Charles Wells

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the world has had the amazingness of you in it. The world is less without you. I still think of you coming into my barracks room, with that smile of yours ready to make my day better. Wells, you were truly one of a kind and I talk about you to people who will never have the pleasure or honor of meeting you. I keep you alive in my heart and my mind. I hope you’re making everyone up there with you laugh like you made me laugh. I miss you.

To Charles' family:

I knew Charles from Milton Hershey School, we graduated in the same class in 2003. He was funny, super smart, and always kind. This weekend is our 15th class reunion and although Charles won't be there with us, he and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As we all gather for homecoming, we'll be having a small memorial to honor Charles and the other members of our class whom we've lost along the way. I pray you can find a small sliver of peace in knowing...

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Charles, i dont even remember calling u that. You were the little brother of my best friend so many years ago. When i sit here thinking of Christine and your mother, my thoughts fall to you. We shared so many things in common and even both lived in hawaii, far away from the things we knew. Your memory comes to me when i feel weak and alone and i find the strength to continue on, not just for me but for my family and the ppl who depend on me. You were such a goofy little kid who impacted me in...

I am grateful to Chris, one of Charles' AFS friends from their year in Hong Kong together, for sharing this and other photographs with me recently. Go to Charles' Facebook site to view the other photos... I'll be posting them there soon. It is less than one week of the 5th anniversary of his passing, and I think about him a lot at this time of year especially the month leading up to his death. Thank you to all those who knew him who still contact me from time to time. It means so much to...

never met my nephew in person, find it hard to believe that he is no longer with us, brings tears to my eyes, rest in peace my good friend.