Forever Charlie, a friend to CCESC

Honoring our friends Al & Tona Haywood in remembering their Forever Charlie . . .

Haywood SBS is the reason CCESC has such a beautiful website. When we started the process to revive it, I was daunted by the options. After initial research, I found the Wix platform and thankfully, was able to then find some of their partnering web developers. I email interviewed several and after one face to face Zoom interview with Al, selected to work with Haywood SBS. Al knew nothing about our breed but enthusiastically took ALL of my inputs and put together the dynamic, informational and endearing site we now enjoy. He has become a wonderful friend and lets me keep him in my back pocket to check our pages monthly and ensure I have not inadvertently, “blown up” anything! We have shared our pup stories and I grieve with both he and Tona in the loss of their beautiful boy. Charlie will be forever remembered, as our friend, on our Forever Setters Page (https://www.ccesc.net/foreversetters). Hoping he has met up with our setters who have crossed the rainbow bridge and is having a blast with his new friends (Tia, Ellie, Jordy, Andy, Charley Sue). - CCESC Webmaster, Patty McBride

Al & Tona, Charlie at 1 year and at 15 years

“With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved dog, Charlie (papillon-spaniel mix) of 16 years, has passed away today. We made the difficult decision to let him go peacefully at the New Berlin Animal Hospital surrounded by love, knowing that we gave him the best life possible. He brought so much joy and companionship to our family, and we will miss his playful spirit and loyal presence more than words can say.

You know, my wife and I decided to stay in the room when they administered the medication. That was one of the toughest things to witness- to see our doggy pass away in front of us. I'm glad we did, though. We were able to hold him and tell him that we loved him to the very end. 

Thank you for all your love and support during this time.” – alhaywood@haywoodsbs.com - February 17, 2025