I had the priveledge of knowing Chuck from the time I arrived in Coupeville in 1990 until Stella and I moved to Bulgaria in 2006.His warmth, great smile and never ending optimism as well as his interest in seemingly everthing around him was an inspiration to all of us. My "Buddy" Valerie and I spent many happy hours "messing around in boats" fishing, crabbing, sailing and generally causing Chuck a few more smiles at our antics.During the time that I was a Port Commisioner Chuck was a frequent visitor to our meetings especially when the topic of the Greenbank Farm came under discussion. His passion for the preservation of the beauty of Whidbey Island and paticularly of farming often gave us a positive insight and help in our decision processes.His influence and presence will be greatly missed by those of us who admired him so much.I trust his meeting with Val, his greatest supporter, will bring him much solace. Stella and I ofer our sincere condolences to all his family.