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SFC David G. Robinson formerly of Winthrop Harbor SFC David G. Robinson, 28, of El Paso, Texas, died on Oct. 25, 2011, while serving with the Army in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. David was born Dec. 22, 1982, in Lake Forest, and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha, Wis.. He married Emily Rode on Feb. 14, 2003, having met her when they were both employed at Six Flags in Gurnee. David was a loving husband and father. He was a dedicated soldier. An avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, he also enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his wife, Emily; sons, Matthew and Jackson; father and mother, Dennis and Marijo Robinson of Winthrop Harbor; brothers, Gregory (Lora) Robinson of Zion and Michael (Leah) Robinson of Kenosha; father-in-law, Chris (Jorry) Rode of Somers, Wis.; mother-in-law, Theresa Rode of Concord, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Paul Robinson. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Interment will follow in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyvillle. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Per the family's request, for those attending the visitation, please wear Chicago Bears attire in honor of David. A memorial fund is being established at PNC Bank under "Sons of SFC Robinson Fund". Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com. For more information, call 847-746-1234.

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Published by Daily Herald from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2011.

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Lynne Neibert

November 11, 2014

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected] is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Peggy Childers

October 23, 2012

To the family of Sgt. 1st Class David G. Robinson:
David gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."

SPC Kester

December 3, 2011

You were a great instructor and NCO, always enforced standards of every soldier. We all miss you big sarnt.

Gary Allain

November 15, 2011

SGT. 1ST CLASS DAVID G. ROBINSON
YOu are my Hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

Steve Tupper

November 13, 2011

I was at Waukegan last Sunday during the arrival of SFC Robinson's body. I was there as a vidographer for The Hoppers, an L-39 jet team that had staged at the airport for a practice day and it was an honor to fly in the No. 2 ship for the missing man formation that the team flew before departing. Thank you for your service, SFC Robinson. My thoughts are with your friends and family.

November 10, 2011

To the Robinson Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Keep his smile in your hearts forever.... In our thoughts, Harley and Eileen Brown

Sylvia Kronenwetter

November 9, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero David, and my sincerest
gratitude for his service.
God Bless you Sgt. 1st Class
David G. Robinson...you will not
be forgotten.

Monica Ponce

November 9, 2011

My prayers our with you and your kids. Deeply sorry for your loss...

crystal banegas

November 9, 2011

i think of you daily emily. please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. may u continue to be strong for your boys. xoxo

Christina Jarencio Austria

November 8, 2011

It is very rare that you get to know someone over a short amount of time but yet, they still manage to make an impact in your life. I went to St. Joseph high school with David for 2 years. And in those two years, I was very fortunate to have gotten to know him. I had a chance to experience his humor, words of wisdom and warming smile. I feel blessed that I had a chance to get to know him, even though it was for a short period of time. May GOD bless his family and friends during this difficult time and may David rest in ETERNAL peace. We now have another angel watching of us. RIP David You will be missed by many but NEVER forgotten.

maria henderson

November 8, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about David. You have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you!! Maria Henderson, Parnell Steele (rip)Valerie & Laura

November 8, 2011

To the Robinson family , My deepest sympathy and prayers to all. Thank You David for keeping our country free and safe, You will never be forgotten, may you R.I.P. in God's hands, The Abbott Family (Avon,Il. formely of Round Lake Beach,Ill.)

Jennifer Anderson

November 8, 2011

My condolences to the Robinson family. I did not have the pleasure of knowing your son but I just wanted to say how thankful I am to your son David for protecting me and my family. I too have a son in the military and my heart goes out to your family today as you have made the ultimate sacrafice as a soldier's family. May David rest in peace and never be forgotten.

Linda

November 8, 2011

To the Robinson Family, my deepest sympathy. David Thank You for fighting for our country. May you R.I.P. and God Bless!!

November 8, 2011

"To a fallen brother thank you for your selfless service R.I.P SFC Robinson. HOOAH" - PV2 Maxx pasko (WI)

Griffin Family

November 8, 2011

There aren't enough words to express the gratitude we have for Dave's service to our country. May the Robinson family find peace and comfort in the months to come and may he rest in peace. Saluting your veteran and all verterans today and always. God Bless!

Del Walters

November 8, 2011

To a fallen hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold down the fort til we get there. See you soon.

Sam and Karen Craig

November 7, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Robinson family in your time of loss. Thank you all for the sacrifices you have made as a military family. Our deepest sympathies to you all

Tina Prince

November 7, 2011

Dennis & Marijo:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son's family at this time of heavy hearts and sadness. I wish there was something I could say or do that would help with the pain of losing a loved one.

Dana Bodero

November 7, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss!! I know there is nothign to ease the pain but know that there are people even strangers like myself that are praying for some peace!

Eddie Grimes

November 7, 2011

I'm proud to say David was my friend. -SSG Grimes

Jackie Browning (Rudzinski)

November 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Robinson family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David, thank you for fighting for our freedom. I will never forget you. You had such a warm personality that could make any one smile. Rest in Peace, my friend.

November 7, 2011

To the Robinson Family my deepest sympathy. David thank you for fighting for our country. May you R.I.P.

Don and LuAnn Schmidt

November 7, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the Robinson Family. Thank you David for fighting for our freedom.
God Bless.

Gayle Olson

November 7, 2011

My deepest sympathy to SFC Robinson's family. Although I do not know you, I appreciate you willingness to give your all for my families freedom. Heaven holds a special place for our Service Men and Woman. RIP David and thank you for all you did for our country.

November 7, 2011

Thank You to David and his family..We all mourn your loss.
Tom Stevens, Zion, Il

Ken Haney

November 7, 2011

I did not personally know SFC Robinson, but I worked with a mutual buddy in Afghanistan, SFC Jason Huggins, who spoke very highly of him. Jason says he was an outstanding Soldier, so I'm sure he was. Rest in peace.

Ed & Carla Bickel

November 7, 2011

Rest in Peace my Brother, You have friends waiting for you at Acesnsion. I will tell "TINY" your coming and will greet you. Love to your family and Friends. SSG Ed & Carla Bickel.

November 7, 2011

To the Robinson Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this horrible time.Please know that many people are thinking of your family and asking God to comfort you.

Lynnette Terrien

November 7, 2011

Thank you, and God Bless

Daisy P

November 7, 2011

I still cant believe you're gone David.....you've been my buddy since kindergarten and you always had a way to make us laugh...You were truly a great friend to many and loved by all...we will always remember you and will carry you with us Dave. I salute you for all you've done and I thank you for fighting for all of us.... Rest in Peace David.

Joe Abilmona

November 7, 2011

Robinson family, please accept our deep sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your during this difficult time.
Joe abilmona

John & Judy Patterson

November 7, 2011

We Salute your Veteran. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family. May angels walk with you today and always

Joanne Kahn

November 7, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss...... I appreciate David for serving my country. He was a brave man. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Jason Huggins

November 7, 2011

Rob,
May you rest in peace! My family and I will be praying for yours. It was an absolute pleasure to work side by side with you and call you a friend. We will always love and remember you. Thank you for your service because you were a great NCO that inspired alot of young Soldiers lives. You have changed civilians into Warriors and that is something every one should be greatful for. We love you Brother!

November 7, 2011

Robinson Family - our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of David. Thank you for allowing David to protect this great country. May God comfort you always.

November 6, 2011

Robinson family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Bill & Brenda Rygiel Family (Wadsworth, IL)

Janet McKnight-Boyd

November 6, 2011

Deepest sympathies to the family of Sfc. Robinson. We here at Dr. W.H. Foster, Sr., Wholistic Institute & Veterans Center offer our services to the family and other service men and women for their fight to keep America free. God Bless America

Janet McKnight-Boyd

Holly Cousins

November 6, 2011

AS the mother of U.S. Marine who is out of our country right now...I feel your pain, and I so deeply feel your sorrow. My prayers are for you and your family, that you find some peace with the memories you do have, and always hold them tight in your hearts.

Semper Fi

November 6, 2011

May perpetual light shine upon him...

November 6, 2011

Robinson family, we are so sorry for you loss. You are all in our prayers.

Mike and Laura Rigwood

David Gier

November 6, 2011

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Sfc Robinson. May you find comfort in God's graces. It was an honor to stand today for one stood for me.
BigDave Gier
ASRC IL/PGR

Tracy Reimer

November 6, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

Joe & Terry Pudlo

November 6, 2011

Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences. In this time of your grief, may you find some comfort in knowing that others care.

Donna Jonas

November 6, 2011

Heartfelt sympathy to your family from the staff at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

martha velazquez

November 5, 2011

David your a huge loss to some, but a leader for everyone!!! You will truely be missed by many!!

November 5, 2011

David and my grand-daughter Emily were so young and in love when they married. I didn't see them that often with him being in the military,but when I saw him I watched him go from a boy to a man and a loving husband and father. My heart hurts for the whole family,you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sad,David was a nice young man.

Jim and Maria Dean

Don Powell

November 3, 2011

Rob,
I think about all the times we taught a class together at Bliss and Sill. You were the first NCO Instructor who came back and told me thanks for teaching when you came through AIT as a private. I will always remember you for taking the time to thank me. I enjoyed having you on class with me teaching, you seemed to command respect, laughter, and yes even fear. I do not know how you did it with your baby face, it must have been something you had inside you. Rest in Peace my brother.

Holly Creamer

November 3, 2011

R.I.P. and god bless

Mike D Albrecht

November 2, 2011

Its me again brother! I want to light this eternal flame in your name! May you Rest In Peace my brother!

Mike D Albrecht

November 2, 2011

Its me again brother! I want to light this eternal flame in your name! May you Rest In Peace my brother!

Mike D Albrecht

November 2, 2011

My Brother ROB!!! Well You have Made Your FInal Jump on to that Eternal DropZone Buddy!!! I love and Miss you SO much My Brother!! Just Know that Your Wife and Sons will be taken care of and rest assured that everyone here on Earth that you ever came into contact with knows that you are truly a HERO and Were and always be a Blessing to us still here... Dave go now and be with the Lord, You are My Hero, Friend and Always will be My Brother! I love Ya ROB!! AIRBORNE!!

Henryk Zaleski

November 2, 2011

Rest in peace.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

November 2, 2011

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Sgt1c. David G. Robinson. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for David. And to David it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed with the U.S. Army in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. No greater patriotism is shown than a man lay down his life in service to his country. David, you are a brave American Warrior and a true Patriot. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to David's family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Joe and Sara Desarden

November 1, 2011

May you rest in peace, thank you for fighting for our freedom!

Traci McNamara

November 1, 2011

RIP SGT 1st Class David G. Robinson!! I attending St Joes HS c/o 2001 with David... I will never forget him... RIP.. Please watch over your wife, boys, mom and dad and of course your brothers.. and my your spirit continue to live on through your boys! Love and remember you RIP! Goober

MacDaniel

October 30, 2011

Dear Robinson family,
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I'm home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I'm only a civilian
And I don't even know if it's allowed

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn't make it home.
I know you're in God's presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

I Salute You.


Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Laiel McSwain-Delanie

October 29, 2011

God has received into rest another fallen Angel. To the Robinson family: please know that comfort is only found in the loving arms of God & our Saviour Jesus Christ - & that is where your Angel, David now rests. He watches over you in peace & love. His soul is in Heaven, but his life lives on within you.
You have my condolences. Be Blessed.

Timothy Delanie

October 29, 2011

For the family of a fallen brother. May Jesus comfort you during this your time of sorrow. You are not alone in your pain. God Bless.

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