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Originally Posted by sceckert
Hard to imagine any driver who generated more goodwill during his career than the Bandit. A special driver, a special guy and a special loss. Hall of Fame Human Being.
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I am the husband of "Uncle Charlie's" niece, Lisa. I met Uncle Charlie in 1986. Later that year, his sister, Joann, got sick in Southern Illinois and eventually passed away that same year. Charlie was the ultimate brother to his sisters, who showed tremendous love and support. During that time, I got to know a man by reputation and by personal contact that was a gentle, special, caring, loving, and fun gentleman. He really loved his family and was quick to welcome me into the family. Recently, my wife and I watched our wedding video from later that year. We both smiled when Uncle Charlie took the screen. That's how he will always be remembered... someone who made those around him smile! I only saw him race one time in Southern Indiana. When we arrived at the racetrack, we mentioned the name, Chuck Amati. We were immediately greeted with a smile and the comment about how great the "One Armed Bandit" was. I was proud to know him. His family will be touched by all the love shown to him on this posting. You are obviously a special group of people. My email is
moebruiser@san.rr.com. If you want to relay any messages directly to his family, I will make sure they get them.
Uncle Charlie, we will miss you dearly. Your old buddy, Bob....