Robert Garelick

Bob Garelick was my grandfather, and often a larger than life presence. I knew him as a strong, determined man with a history of proud accomplishments and a pragmatic view of world events. We shared a bond and a political outlook. His later years were challenging, but he is now at peace, and we will all remember the strength, courage and wisdom he displayed over his long lifetime.

THE WATCH
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes, even before some of us were born in this world
This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see
his family standing there...