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Rob's Memorial Service
Jerry of the 101st AVN retirees wants to arrange for the Patriot Guard
Riders as escort for the memorial. Robert would have appreciated this. He respected and applauded the Patriot Guard Riders and all they did. We know that his memorial service will be at 1:00 pm (13:00) on April 9 at the Main Post chapel with Chaplain Lorenzen officiating. His ashes will be interned at 2:00 pm (14:00) at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers and other memorials may be delivered to the cemetery between 1:30 and 2:00 pm of that day. The address is 400 Murchinsen Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. They must stand at attention and salute when appropriate (sorry but this is so regimented that I'm finding it all funny.) People may remember Rob as SPC or SGT Robert G. Shirk. He was a Blackhawk guy all the way although he loved anything to do with flight. He called army aviation "the world's greatest roller coaster ride, and I get paid too." Rob was known for his puckish sense of humor, although he became much more serious after the Gulf War. He said that he saw more than enough misery to go around. Rob served with: 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) Ft Campbell, KY 1984-5 4/7 CAV at Camp Stanley, Korea 1985-6 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) 1986-1990 326 Medical Company Landsthul, Germany 1990-1992 He was in Desert Shield/Storm, November 1990-April 1991 4/3 Armored CAV Ft Bliss, TX 1992-1995 US Army Recruiting Station, Sacramento CA 1995-1996 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea 1996-1997 2nd Support Center, Ft Bragg, NC1997-1999 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea1999-2000 57th Medical Co, Ft Bragg, NC 2001-2003 Rob was medically retired in 2003 with Brain cancer attributed to exposure to Sarin and Cyclo-Sarin gases during Desert Storm. During that same rescue mission Robert was also exposed to the smoke from oil well fires started on orders from Saddam Hussein and his minions. Don't tell me that Sadist Hussein had no weapons of self destruction. Rob had the funniest personality of anyone I ever met and could tell a great story. He loved to relax, read, talk, play various games (I still remember Skip-Bo across America), beat me at cribbage, play RPGs (role playing games), be dragged to museums and other places he declared that he wouldn't enjoy, and spend time with his family and friends. Animals loved him and he loved them in return. He liked hanging out with his kitty buddies and loving on them. We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk |
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26.3.2010 23:02, tanadashoes kirjoitti:
snip We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk First of all ((((((((((((Pam))))))))))))) Dunno if it's strange or funny, but to me, Rob is connected with kites ever since you told me that he was a master at flying kites. And now I had a vision before my mind's eye, of it being a windy day for his memorial, and there being loads of kites in the sky, either against a crisp blue sky or silhouetted against the yellow-orange-red of the setting sun... -- Christine in Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com |
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"Christine BA" wrote in message
... 26.3.2010 23:02, tanadashoes kirjoitti: snip We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk First of all ((((((((((((Pam))))))))))))) Dunno if it's strange or funny, but to me, Rob is connected with kites ever since you told me that he was a master at flying kites. And now I had a vision before my mind's eye, of it being a windy day for his memorial, and there being loads of kites in the sky, either against a crisp blue sky or silhouetted against the yellow-orange-red of the setting sun... -- Christine in Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com What a beautiful tribute that would be. I know of a couple who, having lost their son after only 90 days after his birth, arranged to have 90 balloons released into the sky at his funeral. Hugs, CatNipped |
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On Mar 26, 4:02*pm, tanadashoes wrote:
I miss him so much. Love you both. But I love the love you have for each other just as much. It's an inspiration. -- Will in New Haven |
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It's good to hear from you sweetie. Please take care of yourself. You've
already gotten all of the condolences, so I'm not sending anymore though I feel them in my heart. You might find yourself missing things that only Rob knew the whereabouts of. Ask him when you need him. Talk to him. He's listening. "tanadashoes" wrote in message ... Jerry of the 101st AVN retirees wants to arrange for the Patriot Guard Riders as escort for the memorial. Robert would have appreciated this. He respected and applauded the Patriot Guard Riders and all they did. We know that his memorial service will be at 1:00 pm (13:00) on April 9 at the Main Post chapel with Chaplain Lorenzen officiating. His ashes will be interned at 2:00 pm (14:00) at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers and other memorials may be delivered to the cemetery between 1:30 and 2:00 pm of that day. The address is 400 Murchinsen Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. They must stand at attention and salute when appropriate (sorry but this is so regimented that I'm finding it all funny.) People may remember Rob as SPC or SGT Robert G. Shirk. He was a Blackhawk guy all the way although he loved anything to do with flight. He called army aviation "the world's greatest roller coaster ride, and I get paid too." Rob was known for his puckish sense of humor, although he became much more serious after the Gulf War. He said that he saw more than enough misery to go around. Rob served with: 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) Ft Campbell, KY 1984-5 4/7 CAV at Camp Stanley, Korea 1985-6 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) 1986-1990 326 Medical Company Landsthul, Germany 1990-1992 He was in Desert Shield/Storm, November 1990-April 1991 4/3 Armored CAV Ft Bliss, TX 1992-1995 US Army Recruiting Station, Sacramento CA 1995-1996 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea 1996-1997 2nd Support Center, Ft Bragg, NC1997-1999 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea1999-2000 57th Medical Co, Ft Bragg, NC 2001-2003 Rob was medically retired in 2003 with Brain cancer attributed to exposure to Sarin and Cyclo-Sarin gases during Desert Storm. During that same rescue mission Robert was also exposed to the smoke from oil well fires started on orders from Saddam Hussein and his minions. Don't tell me that Sadist Hussein had no weapons of self destruction. Rob had the funniest personality of anyone I ever met and could tell a great story. He loved to relax, read, talk, play various games (I still remember Skip-Bo across America), beat me at cribbage, play RPGs (role playing games), be dragged to museums and other places he declared that he wouldn't enjoy, and spend time with his family and friends. Animals loved him and he loved them in return. He liked hanging out with his kitty buddies and loving on them. We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message ... What a beautiful tribute that would be. I know of a couple who, having lost their son after only 90 days after his birth, arranged to have 90 balloons released into the sky at his funeral. My sister does the balloon release thing as a memorial lots of times. She's raised her twins with that tribute. For the anniversary of Eric's death this year, the kids brought balloons to the cemetery and one for me. We all wrote on them, then said a prayer and let them fly. |
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That was just beautiful.
(((((((Pam))))) Love, Kyla |
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"tanadashoes" wrote in message ... Jerry of the 101st AVN retirees wants to arrange for the Patriot Guard Riders as escort for the memorial. Robert would have appreciated this. He respected and applauded the Patriot Guard Riders and all they did. We know that his memorial service will be at 1:00 pm (13:00) on April 9 at the Main Post chapel with Chaplain Lorenzen officiating. His ashes will be interned at 2:00 pm (14:00) at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers and other memorials may be delivered to the cemetery between 1:30 and 2:00 pm of that day. The address is 400 Murchinsen Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. They must stand at attention and salute when appropriate (sorry but this is so regimented that I'm finding it all funny.) People may remember Rob as SPC or SGT Robert G. Shirk. He was a Blackhawk guy all the way although he loved anything to do with flight. He called army aviation "the world's greatest roller coaster ride, and I get paid too." Rob was known for his puckish sense of humor, although he became much more serious after the Gulf War. He said that he saw more than enough misery to go around. Rob served with: 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) Ft Campbell, KY 1984-5 4/7 CAV at Camp Stanley, Korea 1985-6 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) 1986-1990 326 Medical Company Landsthul, Germany 1990-1992 He was in Desert Shield/Storm, November 1990-April 1991 4/3 Armored CAV Ft Bliss, TX 1992-1995 US Army Recruiting Station, Sacramento CA 1995-1996 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea 1996-1997 2nd Support Center, Ft Bragg, NC1997-1999 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea1999-2000 57th Medical Co, Ft Bragg, NC 2001-2003 Rob was medically retired in 2003 with Brain cancer attributed to exposure to Sarin and Cyclo-Sarin gases during Desert Storm. During that same rescue mission Robert was also exposed to the smoke from oil well fires started on orders from Saddam Hussein and his minions. Don't tell me that Sadist Hussein had no weapons of self destruction. Rob had the funniest personality of anyone I ever met and could tell a great story. He loved to relax, read, talk, play various games (I still remember Skip-Bo across America), beat me at cribbage, play RPGs (role playing games), be dragged to museums and other places he declared that he wouldn't enjoy, and spend time with his family and friends. Animals loved him and he loved them in return. He liked hanging out with his kitty buddies and loving on them. We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk Pam I am so sorry. I wish I could say something that will make it alright through the tears I am pouring out. Rob and your family touched me in a special way when we met. Even though we only spent a small amount of time together. I thought of you all as family. I always will and have had you all in my prayers I read this and thought of you all. It is for Fallen soldiers Dear my fallen soldier I hoped you would come home But when the men came up to my door I knew I'd be alone We were expecting him home today But home he did not come She would never see him again She lost the battle she wished she won She would never hug him again She cries every night The sorrow that came over her She'll never be alright She wishes she could have said goodbye To the one she'll always love She wants to remember him As the hero he once was Dear my fallen soldier I know that you are gone But I know you're watching over me So I will remain strong She asks god why it had to be him She wishes he would hold her But she will always remember him Her brave, fallen soldier |
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On 26 Mar, 23:34, "Cheryl" wrote:
"CatNipped" wrote in message ... What a beautiful tribute that would be. *I know of a couple who, having lost their son after only 90 days after his birth, arranged to have 90 balloons released into the sky at his funeral. My sister does the balloon release thing as a memorial lots of times. *She's raised her twins with that tribute. *For the anniversary of Eric's death this year, the kids brought balloons to the cemetery and one for me. *We all wrote on them, then said a prayer and let them fly. I know how much it must help to do something as a tribute to a lost loved one, but it horrifies me that animal lovers like the people in this group are still advocating balloon releases. The effect on wildlife of this practice is detrimental and causes a lot of suffering. Please check out this article by the Marine Conservation Society about the effect of balloons on marine animals such as baby whales, dolphins, and rare species such as turtles. http://www.ukrivers.net/balloon_fact.html Jeanette |
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That was beautiful. My thought was, "Lord, had it only been that simple".
"Matthew" wrote in message g.com... "tanadashoes" wrote in message ... Jerry of the 101st AVN retirees wants to arrange for the Patriot Guard Riders as escort for the memorial. Robert would have appreciated this. He respected and applauded the Patriot Guard Riders and all they did. We know that his memorial service will be at 1:00 pm (13:00) on April 9 at the Main Post chapel with Chaplain Lorenzen officiating. His ashes will be interned at 2:00 pm (14:00) at the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers and other memorials may be delivered to the cemetery between 1:30 and 2:00 pm of that day. The address is 400 Murchinsen Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390. They must stand at attention and salute when appropriate (sorry but this is so regimented that I'm finding it all funny.) People may remember Rob as SPC or SGT Robert G. Shirk. He was a Blackhawk guy all the way although he loved anything to do with flight. He called army aviation "the world's greatest roller coaster ride, and I get paid too." Rob was known for his puckish sense of humor, although he became much more serious after the Gulf War. He said that he saw more than enough misery to go around. Rob served with: 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) Ft Campbell, KY 1984-5 4/7 CAV at Camp Stanley, Korea 1985-6 4/101st AVN Battalion (or was it Brigade?) 1986-1990 326 Medical Company Landsthul, Germany 1990-1992 He was in Desert Shield/Storm, November 1990-April 1991 4/3 Armored CAV Ft Bliss, TX 1992-1995 US Army Recruiting Station, Sacramento CA 1995-1996 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea 1996-1997 2nd Support Center, Ft Bragg, NC1997-1999 1-52nd AVN (White Horse) Seoul Army Air Base, Seoul S. Korea1999-2000 57th Medical Co, Ft Bragg, NC 2001-2003 Rob was medically retired in 2003 with Brain cancer attributed to exposure to Sarin and Cyclo-Sarin gases during Desert Storm. During that same rescue mission Robert was also exposed to the smoke from oil well fires started on orders from Saddam Hussein and his minions. Don't tell me that Sadist Hussein had no weapons of self destruction. Rob had the funniest personality of anyone I ever met and could tell a great story. He loved to relax, read, talk, play various games (I still remember Skip-Bo across America), beat me at cribbage, play RPGs (role playing games), be dragged to museums and other places he declared that he wouldn't enjoy, and spend time with his family and friends. Animals loved him and he loved them in return. He liked hanging out with his kitty buddies and loving on them. We don't have a restaurant yet for an after cemetery get together, but we hope to meet at Chili's as it was one of his favorite places. I'll let you know if/when we get one. I seriously think it is against the law for us to do anything without something seriously strange and/or funny happening. I miss him so much. Pam Shirk Pam I am so sorry. I wish I could say something that will make it alright through the tears I am pouring out. Rob and your family touched me in a special way when we met. Even though we only spent a small amount of time together. I thought of you all as family. I always will and have had you all in my prayers I read this and thought of you all. It is for Fallen soldiers Dear my fallen soldier I hoped you would come home But when the men came up to my door I knew I'd be alone We were expecting him home today But home he did not come She would never see him again She lost the battle she wished she won She would never hug him again She cries every night The sorrow that came over her She'll never be alright She wishes she could have said goodbye To the one she'll always love She wants to remember him As the hero he once was Dear my fallen soldier I know that you are gone But I know you're watching over me So I will remain strong She asks god why it had to be him She wishes he would hold her But she will always remember him Her brave, fallen soldier |
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