Maj Charles W. Fleischer, Jr USMC (Ret) the long time AsktheRef Editor lost his battle with cancer on April 25, 2009. He was interred at the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Virginia June 18 2009 with full military honours. May he referee the beautiful game in an eternal beautiful place.

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Other 4/29/2009

RE: Select, High School, Adult Amateur Other

Patrick Faulds of Columbia, SC USA asks...

Myself, a lifelong member of the 'Curmudgeon's Club' I was shocked and saddened to read that our association lost such an outspoken member. Although I didn't know Chuck Fleischer personally, I recognized a kindred spirit. I learned much and received...

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- 4/29/2009

RE: Under 17

Dave of Des Moines, IA US asks...

Say it ain't so!

I am one of the masses who never met Mr. Fleischer but I have certainly been influenced by him.

The other day I reffed a game that started out very rough and could have easily gotten out of hand. With proper foul ca...

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4/29/2009

RE: U-10 Rec to Adult Other

Val Garza of Cathedral City, California United States asks...

Whether answering a simple question or dealing with a complex issue, Ref Fleischer always demonstrated his joy of sharing his knowledge and insights about officiating. He has left us a legacy of inspiration for all of us to follow.


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4/30/2009

John E of Norton, MA USA asks...

I did not know Chuck except for reading this board. His answers were insightful, direct, witty and really showed his love of the game. I learned a great deal about refereeing from him. I will miss reading his comments here; I can only imagine how ...

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Other 4/30/2009

RE: rec,select Under 19

Richard Rose of Knoxville, TN USA asks...

Never met Ref.Fleischer but always enjoyed and respected his opinions. His family will be in my prayers....

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- 5/2/2009

RE: Rec Under 18

Mel Fros of Urbana, IL Champaign asks...

REMEMBER CHUCK
Chuck delighted me with smatterings of German which he pasted into his answers to my questions. I shall miss the simplicity and clarity of his responses. And should we meet again in the hereafter, may we both have a new spring in o...

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- 5/3/2009

RE: Select, Rec. Under 15

Bryan Easley of Carmichael, CA USA asks...

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Chuck will be missed. He was a giver and made the game better for his efforts. ...

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- 5/3/2009

Mike Haskins of Plano, TX USA asks...

Rest in Peace, Chuck. As a long time reader of this website, I'll miss Chuck's comments about the soccer. ...

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- 5/4/2009

RE: Select, Competitive Adult

Michael Lindo of Vacaville, California USA asks...

I was a coach for 10 years and first met 'The General' while coaching Select and Competitive youth teams. I remember dreading the game when we found out 'The General' was refereeing the game. It wasn't that he wasn't going to be fair, quite the oppo...

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Other 5/4/2009

RE: Under 11

Terry Allen of Coffs Harbour, NSW Australia asks...

From Australia we say farewell to Ref Fleischer. The full time whistle has gone. I never met Mr Fleischer, but I can tell you I always looked for his answers to every question. He was the man in the middle. The best tribute I can pay is to become a r...

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Other 5/4/2009

RE: Rec Under 13

Daniel Jones of Coupeville, WA USA asks...

I've been coaching soccer, mostly at the rec level, for over 26 years from u-6 to u-16. I really love the game, and this site has been a joy to me.

I have a website for my team each year where I post pictures, review games, etc. AsktheRef...

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Other 5/5/2009

paul of Sacramento , ca usa asks...

I am a long time reeder of Ask the Ref.Sorry to hear about the passing of Ref. Fleischer.His ans. to questions has helped me be a better ref....

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Other 5/5/2009

RE: Other

Karen Travenia of Vacaville, California USA asks...

MAJ CHUCK (Major Chuckles)

Thank God that I was able to thank you for all that you've done to make my life easier, although 'Thank you' is never enough.

I was blessed to see a side of you that you shared with few. What a beautiful ...

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Other 5/7/2009

RE: All Amature

Steve Salis of Vero Beach, FL USA asks...

Thank you Chuck for your words of wisdom and your diligence to the love of the game. You will be missed by all of us who try to get it right. May God keep you in his peace and in his grace.

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- 5/13/2009

RE: Rec Under 6

Alex Vanderheyden of Strathroy, Ontario Canada asks...

I'm a new member on this site and it is really cool I'm so glad to see that someone so cool has done this ( Ref Chuck).


I've lost some family members from cancer to and I'm really sad to hear that Ref Chuck lost his battle:( I wi...

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Other 5/27/2009

RE: Select Adult

Jeanne Turner of Mount Shasta, Ca USA asks...

I have known Major Chuckle for about 15 years through the CNRA ref program. I worked with him on many games and his attention to detail was amazing. I live a long distance from the CNRA meetings,so I would call up Major Chuck and see if there was r...

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Other 6/1/2009

Avery Haskell of Overland Park, KS USA asks...

Chuck's family,


I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never personally met Chuck, he was always an extremely helpful person. I haven't been on the site for a while and I wish I had been able to converse with him before he pas...

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Other 6/2/2009

RE: Rec Adult

Brian Lewis of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada asks...

To Chuck's family . . .

My deepsest condolences for your loss. I have been offline for a while and did not have the opportunity to communicate with him before he passed. I have read and continue to read all that has been written for refer...

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Other 6/6/2009

RE: AYSO Recreational Under 11

Mike S of Chino Hills, CA USA asks...

The time and energy that Mr. Fleischer dedicated to this site has been an immense help to so many of us referees.

I am a referee for a recreational AYSO league, and his many answers have helped me provide a more positive, quality experience ...

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Other 6/15/2009

RE: Junior Soccer U9 toU18 Other

John Hernandez of Adelaide, South Australia Australia asks...

My sincere Condolences to the Chuck Fleischer family, friends and colleagues world wide.
Thank you for this wonderful web site, I drop in from time to time. It has been on my favorites list for quite a few years now.
God Bless John ...

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