Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Uncle Bob was always my only uncle. He was kind, funny, caring, and modeled the behavior of a true gentleman and parent.
Bob was one of "Greatest Generation" and survived Kamikazi attacks on his Admiral's flagship during the battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima, while he was still a teenager in the US Navy. He was a survivor and true son of Virginia and proud of his Shenandoah Valley roots.
He collected arrowheads, Civil War relics, built model airplanes, ornate sailing ships, furniture, guns, and much more. He showed us all how to love our wives, our children, and our friends - by being a great husband, father, brother, dad, uncle and friend.
I know that "unc" is now at peace in heaven. We all will miss him, but we know he had a wonderful life and leaves individual special memories in each of our hearts that will make us laugh and cry at the same time. His laugh was so contagious!
Bob, we all love you and will look for you in every sunrise and sunset.
Gil, Irene, Wes & Steph
