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for William Brown
Maria Ozzello
June 5, 2011
Charlie, I think of you now and then, I cannot believe, you are no longer with us.I still laugh to myself at some of the things we did as kids, and as we were growing up. I remember, when we danced all night at my sister's wedding, when you tried to kiss me in the cherry tree, and I gave you a bloody nose, playing baseball at Prairieview, going to the football game with you, on our first date. I walked home at half-time, because I was afraid you would kiss me good night. Those were the good old days, and I could go on and on. I will always miss you and always think about you.I always think about your mom and dad, Betty and Brownie also.
Love,
Maria O.
Steve Clagett
May 25, 2010
Charlie, You were the spark of our high school class and your spark lives on in us.
Myriah Bloomberg
May 20, 2010
For over 25 years you have been a friend and a father to me.
When I was 10 you coached my Fine Lake girl's softball team.
When I was 13 and 14 you chaperoned dances and homecoming activities.
When I was 15 you taught me to drive.
When I was 17 you didn't yell when I took out a fire hydrant with my car.
When I was 20 you held me as I cried for the loss of my other dad, Ron.
When I was 21 you bought me my first Long Island. (Thanks but yuck!)
When I was 23 you moved me from Ann Arbor to Holland in the dead of winter cursing all those terrible Ann Arbor drivers all the way through town.
When I was 24 you changed my life forever by sending me to England. Without the friendships I made in England I wouldn't be where (literally) I am today.
You always sent me home to Holland with a full tank of gas and a Pepsi for the road after checking my tire pressure.
You "schooled" me in good music and took me to my first concert (Beach Boys of course).
You never gave me grief when my hair was hot pink, or when I came back from Europe with my nose pierced.
Because of you I take the train home to Michigan.
Because of you I love the Golden Oldies.
Because of you I love Classic muscle cars.
Because of you I live in a sea of red and white Badgers but I will always be a navy and maize Wolverine in my heart.
I wish I had told you more often, but I am so proud to be your daughter and I will forever miss your bear hugs.
Thank you for being my father and my friend.
You were a good man Charlie Brown and there is a hole in my heart with your name on it.
My-My~
Johnny Mahon
May 15, 2010
Charlie you were always first class in my Heart, You always brought a smile and a good feeling when you were around. Becky and I will never forget you. May you walk with God and the Boys.
Marilyn Mead
May 15, 2010
For those of us who knew him in school, he is what I remember fondly about Lakeview High.
My deepest sympathy to brother Jack and his family.
Jan Barker Lefevre
May 13, 2010
Rest in peace dear friend. You will be sorely missed by so many who loved you.
Chloris Cooley
May 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim & Joan Wiers
May 12, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jane Harrison
May 12, 2010
Dear Charlie, how saddened i was to hear of your passing. I will always remember your constant huge smile, and cheerful way. You had the girls "lining up" to dance with you always. I was so lucky to have you as a date for two proms. All of Lakeview alums are saddened by this early passing. Enjoy this next chapter!
Bev West
May 12, 2010
Charlie
The first of my loves, the first to be my best dance partner. I will always remember our great times together.
May 12, 2010
Charlie, You where always a great guy to hang out with. It was great seeing you again after so many years at Paul Rose retirement party. RIP Pat McLaughlin Traverse City
At the old Buckingham for the "Gutierrez Party"
Ruben Gutierrez
May 11, 2010
Charlie @ the Dolphin
Ruben Gutierrez
May 11, 2010
Jerry, Ron, & Charlie at the Dolphin after the "Waldo"
Ruben Gutierrez
May 11, 2010
Rick Ozzello
May 11, 2010
Semper Fi my friend you've done your duty now it's time to take a rest.
“If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are gaurded by a United States Marine named Charlie Brown”
Sharon and Charlie
Ruben Gutierrez
May 11, 2010
Charlie,..........you will be deeply missed buddy. You were always a fun guy to be around. I enjoyed your presence always. God bless you my friend and may you rest in peace. Ruben Gutierrez
Ed Gradwell
May 11, 2010
I sure remember the laughs from junior high all the way thru high school. It was a privilege to have known you. R.I.P. my old friend.
Kim Burnson (Walterspaugh)
May 11, 2010
I will never forget the times we spent over at Charlie's house with my mom and dad when I was a little girl. He was such a fun loving guy! I will miss the way he used to give me a big bear hug when he greeted me.
Kathy Kerr Fries
May 11, 2010
We have lost a part of our youth with your passing. My memories of you will always be of a special, fun-loving high school friend.
david anderson
May 11, 2010
hey i didn't know charlie very long but the short time i did get to know him he was a great guy.we told each other jokes when i did see him come in or leave out our gate at kelloggs.i'am a supervisor for security at the gate where the railroad workers and the trucks come in&out.he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.may he rest in peace.
Larry Organ
May 11, 2010
Semper Fi..my brother.. save me a seat.. Crown and water
Peggy McKelvey
May 11, 2010
I was truely sorry to hear of Charlie's untimely passing. He meant a lot to many people, and will surely be missed. I really enjoyed knowing Charlie, and my heart goes out to his family.
Charolette Norton
May 11, 2010
Jack, I'm sure no words will bring comfort to you at this time, but I wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family. Charlie was a fun loving guy who brought lots of joy to his many friends. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugh Ivany
May 11, 2010
Rest well my friend.
Semper Fi
Toni (Fletcher) Grinnan
May 11, 2010
Impossible to calculate the laughter that our Class of '65 shared with Charlie. We have such great memories of him.
Faye Richmond
May 11, 2010
Charlie, May you rest in peace.
Judy McCormack
May 11, 2010
Charlie, I will always remember your smiling face and your kind words! We will all miss you at Post #298! Rest in Peace.
gloria Cardinale
May 11, 2010
Always a welcoming smile, open arms and a warm heart. Memories forever. gloria (Varga) Cardinale
John scovie
May 11, 2010
God Bless you Charlie!!
Thoughts and prayers follow you on your journey out of this world. Some people live their lives like a paved road.....some people live their lives like a bumpy country two track and only a few are fearless enough to live their lives like a roller coaster...
God Bless,
John Scovie family
Ann Birdsall-Gardner
May 11, 2010
Even tho' we didn't keep in touch after school the world seems a bit emptier without the thought of Charlie in it..terrific guy, terrifically funny and very, very nice always.
Jimmy Gardiner
May 11, 2010
Charlie, You will always be the original "Good Time Charlie". We had some great times and good laughs over the many years on and off the GTW. Rest in peace,my friend.
"Sir James" as you often called me.
May 11, 2010
Charlie, I hardly knew ye. May you rest in peace. Jim Strand
May 11, 2010
Your "High on the Mountain of Love" now Charlie Brown! That was your song!
May 11, 2010
A party was not a party without you. A school dance wasn't the same without you. The wrestling team was a team with you. The football team depended upon you. Our lives our richer because of you. We are proud to call you Friend. Charlie, you will be missed and we are sorry we lost touch. May you rest in peace. Ron Torres & Sara Buchanan Torres
Maria Ozzello
May 10, 2010
Charlie, I met you in 1958. We were best friends growing up. I still remember, when you tried to kiss me in the cherry tree and I popped you in the nose. You've been on my mind lately and now I know why. Good Bye my friend, Billy, as I knew you.
Love,
Maria
Mary Lynn (Lewandowski) Hollister
May 10, 2010
R.I.P., old friend. The journey was long but you had fun along the way.
Don Hoebeke
May 10, 2010
I will never forget the good times we all had in the old "Dolphin days" and the many days that we spent working together on the railroad----rest in peace Charlie.
Al Demarest
May 10, 2010
Charlie was one of the good guys from high school. RIP old friend.
Michael McGinnis JR.
May 10, 2010
R.I.P. Charlie, SEMPER FI!
May 10, 2010
to a good joe and an honorary member of the american legion riders. your antics and humor will be missed. keep dancing. you will not be forgotten. david and angie wabindato.
Kathy Whitfield
May 10, 2010
Charlie, your spirit and loyalty to your friends will be greatly missed, you always new "somethin bout somethin, mmmm..hmmm! I will miss you! But I smile at the thought of the round table up there filling up, I can hear the stories now! Dance on dancing man!
May 10, 2010
Charlie I know in my heart that I hardly knew ye. May you rest in peace. Jim Strand
May 10, 2010
Our best wishes and condolences to the family of charlie.He will be missed.FROM
Michael Siddall, Jr & Family
May 10, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Terry Drum
May 10, 2010
"Charlie," - Always a leader, unforgettable character, tremendous wrestler, and a warm hearted soul. Charlie mattered / he will never be forgotton -
Bob Vaxter
May 10, 2010
I still remember running into Charile in Jacksonville when I returned from Vietnam in 1969. A friend for a lot of years. He will be missed.
Bob Vaxter
Robyn & Heather " Feather"
May 10, 2010
There is a huge hole in our hearts....
We love you Charlie and will miss those awesome bear hugs that meant so much.
"Forever Your Girls"
May 10, 2010
I am very thankful for the great times we shared together in high school and beyond. So much laughter! You will be missed.
Buzz Tornabene (Florida)
Sharon Hill-McFellin
May 10, 2010
Such good memories of our high school years and beyond...You will always be in my heart. May you rest in peace. I send my condolences to Jack and the family!
May 10, 2010
To my long time friend Charlie. Although we parted in the 9th grade, I would run into you from time to time.Peace be with you.
Mike Mileski
Ronald Brown
May 10, 2010
Rest in peace my friend.
Brian Grasseschi
May 10, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to the Brown family during this difficult time. Charlie was a great person,and a true friend.
God Bless.
Brian and Sara Grasseschi
May 10, 2010
You will be so missed Charlie Brown!
Deb & Wayne Walterspaugh
Deb & Wayne Walterspaugh
May 10, 2010
You will be so missed Charlie Brown!
Deb & Wayne Walterspaugh
Leslie Johnson
May 10, 2010
Oh Charlie Brown...how I will miss you and your "dancing feet", you will be in my heart always and very greatly missed...
MAJ Bryan Kirby
May 10, 2010
Nuttin bout nuttin brother
RIP Charlie Brown
I love you
Major Kirby
Jason Baldwin
May 10, 2010
I'm sure going to miss you Charlie Brown. (TNT)Tant Nothin To It
Bill Broderick
May 10, 2010
You could not help but have a smile when Charlie was around. He will be missed. A part of me is lessened with his loss.
May 10, 2010
Charlie, I will forever miss you and watching you dance. You will always be in my heart.
Love, Jean
Karen Gauche
May 10, 2010
Gone way too soon. Rest In Peace Charlie.
Bonnie Brooker
May 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Don Buschini
May 10, 2010
Good bye to Good time Charlie, your great personality will be missed by many. My condolences to his brother Jack, and his close friends.
May 10, 2010
I am truely sad, As a very old friend we were in the Marine Corp together and we sure had alot of fun together. Rest in peace my briother.
Semper Fi
Richard L. Kilgore
Sturgis
Steve Burley
May 10, 2010
The Table of Knowledge at the Dolphin Bar will never forget you dear friend. I for one will always remember you, and thank you for allowing me to be in your circle of friend's.. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi.
May 10, 2010
Charlie, I miss you already......nothing will ever be the same without you at The American Legion. Debbie Brenner
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