It is not as good a world now. He was always a gentleman. In each and every way he was deeply and honestly committed to helping people. He really saw government as a means of helping people. He felt he had a calling.
Cynics make fun of that, but it's true.
He had that ability to be brilliant and get down to the common man. I owe Charlie Gilchrist many debts of gratitude as an employer, a boss, teacher, a friend. He was very, very well thought of in the Village. I am really, really sad to hear that. Prince George's News and Web guide Gazette.