A Tribute to Chuck
I definitely think that the best definition of success is contentment. The happiness of knowing that you are working toward your goal, doing your best at all times and knowing that you have done a good job. -Charles Glover
Heroes for Humanity, and the world, lost a true hero with a passion for journalism, business and philanthropy, with the passing of our beloved Charles Glover.
Co-founder and visionary of Heroes for Humanity, Chuck was a courageous and powerful man, with a loving heart. From the time we are children, many of us dream of leaving a lasting legacy in the world. He did just that.
"Chuck Glover was a role model to so many who have guided Cox's newspapers," said Jay R. Smith, president of Cox Newspapers Inc. "He taught us that a newspaper's service to readers came first. Profitability—essential to maintaining a strong newspaper—would follow, he said. We believed him and tried to meet the high and tough standards he always set. For no one wanted to disappoint Chuck, given the deep admiration and respect he deserved."
Chuck grew up in Dayton Ohio, where his mother was a teacher and his father a housepainter. After serving with the Navy in the Pacific in World War II, and then completing his degree at Ohio University, Chuck began as a cub reporter at The Daily News. It wasn’t long before the editor of the Dayton Daily News asked him to be managing editor; he says Chuck was "one of the most brilliant newspaper men I had ever seen. He had an extremely quick mind, great sense of humor, but he also had real managerial and leadership ability.”
Over the years, Chuck held many posts at Cox, ultimately becoming editor-in-chief of Cox Newspapers, a publishing group that included 21 dailies. In a column in 1970, editor Jim Fain described Chuck as "one of those citizens who keeps struggling away so that life can be a little better for all those trapped in the human condition, and he has done as much for honest newspapering as anyone I know, but he is a guy who is seldom at a loss for a phrase ... and has a rapture in the ridiculous that is a joy to behold."
Chuck’s son, Mark Glover, automotive editor of the Sacramento Bee, said one of the most amazing things about his father was his ability to balance his newspaper work with family life. "I now know what he did was pretty much impossible," said Mark Glover. "He achieved enormous success professionally at the same time he still managed to spend a great amount of time with his family. He was there for baseball games and school plays."
"He was my hero on a lot of levels. I will miss him but I will always carry his lessons with me."
We at Heroes for Humanity feel the same way. We cherish the time we had with Chuck and thank him for the leadership, inspiration, and support he always provided. He was our champion, our mentor, our friend…and our truest hero.
In honor of this great humanitarian, friend and mentor, a portrait of Chuck is being commissioned by a world famous artist for Mighty Eightth Airforce Museum. The portrait will be placed at the entrance of the Charles E Glover Fly Girl Wing at the Museum.
Heroes for Humanity, and the world, lost a true hero with a passion for journalism, business and philanthropy, with the passing of our beloved Charles Glover.
Co-founder and visionary of Heroes for Humanity, Chuck was a courageous and powerful man, with a loving heart. From the time we are children, many of us dream of leaving a lasting legacy in the world. He did just that.
"Chuck Glover was a role model to so many who have guided Cox's newspapers," said Jay R. Smith, president of Cox Newspapers Inc. "He taught us that a newspaper's service to readers came first. Profitability—essential to maintaining a strong newspaper—would follow, he said. We believed him and tried to meet the high and tough standards he always set. For no one wanted to disappoint Chuck, given the deep admiration and respect he deserved."
Chuck grew up in Dayton Ohio, where his mother was a teacher and his father a housepainter. After serving with the Navy in the Pacific in World War II, and then completing his degree at Ohio University, Chuck began as a cub reporter at The Daily News. It wasn’t long before the editor of the Dayton Daily News asked him to be managing editor; he says Chuck was "one of the most brilliant newspaper men I had ever seen. He had an extremely quick mind, great sense of humor, but he also had real managerial and leadership ability.”
Over the years, Chuck held many posts at Cox, ultimately becoming editor-in-chief of Cox Newspapers, a publishing group that included 21 dailies. In a column in 1970, editor Jim Fain described Chuck as "one of those citizens who keeps struggling away so that life can be a little better for all those trapped in the human condition, and he has done as much for honest newspapering as anyone I know, but he is a guy who is seldom at a loss for a phrase ... and has a rapture in the ridiculous that is a joy to behold."
Chuck’s son, Mark Glover, automotive editor of the Sacramento Bee, said one of the most amazing things about his father was his ability to balance his newspaper work with family life. "I now know what he did was pretty much impossible," said Mark Glover. "He achieved enormous success professionally at the same time he still managed to spend a great amount of time with his family. He was there for baseball games and school plays."
"He was my hero on a lot of levels. I will miss him but I will always carry his lessons with me."
We at Heroes for Humanity feel the same way. We cherish the time we had with Chuck and thank him for the leadership, inspiration, and support he always provided. He was our champion, our mentor, our friend…and our truest hero.
In honor of this great humanitarian, friend and mentor, a portrait of Chuck is being commissioned by a world famous artist for Mighty Eightth Airforce Museum. The portrait will be placed at the entrance of the Charles E Glover Fly Girl Wing at the Museum.
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