drumcorpsvideos Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that my father, Charlie Haas, passed away on January 3, 2009. My Dad had been battling leukemia for the past several months and was just admitted to the VA Hospice in Lebanon, PA on December 29, 2008. A viewing will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home in Lebanon, PA on Thursday, January 8th. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 9th. Exact times for the viewing and services have not yet been determined. As some of you are aware, both of my parents were very involved with drum corps in the 60's and 70's. Up until the time she passed away last February, my Mom, Jackie, often spoke of the time she and my father spent video taping in those early years. My Dad had many fond memories as well and up until just a few weeks ago, he and I would talk on the phone and he would share some of the stories he and my mother spoke of throughout the years. My Mom's death was sudden last year and was a very difficult time in our lives. My Dad's illness lasted several months and even though we had some time to prepare for the inevitable outcome, it is still difficult to believe that he is gone. He is with my Mom now and no longer suffering and that is perhaps the greatest comfort of all. Chris Haas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martybucs Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I remember your family from your family's brief time with our corps - (Chris, you were just a tike, then). I remember what a matched pair they were and how you guys were all great together. I hope Mike and Terry are fine, they were fun, too. Gosh, your mom and dad helped chaperone and did all that video work at the shows. Thanks to their dedication and hard work and outright love for the activity, many of us have precious memories preserved. I watch my videos often and think of them each time. Heartfelt thanks to them and especially your father at this time for a lifetime well spent in service to others and to you Chris for continuing to offer the memories they collected. My deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastone Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family at this most difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunRunner Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Godspeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Adding prayers for the family and thanks for the effort on the DVDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trshiffer Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 My deepest sympathies to Chris, Donna and the whole family. Charlie was a great person to know and he will be sadly missed. Judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPEmerald Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Your mom and dads passion and support for this wonderful activity has given a lot of us the ability to see and relive some of the greatest moments of our lives. Those videos they did, and that you now make availible, are a priceless part of history. Thank you all. My condolances for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelloRick Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I certainly know you pain.... My prayers and sympathy go out to you at this the saddest time for a son.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Most sincere condolences to you and your family. Both dad and mom made a great contribution to archiving the activity. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardcoremello Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Your family is in our prayers. I love you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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