I had the pleasure of Serving with Bobby in Bermuda with John Vogt, Randy Scott, Terry Clower and a whole host of other really sharp systems folks. I was at the same pinning ceremony that Randy spoke about and am not ashamed to say that his tears of joy brought a tear to my eyes as well. Bobby embodied what every chief aspires to be, at true leader and inspiration to his subordinates. He always seemed to bring out the best in what any person had to offer. And boy, would he challenge you on anything he was passionate about.
I will keep him in my prayers.
bob and I had more than a drink or two together...I always enjoyed seeing him when our paths crossed and we were able to talk about "old times"...I haven't talked to him in some time but im sorry that he is gone...