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SHREVEPORT, LA - Robert James Reeves, born August 2, 1979, was killed in action on August 5, 2011 fighting for his country as a United States Navy SEAL. Smart, funny, honorable, loyal, kind and generous, Rob was truly a special force in our lives. We are heartbroken to lose him too soon.
Rob will be remembered as a big-hearted son, brother, friend and teammate who would do anything to support those close to him. His steadfast loyalty sent him to the sides of family members and friends at a moment's notice, regardless of his own priorities. He was a rock of support and could always diffuse a tense situation, usually dissolving a somber room into one full of laughter. Rob's quick wit, humor and sarcasm will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of laughing, usually at their own expenses, courtesy of Rob.
Rob had a quiet humility that kept him from touting his many achievements and talents (although his proud father usually made up for this). He approached every challenge in life with intense curiosity and an astounding determination to master his next chosen task, which he inevitably did. He had an insatiable appetite for learning new things, gaining the most of all life's offerings and a genuine interest in making things better. His itch to experience life and continue learning took him around the world learning languages, mountain climbing, starting businesses, base jumping, negotiating, motorcycling, teaching, and flying. And these are just a few of his recent adventures.
For 13 years Rob served admirably in the United States Navy. He served tours of duty all across the world and among his many military commendations he was the recipient of four Bronze Stars. A dedicated soldier, he pursued his life's work with passion and pride, and he shared that pride with his beloved teammates, family and friends.
Rob is preceded in death by his mother, Jo Sheryn Batliner Reeves, his grandfathers, Robert Vincent Batliner and James Otis Reeves, and his cousin Samuel Wyatt Stoothoff. He is survived by his father, James Weldon Reeves, his sister, Emily Reeves, and his grandmothers, Francis Stallcup Reeves and Jo Nell Batliner.
A memorial service will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 13, 2011 at 11 AM in St. Mark's Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) or the Navy SEAL Foundation (http://www.nswfoundation.org/) to support the families of Rob's fallen teammates and the Navy SEAL communities.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Reeves
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2025
14 YRS, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee G Schock
May 26, 2025
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee G Schock
August 6, 2024
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Danielle Sides
August 6, 2024
Thank you for your courage and service. Gone but you will not be forgotten.
Sandee G Schock
May 27, 2024
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Linda Parsel
May 30, 2023
Every Memorial Day , I take the time to read a story about a fallen hero. There is always a poignant and moving story in the paper, a magazine , or social media. Some are recent and some are decades in the past. Their sacrifice and honor make our throats tight and our eyes tear. Such loss . Such grief and real pain. We hold close in our thoughts and heart Robert, and all those who loved him.
Sandee G Schock
May 29, 2023
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2022
11 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2022
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2021
10 YRS, GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 31, 2021
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2020
9 years gone but not forgotten.
Rest In Peace.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2020
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2019
8 YRS GONE NOT FORGOTTEN
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
Sandee Garza Schock
May 27, 2019
Rest In Peace HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sincerely
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2018
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2018
Never Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Leonard Chow
August 8, 2017
Gone but not forgotten brave warrior. RIP thank you for your sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2017
GONE 6 YRS BUT YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN.
THANK YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
Sandee Garza Schock
May 29, 2017
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice.
Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2016
5 years Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 30, 2016
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Sandee Garza Schock
November 11, 2015
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice. Gone But Not Forgotten.
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
May 25, 2015
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2014
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
Leonard Chow
August 6, 2014
Never forgotten,esp. on this day 8/6, R.I.P., thank you Robert for your ultimate sacrifice. Aloha....
May 27, 2014
thx for your sacrifice robert...you will never be forgotten brother!
Sandee Garza Schock
May 26, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten
Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice
February 19, 2014
I never met your son but his story has stuck with me over the last few years for some reason. I think of his sacrifice often along with yours as a family. Your son was a beautiful man who must have made you so proud. So sorry for his untimely passing.
February 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss
Sandee Garza Schock
August 6, 2013
R I P HERO
Gone But Not Forgotten
August 3, 2013
Take care my friend
jeff franklin
July 30, 2013
I have found Roberts sword and was wondering if the family may like to have it back? 903-819-4383
Charlie Gili
May 19, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Reeves Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
michael deaton
August 13, 2012
to the family of robert...i want to send my condolences.if im not mistaken, robert was going in to save marcus luttrell and 3 other seals who had been overtaken by taliban fighters. these guys are super heroes and the majority of the public have no clue how awesome and great men robert and the other special forces that went down with him were.i wish i would have had a chance to meet him personnaly, but we will unite with him again in heaven. god bless all of you.
Leonard Chow
August 7, 2012
To the family of Seal Robert J Reeves: We remember and honor his sacrifice on this one year anniversary of his passing. Aloha
Sandra Schock
August 7, 2012
Gone But Never Forgotten
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2012
August 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Special Warfare Operator CPO (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves:
Remembering Robert on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten.
Curtis Glass
August 6, 2012
On this day of the 1 Year anniverary , I wanted to remind your family that Robert's sacrifice Has not & Will not be forgotten by my family & I . This Country seems to forget how Lucky we are to have the caliber of people that it takes to do what these men & women do & the families that raise them . God Bless our troops & there familes .
Debbie Elam
July 2, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Forrest Kocher
December 27, 2011
Robert visited our American Legion Post in Hebron, CT this past Memorial Day. The Post members are very proud that he graced us however briefly with his presence. We have a picture of him on our wall. While I did not enjoy the honor or actually meeting Robert, those who did stand a little taller for the experience even though they knew him only a very little. Robert is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lewis
November 26, 2011
Our Prayers and thoughts are with your family thru out theses difficut Holidays may you find PEACE thru Prayers & Family
With Love The Lewis Family
QMCS Sandoval (Retired)
November 26, 2011
Dear Reeves Family:
May My thoughts and prayers reach your heart knowing that you are not alone but that you have a military families around the world thinking of you during the Holidays
Anne Galligan
November 24, 2011
Dear Reeves Family, I know how this holiday might be difficult for you! Just know that you are still in my prayers. I have still kept my word to you in not forgetting the freedom I have by what your loved one has done for me. I know at this very moment he is in God's loving care and that is a very beautiful thing. I pray that God will give you some sort of peace through the holidays and also the years to come. I also pray that anyone reading this will join me in (keeping you) in their prayers as well. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS REEVES FAMILY AND PRAYING YOU WILL REST IN GOD'S LOVE DURING THE HOLIDAYS! In Christ, Anne Galligan Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lance O. Adams
October 11, 2011
Rest in Peace Warrior, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. A grateful America thanks you for your service and welcomes you home to your final place of rest as you have given all that one can give. And may the Lord wrap his arms around the family and help them find a measure of peace. With the utmost respect, TSAF ......
Gary Allain
October 10, 2011
SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR CPO (SEAL) ROBERT J. REEVES You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever
G Goodwin
October 3, 2011
Still thinking about you and the others. Thank you for the FREEDON.
Lori Gomez
September 22, 2011
May God Bless you and keep you in His loving arms. I am so sorry for your loss, there are no words that are adequate. I did not know your loved one; and yet he gave his life for me ~ and all Americans...that we may be free to worship, and live in a country that God has blessed for this reason. So many people suffer from lives that seem futile, and fruitless. So many live long lives without seeing the world, and having adventures and many friends. I know beyond a doubt that your loved one was blessed in this world; and that his greatest rewards are in Heaven. Thank you for your sacrifice as a family. God Bless You and Yours.
Toni Flamion
September 15, 2011
To honor these brave men, I have read their hometown obituarys, and it is obvious that individually they were awesome Americans. What a team! I will never forget their sacrifice.
September 2, 2011
I have a son the same age. I can't begin to understand your greif. We raise our kids to do what they think is right and to become the best individuals they can be. In the world we live in, we didnt know the magnitude of that lesson. My heart felt condolences are with your family.
valerie finley
September 1, 2011
Thank You CPO Reeves for protecting my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. GOD bless u and your family..
Mary
August 31, 2011
Its so sad to know that another wonderful life is gone, the memories of Rob's smile will carry you through this. God bless you and your family always
August 30, 2011
To the Reeves Family: we send our condolences. You will be in our thoughts and in our prayers. We greatly appreciate the courage and the dedication of CPO Reeves. We appreciated his patriotism. God bless his soul. Anchors aweigh Chief. God be with the family.
William(April) McBride,USN 66-70
Jen Stringfellow
August 30, 2011
Dear Reebes Family, I never knew your son but I have a son his age. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. May God bless him and keep him in his infinite love. My prayers are with you. Jen Stringfellow
Yolanda Davis
August 25, 2011
Dear Reeves Family, I didn't know Robert but I wanted you to know that I appreciate his service to our country and the sacrifices both you and he made will not be forgotten. My prayers are with you during this time.
Robert James Reeves...YOU ARE A HERO AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE. SO SORRY TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BUT GRATEFUL TO GOD THAT HE SELECTED AN EXCELLANT SO
c bARKER
August 25, 2011
Erasmo Riojas
August 22, 2011
"Come back carrying your shield, or being carried on it, but don't come home without it." by: Spartan's Mothers
Your sons; Our brothers are home with their shields.
Go tell it to the Spartans.
Amen.
Pat Merrill
August 22, 2011
Dear Reeves Family,
I did not have the priviledge of knowing you or your brave son. My gratitude for his (and your) ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. He went and did what most of us can't. May his death not be in vain.
Lynne Neibert
August 22, 2011
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son and husband’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Marsha McCall
August 20, 2011
Thank God there are men like Rob to put their lives on the line for our country. I didn't know him, but I appreciate him, his sacrifice and yours, as family and friends. My prayers are with you.
August 19, 2011
Dear Reeves family,
Our family grieves the loss of Robert. A true hero. He will noot be forgotten. We are humbled by his service and sacrifice. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
the K. Collins family of Colo. Sgs., CO
Amy Koldyke
August 18, 2011
Dear Jim,
Please know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and that we are praying for God's comfort to surround you.
Your son was, and is, a hero.
Wilma Villa
August 17, 2011
Know that you and your family will always be
LOVED and Remembered
August 17, 2011
Mr. Reeves, our prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we are thankful for the life of Rob, a brave warrior who made our lives more secure.
Bill, U. S. Navy veteran
Kathy Francis
August 17, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Our whole family will be praying for you at this difficult time. I'm sure you don't know me, but I think we are relatives. My grandfather's sister is Francis Stallcup Reeves, I believe. I probably have the generation wrong. My grandfather was John Wesley Francis from Celina, Texas, and my father is Melvin Glenn Francis. When I looked at Robert's picture, I could see a resemblance. We are so proud to be related, even distantly, to such an outstanding, heroic man. Our hearts go out to you and all who knew and loved him.
Kathy Francis & the Francis Family
August 17, 2011
My heart is heavy. Deepest sympathy and Thanks from a grateful nation.Godspeed Rob
Larry Killebrew
The Duke Family
August 16, 2011
Your family has our prayers - God Bless you and Thank you to your son for his many years of service so that my family can be free - I pray that God will comfort you Mr. Reeves in only a way that HE can.
Judy Rayburn
August 15, 2011
Along with many, many people..we appreciate Rob and ALL that he did, even the ultimate sacrifice. Prayers are going for his family and friends~
Sylvia Kronenwetter
August 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Robert, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you CPO Robert J.
Reeves...you will not be forgotten.
Christine DeFatta
August 15, 2011
Dear Jim, You may not remember me but we worked together at Chase on the 4th floor. you were in mortgage and I was with Chase Investment services. You would come over to our "side" and we all would visit. After 911 we talked about your son the seal and how much he loved his work. I thought of you immediately when I heard two seals were killed from Shreveport, I prayed that he was not one of them. Well the rest is history. Jim I know you are proud and I know you hurt. We prayed for Robert yesterday at St. Joseph's Church. I will be sending a memorial in his honor to the Seals foundation as mentioned in the paper. Take Care.
ANNE GALLIGAN
August 15, 2011
Dear MR. AND MRS. REEVES, I HAVE HAD YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I DO NOT KNOW ANY OF THE FAMILIES BUT I WILL BE SENDING 30 SYMPATHY CARDS TO DOVER AIR FORCE BASE TO MAIL OUT FOR ME. A FEW HOURS AGO I RECEIVED THE ADDRESS OF WHERE TO SEND ALL 30 CARDS. I "WILL NOT FORGET" THE SACRIFICE YOUR SON HAS MADE! I WILL GIVE YOU MY WORD ON THAT! AT THIS VERY "MOMENT" I KNOW YOUR SON IS SEEING THE FACE OF GOD AND THAT ALONE MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FIND PEACE IN! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!! SINCERELY, ANNE GALLIGAN
Michael LaCaze
August 15, 2011
To Rob's family...After reading the story of how Rob & his friend joined the Navy together and became SEALs I wanted to express my sincere heartfelt feelings to you. I too was a Navy SEAL from 1967-1970 with 3 tours in Viet Nam. I joined the Navy with my best friend and we both became SEALS and we are both originally from Louisiana (Alexandria). I lost many friends in Viet Nam who were gallant warriors like your son was. We lost 5 in a helicopter crash the last day on my third and last tour. Having never met Rob I can honestly say I feel as though he is a kinship. To lose young men like this is overwhelming but I assure you he was doing what he loved best. I have had all the families in my prayers since this horrific event and will continue to pray for peace and understanding for your family as well as all the others. If you would ever want to contact me you are welcome to do so at [email protected]
I will be on my way to Coronado this week for the annual SEAL team reunion and this Thursday evening there will be a Viet Nam SEAL reunion where we will have a memorial for those great SEAL warriors that were lost on this operation.
My God watch over all of your family and bless each and every one of you.
My sincerest thoughts for you all,
IN HIM,
Michael LaCaze
Becky Newton
August 15, 2011
Dear Jim and family...We are praying for you and your family at this time. May God be with each of you in a very special way and may His ever abiding love be evident as He comforts your hearts and fills you with the peace that only He can give. In Christian love, friendship, and sympathy...becky and eddie newton...Hebrews 13:5
Lynn Pickens Festavan
August 15, 2011
Dear Jim and Emily, I extend my most sincere sympathy to you both in your tragic loss of Rob. Though I only knew him as a small boy, I remember how cute and curious he was then when I would carpool with Sherri. Jim, as you may remember, I also know the pain of losing a child too soon. I pray that God will give you comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead as you grieve Rob's loss and joy as you cherish fond memories and celebrate a life well lived. Love, Lynn
Darlene and Mike Turner
August 15, 2011
Words cannot express how sad we are for the loss of your son. If not for courageous men like Rob, America would not be America. We are praying for him and all the SEALS, as well as the entire military. His sacrifice, and yours, is so great that it's hard to put into words, but we all are free and better people for what your son has done for us. God Bless you and your family in this time of tragedy, and God Bless America.
Amy Roberts
August 15, 2011
Jim and Emily - you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Rob will be missed dearly and never forgotten! Amy
Jorene Williams
August 14, 2011
To the family of Robert, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Jorene Keeling Williams
Jobie Jackson Krantz
August 14, 2011
Dear Emily and Mr. Reeves,
I was so saddened when the news hit Ohio. I remember the handsome, gregarious, athletic and humorous boy Rob always was. Thank God he has an ever-present angel to show him the way in Heaven. Peace be felt with you on earth.
John Mills
August 14, 2011
I was very saddened by the loss of our servicemen, especially the SEALS, but devastated when I learned that Rob was the son of a Navy shipmate of mine. I served with Jim (Boomer) on the Enterprise back in the 60's and we were close friends. It seems that Rob had the same personality as his father. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep Rob and his family in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to Jim and your family.
John Mills ( R Division USS Enterprise )
Janice Mackey
August 14, 2011
As the Mother of two soldiers and has gone through three tours of duty with them, I am so heart broken for your family. As military families, we hope for the best but steel ourselves for the worst. My heart goes out to you and yours, these are the finest of men and women, to lose just one makes all of America cry.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy is with you all.
cammi petch
August 14, 2011
"Navy Seals" -Strong, intelligent, elite, hero, untouchable, best of the best, invincable, tough, extensively trained, hardened....These are the thoughts that come to my mind when I think of a Navy Seal.
Aimee Dugdale
August 14, 2011
I went to school with the Reeves until my junior year. This is heartbreaking. I give thanks for Robert protecting his country.
Sincerely,
Aimee Evans Dugdale
Ari
August 14, 2011
My condolences to de Reeves family. I was very saddened to hear the news of so many lives lost during this mission. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to the family of such a brave young man that gave his life so that others may have peace.
Soon no one will have to give their lives so that others may live. Isa 2:4 ...Nation will not lift sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore.
My condolences to the family and may God give you strength during this very difficult time for your family.
August 14, 2011
God bless and be with you at this time of sorrow. we are so sorry for your loss.
greg aulds
August 14, 2011
mr reeves and emily, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. i was devastated to hear the news from my mother. i too am stationed in va and wish i had known we were so close. i have fond memories of rob and all that he was always getting into during my short time of living next door. you two are in my thoughts and prayers along with your brave son that i'm proud to have known.
Jessica Byrd
August 14, 2011
Although words cannot begin to adequately express my sympathy for your loss, do know that my heart and prayers go out to the family of CPO Robert James Reeves and all of the other military families that have lost love ones in our current military conflicts. My first husband is still MIA in Vietnam and my oldest son was KIA in the first Gulf War. Although the feelings of sorrow will never diminish, do realize the wonderful memories of the times you had with him will gradually ease the pain of your loss. It won’t be easy, and there will be times you will find yourself crying, but you will survive and things will get better and eventually return to nearly normal. And always remember, the best way to honor his sacrifice is for each of you to live your lives to the fullest; for I’m certain he would have wanted nothing less.
I just read another post saying hundreds of people in his hometown showed up for the memorial service. This is so wonderful; the men that served in Vietnam didn’t get this recognition. I also want to commend and thank the citizens of Shreveport who took the time to honor their fallen hero with their presence. I know this must have meant a lot to his family.
Dear God, please bless CPO Reeves’ entire family and provide them with all of the strength they will need to endure this terrible burden and to be able to continue living the happy and productive lives he would have wanted them to enjoy. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
August 14, 2011
Thank you for protecting our country the United States of America. We will never forget.
Donna Lewing
August 13, 2011
God bless you in this tought time of the loss of your son. I pray that you get through it well. Keep your head up high and remember the good times.
Gwen Sharp Hafford
August 13, 2011
Sending the family sincere condolences at this time of great grief.
Jeff Lynn
August 13, 2011
I never knew Robert but we have many mutual friends. I knew Jonas and his family and understand they were friends. I would have been there today but am in Florida on a long planned family vacation. We have thought and prayed for your family every day. I have told my four children about what happened and shed our tears into the ocean for our brave fellow Shreveporter. My children have asked many questions about sacrifice and sorrow that are mature beyond their years. We have thought of Robert Jonas and the others every day. I told them like so many of our family and friends they risked all so might have this great nation. Our family will always remember and honor Roberts sacrifice. I can not imagine the loss of one of my children but only hope you all can continue to derive joy from life as I am sure Robert would have wanted you to. My young sons want to serve one day and will put my fear aside because this place is worth fighting for. My heart goes out to you and only hope that this nation can live up to Roberts sacrifice.
James Harris
August 13, 2011
I’m a DAV from ‘Nam and the father of a fallen soldier in Desert Storm, so I understand the pain being felt by the family of CPO Robert James Reeves and extend my sincere condolences to those he left behind. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and will be hailed a hero by the citizens of this country for as long as there is a United States of America. Although I never had the honor of meeting CPO Reeves, I proudly extend a salute to this brave man. Thank you, my brother, for making the ultimate sacrifice while so proudly serving and defending our country, now RIP.
Also, I read that hundreds of people around and in his hometown have turned out to honor this man, so I want to thank the citizens of the Shreveport area for recognizing the sacrifice made by this man. Our fallen heroes deserve no less.
August 13, 2011
I hope your family can sustain such a loss! Another life lost....my condolenses!
Christy G
August 13, 2011
God Speed and RIP
Jacques Hunt
August 13, 2011
I did not know u are your family, however, i read about u and the others in the USA Today and i wept, may God keep and forever bless your family. How proud we are of u.
August 13, 2011
God Bless you in this time and may His peace abound.
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