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1946
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2011
Robert Luna Obituary
Mr. Luna was a railroad engineer for Norfolk and Southern. He had a passion, and gained joy as owner and cabinetmaker at Blue Haven Wood Products of Troy.
Bob was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and American Legion and was a Boy Scout leader. He also served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Bertha, nee Hightower, Luna; and brothers, Paul and Bill Luna.
Surviving is his wife, Kathleen, nee Hartnagel, Fink-Luna; daughter, Debra (Richard) Thornton of Maple Grove, Minn.; son, George Luna of Kentucky; grandchildren, Amber Knight, Steven Luna, Jasmine Luna, Allison Pierce, Faith Thornton and Chelsea Thornton; great-grandson, Treston Luna; and brothers, Willard (Gretchen) Luna of St. Jacob, Ill., and Donald Luna of Council, Ida.
Memorials may be made to the Fisher House at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.laughlinfh.com.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill., with Terry Mabery officiating. Burial will be at Friedens Cemetery, Troy, Ill.
Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill.
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12th Cavalry Regiment Crest
Ken Howser, Jr.
June 16, 2011
My condolences and the condolences of the 12th Cavalry Regiment Association to all who knew and loved Sergeant Robert Lee "Bob" Luna , D 2/12 Cavalry. The duty and service of Bob to his Nation, the Army, the First Cavalry Division, and the 12th Cavalry Regiment will never be forgotten, and will always be honored in our memories and in the gatherings of our veterans.
We all individually and collectively mourn the great loss to us, to his friends, and to his family of such an outstanding Trooper. On his final ride to Fiddlers Green Bob is not alone; he is in the companionship of the fine and noble souls in uniform who preceded him on this ride and he carries with him the thoughts and prayers of those who served, and those who continue to serve today in the 12th Cavalry Regiment.
For The Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is a music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncountered:
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables at home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England's foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end they remain.
In the motto of the Regiment, SEMPER PARATUS – Always Ready.
Ken Howser, Jr.
Secretary
12th Cavalry Regiment Association
karen luna
June 12, 2011
Doggonit,,,, he was such a great guy and one of my many favorite uncles, always made me laugh, and it was great to see him a few years ago when my dad, his brother, died...rest in peace and say hi to dad for me !!!
Paul Perryman
June 11, 2011
My sympathies to the family
June 10, 2011
Bob was my Scoutmaster in Troop 38 in Troy, IL. He was a great mentor and friend. God Bless. TSgt W. Scott Eaker (USAF Ret.) and Kathleen Quenzel-Eaker.
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Joella Luna-Owen
June 9, 2011
I never saw you without that beautiful, impish smile. It will be missed. I love you cousin!
Basil Luna
June 9, 2011
I am going to miss you Uncle.
George and Debbie,... love you both.
Jesse Luna
June 9, 2011
I will miss you, Uncle Lee. Debbie and George have my sympathy, as well as my 2 remaining uncles, Donny and Bud.
David Herbst
June 8, 2011
I served with Bob in Vietnam. I also attended a couple reunions with he and his wife over the past couple years.
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