Loosing a friend....

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
'Uncle Charlie' as I call him, known to the rest of the world as Charles Willis Gold, was admitted to the hospital last weekend, having trouble swallowing, and feeling really weak. He appeared to be making a rebound midweek, but has taken that final turn for the worse.

He's been battling pancreatic cancer for two and half years, and he made it longer than most do. He's highly sedated, and on oxygen, and the end appears to be near.

I don't have a lot to say right now, but I would ask that you keep my friend in your prayers, and pray for his wife Marilyn, and neice Amelia. My mind and heart are heavy, and I've got to carry on with the audio sales (he was my partner in the business), and continue sending Marilyn 'his' cut of the bounty. It's the right thing to do.

That being said, my life is about to get real busy - those awaiting shipment of gear, PJDami, Amulford, dk999, organ... it will all happen in very short order, I've got make room for an audiophiles collection of gear, and he was doing this before I was an itch in my daddys pants. I just don't want you guys to think I've taken off, or I'm ignoring threads, etc.

Prayers pray, drinkers drink. Raise a glass to Chas tonight, and spin a classical selection at an obsecene volume. He favored the Russian composers, he liked the build up and brutal dynamics that was the order of the day for most.

Cheers,
Russ
Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear Russ..........Prayers for you all to get though things.......
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited July 2006
    I'll raise a glass to Uncle Charlie tonight and say a prayer for Amelia and Marilyn.

    Thanks for sharing
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2006
    'Uncle Charlie', Marilyn, and Amelia will be added to my prayers.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2006
    I'm sorry to hear. Good luck.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited July 2006
    Prayers for all. Keep the strength Russ. We are with you my friend.
    Michael ;)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2006
    Thanks fellas. Charlie means so much to me, not only has he been a dear friend, he's in a way been my audio mentor - the stories, the knowledge, the history. I wish I had written it all down.

    I went by Tweeter and bought a Tivoli table radio, and as soon as I plugged it in, and tuned to classical 101.1, he totally responded, visually and somewhat verbally. He even seemed to respond a bit when I was opening the box, and telling him this was the last thing Henry Kloss designed, before he went to the big rig in the sky.

    Do yourselves a favor, and say the things that need to be said to your friends and family, while you can (and they can respond). There is so much I wish I could say to him - and I am now, only hoping that he can hear me, which I think he can.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited July 2006
    Sorry Russ

    I will hoist a toast tonight.

    JT
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited July 2006
    Keep talking Russ. He will hear you.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2006
    My thoughts are with ya'll.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2006
    as are mine, will have a couple beers in Charlie's name tonight
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    You got it, very sorry brother...there's nothing you're telling him now, that he didn't already know. Rest easy, he understands completely.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2006
    I too will have one tonight in honor of your friend and Ill have a good thought for him and his family.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,738
    edited July 2006
    Very sorry to hear this Russ...

    Will keep your friend in my prayers.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2006
    I'm sorry to hear it, Broham. Our thoughts and prayers are sent. One round of Shastakovich for Uncle Charlie.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    So sorry. I will send good thoughts.
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2006
    Sorry Russ. Uncle Charlie will be in my prayers.
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited July 2006
    Out of respect Shostakovich Symphony #7 playing as i type......
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  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited July 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:

    Prayers pray, drinkers drink. Raise a glass to Chas tonight, and spin a classical selection at an obsecene volume. He favored the Russian composers, he liked the build up and brutal dynamics that was the order of the day for most.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    Done.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited July 2006
    On they way broham.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear about everything Russ. Everything will be in thoughts and prayers.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited July 2006
    I am saddened to hear this Russ. I will keep Uncle Charlie, his family and you in my prayers.
    Carl

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2006
    RuSs,
    sorry to hear about your good friend Uncle Charlie.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited July 2006
    Loosing anyone you know is hard, may he go in peace.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,040
    edited July 2006
    In thoughts. Sorry to hear Russ.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,091
    edited July 2006
    Russ, My thoughts & prayers are with you. A glass will most definetely be hoisted up high tonight w/ honor.
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  • Roy4828
    Roy4828 Posts: 6
    edited July 2006
    My prayers go out to you and Uncle Charlie.
    God bless you.
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited July 2006
    Sorry to hear about Charles. Will say a prayer for him.

    regards

    Dave
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2006
    I definitely feel for you.

    Don't be sad because it's over though, be happy because it happened.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited July 2006
    My thoughts go out to Uncle Charlie's family and friends, best of luck, if he goes, may it be peaceful.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited July 2006
    Thoughts and prayers are with you Russ. My brother just lost his wife to breast cancer a little over a month ago (she was 32) and needless to say we are all still reeling. Life goes on and you never forget that person, but it is painful. It's like losing a part of yourself. :(

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