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.

[stevio]

Very cool. Thanks for pinging me on this. Dr. Raoul, a true patriot.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Well when you know your cause is just and you have a great sense of humor, some how the badness disappears. I watched a clip from Lady Thatcher’s last questions in the House of Commons and saw a similarity. Mocking humor is the best.

[OddLane]

BTTT.

Rest in Peace, Dr. Raoul.

[TBP]

Mr. Clinton,
We have you surrounded.
Put down the intern
And come out with your pants up!

[GunsareOK]

All I can do with this late addition is to echo the sentiments of everyone else. I was fortunate to have had the company and inspiration of such a great patriot as Doctor Raoul and was glad to meet his family at long last.

Thanks to JVB and Tgsl Takoma for their tributes and to JVB and BufordP for arranging for my trip to attend the wake and funeral.

[Askel5]

Very sorry to hear this. Raoul spot me a sausage biscuit and gave me a little tour before my first visit to the White House gate with him and the DC Chapter. Fun days.

“THIS WASHINGTON ONE IS FREE!!!” (riff on a Pimp Corps cheer)

All best to the gang and comfort to his loved ones.

[Askel5]

Since you’re RIGHT HERE above me ... just let me say Hi (in case you remember me, I remember you =) and remark on how lovely it is just seeing so many old handle go by.

All best! Glad you were there to represent. DC Chapter rocks.

[\/\/ayne]

Doctor Raoul; a great FReeper and inspiration to me personally as well as many others. Thank you, my FReeper bro.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

The Doc was irrepressible and irreplaceable. We sure could use his wit in these times.

[M Kehoe]

The Good Doctor will be missed.

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