I am so shocked and grief-stricken to hear this news. Christine, I express my condolences to you because you, especially, knew him well. I also express my condolences to his beloved, Bev.

Charm and I were diagnosed with recurrences about the same time last summer. He told me that he was very competitive and wasn't going to take this lightly. We had an agreement to cross the finish line together, holding hands. He held me up when I needed it, going through rads and chemo for the first time. Afterall, he was an unfortunate expert.

In our later interactions, we would do more PMing to check up on each other as neither of us felt much like posting. I knew he was not doing well from what he told me, but I had no idea how badly he was doing. I think he spared me his problems so as not to scare me.

Well, Charm, dear buddy...I read this news and let out a huge gasp, so much so that my 4-year-old daughter came running over to see what was the matter. We were not ready to lose you, especially without saying "goodbye", but as always, you did things on your own terms. That was one of your most admirable qualities, among many.

I know you will be watching down on us, dear friend. You will always be remembered, never forgotten.

I love you, you stubborn "old Frack". May you be at peace now, with only joy and no sorrow. I'm so glad we met.

Love,
Kerri