Condolences and Reflections for
Chuck Wallace, Firefighter
California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection
"Another Hero gone to
Heaven way too soon..."
I only met Chuckie once.. that's how I knew him... Chuckie.
The first thing I noticed about him was 'wow.. he's really tall.' And his smile.
He had this overwhelmingly warm smile. It made you just want to know him. When
Chrishna told me about the accident I didn't know what to think. She told me a
lot about him. She told me about the time he rolled the truck on Banducci. And
when someone showed up he said that he found Chuck at the bottom, completley
unscathed, looking for something. And when he asked, Chuck said, "My Bible..
I gotta find my Bible." She told me about the time he borrowed Rich's shoes for
an interview at the fire station and wore them even though they were too small
and hurt his feet. She told me that Rich has those shoes sitting in his office
now. I really wish I had a chance to know him and love him as much as everyone
else around him did. While he is missed desperatley here on earth, there's
intense comfort in knowing that right now, he is in thebeloved arms of his
Saviour.
Rachel Bruce
Prescott Valley, AZ
Chuck was an up and coming young man who loved Christ. He
shared this love that Christ has given him to many people. He hung out with my
boys Dan and Jake. He will be missed greatly by us. His loss to Jeanette and
Cara hurts the Smith family as well.
Rich Smith <mvcnc@hotmail.com>
We miss Chuck daily in our family. He is such a part of
our family memories, a best friend to our kids, and another son to John and I. Can't wait to see him again in heaven, and see that big,
slow grin appear on his face. We'll miss him at every occasion in the future.
Chuck, we're glad you're with Jesus, but we miss you down here alot! We love you always! the
Hayes gang
the Hayes family <margohayes@netscape.net>
We Miss Chuck and look forward to seeing him again. Thank
you Jeanette Cara & Mark for sharing him with our family. He was a good kid
and we feel his absence often. We love you all and pray for you often.
Craig Anita Blake Emily & Drew Bauer <cabauer@lightspeed.net>
Tehachapi, CA USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 08:35:31 (PDT)
I have known Chuck for about seven years, attending
school with him at COBCS. It is funny to look back on our times together
because on the outside, we looked like adversaries. Since we were the two
biggest guys in our school, we could never play on the same team in sports
during recess. We always clashed, and i have scars to
prove it. Inside, I loved the guy to pieces. He brought a sense of humor and
joy to our school that was distinctly CHUCK.He was
always around to make life interesting and i loved
him for that.Now he is standing exalting God and
serving the most rewarding purpose possible in existence.God
bless you my friend!!
John Brawner <johnny5@spu.edu>
Romans 10:11,13 For the
Scripture says "Whoever believes on Him will not be put tto shame." For whoever calls on the name of the Lord
shall be saved. Anyone that new Chuck, know's that he
is saved, and it such a great relief to know that we will be with him again
some day. Chuck was on my soccer team, and he was a
very kind and loving person. He will be missed a great deal until we see him
again. To the Wallace Family: My deepest sympathy and prayers to you. I will
always remember Chuck, and his wonderful heart. God bless!
Sarah Solis <adidas5___@hotmail.com>
Our hearts go out to the Wallace family. We loved Chuck.
We were neighbors in Stallion Springs for 5 years. Chuck
became good friends of our children, Sarah and Aaron. Chuck and Aaron
were especially close, and Chuck was such a positive
influence on Aaron. We will never forget his wonderful smile and out going
personality. We were blessed to have known him. Mark, Jeanette, and Cara, we
will keep you in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy, the Goss Family
Herb,Nancy,Sarah & Aaron Goss <nlgoss@intplsrv.net>
Altus, OK USA - Monday, July 23, 2001 at 15:17:51 (PDT)
DEAR WALLACE FAMILY, I WENT TO CUT WOOD TODAY AND AS I
FIRED UP MY CHAIN SAW I REMEMBERED ALL THE TIMES CHUCK WAS THERE. HE LOVED
CUTTING DOWN BIG TREES. ME MARK AND CHUCK HAD SOME GREAT TIMES WORKING IN THE
TREES. I SURE DO MISS HIM BUT LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN HEAVEN. GOD IS GOOD ! I FEEL BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN CHUCK'S FRIEND AND
BROTHER IN CHRIST. WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM GODS SERVANT JIM BOATMAN
JIM BOATMAN <mornstar@tminet.com>
Our prayers are with Mark, Jeanette, Cara, and Chuck's
bigger family at
Mike & Nancy Bourcier <mbourcier@cybersurfers.net>
Tehachapi, Ca
I only knew Chuck for a short while, as he trained with us
to complete a marathon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I was impressed
by his sincerity and his desire to do well in everything he attempted. I am
sure that he is doing the marathon, but in a far better place than where we run
on earth. "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and
not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. (Is. 40:31) May the Lord be
with you and bless you.
Jim Willis <depjim@hotmail.com>
I only knew Chuck for a short while, as he trained with
us to complete a marathon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I was
impressed by his sincerity and his desire to do well in everything he
attempted. I am sure that he is doing the marathon, but in a far better place
than where we run on earth. "Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new
strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles,
they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. (Is.
40:31) May the lord be with you and bless you.
Jim Willis <depjim@hotmail.com>
Isaiah 57:1&2 The righteous
man perishes, and no man takes it to heart: And devout men are taken away,
while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from evil, He
enters into peace: They rest in their beds, Each one
who walked in his upright way. This passage of scripture has given me comfort
in the loss of loved ones when I could not understand why God took them home as
they were doing work for Him. It was a blessing to be with Chuck in the
helicopter and praying for him. Little did I realize at the time that he was a
child of the King. I rejoyced
when I was told that he knew the Lord as his Savior. Hearing from other people
about his life has touched me in a profound way. Our prayers are for his
parents and family. In God's Love, Mike & Dianne Maixner
Engineer, Kern County Fire Department (Bear Valley Sub-Station)
Mike & Dianne Maixner <dimax@csurfers.net>
Tehachapi, CA USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 12:02:48 (PDT)
I would like to extend our most sincere sympathy to the
Wallace Family in this time of sorrow. We came home from work just as they were
towing the vechiles away and I immediatley
felt my heart break and tears flow. I don't know what it's like to lose a
child, but I do know what it's like to lose a father and sister. I have learn
to live with it,but the
wound is always there. I do have comfort in knowing that they are wrapped
forever in God's arms as is Chuck now. I know someday I will have them wrapped
in my arms again as you will find Chucks arms too. God Bless your family!
The Boose Family <t38boose@netzero.net>
Techachapi, Ca
I would like to extend our most sincere sympathy to the
Wallace Family in this time of sorrow. We came home from work just as they were
towing the vechiles away and I immediatley
felt my heart break and tears flow. I don't know what it's like to lose a
child, but I do know what it's like to lose a father and sister. I have learn
to live with it,but the
wound is always there. I do have comfort in knowing that they are wrapped
forever in God's arms as is Chuck now. I know someday I will have them wrapped
in my arms again as you will find Chucks arms too. God Bless your family!
The Boose Family <t38boose@netzero.net>
Techachapi, Ca
I love you Chuck! I'm so grateful to God that he created
heaven and that I know you are standing tall at the throne of God saying
"Holy is the Lamb". I miss your big feet and hands, and I miss you
being here to help or annoy me, either one you did your job as my bro. I just
miss you being my brother. I love you and I'm proud of you.-Love, your sis
Chuck's sister Cara <carawallace2@yahoo.com>
Tehachapi, ca
My prayers go with you.
Little Mac <littlemac558@aol.com>
Chuck was my dearest friend. I loved him so much. He was
one od the best gifts I had
from God. Chuck taught me so much. He was such a blessing to those who knew
him. He could always make my laugh. He is in Heaven now. He more than likly broke his foot already :)He
will be greatly missed. He is in the loving and protecting arms of the
Almighty. My prays go out to all those in sorrow. Exspecially
Cara, Mrs. Wallace, and Mr. Wallce. I'm sorry.
He was a blessing to every one. I love you Chuckie!
Steph Dearing <bossie_chick@hotmail.com>
On behalf of The Master's College, Center for
Professional Studies we extend our sincere condolences for your temporary loss
and separation from Chuck who the Lord blessed mightily and for whom was a
testimony of his Christian upbringing and God's handiwork. Our hearts and
prayers go with you and may you find strength in the Lord's goodness and soverignity.
Jerry Orr <gorr@masters.edu>
Mark, Jeanette and Cara, I can't begin to tell you how deeply
this affected me. I didn't know Chuck, but knowing Jeanette, I knew he must be
quite a guy. I grieve for you as a mother myself, and only hope that I can be
of some comfort to you in some way. My family will continue praying for your
family and ask God to give you the comfort only He can. I love you...
Debbie Willis <bayoudjw@aol.com>
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Chuck. My son Alex
was Chucks Honored Teammate for the
Jeniene Cenoz <Jeniene@childhood-all.ca>
At the crucifixion of Jesus, God for a moment in time,
stood and watched as Jesus was spat upon, laughed at and killed. The Father had
to say good-bye to his Son and listen to his deep cry of despair on the cross
as Jesus was murdered. The angels watched and waited for a command from the
Father to save Jesus from this torturous death, but it never came. The Son, in
so much torment and pain was not able to feel the comfort of his Father’s hands but just as the Father had determined this
moment, Jesus willingly gave up his life for us. The Father gave us the very best
He had to offer, His only Son, so that we may live forever. The victory of
Jesus’ resurrection gives hope to all of us who call upon the name of Lord. My
grief over one of my most precious treasures on earth, my son Chuck, is too
much for my heart to bear but then I remember what God did on the cross and I
am grateful that God gave me living proof of his love and care. Thank you all
for your time and the love you devoted to my son. 1 John
Mom <mwfamily@lightspeed.net>
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I didn't
get the chance to know Chuck very well, but the fact that he had committed to
running a marathon to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society along
with the rest of us, let me know that he was caring young man who wanted to
help others. He was know to me for a very short while, but remembered forever.
May the Lord bless you and bring you strength to endure such a hard monent in life.
Libby Brown <Lib4u@yahoo.com>
Wendy and I felt like we lost a son. Chuck was very
special to us, and I especially enjoyed his
visits...even if it was to only borrow my undersized black shoes. He was always
a very good person to have around school - a good example, a good student, and
an example to the younger people. Though he 'chucked' someof
us more than once, it was always in fun. His heart was generous and kind, and
as far as we could see (which was not nearly as far as God could see) Chuck was
on his way to be a great firefughting Christian. I
praise the reaction of his friends and family to what seems an unexplainable
death. May God help all of us as we work through the grieving and resolution. Won't it be really wonderful, AND FUN, to see
him again? What a day that wil be! All of our prayers
go out to those still in deep grief. May God give you all comfort and peace.
Rich and Wendy Engel <<engelhof@lightspeed.net>
Tehachapi, CA USA - Friday, June
22, 2001 at 08:46:01 (PDT)
We had the privilege to know Chuck
through our Bible study group. We are grieving for Mark, Janette, Cara, and
Frank during this trying time, but rejoyce in knowing
that we will be seeing him once again and glorify His name together.
Robert and Chere
Chavez
Tehachapi, CA USA - Thursday, June
21, 2001 at 19:57:56 (PDT)
Chuckles was
a very special light in our lives and Jim and I were so very blessed to have
been a part of his life. We will miss cutting wood with him and I will
especially miss cooking and trying to fill those long legs of his. We find
comfort in that Chuckles is with the Lord and we know we will see him again one
day. No more pain or sorrow. Our heartfelt prayers are with Jeanette, Cara,
Mark, Dober, Virginia and all of his friends and co-workers. There are sure a
bunch of us that got "CHUCKED". We will always love you and miss you
Chuckles. Jim & Dawnette Boatman
Jim & Dawnette Boatman <mornstar@tminet.com>
Tehachapi, CA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 19:02:05 (PDT)
Chuck was a dear friend to our family and especially to
our daughter Stephanie who loved him dearly. Our prayers are with Jeanette,
Cara, Mark, Grandma Virginia, and Uncle Frank. We know that this was God's best
plan for Chuck and our faith is in Christ who always works all things together
for good for those who love Him and Chuck loved Him! We will miss him terribly,
but look forward to the day when we will meet up again. We love you Chuck!
Russ & Wendy Dearing <dearing@lightspeed.net>
Tehachapi, Ca
chuck was a dear friend
to our family and especially to our daughter Stephanie who loved him dearly.
Our prayers are with Jeanette, Cara, Mark, Grandma Virginia, and Uncle Frank.
We know that this was God's best plan for Chuck and our faith is in Christ who
always works all things together for good for those who love Him and Chuck
loved Him! We will miss him terribly, but look forward to the day when we will
meet up again. We love you Chuck!
Russ & Wendy Dearing <dearing@lightspeed.net>
Tehachapi, Ca
To the Wallace Family and Friends and fellow CDF Family
we send our deepest sympathy. God Bless all of you. Bill and Mary Frogue
Mary Frogue <SICILLIANGAL@AOL.COM>
Chuck was a good friend and buddy. His smile will be
greatly missed here on earth, but our loss is heavens gain.We
know the Lord will comfort the Wallace family and give
the grace needed for each day. We do not grieve as those who have no hope, but
we have the assurance we will be reunited with those we love when Jesus calls
us home! We love you, Mark, Jeanette & Cara!
Wes, Brenda, Case, Steve & Sarajoy Unfried <firedad@truevine.net>
Tehachapi, CA USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 22:25:11 (PDT)
Chuck's light and his laughter will be forever missed. My
thoughts and prayers are with the Wallace family. The shirt with Chuck's rose
will never be forgotten, I will wear it often. - Love you my friend!
Starr Hall <StarrHall@aol.com>
To the Wallace Family, Chuck has left such a positive
"impression" on our CDF family. He will be forever in our hearts !!
Frank Orr, Battalion Chief, Bradley Battalion, San Benito-Monterey Unit
USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 16:47:53 (PDT)
There is an ampty position on
the engine and a coat and boots left hanging on the rack. We will all go on
with our lives as best we can, remembering a friend and comrad.
Dave Hillman
To the family, friends and co-workers
of Chuck Wallace, im sorry to hear of your loss and
the loss of a fellow CDF Firefighter. Our prayers are with you.
Joe Taylor <FKU_CaruthersStn90@fire.ca.gov>
My deepest condolences to Chuck's
family, friends, and co-workers. It is an awful tragedy to have
such a young life taken so soon.
Brian Kornegay <oneputt@pacific.net>