A Tribute to Charlie, 1953-2010
A celebration and tribute to the life of Charles S. Kaplan … my friend, long-time companion, and partner for over 25 years.
The Photo Journal
This video is divided into four sections:
- Travels of Charlie after 2000 (travel was his number one passion).
- Pre-1985 photographs (before we met).
- Pictures of us with friends from 1985-2000.
- Charlie with my family (my parents adored Charlie, and I dare say that these were the happiest times of all our lives).
The Honeymoon
Two months after we met each other. It was taken at the Rainbow Mountain Resort in the Poconos, Pennsylvania in 1985.
Ten Years Later
Ten years later at the same spot taken at the Rainbow Mountain Resort in the Poconos, Pennsylvania in 1995.
Faithful Friends
Charlie and his best friend Steven Quint when they were in college together. Steven and his son Paul (Charlie’s godson) were at the hospital with me a few hours before he died. To this day we all stare at each other in disbelief that Charlie is no longer with us.
The Godson
Charlie, 28, with his godson Paul. Paul is now 29 years old and attended Charlie’s funeral. To this day I keep in contact with him. In fact…