Never heard of sixth generation white guy from Alaska. John led the delegation to Eisenhower for statehood. I looked him up and there's bunch of info at UAF. He's a tough looking bird. did you ever meet him?
He was born just north of Fairbanks in 1910 and lived there his whole life, died in 1997. I have only briefly met Charlie a few years ago at AMH. Much like yourself, he's been an inspiration of mine for a long while.
Sorry for saying Egan was a good guy. I see your grandfather ran for governor against him. So you're at least fourth generation alaskan. That is rare. And your mom is a Butrovich. Where did you grow up? Cool legacy! You should collect all the family history you can.
Haha, no apologies necessary! I am 6th gen alaskan on my mothers side. I was born and raised in Anchorage, my mother in Fairbanks. I absolutely need to collect as much history as I can, and do it soon! That has been on my mind a lot lately.
There was nobody cooler or chattier than my Grandpa Chuck :) And Grammie Ann's sweetness balanced him out. I miss those two. Thanks for writing a bit about them.
Thank you, Rachael, you must be married to Richard. Chuck was my buddy. He was fun to be around. I'm writing a book so this will see some changes. I didn't finish this, I quit because Charlie kept feeding me his exploits and was overwhelmed by the life of Chuck.
Never heard of sixth generation white guy from Alaska. John led the delegation to Eisenhower for statehood. I looked him up and there's bunch of info at UAF. He's a tough looking bird. did you ever meet him?
I got some clarification from my mom. I am 5th gen. My girls are 6th.
Jim - You nailed it! That’s the Chuck I knew. As colorful a character who ever lived. I miss talking (listening) to him. Brian
Thank you Brian. He was a pain to write about. I didn't finish the story, I quit
Why was he a pain to write about? Sometimes he was a pain to listen to as it was, all Chuck, all the time.
Too fucking accomplished. It was fun to work with Charlie on it. I sAid fucking Chuck a hundred times. Chuckie cheese. I love the guy.
Great read Jim! He sounds like an incredible human and one hell of an Alaskan. My great grandfather, John Butrovich, was in the state legislature.
Thanks Ryan. Where did your grandfather live? Egan was from Valdez and a hell of a governor from all accounts. Have you met Charlie?
He was born just north of Fairbanks in 1910 and lived there his whole life, died in 1997. I have only briefly met Charlie a few years ago at AMH. Much like yourself, he's been an inspiration of mine for a long while.
Sorry for saying Egan was a good guy. I see your grandfather ran for governor against him. So you're at least fourth generation alaskan. That is rare. And your mom is a Butrovich. Where did you grow up? Cool legacy! You should collect all the family history you can.
Haha, no apologies necessary! I am 6th gen alaskan on my mothers side. I was born and raised in Anchorage, my mother in Fairbanks. I absolutely need to collect as much history as I can, and do it soon! That has been on my mind a lot lately.
There was nobody cooler or chattier than my Grandpa Chuck :) And Grammie Ann's sweetness balanced him out. I miss those two. Thanks for writing a bit about them.
Thank you, Rachael, you must be married to Richard. Chuck was my buddy. He was fun to be around. I'm writing a book so this will see some changes. I didn't finish this, I quit because Charlie kept feeding me his exploits and was overwhelmed by the life of Chuck.
He had a big life! Richard is my dad, Chuck was my grandpa.
Exhausting read! lots happening. good job. Jim Sweeney. Good Job.
Yeah, Chuck was a pain in the ass to write about. Don't die because you'd be same to write about.