Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: October 01, 2018, 01:50:46 PM » |
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Charlie passed away.  |
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Rams
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So many colors to choose from yet so few stand out
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2018, 01:58:37 PM » |
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Charlie passed away. Charlie spoke with me just last week after my crash. With all his woes he was still concerned about me. Charlie was my friend, we spoke often. He told me of his decision early on to not fight cancer again. He was a brave soul and will be missed. Rest in Peace Charlie. Semiper Fi! Rams |
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Learning the majority of life's lessons the hard way.
Every trip is an adventure, enjoy it while it lasts.
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Bigwolf
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2018, 02:24:20 PM » |
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Rest In Peace Charlie. You will be missed!
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2018, 02:25:25 PM » |
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2018, 02:26:28 PM » |
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RIP Brother.
You faced the end with a dignity, determination and grace that we should all aspire to. I am so happy to hear that he got to go on his final ride the day before and indulge his passion one more time, that of helping others.
Godspeed to a very good man, enjoy your rest and peace. (Not to mention all the great roads there has to be in heaven.)
My condolences to his family and loved ones as well.
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Ken aka Oil Burner
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2018, 02:47:22 PM » |
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Rest in Peace, Charlie.  |
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Valkski
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2018, 03:16:04 PM » |
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Charlie, Rest In Peace, ride the clouds into heaven! Rich K ( Valk Ski )
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f6john
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2018, 03:36:30 PM » |
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These old bodies can only take so much and Charlie did his part in the fight. Hope if ever faced with a similar situation I can handle it as well as he did. We lost a good one.
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LTD
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2018, 04:53:18 PM » |
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very sad sad day. Ive got the blues. rip land elephant
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Oss
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The lower Hudson Valley
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2018, 05:00:34 PM » |
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Hope there is good riding in Valhalla for Charlie.
Heaven just got a good man.
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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J.Mencalice
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"When You're Dead, Your Bank Account Goes to Zero"
Livin' Better Side of The Great Divide
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2018, 05:04:44 PM » |
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Charlie, Sorry we weren't able to make the Pagosa Springs meet that we planned. You should land on that piece of heaven in the high country and enjoy eternity in the quakies. Thank you for your wise counsel. Rest well, sir.  God took another good one. |
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"The truth is, most of us discover where we are headed when we arrive." Bill Watterson
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98 T
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2018, 05:23:49 PM » |
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Godspeed Charlie - we never got a chance to meet in person but I enjoyed your posts over the years .
May your family find peace and may you rest in peace.
98t (Loth)
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It's not WHAT you ride....it's THAT you ride!
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2018, 05:46:21 PM » |
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Rest In Peace. I've read his posts and his words of wisdom for many years. Including his writings here in the past week or two. Hope your roads are smooth as silk and your gas gauge never reads less than full.
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Pappy!
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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2018, 07:22:08 PM » |
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Rest in Peace, sir.
Prayers for those who knew and loved him.
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Mr Whiskey
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« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2018, 01:19:27 AM » |
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May God Bless & keep his family in this time of grief.
Charlie, I'll see ya in the wind on the other side my Brother 
Love, Whiskey & Sugar
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Peace, Whiskey.
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« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2018, 03:31:14 AM » |
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I did not know Charlie but I’d like to offer condolences to his family and friends. It’s not easy to lose a loved one.
Rest In Peace sir and may the Holy Spirit watch over and give strength to your family and friends.
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Pete
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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2018, 03:35:04 AM » |
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Best wishes and condolences to the family
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« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2018, 05:39:01 AM » |
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Sincere condolences to his family and many friends.
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« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2018, 05:56:20 AM » |
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Sad to lose another friend, RIP Charlie
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LadyDraco
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Bastian, VA. Some of the best roads in the East
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« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2018, 06:21:50 AM » |
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GodSpeed Charlie ... RIP. You will be Missed ... LD & HB |
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Life is what you make of it~If it don't fit make alterations...
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NewValker
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« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2018, 02:57:39 PM » |
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I never met Charlie, but after reading this thread, I’m sure he was an awesome man.
Condolences to his family and friends.
RIP
Craig
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« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2018, 03:28:05 PM » |
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I don't remember meeting Charlie but from his postings on the board and the company he kept I know he was a fine person. RIP Land Elephant.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2018, 03:31:45 PM » |
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I don't remember meeting Charlie but from his postings on the board and the company he kept I know he was a fine person. RIP Land Elephant.
26 years in the Marines in his day Charlie was a badass . I'm very proud to have known him he was a good man . I will miss him . |
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« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2018, 03:51:59 PM » |
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Condolences to his family and all of you who knew him. I don’t think I’ve met him but I admired his strength in his last thread.
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T-Bird
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« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2018, 08:12:15 PM » |
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Thanks Joe for the text, I don't get on here much lately.
Charlie was a great guy to hang around, and he will be greatly missed by his VRCC family.
R.I.P. Charlie
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Disco
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« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2018, 01:53:35 PM » |
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What a great guy, and what a loss for his family and friends. His courage and dignity the last few months should serve as a guide for us all. This pic is from 2014 when Charlie and his grandson led us on a little 420 mile excursion on some of his favorite roads from IZ XIV ground zero in Asheville up into Virginia and back. We had a great day.  From L to R is me, HayHauler, Brew1Brew, grandson, Charlie, and Marcus. BTW, Brew1Brew did not shy away from riding his new 1800 Valkyrie on any of the unpaved roads Charlie took us on! |
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Dave Ritsema
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« Reply #26 on: October 04, 2018, 11:53:00 AM » |
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Just curious if anyone saw Charlies Obituary and could share it here.
Thanks,
Dave
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shortleg
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« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2018, 12:19:44 PM » |
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Always spoke with him and was truly a him passing will be felt by
quite a number of us.
He showed his bravery to the end and his heart was of equal size.
God speed our friend.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #28 on: October 05, 2018, 10:46:59 AM » |
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Just looked and I had a PM from Charlie dated Sept.26 five days later he was gone He was wanting to make The Fall Color Ride this year. You never know folks when the end of days is on us. Rest In Peace my friend. Below copy / paste from a PM Charlie sent. Joe, I still have a faint hope in coming your way but please hold nothing. I have a tough warden who is called Tawna. If I can dot all the i's and cross all the T's she will let me go but has reservation. I have to trust her because I know she loves me. They have made a huge change to my meds in order to get me more energy in my life. This trip that I am doing to Houston will be the baseline for any others. It's a tough one. Jimmy = Hayhauler wants to try. her concerns are the two days of driving. Jimmy is willing to pilot the "Hoopty" and I think a leisurely ride on the Cherahola would be perfect. but my warden is tough. Have to do this trip first. For me it's time after the ride that makes this so special. the tire kicking and great stories of the other riders. listening to you the great entertainer. Just thinking that Jimmy is willing to sacrifice his time like this is unbelievable. I'll stay in touch. Your friend, Charlie Morse Landelephant |
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f6john
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« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2018, 11:09:27 AM » |
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That’s special right there, wish he had of been given just a little more time, won’t we all? It seems to me he didn’t waste any of the time he was given and cherished it all.
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« Reply #30 on: October 07, 2018, 03:07:17 PM » |
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I can only hope I live my life to a level that folks feel inspired to write songs about me once I've crossed over... :'( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3Hw5Aa884 |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #32 on: October 08, 2018, 06:54:17 AM » |
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Thanks for posting .. Put tears in my eyes. Charlie was a good man. I took this picture soon after Charlie crashed his Goldwing and went to riding a Ural with sidecar.He had actually lost weight in this picture as stated above Charlie was a big man so sad to see him as the cancer slowly killed him.  |
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« Reply #33 on: October 08, 2018, 03:23:51 PM » |
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Sad indeed!
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VALKMAN
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« Reply #34 on: October 22, 2018, 02:00:14 PM » |
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