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part-time role. We are glad that he will continue to influence the next generation of MFTs through his work at NCU. Additionally, we hope that his occupation with more active "grandpa-ing" will bring him and his grandchildren much joy! Tom, we will miss the regular interaction with you and the consistent and wonderful warmth you bring to those interactions… On December 20, 2020, Chuck West passed away after a battle with gall bladder cancer. Peter Bradley was with Chuck and Diana when he passed and reported that his passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by love and support. This news was heartbreaking as it leaves a void in the lives of many people, including faculty, students and staff at NCU. Chuck began his career at NCU as one of the first four full time faculty in the MFT programs. He was a part of the planning and efforts to make happen the initial accreditation of the MAMFT and PhDMFT programs. He was the first Clinical Director of the MAMFT and, along with his didactic course teaching, served as a clinical faculty supervisor to master's and doctoral students and as a mentor supervisor to many of our clinical faculty in support of their efforts to become AAMFT Approved supervisors. Chuck served on the AMFTRB for many years. This contributed to his expertise in all things licensure related, which he generously shared with the MFT programs at NCU, making us more able to support students in every state of the United States. Chuck was also a prolific writer, contributing journal articles, handbooks, book chapters, and books to the MFT literature over many years. Although his knowledge of all models was extensive, he loved Narrative Therapy. He and a colleague founded an NCU community for students interested in learning more about Narrative Therapy. Whenever he talked about the meetings with these students, his face lit up with excitement. Clearly Chuck was involved in so many activities related to the MFT profession. However, what I will miss (and I likely am voicing what you all would say) most is his gentle and loving presence in my life. When the notion first came up in a clinical faculty meeting, it seemed, though accurate, only a very spur of the moment thing to say. Now that Chuck is no longer physically present on the planet, the meaning is deeper and more applicable. I plan to "channel my inner Chuck" as often as I possibly can. Memories of Chuck will bring feelings of comfort and his influence in making me a better human being will continue. My hope for all of us in this new year is much success in all aspects of life. May we find joy in our relationships, satisfaction in our work, and may we see the impact of that work in the lives of those we serve. 14