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Sgt. Robert "Bobby" Rapp

Sonora, California

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Army Sgt. Robert "Bobby" Rapp of Sonora was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the military announced Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Rapp, 22, was four weeks from the end of his deployment when the bomber drove a car laden with explosives into the gates of an Afghan government building he was...

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Memorial Day is coming and as is often the case my thoughts turn to the events of Sabari, and all we witnessed that day. I have not, nor shall I ever forget you Brother and the many lessons you taught me. I've taught my son about you, and Koch; about the meaning of sacrifice and the weight of duty. In some ways it seems like a lifetime ago, and in others like just yesterday. I hope to get out to California to visit you, and pray you forgive my lamentable absence. You were the best of us; the...

I am visiting Sonora and in your home Bobby, looking at pictures, seeing the memorial items your mom has saved, and breathing in you--how much I miss you--Auntie Laura.

Thanks Bobby for your honor and service to God and Country .May God Bless you foreverand keep you in The palm of his gracious hands. Peace. Assunta

To the family and friends of Sgt. Robert Rapp:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."

You still inspire us even though you have left us. You will always be an inspiration.

Gone but not forgotten...you are missed.

I was just ready through my son Jake's guestbook and read your message. I am so sorry to read about your son Bobby. We both know how terrible the loss of a son feels. It has been 7 years for us and there are times still where I feel my heart is breaking when I think about Jake. When we lost Jake I realized what they meant when they used the expression broken heart. It actually felt like that was the case.

Time has eased the pain somewhat and all we can do is talk about them with...

Another year without you and another year remembering you.

Thank you Sgt. Robert Rapp for your dedicated and exemplary military service.