The Western Bulldogs today announced the Club and the Sutton Family will hold a special Memorial Service for Dogs champion and great, Charles (Charlie) Sutton, on Friday the 15th of June at the Victory Room, Etihad Stadium.
The service, which will celebrate Charlie’s life and contribution to the Bulldogs, will be open to the public to ensure Bulldogs Members and Fans have the opportunity to farewell our great hero.
Bulldogs’ President, David Smorgon, Graham Sherry and current player, Robert Murphy will speak during the service.
Harvey Stevens, Doug Hawkins and Brad Johnson will also play a role during the event.
The Club will also celebrate Charlie’s life and contribution to the Red, White and Blue during the Bulldogs’ Round 12 clash against Port Adelaide at Etihad on Sunday the 17th of June.
The Western Bulldogs will run out with black arm bands in honour of Charlie and will observe a minute silence in advance of the match.
A guard of honour - made up of members of the Sutton Family and former Charles Sutton Medallists (the Club’s Best and Fairest winners) including John Schultz, Ray Walker, Doug Hawkins and Tony McGuinness - will also form for the players as they take to the field.
In addition, a Condolence Book will be available for Members and Fans to sign in the Past Players Room (Victory Room - Aisle 15)
Members and Fans are encouraged to attend this match to pay their last respects to the man that epitomised the Bulldog Spirit.
Please note family and friends will hold a private funeral to farewell Charlie.
Charlie Sutton Memorial Service
Date: Friday 15 June, 2012
Time: 1.30 PM (doors open at 1.00 PM)
Venue: Victory Room (Gate 9), Etihad Stadium
For a map of Etihad Stadium including parking information and directions to the Victory Room, click here.
Charlie Sutton Tribute Match
Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide Round 12
Date: Sunday 17 June, 2012
Time: Pre-match before bounce at 4:40 PM
Venue: Etihad Stadium
