Robert-Crawshaw-Obituary

Robert Crawshaw

Carbondale, Illinois

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CARBONDALE -- Robert Allen Crawshaw, 88, passed away at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at his home.He was born March 30, 1921, in Carbondale to Roy and Manilla Crawshaw (Friedline).Robert served in World War II, in the Quarter Master Corps, from 1942 to 1945. In 1982, he retired from ICG...

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I mourn the loss of Bob today
I mourn for the ache Betty will feel tomorrow

I mourn the void the family will know this year
I mourn the most for what was left here.

I mourn for the block of wood, with the
sculpture left inside never to be freed.

I mourn for the ink, with the drawing
lodged in its barrel, waiting for bond.

I mourn for the paint abandoned
on the easel, not touching the...