Jim Robinson's graveside service.

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[Pocketdoor]

I attended Jim's graveside service. I feel like I should post something about it, to give Freepers and his Family some peace. I'm sure his son Chris has many things to do besides make a post about this, so I'm going to do one for him. Hope he doesn't mind. It was a small and Solemn service. A Navy Funeral Presence was there... from the near by base of Lemoore Naval Air Station. They did the United States Flag folding ceremony, and also played Taps. The Rabbi who presided over it, said a wonderful prayer, about mourning death... it wasn't about "mourning" but more about "celebrating" Jim being with God. It was very touching. A nice Lady, sang Amazing Grace. We spread a little sand on his casket as a Farewell. It was very respectful.

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TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: flyingwithangels; freerepublic; godbless; jimrobinson; memorial; patriot; resting; saintrobinson; thanksfreeper; walkingwithjesus

[Pocketdoor]

Personal Note, Jim is just a stones throw from my Grandparents grave, so I get to pay respects to him every time I go visit them. I hope I'm not out of line making this post. If so, mods delete it.

[posterchild]

Thank you for the report. My father was an Army vet from the ‘Korean conflict’ and the millenial honor guards did a great and respectful job.

[xp38]

Thank you

[Thank You Rush]

I wondered why no one had posted anything about Jim’s funeral service and so glad that you did. I had read his obituary and I was surprised that he wasn’t buried in the National Cemetery in Dixon, CA but as long as the military honors were done in the local cemetery, that’s all that matters.

It’s very moving to attend a service with the military honors. My husband passed away 4 years ago and his remains are in the National Cemetery in Canton, GA. If I had known, I would have had the service with military honors right here closer to where we live but I didn’t know it could be done without being in a National Cemetery.

Thank you again...

[Jane Long]

Thank you for the report.

God bless you for attending for those of us not able to make the journey to Jim’s final resting place and celebration.

RIP, dear sailor ... we know fair winds delivered you safely, to Heaven.

[SisterK]

Thank you for this thread.
Though Free Republic is one of my families, I could not attend the service.
It gives me some peace to read your account.

[ViLaLuz]

Thanks for letting everyone know.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Thanks for letting us know. I was wondering about it.

[toddausauras]

Thank you.

[CodeToad]

Thanks for the post. I am no where near California, but I am glad you were.

[Freee-dame]

Thank you for attending and for letting us know about Jim’s graveside Service. He is a true American patriot and I’m glad he was given full military honors

[GOPJ]

Thank yoo ...

[Dan in Wichita]

Thank you for the report.

[left that other site]

Thank you, from Massachusetts.

[Pocketdoor]

I,m not very social very much, but I just felt like I had to go. Im a 2nd gen freeper, and my soon to be 3rd gen freeper daughter also attended.

[jonsie]

Thank you!

[Allegra]

Thank you for attending and for the lovely report.

[Jane Long]

Wow ... you’re creating quite a FReeper legacy!!

Thanks, again.

[Texaspeptoman]

Thank you. You did right. It is a blessing to be a part of his creation.

[ducttape45]

Thank you for representing us Freepers. God bless Jim and his sons in this time of mourning.