Posted on 05/06/2014 5:05:44 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Just received a call from one of his friends in Florida. Gonzo (Barry Lee) has passed away, He was a long term member of FR and was proud to be with us at the March for Justice in 1998. He was a veteran and a patriot and has always been a loyal friend and will be greatly missed.
Prayers for his family and loved ones.
God bless.
So sad to learn of Gonzo’s passing. We sure have wonderful memories of Gonzo at our Freeps here in Florida.
He was one of a kind...a great Patriot and so much fun at a Freep!
Rest in Peace, Dear Barry.
Oh my, another Class of 98 mainstay Freeper passes on to that great kingdom above. I hope there are lots of past Freepers to greet him at the Pearly Gates. This is so sad. He was a unique personality with a great sense of humor and joie de vivre. Sympathy to his family and RIP Gonzo.
Godspeed Gonzo.
We all are less by your passing.
Just so very sad to hear about Gonzo’s passing. James and I will miss him as will all Florida Freepers who knew him.
Keeping his family in our prayers.
Hard to believe we lose 2 in a day, Gonzo and JeanS
Very sorry to hear this. May God bless his loved ones and help ease their pain.
I think maybe Gonzo would like this poem, written by Sgt. Joshua Helterbran.
Rest in God’s arms, Barry “Gonzo” Lee. By all accounts, a life well done.
The Final Inspection
http://vetstribute.com/inGODwetrust/final_inspection.htm
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?”
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn’t mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.”
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
“Step forward now, you soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.”
To all that serve.
That poem helps many.
Thanks
I am so sorry. RIP.
May his souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Gonzo is in a much better place then in the world that he has left. God bless him.
Very sad news. Gonzo is a legendary FReeper.
Really sad to hear of GONZO’s passing. Always enjoyed his comments.
Prayers offered up to Our Great LORD to provide comfort to his family and friends.
Rest In Peace, GONZO.
Prayers for Barry, his family and loved ones.
Rest in peace Gonzo. Truly you will be missed.
God has called home one of his warriors. RIP Gonzo.
RIP Gonzo...condolences for family and friends
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