Rob "Race" Roberson

Rob "Race" Roberson obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Rob "Race" Roberson

Rob Roberson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2022.
Race passed away at home on Monday December 19th, 2022. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he served in both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He is survived by his wife Maire, their son Conor, daughter Shannon, his mother Sherry and his brother KC. They ask that in lieu of flowers or gifts you provide a donation to the Veterans Victory Alliance. https://veteransvictoryalliance.org/how-to-help/

For viewing and memorial service details and more information on Race's life please visit hdoliver.com

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February 7, 2023

LtCol Jeff Nadeau posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2023

Christopher Langdon posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2023

Dutch Bertholf posted to the memorial.

LtCol Jeff Nadeau

February 7, 2023

Col Roberson is a great man who stood by me in Iraq as we dealt with Iraqi police corruption and our own entrenched bureaucracy. He is a man of integrity and moral courage. His loss was a punch in the gut to those who served under his command. My prayers are with his family. Semper Fidelis LtCol Jeff Nadeau (retired)

Christopher Langdon

February 1, 2023

One of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of knowing. I will remember what you told me Rob.

Dutch Bertholf

January 27, 2023

I was so sad to hear about the death of Robby. He went to Lyman HS I went to Bishop Moore in Orlando. We both swam. He was one year ahead of me and went to the Marine Miliotary Academy before the Naval Academy, I did the exact same thing. We met often at Capt Scarboro's USNA meetings in Daytona and later he and I were in 34th Company at USNA. He helped me a bunch getting into USNA and doing well while I was there. He has left our world too soon and I am sure he is now in Heaven where there are no troubles. Semper Fidelis, Dutch Bertholf

Patty and Scott Roxberry

December 24, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Mike J

December 23, 2022

Roberson family, my condolences to a great American. Race made a difference in this world. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Sanchez

December 23, 2022

Race was a phenomenal individual who guided me and countless others. We are so deeply saddened by his passing. Our family is praying for all of you during this time.

Frankie Delgado

December 22, 2022

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Forever grateful for Race´s mentorship and leadership when I served under him. Rest easy Marine. Til Valhalla.

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