# RIP Charger \[My "Sleep Disorder" Was a Brain Tumor\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 26, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867 "2009-03-26T13:50:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Lucky\_13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucky_13/32/13209_2.png) [@Lucky\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucky_13)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/181 "2011-10-24T04:00:40Z")
I saw the sticky at the top of the page, and remembered when the thread started, thinking he was going to be OK… and then noticed the letters “RIP.” ☹ My condolences to Penny and the rest of **Charger** ’s family. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/182 "2011-10-24T12:15:33Z")
I am very sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/183 "2011-10-24T12:39:10Z")
Sorry for your loss, Penny, and thank you for letting us know. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/184 "2011-10-24T12:55:15Z")
Penny, I would think that even for many of us who just knew Charger online but now have your words to reflect on too, Dale’s spirit and drive can’t help but be an inspiration. How wonderful to know well a person of such character. Thank you very much for sharing the rest of his story with us. You married a very good man. ---
**Author:** ![Hippy\_Hollow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hippy_hollow/32/4841_2.png) [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/185 "2011-10-24T13:00:15Z")
I’m sorry to hear of **Charger’s** passing, Penny. Thanks for telling us. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/186 "2011-10-24T13:05:01Z")
My father died of the same thing, glioblastoma. In his case, it took his verbal ability and then his awareness very quickly. It sounds like Dale had more good days than my father did, if that means anything. My thoughts are with you and the whole family. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/187 "2011-10-24T21:06:30Z")
I was so moved when you described your wedding day. You must’ve truly made him happy. My condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Viridiana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Viridiana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Viridiana)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/188 "2011-10-24T23:30:03Z")
I won’t lie, I shed a few tears. My condolences, and thanks so much for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/189 "2011-10-25T19:12:53Z")
Thank you, Penny, for taking the time to let us know about our Charger, your Dale. I am glad you and he had happiness among the sorrow and the struggle. I hope you take comfort from the fact that his online community here cared for him. May he rest in peace. Ellen ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2011, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/190 "2011-10-26T00:56:12Z")
My most sincere condolences on your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/191 "2011-10-26T19:45:11Z")
My condolences on your loss, Penny. ---
**Author:** ![Hello\_Again](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/85e7bf/32.png) [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2011, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/192 "2011-10-27T23:19:02Z")
What a sad turn. I’m very sorry for your loss. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/193 "2011-10-28T00:18:23Z")
I’m so sorry for your loss, Penny. Thanks for taking the time to stop in to let us know. ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/194 "2011-10-29T16:51:13Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Scubaqueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Scubaqueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scubaqueen)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/195 "2011-10-31T22:03:47Z")
Oh, Penny, I am SO sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/196 "2011-10-31T22:17:09Z")
I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting us know ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/197 "2011-10-31T23:58:34Z")
> [@Charger](#): > > But, for now, I’m keeping a positive attitude, they say that helps. Crucial in many ways. Hold on to this; spend whatever time and energy you can having fun, laughing, loving, bringing excellent energy into your world. My best to you. ---
**Author:** ![Alice\_The\_Goon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/198 "2011-11-01T00:01:03Z")
Uh, psst,\*\* Stoid\*\*… And let me add to the chorus, Penny- my condolences on your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/199 "2011-11-01T02:03:40Z")
Oops. I’m very sorry, I only read the OP. Very stupid of me. My condolences. ---
**Author:** ![JpnDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@JpnDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JpnDude)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867/200 "2011-11-01T07:46:32Z")
Penny, as a tribute to Dale’s studying of a new language, I offer my condolences in _ **nihongo** _ (Japanese): 心からお悔やみ申し上げます。 (kokoro kara okuyami moushiagemasu.) From my heart, I offer my sincere condolences. RIP, Charger. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-charger-my-sleep-disorder-was-a-brain-tumor/490867.md?page=9)