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ROBERT DRAKE Obituary


ROBERT T. DRAKE  
On Sunday, November 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothea Truax; father of Marlene Jacobsen of Amherst, NY. Also survived by four grandchildren. Dear Friend of Daisy Indrajo and Max and Alicia Rutishauser. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 24, 2012.

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Steven Jacobson

June 30, 2014

My regret is that I was unable to reconnect with him before his passing. My heart and prayers will always be with him.

Kate T.

November 24, 2012

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Drake. I hope that God will give the family strength as they endure the days ahead.

November 24, 2012

My condolences to the Drake family. Continue to draw strength in the loving memories of your love one.

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