R.I.P. Chuck

[MikeR]

RIP Chuck. It was a pleasure to have known you. You always brought a smile to my face (and a few drinks to my hand) at every BGU event. You will be missed by all

 

[JN99]

Just saw this on fb - Pete's post. Very sad to lose one of our blues brothers and kind of a shock really. RIP Chuck... And for those of us still here remember, life is short, make it sweet.

 

[cowboy]

I have no words...only tears...later.

cowboy

 

[steve w]

Rest in Peace Chuck. Thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

 

[Many Moons]

Never met him. Never will. Yet I feel like I've lost a friend. RIP Chuck.

 

[Wildwood]

A special thanks to Griff and Laura Hamlin who reached out from Blues Guitar Unleashed and played guitar for him over speakerphone during hospice.

This just may be the saddest thing I have ever read but at the same time the most wonderful.

Sorry to say I never met the man but like others here I felt like I knew him just from this forum.

RIP

 

[snarf]

RIP mi amigo. Keep the backline warmed up until the rest of us meet you and we play together again.

 

[Elio]

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[ervjohns]

Such sad news, RIP Chuck

 

[JPsuff]

Condolences to Chuck's family and friends on this sad occasion.

May he rest in peace.

 

[CaptainMoto]

My condolences to Chucks family.

A sad day indeed

For those that knew him, I hope you are filled with pleasant memories of his time with you.

 

[sloslunas]

The word 'devastated' does not even begin to explain how I feel about this...

Steve

 

[Ted_Zeppelin]

RIP Chuck. I never had the pleasure of meeting Chuck but just reading all of the great stories and memories everyone has shared here tells those of us that never met him what a great guy he truly was. These kind of tributes are what we all hope we are worthy of after we are gone!

 

[burlew]

Oh Chuck.
So very sad to see you go my friend. I will miss your company, your counsel and your humour.

But now, no more suffering, no more pain.

I hope that we can honour you in some way at the next BGU Live.

God bless

 

[FrankL]

The fight is over and now he can rest easy. I’m relieved for him but extremely sad for all who survive him. I only wish I knew him better than I did. But what I know is that his heart was bigger than his smile and his love for what brought us all together will be sorely missed. He was always willing to help anyone anytime. The world (and BGU) has lost one helluva generous soul.

 

[Terry B]

I'll always remember Chuck welcoming me to the "BGU family" at 2012 BGU Live, and then each subsequent year when it seemed like BGU Live officially began only once Chuck arrived.

Farewell my friend, rest in peace.

 

[EJG]

Terrible news... Chuck was a GREAT guy. It won’t be the same in our BGU community without him.

 

[Steve.W]

Very sad news. Condolences to Chuck's family and the BGU community.

 

[PapaBear]

Really glad I decided to go to Memphis BGU, had the pleasure of meeting Chuck face to face on that trip, a real great guy,my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

 

[CVTOT]

Very sad, Chuck was one of a kind. I attended Lake Arrowhead 2017 and the first time I went into the gathering room I definitely looked like a deer in the headlight's. Chuck saw that immediately, came over and introduced himself, calmed me down, and let me know it was going to be okay. I'll never forget that kindness and reassurance in his voice. Thanks Chuck and R.I.P.