Charlies.....

Many years we talked
Of hounding,mineral
And rocks.....

Listened to your stories
Of your time in the Navy
And "Nam"...

The hounding trails
You walked
The people you have met
I will remember
The stories of them all....
Your collections
Of thumbnail minerals
You had to show
Some so rare
Nope,not for sale....

The collections of
Your wife's (Linda)
Sewing machines,you said
We knew you loved her
As you would buy her
Another for Linda's collection too....

South Dakota
Is where, you where at
I know,because that's where
You hung your hat
The many memories
You shared of that ......

We called each other names
But with respect
That's what Brothers do
With no regrets
So you old Goat....

Your life was good
Your memories are ours now...

Also a person
Who brought,your happiness
The Brother you never had
Bob was his name
He brought you joy
Laughter and  happiness
To your life
Your memories
Will be with him
Forever too....

Rest in peace
Brother
The pain is gone
The suffering too
Brothers for life
We salute you........


Michael VanDyke @ Dec 31st.. 2017