This isn’t the end result anybody hoped for…
Charles “Chuck” Morris IV, 47, a member of the electronica band Lotus, was discovered useless, alongside along with his son, three weeks after they went lacking.
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According to legislation enforcement, the our bodies of Chuck and his son, Charles “Charley” Morris V, 20, have been recovered in a reservoir in northwest Arkansas. In their official assertion on Facebook Sunday, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office mentioned partly:
“After 24 days of recovery efforts, the bodies of both Charles Morris IV (Chuck-Father) and Charles Morris V (Charley-son) have been recovered thanks to the technology and efforts by all personnel. Sheriff Holloway, along with the family of Chuck and Charley, would like to thank all the men and women who donated their time and efforts to help bring closure to the family and recover the two missing men … Our heart goes out the family of Chuck and Charley Morris and we are thankful today that we can help bring closure.”
So, so unhappy. You can see the complete put up (under):
Chuck joined Lotus of their early days, again in 2001, simply as they have 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 have been reported lacking final month after they did not 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 accordance with the band’s official Instagram web page:
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On Sunday, the Morris household lastly received 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 family was informed by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office that Charley Morris has been found. We have concluded the cause of his death was drowning. The teams are still actively searching for Chuck Morris, but we continue to have faith in their work.”
You can learn the complete assertion (under):
The grieving household has additionally opened a GoFundMe to cowl finish of life and restoration prices, in addition to the band internet hosting a couple of profit concert events to lift cash for the trigger. In the outline of the fundraiser, organizer Jen Lamboy and member of the family Amelia wrote in honor of the late 20-year-old:
“My beautiful boy will be forever missed. His light, beauty, wit and intellect will reside in my heart forever. Thank you for the love and support. Amelia and I feel it every day.” –Jenny
“Charley is my brother and will always be. I feel his presence overlooking me and laughing at my foolish mistakes. Our memories will forever be cherished in my heart.” — Amelia
Just heartbreaking. If you’d wish to donate to the household, you’ll be able to click on HERE.
Such horrible information, we have been all hoping they’d be discovered protected… At least restoration groups have been in a position to give the household some closure. May Chuck and Charley relaxation in peace.
[Image via GoFundMe]
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