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Rob's Memorial Service
"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, 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 |
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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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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 Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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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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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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"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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"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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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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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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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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