Marine, FReeper/Lurker Goes to Final Rest

Vanity Post | Jan 30, 2002

[Apple Pan Dowdy]

As members of the FreeRepublic Family I thought you all would want to know that one of your avid FReeper/Lurkers passed away quietly at home on Monday night after a battle with cancer. Robert, my Father-in-law, was 79 and a Marine Veteran. Although he was never quite able to get up the nerve to post here, he avidly read and enjoyed all of your posts daily. He was a man who exemplified courage, strength and an enduring love to his family, his friends, and his country. He was proud to have had the privilege of serving his country for 41 years as a Marine Aviator, active in W.W.II as a flight instructor, then in the Korean War as a pilot (flying off the Yorktown) where he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and three Air Medals in addition to other Service Medals, followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps Active Reserves until 1983.

May I offer to you Freepers, as an important part of his online community, a salute which he would surely do himself if he were here. Robert will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Feb 6 and his soul will find peace with his Creator.

[JoeSixPack1]

Semper Fidelis, Marine!
You may rest knowing you brought honor to yourself, your family, your Country and to the United States Marine Corps.

[martian_22]

Condolences to you and your family.

Semper Fi.

[The Westerner]

Condolences to you and your family, Apple Pan Dowdy. Thanks for the inspiring biography.

[opbuzz]

Now he's guarding heavens streets.

Semper Fi

[manna]

Godspeed ...

[eureka!]

Thank you for your service to the country, Robert. My condolences to all, APD...

[Jefferson Adams]

Thanks for letting us know, APD. My condolences and prayers on the loss of your father.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thank you for this post, and thank you to your father in law for his service to our nation. So glad to know he enjoyed Free Republic!

[Noumenon]

My deepest condolences and kindest regards to your family. Rest assured, the legacy of liberty he left will not be squandered.

[jwfiv]

You're makin' me weep, APD. May your departed father-in-law rest in Peace and awaken in Glory. Thank you for sharing his passing with us.

[Nimitz]

Semper Fi. My heart is heavy. We should all take a walk through Arlington National Cemetery. It fills you with a love for countrymen like no other place. A fitting resting spot for a giant; such a man was your father. Almighty God have mercy on him. As I am sure God WILL have mercy on him I should ask also that He has mercy on us. The void left by your father should NEVER be filled. We should gaze upon it in awe as a reminder of what WE should strive to become.

[Ajnin]

Semper Fi, Leatherneck!

[patent]

May he rest in peace.

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[KSCITYBOY]

God Bless the soul of a good man.

[jwalsh07]

Godspeed another faithful marine.

[Feiny]

I lurked here for about an hour before I just HAD tp put my 2 cents in.....your Father-in-Law must have had incredible restraint!

Also, Thanks for reminding me to call my own Dad...it has been a while. Sorry for your loss.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Fly free now Robert and May God bless your soul.

Thank you for your service to this country.

Heaven has a new resident, may he watch over his family and this free republic.

[sneakypete]

A final salute to you,old Marine!