Robert Clark Cavin

Clark was the first person we met and chatted with when we attended a Burns Night. We had recently arrived in Seattle and were warmly welcomed by him and subsequently I joined the scottish dance societies in the area. He always encouraged us to do our best. My husband, Peter and I have recently returned to the UK and are saddened and shocked to learn of Clark's death. We have many fond remembrances.

Sincerely, Gillian Wilson

Clark and I go back about 30 years to San Francisco and the old days in the Ediburgh Castle. I was his first Scottish Dance teacher. It is a real shock that he is gone - such a kind and funny man!
All us "Castle Bats" have lost a brother!
Nik

While I only met Clark in recent years I found him to be a true gentleman and a Marine. He loved people, the Marines, Scottish dancing and the Mariners (not necessarily in that order). Whenever I would see him at a Mariners game he would be sitting there taking meticulous notes in his score book. When talking about anything Scottish his eyes would light up and you could expect to hear stories.

A true gentleman and all around great person, he will be sorely missed by all who...

Fifty years and seven months can be considered a fairly long friendship. Other friendships have been and will be longer. Others will be much, much shorter. My friendship with you (aka Charlie Alpha to your many Marine Corps friends) started over fifty years ago when, in the infinite wisdom of the Corps, all the "As," "Bs," and "Cs" ended up in the same Officers Basic School platoon. I count that rigid bureaucratic system for having afforded me one of the most consequential friendships...

Clark was in my platoon at basic School in 1962.
I met him again in our first Class reunion celebrating our 45 years. Since then he never stop in sending various papers clip related to my country Chile.
Last year in our 50 years reunion me met again and he promess me to come to Chile.
I will keep his frienship for ever.

To Clark's Family and Friends,
I had known Clark (Charlie Alpha) for over 50 years. I consider him to be a great friend, upon whom I could call for suppor, a great laugh, or fond memories of things past. Charlie Alpha and I were in the same platoon at the USMC Basic School, and were on Okinawa (although in different units) for a year. Charlie Alpha visited in my home on several occasions, and he and my wife became great friends During thehe last visit, in 2004, we determined that...

Clark was a cherished and long-time friend of my husband's. He visited us just last year!!! In the few times I had the pleasure and fun of spending time with him - he was all the many good things that have been written, and more! Missing you, our dear friend "Charlie Alpha."

Uncle Clark, I will cherish our relationship for the rest of my life. Beacon Rock, sending me gifts, birthday and holiday cards, Your Oscope at your parent's house, your wit, your analytical mind, your quick wit, your knowledge of pretty much in sight..................that cool Porsche 911, too! All the accomplishments of YOUR lifetime will be UNSURPASSABLE by many. You set the standards for so many of us to follow. You not only will be missed, but loved remembered, admired,treasured, and...