We are saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague Charlie Cain. He was a truly valuable member of the Truscott Rossman team and he will be sorely missed by all of us.

Charlie spent most of his career as a respected journalist. He covered the movers and shakers at the state Capitol and built a reputation for being tough but fair and very thorough. He was truly one of the best. As a member of the the Truscott Rossman team, we came to love Charlie for his dry wit, funny comments and heartfelt kindness. We even had a quote board with “Charlie-isms” because he would rattle off so many funny sayings (sometimes unintentionally) – we just had to keep track of them.

Our hearts are filled with sadness and our eyes with tears as we remember Charlie. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family – and to his broader “family” around Lansing and Michigan.