Charlie was always full of life he had many interests he loved riding his ATV, basketball, ice skating, hockey, fishing, hunting, rollerblading, skateboarding, driving go-karts and my car, playing miniture golf, going to the movies and playing at the arcade. Charlie spent his last summer here working on a fishing boat with his grandfather or "PaPa" as he called him. I had the chance to make one trip with them, I had never seen him so happy and content, he truly loved it out on the water. I was so proud of him and my dad commented on how quickly he learned and what a hard-worker he was.

Charlie will be remembered by all who knew him as loving, caring, affectionate, happy and generous. He always had a quick smile and who could ever forget his loud robust laugh, that was sure to cheer anyone up. Charlie was unquestionably the the joy and light of my life. I only had him here for 15 years, but it was the most wonderful, loving and joyful time of my life, and I praise God that Charlie was a part of my life. I know that Charlie is home now, watching over all who loved him and waiting for the day that we will join him. "Huggy Bear" or "Hugster" a nickname given to him by his father because he was so affectionate and loved to give "Big Bear Hugs!

"Hugster, you are part of all who loved you and we will love you now and forever...."

Every step I take, Every move I make, Every single day, Everytime I pray, I'll be missing you, Thinking of the day, When you went away, What a life to take, What a bond to break, I'll be missing you..... (From the song I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy).