Warren Buffett pays tribute to Charlie Munger on a 'tough day' for shareholders

While Munger’s absence is significant, his presence loomed throughout the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Charlie Munger’s name was among the first words uttered by Buffett as he took the stage. Buffett described Munger as the “architect of Berkshire,” and his request to shareholders to “join me in applauding Charlie” was met with cheers and a standing ovation by a crowd that included the likes of Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, Citigroup (C) CEO Jane Fraser, and Microsoft (MSFT) …