Monday, March 2, 2015
Charlie, myself, John Sullivan and Dick Grace were sort of a foursome growing up . We did so much together. We really liked being around Charlie because he was the best looking of us (his words, not mine). I left for the Air Force when I was 17 so sort of lost trace of him until a day in 2014. Dick Grace and myself were determined to find him so we headed out to Pembroke looking for ole Charlie. We found the house but no one home so we drove all over Pembroke looking and looking for what?We finally gave up and as we were leaving town decided to stop at a McDonalds for a cup of coffee. As we walked in I saw someone sitting behind a table with several vegtables in a small basket. On a hunch I walked over and sat beside him. I said we were strangers in town and asked him if he knew of a man named Charlie Sweet. He said thats me! He could not identify me but said " that other guy looks familiar"meaning Dick Grace. I gave him several hints but he still could not place me. After all, it was 62 years since we saw each other. Charlie, Dick and I spent the best 2 hours just talking. Charlie, thank you for being you.We may have been years apart in our lives but you will always be my friend, my brother. Rest in peace. You are missed by many.
