*NOTE* Normally, Charlie writes a new soapbox on Monday, but since he's writing about his upcoming birthday on Sunday October 28, we're running a new one today, and a rewind on Monday. Happy Birthday, Charlie! - TeamCDB/BW

October 28, 2018, God willing, I will turn 82 years old.

What are you supposed to be doing and how are you supposed to act when you’re 82?

*NOTE* Charlie will be back with a brand new soapbox on Monday, in the meantime, here's a rewind from 2009 which coincides with Saturday's 41st anniversary of the tragic 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash. - TeamCDB

“It was October in St. Louis town
When we heard that the free bird had fell to the ground
And we all said a prayer before we went down to play
And Ronnie, my buddy, above all the rest
I miss you the most and I loved you the best
And now that you’re gone I thank God I was blessed
Just to know you”