I am a close friend of Charlie and his family.
It is incredibly nice to see that a forum he spent so much time on is so caring and thoughtful. His brother mentioned a forum that he frequented and I was able to find this forum and Chuckthebutcher was obviously my buddy Charlie. I was hesitant to post before as I know his brother had been wanting to. I just decided to post about this in the hopes some of you could attend his service. I saw this thread and it really warmed my heart.
Charlie's Dad is finishing a beautiful display case to show many of his knives in the restaurant. I know Charlie would be very happy about that, I just wish he was around to tell us all about them. The last time I saw Charlie he spent over an hour telling me all about his knives and stones.
I know Charlie would have wanted many of you at his service, below is the details for anyone who can attend.
FYI : Family will receive visitors at the Murphy Funeral Home at 4610 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. with services to be held at Murphys on Friday, October 23rd at 11 a.m. A celebration of Charlies life will be held at the Green Pig Bistro following the services at 1p.m. on Friday.