This isn’t the end result anybody hoped for…
Charles “Chuck” Morris IV, 47, a member of the electronica band Lotus, was discovered lifeless, alongside together with his son, three weeks after they went lacking.
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In line with legislation enforcement, the our bodies of Chuck and his son, Charles “Charley” Morris V, 20, had been recovered in a reservoir in northwest Arkansas. Of their official assertion on Fb Sunday, the Benton County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned partly:
“After 24 days of restoration efforts, the our bodies of each Charles Morris IV (Chuck-Father) and Charles Morris V (Charley-son) have been recovered because of the know-how and efforts by all personnel. Sheriff Holloway, together with the household of Chuck and Charley, want to thank all of the women and men who donated their time and efforts to assist convey closure to the household and get better the 2 lacking males … Our coronary heart goes out the household of Chuck and Charley Morris and we’re grateful right now that we will help convey closure.”
So, so unhappy. You possibly can see the complete put up (beneath):
Chuck joined Lotus of their early days, again in 2001, simply as they had been making the transfer to the instrumental “jam band” oeuvre. He remained their percussionist for twenty years.
In case you weren’t conscious, Chuck and his son Charley had been reported lacking final month after they didn’t return from a kayaking journey. The native authorities began rescue efforts on March 16 — however with no luck. They formally moved to a restoration operation on March 21, in keeping with the band’s official Instagram web page:
“We had been all hoping for a miracle, however at this level, the seek for Chuck and Charley has moved to a restoration … Whereas we’re deeply grieving, we plan to have fun Chuck and Charley’s lives, our reminiscences with them, and what they meant to so many individuals.”
On Sunday, the Morris household lastly bought some closure. They mentioned in an announcement on Lotus’ Instagram (earlier than it was confirmed Chuck’s physique had additionally been discovered alongside Charley’s):
“Our household was knowledgeable by the Benton County Sheriff’s Workplace that Charley Morris has been discovered. We’ve got concluded the reason for his loss of life was drowning. The groups are nonetheless actively looking for Chuck Morris, however we proceed to think about their work.”
You possibly can learn the complete assertion (beneath):
The grieving household has additionally opened a GoFundMe to cowl finish of life and restoration prices, in addition to the band internet hosting just a few profit live shows to lift cash for the trigger. Within the description of the fundraiser, organizer Jen Lamboy and member of the family Amelia wrote in honor of the late 20-year-old:
“My stunning boy will probably be ceaselessly missed. His gentle, magnificence, wit and mind will reside in my coronary heart ceaselessly. Thanks for the love and help. Amelia and I really feel it each day.” –Jenny
“Charley is my brother and can all the time be. I really feel his presence overlooking me and laughing at my silly errors. Our reminiscences will ceaselessly be cherished in my coronary heart.” — Amelia
Simply heartbreaking. Should you’d wish to donate to the household, you possibly can click on HERE.
Such horrible information, we had been all hoping they’d be discovered secure… Not less than restoration groups had been capable of give the household some closure. Might Chuck and Charley relaxation in peace.
[Image via GoFundMe]
