Robert Walton McDougal

Miss you every day Bob. I find myself relaying to people who never knew you exactly what a special person you are with ethics that I will try to instil into my own daughter as she grows up.

Bobbby boy ...: not a day goes by that I don´t think about you. I miss you and if there is a hereafter, it will be great to reunite with you.... Always, Jimmy

Dear Friends of Bob, Bob lives on, through his many friends made in the diverse pursuits of his life. One part of his life concerned his service in the USNR. On that aspect: the president of the minesweeping museum in Stockton, CA, reviewed photos of Bob’s made-from-scratch scale model of the USS THRUSH, MSC-204, on which Bob served. He was extremely impressed, naturally. What a patient, dedicated, meticulous craftsman Bob was. If ever the current owner of this model would like to...

Your spirit and perspective was sometimes too good for this life.
I am often reminded of our growth through childhood and the qualities you possessed then which transitioned into the wonderful and caring adult you became. My world is less enjoyable without you here. Miss you every day

Here is an introduction to Bob’s collection of minesweeping plaques, now at the Stockton Maritime Museum in Northern California:

These plaques of USN MSO and MSC ship insignias were created by Robert Walton McDougal, (1951 - 2014), who served honorably in the USNR, after graduating from the Naval Training Center in Orlando, Florida.

Bob’s collection of minesweeping memorabilia was bequeathed to one of his oldest friends, who in 2019 contacted the Stockton...

Bob, you added so much good to the world around you. You truly live in the hearts of so many of the people you touched. You remain a teacher by example. Memories of you are always close at hand.

Bob ...: my oldest and dearest friend. Not a day goes by without my drifting into my thoughts. Your humanity has always guided me through lifes difficult decisions. I spread your Earthly ashes at a place I know you felt near and dear to you. Love you always brother

Bob was a Facebook friend, but as we learned about each other we became good friends. Bob was a compassionate caring man, I always said he was an old soul who walked amongst us. He is a constant reminder to me that we are all just passing through.

Forever remembered!