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.

[BufordP]

Just want everyone to know I made it. AGreatPer says, "Hi!"

Oh, and by the way, God is a Freeper.

1½ posted on 04/03/2013 8:52:33 PM EDT by Doctor Raoul (You'll love it up here. No Journalists. No Democrats.)

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Godspeed, Doctor Raoul. Godspeed.

Just want everyone to know I made it. AGreatPer says, "Hi!"

Oh, and by the way, God is a Freeper.

Godspeed, Doctor Raoul. Godspeed.

[KC_Lion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVzrsyCtoWY

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Concrete Bob concurred that the Prayer of Commendation tune sounded very much like Danny Boy

[dragonblustar]

Prayers for the friends and family of Doctor Raoul.

[al baby]

Prayers I will miss the old timer class of 98 best year ever

[BufordP]

Doctor Raoul says farewell.

[fatima]

God you have me crying.

[PGalt]

R.I.P. Doctor Raoul. Thank you, sir.

love

[icwhatudo]

The class of 98 salutes our greatest member! Prayer bump!

[FreedomPoster]

I don’t mind admitting to a tear or two on that.

RIP Dr. Raoul. You were an inspiration to action to FReepers everywhere and to me personally.

[Humidston]

Me too. Our numbers are dwindling. *sigh*

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Jimmy Valentine’s brother.

[no-to-illegals]

An inspirational tribute. Thank You both, and Thanks go out to all attending this celebration of this inspirational life. Prayers Up for each of Doctor Raoul’s Family and FRiends, and Friends.

[onyx]

(You'll love it up here. No Journalists. No Democrats.)

LOL. Praise God!

March and Sing with your fellow Angels!

God love you. We sure do.

[narses]

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[Jane Long]

Excellent.

[maica]

For Doctor Raoul

[Marylander]

Rest in peace, Doctor Raoul.

[henbane]

Farewell in sadness to Doctor Raoul--a truly inspirational member of the Free Republic community.