Robin Beard Jr.

When I learned of Robin's illness and called him, it was like we had been interrupted 20 minutes earlier, not the 20 years it had been. So many memories--the first election day when he told you not to let them find the wreckage of our campaign plane criss-crossing the district until after he was elected--it was the greatest day of his life since becoming a marine (and marrying you); the flight back to Memphis that night when national news proclaimed the opponent was relected, the pilot killed...

Dear Cathy,

Please accept our deepest sympathies on Robin's passing. We served together at 2nd Amtrac Bn, Camp Lejeune, NC in 1964. Robin was the Director of the "P-5" School when I reported to the Bn and we spent many hours on the beach and in the surf in the Amtracs while training. Dottie and I have many fond memories of getting together at the Courthouse Bay Club on Friday evenings, other gatherings, and attending the Marine Corps Ball with you and Robin. The last time we met was...

Cathy and kids: The world's a smaller place now but you know Robin will long be remembered. You also know that he was truly one of a kind, one of the real "good" guys; the memories of this unforgettable man will keep those of us fortunate enough to have know him smiling for a long time to come.

We are very sorry for your loss.

Dear Mrs. Beard, family, and friends,
What a wonderful man. We are humbled by your husband's many years of dedicated service to our country. It is with our deepest sympathy we thank you for supporting him. We met the Honorable Robin Beard during a Pasta Dinner held before the Bridge Run at Second Presbyterian Church to benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. His genuine heart touched us all. No doubt you have some idea of the many, many lives Robin touched through this service. ...

Mrs. Beard: My name is Lee Wallace. In 1972 I graduated from Austin Peay and asked Robin to join his campaign team. He graciously accepted a green horn in politics and allowed me to work in many capacities in that first campaign. For the first few months Robin and I traveled the district in donated cars. I have so many experiences that I cannot relate them here. Since that time, I went on to seminary and now am a pastor of a church in Knoxville,TN. Robin was an incredible person. I...

My deepest sympathy to Cathy, family, many friends and associates that The Honorable Robin Beard touched throughout his life. This past spring, I had the opportunity to meet The Honorable Robin Beard during The Lowcountry Healthy Pasta Dinner benefit for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at Second Presbyterian Church, in Charleston, SC. He was very caring, concerned and giving towards the benefit. The event was a huge success because of his kindness and we will always have a place for him in...

Cathy, the prayers of our family are with you and your family. I have many great memories of Robin. He was a fun-lovimg guy that demonstrated great passion in everything he took part in.God bless you. Jim Rout.

Mrs. Beard, Lisa, David and children, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mom recently and I know how difficult this time is. God bless you. Sincerely, Susan Kieffer

Cathy- I'm was deeply sadden to hear of Robin's death.One of the special times in my life was when I ran Robin's campaign in Shelby county...He was such a great guy and contributed so much to the state and nation. God Bless you and your family.