I am still in shock as I post this sad news. Chuck GMC from the 31st. has passed away. I spoke with his youngest son (12) this evening and wow what a mature young man. Who by the way told me he sat many of nights side by side with his Dad and even took the reigns a few times. He included the fact that he was as good as his Dad! Made me laugh ... made me think of so many memories. I have some of the personal information he shared with me ...
He had a battle with Cancer and he won that fight however, if I am stating the right facts (I am very upset right now) they found a four inch tumor on his lung and pneumonia set in. With the fight he had with cancer he just could not fight the pneumonia and here we are. He passed Tuesday March 20th.
Steven 12
Twins Katelynn and Jamie 20
Shannon 30
Jess 25
Jeff 24
The above is the list of Chuck's children. I know Tango31st & Chief31st are on my facebook so I will be in touch with them. I have seen scot31st (not sure of spelling) in the MA recently and hope to see him again soon. As far as the 31st. web site it seems to be down or I cannot find it. I will PM those I remember who I think still have BBS accounts like Kudzu31, ZEKE31st and I am drawing a blank right now ... I can't think straight. If you have contact with any of them please pass this information.
NO DOUBT a memorial flight will be in the making ... I will need help so please PM me if you can assist. I will be sending request PMs also to a few for help.
I made a video many many many years ago when Chuck (GMC as Bishop) and myself (as Knight) met on a hill and had a stand off. We were PMing each other through the whole thing. I edited it put it to music and posted it here on the BBS and on the 31st. web site. It was one of many great memories I have with GMC ... when I would change countries and hop on the 31st. squad channel there was never a dull moment and my face hurt from smiling and my gut was in pain from laughing so hard! Quite of a few of the best times I have had in the last ten years! I will never look at double syllable words the same ... I hope someone is still around who gets that joke!!
RIP GMC <S>
