Flutist Charlie Eckman, 90, died October 27, 2002, in Wilmington Hospital.
He was an accomplished flutist and piccolo player and served in World War II as a private in the 281st Army Ground Forces band, entertaining troops in Australia, the Philippines and New Guinea from 1942-1945.
He also performed with the Brandywine Pops Orchestra and then the Diamond State Concert Band for over 50 years.