CHARLEY was named for CHARLES "MEL" JOSEPH HOUSTON, who paid the ultimate price in the attack on America September 11, 2001. Charles Houston, age 42, New York, New York, was employed by Euro Brokers Inc. and reportedly lost his life at the World Trade Center, where he worked on the 84th floor of the south tower. Mr. Houston was a handyman at home and was always working on a project. He was a "tell it like it is" guy but was a softie around children. Mr. Houston was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Houston is survived by his wife, Linda. We salute Mr. Houston, a hero, and name this handsome Siberian Husky in his honor.

(Source: The New York Times 11/11/01)