Farewell to the Doctor of Freep

abner ^ | 3 April 2013 | Jimmy Valentine's Brother

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

On the day after Easter, 2013, family, friends and FReepers from far and wide packed The Sweeney Funeral Home to share tears and the many tales of Doctor Raoul’s adventures in the cause of Theodore Roosevelt’s Americanism:

“Americanism means the virtues of courage, honor, justice, truth, sincerity and hardihood – the virtues that made America.”

In his tribute to Doctor Raoul, Kristinn relates from personal experience how Doctor Raoul lived his Americanism.

Even though Doctor Raoul didn’t appear from behind a door and shout “April Fool”, his presence was everywhere.

The 1957 Chevy hearse parked out front;

the Philly soft pretzels in the foyer,
the pictures from throughout his life including one as “Superman” served as reminders of his wit, humor and an early love of costumes.

Flowers were sent by Ann Coulter,

and the DC Chapter Ring Leader, Angelwood.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Resurrection Parish Church of St Casimir. After the service, FReepers Stay True, BillF, TGSL Takoma, Taxman, BufordP, Gunsareok, /sensi ern, Exit 148, Mr. and Mrs. Trooprally, Sauropod, Hell in a Handcart, Kristinn, Concrete Bob, Albion Wilde, ELS. Credo2 and Jimmy Valentine’s brother gathered for a farewell photo.

During the post service luncheon at the Throwbacks Bar and Grill, Mr. Trooprally presented the family with

the group photo from the 232 Walter Reed Friday night FReep

and Poland’s National Flag

flown in honor of the country’s support of the War on Terror. The flag can be seen in the photo as well as the “Thank you to our Troops, You did not Falter, You did not fail” MOAB inspired by Doctor Raoul.

At the end of the 1920 film, The Mark of Zorro, after all wrongs have been righted, Zorro throws his sword into a rafter of the house as he will no longer need to use it. In the 1925 film, Don Q, Son of Zorro, Don Q comes home to find that all is not well. Don Q pulls the sword from the rafter and rides out to right the wrongs once again.

Who knows, maybe someday a Don Q Son of Raoul or Susi Q daughter of Raoul may be seen on Free Republic.

[Biggirl]

RIP!

[Albion Wilde]

Ping to post 118.

[exnavy]

RIP Doctor, may the Lord say to you, “well done my good and faithful servant” ...

[Bruce Kurtz]

RIP, class of 98 bump

[Houmatt]

Thank you. He will never be forgotten.

[miserare]

:)

He was one of the best. We have a new FReeper saint to pray to.

[Nam Vet]

Godspeed good Doc. May the Lord bless and keep your family and loved ones close.

Farewell Class of '98 Bro,

Nam Vet

[rlmorel]

That post bought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face...:)

[freekitty]

May he RIP. A truly outstanding American and Freeper.

[Incorrigible]

Sorry I couldn’t make it ELS. I’m glad to see such a contingent for Doctor Raoul.

[doug from upland]

God rest his soul. He fought a good battle and left us way too soon.

[Tau Food]

I wish I had been able to get to know about this guy, but this is the first I’ve heard of him. He was a real American warrior.

[The Mayor]

AMEN!

[4integrity]

Thank you for the ping. A great picture...speaks volumes about Dr. Raoul’s good character, good wit and especially love of country and our military. And, the same goes for the many Freepers who, proudly, stand up and speak out in support of our freedoms and our wonderful military and their families. Those of you who stood guard, every Friday...winter/summer...are so very appreciated, respected and admired; God bless all of you.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for sharing these tributes!

[illiac]

Will be greatly missed. A great man and citizen. May God be by his side.

[M Kehoe]

Bttt.

5.56mm

[reagandemocrat]

Arguably the best Free Republic moment, ever.

[abner]

What a lovely picture. Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad picture of the good doctor.

We were very sorry that we could not attend.

[Dante3]

Prayers. Such sad news.