Very sad news indeed. I met Chuck at the 'North of the Gap' gathering, which we had in the UK, shortly after the KN7000 was released. He was, as others have said, a real Gentleman and was always eager to help other forum members, when he could.

Chuck became a real friend to me and at his request, I went to visit him at his flat, in Manchester just last month. It was very obvious to me that he was having a very difficult time coping with the horrible disease, which he had contracted.

I believe the reference made by Alan, in the initial post in this thread "I know you were a friend of his and had come here to collect some things from his flat in Whitefield." was intended for me, and I will contact Alan to help out, if I can.

In case Alan does not read the messages on the forum, I will pass on the sentiments to him and Chuck's family.
A sad day indeed............

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Willum