Martha Smith
Charles was my cousin. His mom was my mother‘s older sister. He was about 13 years older than me. My sister, Ann was born in January 1945
At that time our Dad was serving in World War ll.
On March 1, 1945 Dad was reported missing and a year later given up for dead.
On August 25, 1962 Charles stood in for him and walked me down the aisle at my wedding.
I do not remember ever having anything, but love and respect for Charles I think in his own way he watched out for me all these years
When I talk to him this last Christmas, he answered the phone as always,
“Hi, baby girl. How are things today?”