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Old March 27th 10, 10:45 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
jmcquown[_2_]
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"tanadashoes" wrote in message
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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, for one, will hang the flag out on
April 9th in Rob's honor. (It's permanently affixed to the pole, elsewise
I'd lower it to half-mast because the U.S. just lost a great man.) He
served his country well and I'm grateful. I wish I'd known him.

Please know you and your family (and the kitties) are in my thoughts during
this trying time. If ever you need anything, please email me. My address
is not munged.

Jill

  #12  
Old March 27th 10, 03:38 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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Default Rob's Memorial Service

Pam, thank you for posting this about Rob. Will be thinking of you all on
April 9th and be there in spirit if not in body.
Christine
"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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Old March 27th 10, 03:44 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Lesley
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On Mar 26, 2:02*pm, tanadashoes
* We know that his memorial service will be at 1:00 pm (13:00) on April
9


Like everyone else here who can't make it- we will be thinking of you
on the 9th

Lesley

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Old March 27th 10, 06:40 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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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 would give my right arm (ok, that's not worth enough 'cause that's
the hurt one ;)... Let me start again. I would give my left arm to be
there with you ( though I wouldn't be able to hug you very well with only
one hurt arm and all). There, I hope that made you smile for even just a
second - I know how much Rob loved that smile and it was just a small gift I
hope I was able to give him as he watches over you now.

I know the loss of such an amazing, courageous, and beautiful man will not
be felt lightly by anyone who knew him or even knew of him (and anyone who
knew you, knew of him). Even when he was being the "other definition" of
DH, you *still* wrote about him with all your love showing through proudly
to the whole world. To love, and be loved like that is, sadly, rare in this
world today.

We all suffered a great loss at Rob's passing. Men of his caliber are
gifted to us only once or twice in a lifetime. They are often taken for
granted, over-looked and under-appreciated, because part of their greatness
is the fact that they *quietly and without fanfare* do what's right.

Saying "do what's right" is often an excuse for "doing what I want/think is
right"or "doing what I think will impress others while doing the very least
that I can". It is bragged about by politicians who boast about their
bravery and self-sacrifice while they served the minimum tour of duty
(usually flying a desk state side) that they can use in their campaign -
getting pictures of themselves visiting the wounded in veteran's hospitals
and then, when elected, make no attempt to change the horrific treatment
(often even refused treatment) of the men and women who truly *did* risk
their lives for us.

To Rob, doing what's right was a way of life, not something to boast about,
not something to use to further his own ends. I'm so glad they're giving
him the memorial he deserves, and I really do wish I could be there to stand
in salute to this brave soldier who helped protect my family at the cost of
his own life.

Hugs,

Lori


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Old March 27th 10, 07:47 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On 27 Mar, 13:19, "CatNipped" wrote:
"NettieCat" wrote in message


What we were talking about was VERY PERSONAL, soul-searingly REAL, not
"potential" hurt to a human being that you obviously know nothing about but
had to jump in anyway with your specious, "PETA-sounding" crap.

like.

Hugs,

CatNipped


Whoa, way to overreact!

What is it about you that you always have to start wars with people
and then complain about being picked on and killfiled as if it's
everyone else who is the problem? Look for the common factor eh? I
hate, hate, hate turning any thread about Rob into a thread about you,
as I know very well that you love it when you get the attention, but
this one time I'll rise to your bait and bite.

I was here back before the www, I was here and I was at home here for
a hell of a long time before I took a break for a couple of years. I
was here when Rob was diagnosed, and I felt for Pam, I was here when
Yowie fell pregnant, when Evie died, when our lovely JEM passed away.
I'm a fully paid up member of this group with memories as long as
yours, milady. I left because of you, and I've never said that before
to anyone. I left because I was sick to death of your constant
whining, egomania and bullying.

Nothing's changed, except that you seem to have acquired a victim
complex as well in the intervening years.

I stand by my statement, we all have to consider how all our actions
impact on the world around us, and I don't thing there's anything at
all wrong in taking animal welfare and their potential suffering into
account when talking about a memorial to a man like Rob, who loved
animals.

I await your apology, but I'm not holding my breath.

Jeanette

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Old March 27th 10, 08:19 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
CatNipped[_2_]
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"NettieCat" wrote in message
...
I
hate, hate, hate turning any thread about Rob into a thread about you,
as I know very well that you love it when you get the attention, but
this one time I'll rise to your bait and bite.


Then why didn't *you* start another thread about this rather than chastise
Cheryl about her memorial (were you here when she lost her son Eric?)? It
wasn't your stupid "save the animals" plug I was angry at, it was the way
you stomped all over Cheryl's feelings.

You're right about one thing, this isn't the thread to do this in old-timer,
so give it your best shot because I won't reply.


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Old March 27th 10, 10:05 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Kyla =^..^=[_5_]
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"NettieCat"
snipped

What is it about you that you always have to start wars with people
and then complain about being picked on and killfiled as if it's
everyone else who is the problem? Look for the common factor eh? I
hate, hate, hate turning any thread about Rob into a thread about you,
as I know very well that you love it when you get the attention, but
this one time I'll rise to your bait and bite.

I was here back before the www, I was here and I was at home here for
a hell of a long time before I took a break for a couple of years. I
was here when Rob was diagnosed, and I felt for Pam, I was here when
Yowie fell pregnant, when Evie died, when our lovely JEM passed away.
I'm a fully paid up member of this group with memories as long as
yours, milady. I left because of you, and I've never said that before
to anyone. I left because I was sick to death of your constant
whining, egomania and bullying.

Nothing's changed, except that you seem to have acquired a victim
complex as well in the intervening years.

I stand by my statement, we all have to consider how all our actions
impact on the world around us, and I don't thing there's anything at
all wrong in taking animal welfare and their potential suffering into
account when talking about a memorial to a man like Rob, who loved
animals.



Jeanette



I totally agree with you Jeanette, and will probably catch hell for it too,
and I am so sorry for Chery's suffering as well.
I have only been posting here for about 2 years and
have never gotten a kind word from the above mentioned 'grouser''
even tho I have sent her purrs for her miseries...
Anyway, this isn't about 'me', it is about Pam and Rob and
Pam's lovely Memorial service and the grief she is going thru and that's
ALL that matters..not what any of US are going thru..right?
People have been releasing balloons for as long as I can remember..
and I think it is a loving tribute as well.
Love
Kyla


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Old March 28th 10, 01:05 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
catlady
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On Mar 27, 1:47*pm, NettieCat wrote:

I stand by my statement, we all have to consider how all our actions
impact on the world around us, and I don't thing there's anything at
all wrong in taking animal welfare and their potential suffering into
account when talking about a memorial to a man like Rob, who loved
animals.


I agree with this, and from the years of reading about Rob and his
love for animals I can't imagine he would have wished for such a thing
if he was aware of the serious impact it could have on wildlife.
Although I have never considered doing a balloon release as a
memorial, it is good to become aware of things that, even when done
with the best of intentions, can do harm. I know your motive was not
intended to hurt feelings, but was intended to raise awareness and I'm
glad you did. Knowing the potential deadly impact of even a single
balloon on wildlife, I could not in good conscience be a part of such
a thing, although I cannot hold it against someone that did such a
memorial without knowing what can happen once the balloons have
floated away. Thank you for posting the link. It was a real eye opener
and I can't imagine how anyone that is a true animal lover could be
offended by your doing so.


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Old March 28th 10, 11:36 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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On Mar 27, 7:05*pm, catlady wrote:
On Mar 27, 1:47*pm, NettieCat wrote:

I stand by my statement, we all have to consider how all our actions
impact on the world around us, and I don't thing there's anything at
all wrong in taking animal welfare and their potential suffering into
account when talking about a memorial to a man like Rob, who loved
animals.


I agree with this, and from the years of reading about Rob and his
love for animals I can't imagine he would have wished for such a thing
if he was aware of the serious impact it could have on wildlife.
Although I have never considered doing a balloon release as a
memorial, it is good to become aware of things that, even when done
with the best of intentions, can do harm. I know your motive was not
intended to hurt feelings, but was intended to raise awareness and I'm
glad you did. Knowing the potential deadly impact of even a single
balloon on wildlife, I could not in good conscience be a part of such
a thing, although I cannot hold it against someone that did such a
memorial without knowing what can happen once the balloons have
floated away. Thank you for posting the link. It was a real eye opener
and I can't imagine how anyone that is a true animal lover could be
offended by your doing so.


While this is true, and I think the whole thing has blown up and
completely derailed Rob's memorial thread...

Saying you wouldn't be a part of something where a single balloon
would make a deadly impact is exaggerating rather a lot. I've lost
track of how many squirrels have run underneath my vehicle in the last
couple years and a few cats or dogs since I've been driving, as bad as
that hurt my feelings. A cruise ship kills rather large marine animals
on a regular basis. Building a new subdivision impacts local
wildlife. I say all of that to make my next point.

When you have young children, they are quite literal. Heaven is *up*
and angels are sitting on clouds. When you have children who are
handling grief, then a memorial in a very linear manner really does
help. Am I advocating releasing thousands of balloons? Absolutely
not. I'm not even advocating a group of ten or fifteen each releasing
a balloon. But arguing over a single balloon when our very existence
harms wildlife on a daily basis turns a little hypocritical to pick
one thing that could be very very important to a person that doesn't
understand death in an adult way.

I know Jeanette was valid in her post. I understand it and recognize
that she's right. By all rights no matter how anybody turns the
argument, the fact is even a single balloon can prove fatal to some
poor animal. But I have to pick and choose how I preserve Mother
Nature. A balloon or two just didn't weigh out the risks for me.

Grace

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Old March 29th 10, 06:43 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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i am still praying for you, Lee
"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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