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John Mitchell
July 24, 2024
I realize this may be odd but I´m compelled to write something. I´ve just now - almost 15 years later - learned of Charlie´s passing. Clearly we weren´t close but I am very sad to learn about this. Charlie was about 4 or 5 years older than me growing up. As kids, it´s a big difference, and he probably wouldn´t have remembered me as adults. However, to me, he was an idol. He was good-looking, charming, kind, smart, a great athlete, and best of all...real. He was friends with my good friend´s older sister so I got to spend a little time with him every now and then. We both attended Country Day but aside from cheering him on in football or something, that wasn´t a setting where we crossed paths often. Very few people in my life have made the impression he did on me. Even now, in my 50s I still think of him from time to time almost in a "what-would-Charlie-do" kind of way. I sincerely hope this (very) late message doesn´t land awkwardly because my only intention is to honor Charlie in the highest order and share my love and deepest condolences with his family, especially his children and their mother. Charlie is held in a very special way by many who may well be strangers to you. I, personally, feel a lot of gratitude to have had the proximity that I had to him, and to have had him as a role model.
From the bottom of my heart.
Ronda Windal
February 3, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Ronda Windal
US Trust
St Louis, MO
Andrea Dawson
February 2, 2010
Dearest Katy,
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Charlie. Our hearts and prayers are with you, your three little guys and family. Years have passed since we have seen you, but I still fondly remember meeting Charlie and enjoying an evening dinner with both of you.
Love,
Andrea and Whitney Dawson
February 2, 2010
Katie, I was in Eugene during Charles' service broadcasting the Oregon/USC game but was thinking about you and yours, and all the people in our office all Saturday. I wish you nothing but the best and God's grace on you and your family. Rob Closs
Mike Garagnani
February 1, 2010
To the Disbrow family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Nanny Julie Benevento Ball
January 30, 2010
Dearest Katy, Charles, Teddy and Francis, I am profoundly and forever changed for being welcomed into your family...as your nanny and as a friend. I will always remember Charlie's gregarious personality and playfulness with the boys. I loved watching him with Katy on their way out the door....so smitten, so in love, so delighted to be out with his honey. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a readiness to chat when I arrived. Hugs were always a part of the scenario. Charlie, you will be missed dearly....I still hear your laughter ringing in my ears. Love & Prayers Always, nanny julie
Lil & Roger Begin
January 30, 2010
Dear Katy:
May you be consoled and comforted by knowing that our prayers are with you throughout these difficult days.
Love,
Lil and Roger Begin
Jean Moore
January 29, 2010
Dear Katy, I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. Our hearts go out to you, and the boys, and the many friends and family that loved him so dearly. It has been so long since I've seen you, but I miss you and think of you very often. Now, more than ever, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2010
Dear Patti and Charles,
May it somehow give you peace
of mind to know that many thoughts and prayers are going out to you, Aunt Millie and Junior.
Eleanor Lasseigne
Lafayette,La.
Sister Mary Brennan, OP
January 28, 2010
Katy and Charles became valued members of our community at the School of the Madeleine. They were most supportive of the education of their children and worked toward enriching the school plant.
Katy, you and the boys will be remembered in our prayers as you face this most difficult time.
January 28, 2010
Dear Charles and Patti: My prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire extended family. Colleen M. Rummelhoff, San Jose, CA
January 28, 2010
Dear Charles and Patti: My prayers and thoughts are with you both and the entire extended family. Colleen M. Rummelhoff, San Jose, CA
Helen and John Townes
January 28, 2010
A truly outstanding man who touched so many lives in his relatively short time in Portland, Oregon, Charlie will be greatly missed by many here. Every one of us knew him for his beautiful smile, his authentic, ever-interested connectedness with people, and his love for and dedication to his family. We will all do our best to support Katy and the boys in any ways we can . . .
Vivian McCarthy
January 27, 2010
Charles was a genuinely fine, gentile, loving young man. He managed to communicate with four generations in our family and became a very dear friend. He adored his family and loved to share the good family fun with others.
You, Katy and the children will be in our thoughts in these difficult days. Charles will not be forgotten especially his humor and compassion.
Tom Tucker
January 27, 2010
Charles and Patti:
My prayers are with you, Charlie and your entire family.
Jesus, I Trust In You.
Sincerely,
Tom Tucker
(from Bogota, Colombia)
January 27, 2010
Dear Mr.and Mrs.Disbrow,
I wanted to send my prayers and love to you and the girls for your loss.I remember Little Charlie as this cute little boy running in the neighborhood,following behind us as we played.I will treasure my wonderful memories of him.Please know you all are in my hearts.
Sincerely,Cindy White Dreifke
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