I met Charlie soon after opening my practice in Pawling way back in 1989 and he was my lab tech of choice ever since. Over the years, we became friends and most recently, when I suffered a life-changing illness, Charlie was right there with me regularly, visiting me in the hospital and in the nursing home while I recovered (and sneaking me in bags of Slim Jims when the nurses weren't looking, God bless him). His passing still seems surreal...I simply can't wrap my brain around him not being with us. My medical issues preclude my coming to his wake which breaks my heart. Rest easy my dear friend...until we meet again. Love you.