On behalf of all of Charlie's friends at the Ontario Archaeological Society and the London Chapter of the same, I would like to express my condolences to the family on Charlie's passing. I count it a privilege to have known Charlie for 30 years now and have worked with him a number of times on various archaeological excavations as well as the business of the Society. Charlie was the first president of the London Chapter back in 1977 and was instrumental in giving it a strong start and the impetus that is evident right to this day. His survey work was exemplary and of the highest professional standards. He was always fascinated in precontact lifeways and did a number of experiments in fire and tool production. His atl-atl (throwing stick) proved highly entertaining back at the first London Chapter picnic bringing a great deal of enjoyment as we fumbled with the proper technique to make it work properly. I recall at the time thinking enviously of those who could call him "father" Charlie will be sadly missed here. Jim Keron OAS Board of Directors and former London Chapter President