with the beginning of baseball. And Buddy, you were the best baseball player I ever played with. No one enjoyed playing along side you as much as I did. I wish we were still doing that. I remember watching you play centerfield at East Jefferson and make...

So many years so many memories so many left to miss you. Rest in peace Buddy

Buddy,

So many times I go to the cemetery with many things I want to say to you, only to get there with nothing to say. What do I say after you have been away so long. But in my mind, you haven't been gone that long. It seems like yesterday that you left us. To this day you are so many things that I will never be. No one can possibly know the struggles you endured in your life. But you faced every struggle with courage and confidence, knowing you would succeed. Failure was not an...

Dad,
I miss you everyday. It's hard to let go of all the pain losing you too soon. I'm getting married this year and I'm so sad you aren't here to be a part of it. I know you would have accepted Brice as your own because you accepted everyone. It saddens me that he never got to meet you. I talk about you all the time to him. Krista, Tatiana and I tell your grandkids about you often and show them your pictures. You would have enjoyed them so much. I played softball with Cooper...