Author: Christopher Moran

January 2, 2021 Christopher Moran No comments exist

Born: June 4th, 1964
Gone to the Golden Hills:
January 2nd, 2021

With sad hearts we announce the sudden passing of Charles A. Torres on January 2, 2021 at the age of 56. He now joins our loving parents in heaven, Julio L. & Virginia Torres. Charles was a lifetime resident of San Bernardino, born June 4, 1964 the youngest of 4; Joseph of San Bernardino, Larry (wife Franki) of Menifee, Patricia of San Bernardino. He was a lifetime parishioner of St. Bernardine Catholic Church, graduated from Pacific HS in ’82, SBVC in ’85 and attended CSUSB. He retired from UPS after 31 years of service. Charles was an active member of Knights of Columbus Council 905, Teamsters Local 63 & Sons of the America Legion Post 155.

Charles passionately enjoyed sports and was a dedicated fan of the Dodgers & Chargers. He enjoyed music, the outdoors, trips to Laughlin and spending time with family and friends. Charles had a loving, generous heart and everyone was his friend.

We were blessed to have Charles in our lives, he will be greatly missed and always be fondly remembered lovingly for his sweet smile and as a good man.

November 2, 2020 Christopher Moran No comments exist

Born: May 1st, 1936
Gone to the Golden Hills:
November 2nd, 2020

“Our chapter lost a pretty damn fine Brother. John Szarzynski has passed, he was what we called our ‘lead element’ cause he always arrived a day before and scoped a clampsite for us, [Those Guys]….and had things a ready. I am glad to have shared some good laughs over the years & camps. He will surely be missed in our camp….may the Golden Hills treat him right.”
– Tim Connacher

August 17, 2020 Christopher Moran

A Special Thank you Tim Connacher for spearheading this operation!

This motley road crew in the Lytle Creek ranger station area….mighty fine work on a damn HOT morning…. we are glad to report Turbos plaque is in fine shape ! Several of us bounced down to Rancho de Spooner and assisted in some needed prep work before his paint crew arrives this week. THANKS TO ALL who were not smart enough to stay inside with the AC cranked……..

July 5, 2020 Christopher Moran

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Gone to the Golden Hills:
July 5th, 2020

“He will be more joy in heaven. And more for us to look forward to when we walk through that gate. He is why I am a clamper and why I appreciate it. He made it fun. He always asked how I was, and how I am doing. If I was out of line , he would be Stern with me and correct me like a father. He had a big wonderful heart. He was so generous. What a wonderful man. I would not want to have missed him for the world. He truly enriched my life. He was always a pleasure. He is, was, and will always be a great clamper. He is, and will always be APA. I am so proud and grateful to have known him. I truly found him to be a fine example what a man should be. And in many ways what a clamper should be. I have always been glad to be in his Gathering. And was always so happy to be in his happening. Thank you God” -Tim Elston

May 31, 2020 Christopher Moran No comments exist

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Gone to the Golden Hills:
May 31st, 2020

“It is without grief, because of years of suffering, that my cousin and Clamper Brother, Patrick Miller Robertson, will suffer no more and has headed out to the gold fields to dig and prosper with Billy Holcomb. He’s now smoking, drinking, eating bad shit without worry, and running big iron without permission from Operating Engineers Local 12 with his big brother Bill “Pop” Samson. Patrick was candle lighted into our chapter in 2008. His wife is one of Jack “Dragnuts” Webb’s daughters. He was 81.“
-Neal Samson