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Charlie

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Apr 27^th, 2017 at 6:38pm

All of 2016 I've been battling with bile duct cancer or Cholangiocarcinoma. Damned thing is rare. Since I do live near Buffalo, I've had access to one of the best cancer hospitals. This is where I learned that what I have is inoperable. Chemo has been able to keep it quiet enough so I could get around. What's happening now is that I'll probably not be able to do much interesting for myself. I'm already on some palliative care. I have been told that this is not a particularly painful cancer. Physically I'll not be able to answer much email.

I certainly did meet some more than nice clusterheads over the years and I'm grateful to you all for that and all the fun I had.

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Potter Ex Member	Re: Damn Reply #1 - Apr 27^th, 2017 at 7:49pm Hey Charlie. Prayers for you from Montana. Potter
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #2 - Apr 27^th, 2017 at 8:18pm Hey Charlie. Praying for a miracle here.
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Hoppy CH.com Alumnus Offline LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE Posts: 1890 Perth WA Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #3 - Apr 27^th, 2017 at 11:15pm Charlie, sending you positive vibes from across the seas. Hoppy
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BobG CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 6422 St. George, UT Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #4 - Apr 28^th, 2017 at 9:46am Over the last many years you've given help, advice and support to hundreds of people here at CH.com. Many mornings I've logged on here with the thought "I wonder what Charlie has to say today". We are very grateful to have a friend like you. Our prayers and wishes of hope are being sent your way.
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pattik CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2631 Wisconsin, USA Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #5 - Apr 28^th, 2017 at 10:32am Charlie, You have prayers of healing and peace for you and your family from me. I hope you understand how much of a positive influence your posts here have been for me and others.
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LasVegas CH.com Sponsor Offline Episodic CH since 11 yrs old, now 50. Posts: 2020 north of the 60th parallel Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #6 - Apr 28^th, 2017 at 6:02pm Charlie, although we've never met in person, I feel grateful to have learned quite alot from your easy to read and understand posts you've shared over the years. Sending prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones. -Gregg in Las Vegas
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Mike NZ CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Oxygen rocks! D3 too! Posts: 3785 Auckland, New Zealand Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #7 - Apr 28^th, 2017 at 7:00pm Charlie, you've my thoughts and hopes for the doctors finding something that will make a difference. Thank you for all your contributions over the years which will have made a difference to so many.
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #8 - Apr 29^th, 2017 at 11:37am You have been a good supporter to others on here over the years. I will never forget the OUCH convention where the airlines lost your bags and you had to keep wearing that same shirt. I will be praying for peace in your life as you fight this as long as you can. Love you brother man.
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jon019

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Reply #9 - Apr 29^th, 2017 at 5:14pm

Sir Charles...I echo ALL the above!.....there is a saying that: "class will out"...and over the years I have enjoyed and looked forward to your posts and contributions to this family...as they are from the classiest of gentlemen.

It is so hard to convey tone, and exact meaning, and sometimes even intent in an email distributed to an entire group. But not so with yours...your open heart shines through your written word....

My thoughts and prayers are with you....

Best...ALWAYS

Jon

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zanychef CH.com Junior Offline i'm busting with a masx cant really go wrong can i Posts: 97 x1\|worthing\|England\|europe\|172\|244\| Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #10 - May 1^st, 2017 at 5:33am Charlie this saddens me no end I do hope the docs can find a way around this for you best wishes my friend Ian
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maz CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 1071 Hampshire, England Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #11 - May 2^nd, 2017 at 2:23am My thoughts are with you too Charlie. Praying for a good outcome.
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Melissa

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Reply #12 - May 2^nd, 2017 at 1:02pm

Oh Charlie, this makes me so sad. Cry

I love you so much, my friend, and just don't understand why such good people are handed such a shitty hand in life. Angry

I always hoped that the reason for not seeing you online was because you were out there, enjoying life, with your family and friends. Was not expecting this at all. I can offer you up my love and prayers, but wish I could do more, like wave my wand and make it all disappear.

Big hugs to you, Charlie. I love you...

Smiley

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Diseases can be our spiritual flat tires - disruptions in our lives that seem to be disasters at the time but end by redirecting our lives in a meaningful way. ~Bernie S. Siegel

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Still whining?
Reply #13 - May 3^rd, 2017 at 11:31pm

So here you are whining Charlie...I have always taken you for a major wimp. Such a gerly man!...Never heard you talk about yer Clusters....Always the big ass supporter....Yes we all love yer big Teddy Bear Ass. A gentle voice of reason when Jonny and I were kicking ass....If I had the world to give...I'd take yer pain away...even have a KIP 10 Cluster for you if it could give you peace...thats how much me and the old farts love you....Walk in the Sunshine...Den

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Marc CH.com Old Timer Offline Posts: 429 TX Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #14 - May 6^th, 2017 at 9:58pm Sir Charles, (MOC) This is deeply saddening to me. Like Mel, I assumed that you weren't here for other reasons than another battle. I wish you the strength, courage and wisdom to move forward in the best way possible. Marc
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #15 - May 7^th, 2017 at 5:42pm Can't think of much to say that others haven't said, other than to say that you have given much to others here over the years, and we love and value your humor, your friendship, and your ever-present good will. All my very best to you, my friend. George
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BarbaraD

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Reply #16 - May 22^nd, 2017 at 3:50pm

Charlie
Love and prayers is what I'm sending to you and my heart. If you only had an inkling of how much you are loved by those who've known you all these years... well, you are VERY much loved.

You know if you need anything... all you have to do is put your lips together and whistle.. we're hear for you and we're family and that's what families do.

Big hugs (and in Texas what other kind do we have?) going out to you. I love you so very much.. Kiss

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shawnn CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 7 Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #17 - May 22^nd, 2017 at 3:54pm I sure don't post like I used to do, Charlie, but for this I'll stop in to say how much I'll miss you. -Fubar
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #18 - May 22^nd, 2017 at 5:05pm Charlie: it has been a long time since I've written here. Cancer sucks. I'm praying for you and will continue to do so. Cluster hugs from. Ohio.
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #19 - May 22^nd, 2017 at 7:42pm I could never see how the "MOC" fit such a charming and giving individual! You are one of the many wonderful people that I have been pleased to meet, in person, and call a friend. My prayers and love go out to you, "Mean Ole Charlie"!
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nani CH.com Alumnus Offline Clusterbusters Posts: 8356 Los Lunas NM USA Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #20 - Jun 20^th, 2017 at 11:57am Charlie, dear friend, I just learned of this today. I want you to know that although you're always in my prayers I will continue to do so with even more determination. I love you brother. Stay strong. Lotsa love and hugs, nani
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Re: Damn
Reply #21 - Jun 29^th, 2017 at 2:13am

Charlie, I've not been on here much of late, and I did not see this until this morning. I'm so sorry to hear this, my friend. As others have said, you have been a rock in this sometimes shaky place. You've always had a voice of reason, even when you disagreed with one of us over something or another that really isn't all that important in the whole scheme of things. It is one of my regrets that I never got the opportunity to meet you. I had hoped to catch a load going in your general direction when I was driving over the road, but never could. Know this, if you know nothing else. You, my friend, are loved. I'll never forget your circulatory method of dealing with CH, even if I couldn't get it to work for me, and I'll be forever grateful for your constant encouragement and support.

Jerry

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Charlotte CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2385 Patterson,California Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #22 - Jun 30^th, 2017 at 9:56pm I'm sorry to hear this, Charlie. <3
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Donna_D. CH.com Alumnus Offline Gone and Sadly Forgotten Posts: 2700 Dallas\|Texas Gender:	Re: Damn Reply #23 - Jul 11^th, 2017 at 9:09pm I just read on Facebook that Charlie passed away. So very sad to hear this. Rest in peace, Charlie. I love you.
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