It looks like Chuck is leaving Ankara. Nooo. Not yet but he is retiring from the military service. And last Saturday 26 March 2011 was his last training as a Colonel. 

He played with us since 2008 and came to training every possible Saturday when he was in Ankara. From the very beggining when Hans made him to come one Saturday Chuck did a huge progress. Starting as a solid defender when everybody better stopped not to bump into wall he got some skills to pass and shoot the ball. Not much running but good positioning and radius where he block forwards became his advantage.

Chuck took over the responsibility of the team Captain and "President" when Hans left. And he was excellent. He helped to organise trainings and always spread friendship and fun among us.

To the end...it is not the end...Chuck will still be with us at least until summer when he comes back from USA after couple of weeks. 

Chuck, we wish you all the best, enjoyable and healthy retirement, be always happy, have always a dash of luck and I am sure if little of this is sometimes missing your lovely Liz will always take care of you!


P.S. See pictures in the gallery.