Charles R. Steel --- Charles R. Steel, 54, of Lynnwood, Wash., passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001 at the VA Medical Center Seattle.

Born December 18, 1947 in Omaha, Neb.

Charlie was a very active member of several Veterans Organizations, as a Past Vice Commander and Finance Officer for The American Legion, Post 37, in Lynnwood.

As a Vietnam veteran he was also active in funding the K-9 War Dog Memorial, with the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association.

Charlie never stopped thinking of his K-9 Friend Augie who he left behind in Vietnam.

Charlie was a proud member of the 377th K-9 Security Police Squadron at Tan Son Nhut 1968 - 1969.

Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca (Becky) of Creston, Iowa; one sister, Eileen Sanders of Gardena, Calif; one brother, Robert (Bob) Steel of Escondido, Calif; scores of cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in celebration of Charlie's life will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the Lynnwood Elks Lodge at 7:30 p.m.

The Lodge is at 6620 - 196th SW in Lynnwood.

Donations are requested in place of flowers.

Please forward to: American Diabetes Association, 6315 Fleming, Everett WA 98203.

If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines, with Air Force Sentry Dog Handlers watching the perimeter.

Cremation Society Northwest 425-776-8900.

Published in The Herald (Everett) on Mar. 13, 2001