Charles Patrick Lynch
July 8, 1959 - November 20, 2011

"I have just heard of the passing of Charles. We served together in Bindlach, FRG with A Troop, 2nd ACR. Although I haven't talked with him in over 20 years, I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was a great man and will be dearly missed."

"Dear Paula, Kelly and Patrick, We were very saddened to hear the bad news of the passing of Charlie. Our memories of him were shared when we were at the CGSC at Fort Leavenworth. He was our military sponsor and we shared a lot during the short time we spent together. He was a very happy man and we had hoped to visit one time to be able to have a good time again. God bless him and God strengthen all of you during this time that followed the loss. The Muhindura family"

"Always Ready! Proud to have served with A TRP along the DDR/CSSR/FRG boroder at Camp Gated. Thank you for your service to the nation."

"Dear Paula, I was truly saddened to hear the news of Charlie's passing. Many of my fondest memories are of our times together with "Avenger 6" at the Rock, Graf, Hohenfels, the Grenze, etc. I echo Steve's comments -- we were all very fortunate to have Charlie as our commander. He was tough when necessary, made us laugh all the time, and truly cared about his soldiers and their families. My thoughts are with you and your family."

"I am sorry I never got the chance to say "thank you". I still have a picture of him holding Kelley at the border camp "gates" in Germany."

"Toujours Pret! RIP Charlie."

"Dear Paula & Family - I was deeply saddened to recently hear that Charlie had passed away in November. In the course of my 22 year military career, working with Charlie at "2nd SEG" in Rhode Island was a true highlight. His constant cheer, zealous optimism, and love of family and country was both treasured and respected by all. My family joins me in sending you our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, John Tierney, Lieutenant Colonel, USA Ret"

"Dear Paula, my thoughts are with you and the children. I will always remember the happy days we spent in Bindlach/Bayreuth with you and Charlie and Kelly's birth here in Germany and the visit with you and your family in Rhode Island. A big hug from across the miles. Sabine, Nick and Ben"

"Dear Paula, Kelly and Patrick, I was deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. As a young lieutenant under Charlie's command in Germany more than 25 years ago, I learned many things from him. I greatly appreciated his sense of humor and his genuine concern for all of his soldiers. I will always cherish the memories of the friendship that Charlie and I had. Charlie was a very fine man, a good friend and a great American. His death is a loss to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stephen, Carla, Nicholas, Benjamin, Alexander and Zachary Lieske"

"Paula, My thoughts and prayers are with you."

"Paula - So sorry for your loss. You andyour family will remain in my thoughts and prayers."

"Colleagues at NUWC -- What a guy! I cannot imagine your family's loss! God's comfort to you all."

"I worked with Mr. Lynch at U.S. Coast Guard and Mr. Lynch a very kind man. I will miss him dearly."

"Dear Paula and Family – I was very sad to hear about the passing of Charlie. When I was in town last year for Tom Blake’s funeral we got the opportunity to reminisce on the great times we had at MHS and our Friday night ventures at Marcucci’s. Lots of laughs…He was an amazing character and big hearted soul. We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers."

"We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember the good times; they will help you to get through the difficult times. Tom and Michelle Burns"

"It was a great honor to have met Charles. He agreed to hire me in April of 2010 and took the chance that I would fit in here at NUWC. I am eternaly greatful for this and many other things that he helped me with. I regret that I was out of town and unable to pay my last respects. Charlie will always be remembered in my heart. Thank you Charlie."

"My condolences to the family."

"Receiving this news reminded me of the fragility of life, and how fleeting it is. My condolences to all of Charlie's family."

"I worked with Charlie Mr. Lynch at the USCG Security Center for about five years and I'll always remember how emotional he got when it was time to leave. That showed me the crusty ol' tank commander really had a big heart. He also had a great sense of humor as there are very few bosses that laugh when their employees dress up like them. Salute, big guy! PS: I bet Grace will be giving him plenty of work to do. Love, Rick"

"Dear Paula, Kelly, Patrick, Petrie & Lynch Family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer."

"My deepest sympathy. Charlie will be missed. Ryan"

"Dear Paula, Kelley, Patrick and family; We are so deeply sadden to hear of Charlie's passing. We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for your strength and healing in your tender loss. May our Lord hold you tightly during your pain and suffering, may your tears turn to the happy memories you have shared. You are a beautiful family, we hold you close to our hearts although the miles separate us. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand. Our Deepest Sympathy, Denise & Dan Nickerson and family"

"Blessed am I to have known Charlie, to have spent cherished times with him and his family. Grateful am I to have known the smile and the warmth of his welcoming embrace. Empty is a place in my heart, for now; but with the goodness and grace that Charlie had, may we all be joined together someday, in the presence of God. To the family, I pray that knowing you are loved by so many, will bring you some comfort in time. I love you deeply."

"Kelley I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ana"

"Charlie was a wonderful colleague and friend to me. My sincerest wishes for peace and comfort to all Charlie's Family and close friends for their great loss."

"Dear Paula, Kelly, Patrick, please accept our condolences. I have so many memories of Charlie; his beloved convertible, our family get together at the Baltimore Orioles/Red Sox game, and especially as everyone has mentioned his room brightening smile... just to name a few. But, what stood out the most was his love for family. Paula, I'm probably not telling you anything you didn't know, but he missed you, Kelly and Patrick everyday he was away. I was so glad he was able to get back to Middletown to be with you again. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. LT Kevin Smith, USCG, Ret."

"Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Charlie, he was a man of great honor and his family was his greatest joy. I will surely miss that great big smile and the warmth he brought when ever he stepped into the room. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand."

"My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Your loss is Heaven's gain."

"Paula and Family Please accept our deepest sympathy for the recent loss of you beloved husband and father. Take care. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.."

"I am thinking about you and sending my love. ~Barb"

"So sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. He was always so kind and considerate. I know he will be missed."

".....we have lost a great Man .....we have lost a great Husband .....we have lost a great Father .....we have lost a great Son .....we have lost a great Uncle .....we have ALL lost a great teacher. .....and Rob and I have lost the best brother you could ask for. We will all miss you "Chaz". You will always be in our hearts. Thank you for the memories. All my love Sis, Kel, and Bub"

"paula,patrick,kelley i dont know what to say. tom and i thought of you like family.we had so many laughs and great times together.god knows tom and charlie never were at a loss for words.god bless them both.they are roomates once again in heaven.i will never forget charlies smilile and beautiful eyes.my heart is broken but im so blessed to have such wonderful memories.i love you all be strong and i hope to see you soon.god bless lisa,brandon and michael sullivan"

"My most heartfelt condolences to the Lynch family. Charlie was a great boss and friend who trusted and mentored me for the last part of his tenure with the Coast Guard. His trust in my abilities inspired me to excel and I thank him for that confidence. His love of trains and historical books was well know but maybe not so well know to his co-workers was his true care for their well-being. I will miss him. LCDR Bob Baronas, USCG, retired"

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paula, Kelly, Patrick and Charlie's extended family. My memory of Charlie will always be one of inspiration - as he always innocently exemplified what a genuine, caring and thoughtful person should be. It was a true gift that came naturally to Charlie, and I hope to become more like him. I feel very fortunate to have met Charlie. Rest in Peace my Friend"

"Charlie you have touched our lives in many ways. You are a true professional that carried out your rsponsibilities to the country and national security while exhibiting compassion and understanding. We are thankful for having you at NUWCDIVNPT for the past 3 years. God Bless."

"Rest in peace Sir."

"Dear Paula, Kelly, Patrick, Lynch & Petrie Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Though I did not know Charlie, it's obvious that he was an admirable man. May the love and support that you have as being such a close family, with many friends, bring you peace and comfort in days ahead. May your happiness memories of Charlie remain active in your hearts forever. With prayers and sympathy,"

"I always appreciated Charlie's passion for history. I'm shocked that he's gone. I hope Paula and family have really good memories to keep. Pam Jones formerly Lead Security Specialist U.S. Coast Guard Security Center"

"My deepest condelences go out to the Lynch family. May God provide comfort and healing in your time of need. I had the pleasure to know and work with Charlie and will simply echo what is already known, already been said; he was a wonderful friend who was passionate about his work, his family and a true patriot! He was passionate about his time pieces and trains as well and would just light-up and grin ear to ear when I asked about a new watch he was sporting. I'll always cherish our short time togather."

"I am shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie. I will always remember his energy and infectious smile while the Director at Coast Guard SECCEN. It is an honor to have known and served with him during his time with the Coast Guard. Heartfelt condolences to the Lynch family in this time of sorrow."

"Paula and family- I am sadden by the news of Charlie's passing. It seems like only yesterday when I saw him last, but several years have gone. He was a very good person and friend. I know he will be missed by everyone. My family and I are praying for you and your family. Jeff and Marnie Crawford"

"I worked closely with Charlie over the past four years. He was a tireless worker and dedicated to serving his country. I always looked forward to hearing the baseball update. He loved his family. I'm thankful that I got to know Charlie."

"I offer my most sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Lynch. He was a very nice man, and I enjoyed working with him."

"Dear Paula,Patrick and Kelley, I was so sad to hear of Charlies passing. As long as I new Charlie, since he was about 4 years old he was always a happy and gentle soul and a good person, he never changed.We will keep Charlie and your family in our prayers. Sincerely, Sally and Paul McFarland"

"My deepest condolence goes out to you and your family. Charlie, was a great boss, and always had a big smile on his face. He will be truly be missed."

"I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother... I didn't know Charles but all of us at NUWC relied on his work and his team to be able to do our jobs. My family will keep your family in our prayers. -kc"

"Marina Perea & Family are sending our condolences, and our love to your family. You are in our prayers."

"Lynch Family, Our prayers are with you and your entire family. I had the honor of knowing Charlie for the past 3 years. He was a devoted, caring and fair individual. He never said no to anyone. We will surely miss him around here."

"My condolences to Aunt Paula,Kelley,Patrick, my Dad James & Aunt Marianne. Uncle Charlie will be deeply missed & his presence will be with Us 4ever. I will always remember Charlie by his gd natured ways- He had a Big Heart for others & was often the Peace maker in the family. He shines bright in heaven above & wears a Crown. Each day that passes know that he Smiles upon you & wishes the Best for you & one day everyone will see him again in eternity. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Shan-n"

"Beloved brother, we sit here and smile and cry as we read all these entries from wonderful people who in a briefer time than us, knew you and understood who you were as a person. It is humbling to be a part of the family who has loved you all these years. We are so sad without you. P, Kel and Patrick, loving you then, now and forever."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We have many nice memories of Charlie when he was in school and our neighbor as well."

"We are so sad to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Wanda, Marina and Jose"

"To the Lynch Family, My sincere consolences for your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead."

"My sincere sympathy to Charlie?s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Charlie was a great person, always kind, always passionate about the cause and always smiling! May he be in everlasting peace."

"Deepest sympathy concerning your loss. My wife and I both had the pleasure of knowing Charlie through our work. I met Charlie a few years ago while taking a class at NUWC, and was immediately impressed with his personality and demeanor. Charlie was a good example of a good example, and I'll miss seeing him around at work, and hearing about his old Oldsmobile convertible. We'll include Charlie and his family in our prayers."

"I am an employee at NUWC and never had the honor of working directly with Charlie, but please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. May God bless and comfort you all."

"My condolences to the family. I have worked with him at NUWC and found him to be pleasant, caring and passionate about his work. He was a gentleman."

"While the Army moves you often and friendships can dwindle, some of us are lucky enough to meet friends that stick around despite the miles. Charlie, there are no words to describe what your friendship has meant to me over the last 10 years. I cherish our many times together & the countless conversations we’ve had knowing that no matter where I was, you were always there to talk to. You have raised a terrific family and your gleaming spirit, faith and love shines in their faces. Jungmi and I send all our love and prayers to Paula, Patrick and Kelley. I will miss you and our time together immensely but I thank God that I was lucky enough to meet you. Army Strong buddy."

"Dear Paula, Kelley and Patrick, Our deepest condolences to you. May God bless Charlie's soul and May He bless you with faith, peace and hope. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gregory, Jody, Keri and Katelyn"

"Dear Lynch Family, I had a pleasure to work with Mr. Lynch for a short period and during this time, he always shared stories. He always walked around with this great big smile and would say at the end of the day thanks for you support today. I want to let you know that your family will always be in our prayers and we are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Lynch will always be in my heart as a fellow veteran, supervisor and friend."

"Charlie you were truly a professionsal, humble and generous man. In the short time I was lucky enough to know you, I valued your mentoring and admiralble advice. I wish to express my condolences to your loving family for I know how much they meant to you. I would like to wish you fair winds and following seas, may you rest in peace... Your Friend Gregory DeLuca"

"Dear Paul, Kelly and Patrick, we are so sorry for your loss, our hearts are breaking with sorrow for all of you. We pray that god will keep all of you in his hands during this times. Love Ted & Edith"

"Dear Lynch family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful guy that had a charming personality. He will sorely be missed at our security office"

"I am so sorry for your loss. Kelley, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking about you and sending you my love, Amy"

"Your smile is who you are. We are blessed that God gave you to us and you will forever be in our hearts. You are a fine Christian man and lived by your faith. You could not love Paula, Kelley and Patrick more than you did and expressed that love openly. Your "I love You's" and loving hugs will still be heard and the warmth very comforting. Charlie, you and Paula have raised together, the most wonderful family anyone could ever nurture. Both of you taught your children to love, be compasionate, and "do the right thing". You accomplished so much in your lifetime, civilian and military. We are the fortunate ones, you were not a son-in-law, you were one of our sons. Thank you God, for sharing this angel with us, may you rest in Peace our sweet child. We love you, Papa and O'ee"

"When an old friend asked if I remembered Charlie, immediately I did. It may be years since high school when last I saw Charlie but my first thoughts were of what a nice boy he was in those years we were in MHS. My heart goes out to his family. God bless"

"Charlie was a great husband, father, patriot and neighbor. He was a good man and a trusted friend that I will miss. Our prayers are with Paula and her children and family. Semper Fidelis, Norm & Gretchen"

"Paula, Kelley, Patrick, Words cannot express how truly sorry I am to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a great man. I know he loved you all very much and he will truly be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Shannon and Jeremy"

"Dear Lynch Family, I am truly saddened to learn of Charles' passing. I had the honor and pleasure of working with him at NUWC over the past few years. His committment, knowledge, and good humor will be missed. You have my deepest condolences. Sincerely, Chuck Giardino."

"Charlie was one of the best - a good guy and a good security manager. We will miss him around here."

"Charlie was a wonderful man and a great boss. I feel better have known him. He made a difference. My Condolences go out to his family. May God bless and be with you through this. Robin Spradling his secretary at NUWC"

"During the short time that I had the pleasure to work with Charlie, he always had a great smile and sense of humor. I will really miss the laughs. To his family, I am truely sorry for you loss. Stevie"

"We from the NAVSEA Headquarters, Office of Security Programs and Continuity Planning cannot begin to understand what you must be going through right now, but we send our love, and we promise to pray for your entire family."

"Dear Paula, Kelly, and Patrick, Words cannot adequately express our grief at the sudden passing of Charlie. We had only recently reestablished contact after many years away serving our country. Its just one of many loves we shared; our love of country. There are many others but the love we loved most is our family. To say Charlie loved and cherished his is an understatement. I know the feelings shared by you all. Its what makes the loss so tough to deal with. Know that we are here for you; we're literally right around the corner. God bless and comfort each of you. Love Tom & Wendy"

"My prayers go out to everyone who was close to my Uncle Charlie. His kind spirit and giving nature will be missed greatly. My heart is heavy as I envision feeling the grief and loss that Paula, Kelley, and Patrick are going through right now. Just a short few months ago we had an awesome family visit. We were sitting around in the living room laughing and conversing over pizza. Charlie showed us the google maps on the computer and like always, he was happy to be spending a relaxing afternoon with family. Nobody would have imagined that there would not be another visit, and that we would not be all together again in a short while. I am grateful that we had this time to spend together,though it is heartbreaking to realize that the length of time is not up to us to decide. I know that Grandma and Grandpa were up there at the end of his earthly journey to welcome him home. We love you Uncle Charlie! -Colby"

"Paula, Kelly & Patrick- We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We have always looked back on our time together at Ft Leavenworth with laughter and fondness---no one could brew beer like Charlie! He truly was a wonderful man and we are better people for having known him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick, Tracy, Erika, Catie, Alex and Alyssa"