Charles Thomas Moore

I never met you, but if true, then I can understand.

Ms. Moore, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Moore's passing. I never met him but felt as if I knew him just by talking on the phone with him. I will miss hearing from him he was always so caring and thoughtful and everytime we spoke his main concern was always you. There where so many people at HUMANA that thought very highly of him. My Deepest Regards to you and the family.

Dear Meetzee and the Moore family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead. Having known Charlie from his San Diego days, we weren't in touch for years, but occasionally emailed each other to find out how life was going for each of us. Charlie was so happy with getting reconnected with Meetzee and I could tell it in his words or his voice. Then when he said he had brain cancer I was shocked. Charlie was invincible I thought. And his indominable spirit still showed as he said he could handle this! That he was still adjusting to the death sentence, but he could handle that also, and I believed him. I will miss his presence on this earth.

I never met Charlie but feel I know him well. I saw him through your eyes. I know he gave you joy. He must have been as special as you are. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know, you're in my prayers.

Dear Meetzee-

I'm so sorry for your loss. I cherish each & every moment we all shared together here at Duke. You two have had an incredible influence on my life, giving me hope that I too, like you guys, would find true love. I'm glad that Charlie was able to know that before he left us, I know he worried about why I hadn't "found the right man" yet, as he would regularly tease me about it during our visits. You will both always hold such a special place in my heart. I love you both. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

Much love,
Lisa Fornnarino
The Brain Tumor Center at Duke

I add my condolences to Dr Moore and the rest of Charlie's familyI remember Charlie well from Fern Creek High and WKU. He was always the "Leader of the Pack"...just an outstanding person, as evidenced by the outpouring of respect and love in this guest book. After college, when I was in the Air Force and learned that Charlie had become a Naval aviator, my thought was that he would be an outstanding pilot; sure enough, he was! My condolences and best wishes for the future to all the family.

To all of the Moore family.
I didn't hear of Charles death until he was already buried but know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dr. Moore was our family doctor for years as well as John David being my dentist for several years. I graduated from FCHS in 1966 but knew all of the Moores well.

To the Moore Family, I graduated from Fern Creek in the class of 65 and remember Charles with total respect. My husband and I are both Vietnam veterans and his experiences in that war and emotions that follow are shared by fellow veterans. His days are now spent soaring and flying with the angels as he continues to watch over his family and friends. Bless you all as you grieve his passing.

To Meetzee and Charlies Family, I'm so sorry to here of Charlies passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy for you loss. I'm out of town and couldn't make the visitation or funeral but I know that Charlie would understand. He would say "somebody has to do it". I've known Charlie for over twentyfive years when I started doing part-time flying with HAC. Charlie was always my check-pilot and breaking me in on the intricacies of all the new aircraft. He was a great pilot and instructor. I commend him on how patient he was with me while using my learning curve. After I became a full time pilot with HAC I was lucky enough to get to know Charlie much better. He was always around to lend a helping hand and always concerned with my well-being. While I was in Citation VI training, he made a special visit to Flight Safety to see if I needed any help and to see how I was getting along. That was Charlie. He always asked how my wife and daughters where doing and always offered fatherly advise. I've never met Charlies son but I do know how much he loved him. Being a man we don't communicate by words as much as actions. Charlie had a picture of him and his young son at his desk and on different occasions as he was leaving to go home, I saw him stop and look at the picture and see the love in a fathers eyes and understood what he was thinking as I do when I see my daughters. Charlie, you led a good life and a full one. Thank you for the memories and knowledge you left for me. As you head west,"may the wind always be behind you".

It's been more than 38 years since Charlie and I flew so many missions together, but I remember him well. To his family, may you know the peace of lasting love and may the prayers of those who care for you bring comfort to you now and in the days ahead. To Charlie, I wish you fair winds and following seas. Rest in peace my friend.

Dear Meet-zee,
I've never had the pleasure of meeting you, but please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Charlie and I flew together on numerous occasions while assigned to Light Attack Squadron Four stationed in Vietnam. He was a great guy: I thoroughly enjoyed his sense of humor and his dedication to supporting our troops during those troubled times. He was an outstanding pilot who served his country proudly. My prayers are with you and Charlie's family. Warmest Regards/Randy Wyatt

I flew on many dark nights in Vietnam with Charlie and always knew he was on my wing or I was on his. A trust developed that could never be replaced. We also took a lot of in-country and out-of-country R&Rs together because we always knew we could trust the other to have our back. Memories that can never be replaced, only enjoyed.

Regrettably I am unable to attend the funeral service, and I wanted to offer my condolences to the Moore family.
Charles --I long ago yielded to Mrs. Moore's preference as to his name-- and I were born six weeks apart (as my mother often reminded me) and as neighbors and schoolmates we literally grew up together. Dr. Moore was our family doctor, of course, and I later gave piano lessons to John David and Debbie. Charles and I engaged in all the usual boyhood activities, including building and crashing more than our quota of model airplanes. Charles was always fascinate by flying, and fortunately, his flying skills improved markedly as he grew up. Actually, now that I think about it it's a bit of a wonder that we made it to adulthood, given Wally Johnson's access to his father's supply of black powder and our liberal use of it to launch or blow up all kinds of things.
Charles was always someone you just naturally looked up to; as others have mentioned he was our high school class president, and that practically by acclamation.
But what I will remember most about Charles was not just that he was "really cool," which he always was, but that he was a really good person. We fell out of close touch when we left Fern Creek, but I'll never forget that years later when my mother lay in the hospital in a coma there appeared Charles, offering kind words and support. It's hard to imagine this planet without Charles, but the fact is he lingers in the collective warm memories of his many friends.
To the entire family, I extend my deepest sympathy at your loss.

Some people just walk a little taller in life and Charles was one. My memories of Charles are from the earlier years. We were in the same class in the 2nd, 4th and 6th grades and shared Cub Scouts, Safety Patrol and school plays. He was always taller and smarter than us. I remember he could write his lessons in the 2nd grade, when we all printed. Naturally, he was always done in half the time.
After the death of my parents, I missed the high school years at FCHS, but to my surprise, Charles ends up at WKU and a brother of mine at SAE. We had some great times together, particuliarly in Daytona Beach and Pensacola in pilot training. My last mamory of Charles was at our SAE reunion in Louisville and he looked the same as in college!
His passing has caused me to reflect on the impact he has had on my life. Rest in peace, Brother, and my deepest sympathy to your family.

Meet-zee,

I am thinking of you and your family.
I have many wonderful memories of our trips with Greg.

John Clements

Dr. Moore: It's been a "couple of days" since last we had any contact, but you were such an an important part of the Tutt family. It seems like through you I have known Charles all my life, but maybe I was only five when you became my family's doctor and started telling Mother and me about his escapades every time I saw you - and that was lot! In the sixth grade Charles sat behind me in Miss Edwards' class and we talked all through what was supposed to be our "rest" periods, telling each other all of our secrets. Then there are all the memories of Fern Creek High. He was such an important member of the Class of '64. I'm so sorry to hear that he is gone, but also relieved to know that he is no longer suffering.

My sympathy and condolences to all of the family.

Dr. Moore, Debbie and John David-

I was so very sorry to hear of Charlie's illness and of his passing.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of loss. If there is anything I can do, outside of my prayers, please feel free to let me know.
Love-
Marsha Welker Metzger

Charlie Moore -- What a friend to everyone. What a warm and gracious person he has been over the years to each individual that knew him. I don't know of a nicer person that I attended Fern Creek High School with than Charlie. He will always be remembered. I know he is in a better place. Sincerest sympathies to all of his family.

Meetzee and Family,
Charlie and I were fraternity brothers at WKU as well as one of my flight instructors. I will always remember the great times we shared over the years. My sympathy to all who knew, respected and loved Charlie

Meetzee,
We are all praying and thinking of you daily. Charlie was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. We love you and are always here for you.

Love,
Meredith

I like a lot of others feel blessed to have known Charlie. I also feel priviliged to have had the honor to have worked with Charlie at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Charlie was a man of integrity, honesty and loyality and will be missed by all who had the luck to have known him. I will forever cherish my time spent with him.

Our deepest condolences go out to Charlie's family

Meetzee, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. Charlie was an outstanding JCSO Reserve as well as a friend. He will be deeply missed. It was a pleasure as well as an honour working with Charlie.

I knew Charlie since the second grade when I moved to Fern Creek. My dad and Dr. Moore also went to school together and Dr. Moore became our family physician. Many fond memories of Charlie and his family, including his grandmother who was our dean for several years.
I am glad to know that Charlie is now out of his pain and gone to a much better place. See you later Charlie.

With deep regrets, I will miss this dear friend. Charles ( as his Mother made us call him ) and a large group that I was proud to be a member of sure had some great times. Those memories are truly dear to me as I know they are to us all who knew Charlie. Though he is physically gone, he and those memories will live on for many years to come. Like others have said, Charlies Dad Clyde was my family Doctor. Dr. Moore You did a wonderful job as a Doctor but a far better job as Charlies Father.
May GOD bless and comfort you and your family.

Kenny Lambert

Meet zee it was wonderful being with all of you. Thank you for sharing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlie, my prayers will be with you and your family. You were my friend, a person I could count on in life and in the Sheriff unit. I will miss you very much. May GOD watch over you in your upcoming and bless your family the years to come. Your faithful friend always, Sgt. Marino McDaniel.

I am among the privileged to have know Charles Moore. We met at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office many years ago. Charles was one class individual - a quiet man of honor and integrity. While I have many memories of him, the one that is seared into my mind occurred a little over 2 years ago in a very dark time in my own life. My mother had died on Christmas eve and several days later at the visitation, here comes Charles, suffering from his own health, coming to comfort me. This act of kindness and compassion will forever be remembered and stands as testimony to his strength and courage in the face of overwhelming odds of his own.

"The stars go down,
to rise upon another shore.
And deep in Heaven's jeweled crown,
they shine forever more!"

Charles, we will see you later.

With deep respect and admiration,

My prayers are with all of Charlie's friends and family. I had the privilege of working with, and getting to know Charlie over the last two years. He was without a doubt one of the nicest men I have ever met. I will miss him a lot.

My heart is heavy with the news of Charlie's passing but take some comfort in knowing his suffering is over. My love and prayers are with his family. Dr Moore was our family doctor for many years and he was always so very proud of Charlie and all his accomplishments. As a fellow creeker (class of 65) and a hilltopper I was so fortunate to have wonderful memories like so many others. While at Western Charlie ask me to the SAE Christmas party. I was on top of the world, of all the girls he could have ask, he took me!!! I felt like the queen of the ball and have always treasured this memory, the highlight of my college dating. I share miss you Charlie, rest in peace and know how many people loved and cared about you.

Charles was my classmate at Fern Creek High Scool, Class of 1964. He was our president and loved and respected by all. I am so happy that he and Meetzee found each other and had such happiness together. I know her love and the love of all his family and friends was a great comfort to Charles as he fought to survive these past several years.

My love and sympathy go out to all the family. May your memories and your faith keep you strong. God Bless!

Charlie Moore is one of the finest pilots I have ever had the privilege to fly with. He mentored me when I was a young inexperienced pilot.
Charlie was a gentlemen and a friend.
I will miss him.

Meetzee and Dr. Moore
No one from the class of 1964 can ever think of our high school years without thinking of Charles. He was our class and will be sadly missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am so sorry that I am in Texas and will not be able to attend his service to express my thoughts in person.

Bonnye (Hedger) Wintergerst

Prayers to the Family, and Friends Of Charlie Moore. I met Charlie when I went to the HAC Hanger. I soon became a Family member of HAC not as a Pilot, but as the Beat Officer who was allowed to associate with some of the greatest people in the World. Charlie was a hell of a Guy. I had a lot of respect for him. He set the standard of what a citizen should be. He served his country, and his community well.
A Retired Louisville Police Officer

When I heard about Charlie's death last night I spent the day reflecting on what the man contributed to my life and to my family. I too, had the opportunity to work with Charlie and to fly with him.

17 years ago, my wife and I lost our oldest son at 10, and at that time, I had only worked with Charlie for six months. During this troubled moment in time for my wife, me, and our youngest living son; we were blessed that Charlie had become a part of our life. Not only was he one of the first people to come to our home when he heard the news, but he went to great lengths to console us. For months afterwards, Charlie would occasionally drop by just to see how we were doing even though I had seen him a few days prior at work. There is no uncertainty that Charlie had extraordinary compassion for others and his sincerity was genuine; my family could never repay him for what that meant to us.

On the outside Charlie was an average man, but not very many people get the opportunity to be blessed by the person I came to know. Charlie was a compassionate person with a heart of gold. He was very proud of his son and his family's accomplishments. I was profoundly distraught when I heard of his passing, but then on the other hand, his passing gave me the opportunity to reflect on the enjoyment that I received from knowing him.

Our deepest empathy and condolences go out to Charlie's family and friends.

Scott, Diane, and Andrew Wolcott.

I was so sorry to hear of Charles' passing, but am glad that his suffering is over. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family who has lost Charles much too soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Jefferson County Sheriff Office will never be the same without your integrity,pride,loyalty,and must of all without YOU. May you rest in peace my friend. I will forever cherish our friendship

Although we were both in aviation I never met Charles Thomas. His Dad was my physician for many years, his Mom a fellow Church member at Beulah Pres. Dr. Clydes parents were family friends and while in high school I would milk their cow whenever they took a trip.
Over the years Charles Father and I would exchange info about our families and the conversation always got around to aviation and Charles T. Dr. Moore was very proud of Charles flying career, as well he should have been.
All this by way of saying that I greatly admire the entire family and extend my sympathy and love to them all. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Dear Meetzee and family,
Bev and I send our most sincere sympathy upon Charlie’s death. He will be sadly missed by both of us. We are in Fla this week with my 87 year-old mother. We deeply regret that we will not see you or the family at the funeral. Yesterday when I learned of Charlie’s death I found a photograph from U of L Medical School. All the students of the anatomy class were sitting on the lawn. There was my Dad, Oscar, and Charlie’s Dad, Clyde, in the photo together. It is a small world. When I first came to work for Humana in 1998 I was talking with Charlie and we discovered that we had both been at Western Ky Univ at the same time. Charlie was a couple of years ahead of me, but we had a lot of common friends. Then we discovered that we were both Naval Aviators and had been in the same squadron when stationed in Pensacola. Then we discovered that both of our fathers had been in the same class in medical school. I always looked forward to flying with Charlie. We had great conversations and loved to argue with each other, but always friends at the end. Since both of us came from a military background we loved to play practical jokes on each other, something that is common throughout the military. Of course, Charlie didn’t bother to tell me that practical jokes were really not the norm in the corporate world, and I got in some trouble. I will always have fond memories of Charlie. He truly enriched my life and I’m better for knowing him. Eternal memory, may he rest in peace.

My heart is heavy for all Charles' loved ones, but we know he is now with the angels and his suffering has ended.

I have many wonderful memories of our times together at FCHS and all the class of '64 will miss our President. We so enjoyed renewing our love and friendship with Charles and Meetzee over the past few years.

My love and prayers go to all of you, Meetzee and Dr. Moore especially. God will be with you through this time of loss.