We Lost a Man

[handejector]

I am deeply saddened to inform you that Charlie Sides died as the result of an accident last Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021.
He was known here as crsides
I extend my sincere condolences to his family and his many other friends.

Charlie was a good man. We are diminished.

 

[Rustyt1953]

What horrible news. His posts were always pleasant.

My prayers to his family as they have to deal with the anguish of such an untimely death.

 

[Mule Packer]

Dang, Lee...always sad to hear that kind of news. Our prayers and condolences to his family.

 

[chuckie]

Sad to hear of his passing.

 

[KalamazooKid]

That’s too bad, thoughts and prayers to the family. Always sad to see these posts.

 

[woodsltc]

Very, very sad . Prayers for his family and loved ones.

Don

 

[M29since14]

Sad news, indeed. Accident deaths are always tough for all involved. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Another good man called home.

 

[Muley Gil]

Charlie was a good man. I met him at the 2007 SWCA meeting in Richmond. He and I exchanged a number of messages about the land that we each owned in the Blue Ridge mountains. We spent some time together at the Charlotte show and we would speak at the Hillsville VA flea market also.

He will be greatly missed.

 

[jdlii]

Amen, condolences to his family.

 

[Onomea]

So sorry to hear of his sudden passing. Charlie and I shared a love for well crafted ivory grips. May he rest in peace, and may the good Lord comfort the loved ones he left behind.

 

[Jebus35745]

WOW, that’s a shock. We met years ago and I have one of his guns in the safe. He will be missed, great person. Will send prayers to him and his family, Larry

 

[hsguy]

Shocking and heartbreaking news. I met Charlie a few years ago in Charlotte at a meeting and ever since considered him a friend and always looked forward to visiting with him! I live in Illinois and found out Charlie and Martha were going to visit family in the area and arranged to meet them both for a meal as they were passing close to my house on the way out west for a vacation. We had a lovely time it it will remain a treasured memory. I pray for comfort for Martha and his family he was so proud of and devoted to. I will miss you my friend! John

 

[ZGrand]

Thoughts and prayers for the family. May he rest in peace.

 

[doublesharp]

Charlie often came to Louisville for National Gun Day and we were pals. I'm sorry to hear this news. Prayers sent for his family and may he rest in peace.

 

[Doug627]

Sad news indeed.

 

[JayCeeNC]

What a blow.
Charlie and I were gun table partners for years at the Greensboro, NC, show and shared tables at Tulsa.
My sincere condolences to his lovely wife Martha and family.

 

[steelslaver]

Didn't know the man, but it sounds like my misfortune.

 

[shell627]

Prayers for his family

 

[BC38]

So sorry to hear of such a great member of our community gone.
Prayers for his family in this time of loss.

 

[RobertJ.]

Very sad news. May he rest in peace.

 

[Model 19 6"]

Very sorry to hear this news. Prayers for all concerned.

 

[dmar]

Sad news, prayers going out to Charlie, his family, and loved ones...

 

[lawandorder]

Very sad news. May his family be surrounded by the Lord's grace.

 

[alwslate]

Very sad news. Condolences for his family.

 

[bob1956]

Charlie was one of the first people to extend his hand out to me at my first symposium. Wonderful guy and great collector.

 

[s&wchad]

I hate getting news like this, it breaks my heart. Charlie and I did some business a few years ago. He was a gentleman and a nice man. His passing is a loss to the board.

My prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends.

 

[WCCPHD]

Charlie was an absolute gentleman and a scholar of Smith and Wesson handguns. Our group of Smith and Wesson Collectors is greatly diminished by his loss and he will be missed.

 

[StrawHat]

I only knew him through his posts. He will be missed.

Prayers for he and his family.

Kevin

 

[quikdraw67]

Prayers to his family.

God bless.