Robert D. Macrum Obituary

Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Robert D. Macrum US Navy Seaman Apprentice.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your amazing son Robert. You and your family are in my prayers, I cannot imagine the heart break you still feel at his loss. Thank you for his service protecting our country and freedom. Servicemen like your son Robert are the reason America is the most amazing and free country on earth. I'm grateful every day to live here. May God bless you and your wonderful family, and may He heal your hearts. Thank you so very much.

To the family and friends of Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Bobby,
I want you to know, my darling, I will not give up looking for answers until I see you in heaven. I love you.

Mom

Bobby

You have been gone for 5yrs now and still the truth is uncertain. Just know that your mother gave it her all to find out what happened to you. She loves you and misses you. Sleep with the angles Bobby.
Love
Matee

To the family and friends of Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum:
Remembering Robert on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Mary,
Just read about your son, Bobby. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know it has been many, many years since we've seen each other, but I do want you to know that Jerry & I think of you guys often with fond memories. God bless you and your family.

Any loss at any age is not a good loss, doing so whilst serving your country eases the grief of your loved ones.

Bobby, my darling,
Yesterday was your stepfather's birthday and the four year anniversary of when you went missing. Still no closed investigation after four years. Forever, I will wonder what really happened to you. It would seem that the Navy could have found out the truth to bring peace and comfort, if nothing else, to those that love you.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and what it would be like to still have you here. I know I am supposed to understand that you are in a better place, but I still miss you so much.

This year Kenna Larra with Project Compassion contacted me. She gave me the best gift that I have received since your death.

She picked an artist to paint a portrait of you. Her name was Anne Marie Oborn. We now see your portrait hanging on our wall the moment we walk in the back door.

Anne Marie not only painted the portrait for me, but she helped me so much spiritually and emotionally that she will remain in my heart forever.

It takes such an amazing person to be able to give so much to others with her heart and talent. Her happiness in life seems to be all the love she so unselfishly shares with others. I was blessed to have developed a friendship with Anne Marie and truly believe she was an Angel in disguise.

Project Compassion has helped me to see you again and have a sense of you being here with me. I can never put into words how much I appreciate the comfort and happiness they brought into my life.

Bobby, I miss you and love you so much. You were only with me for a short time, but this portrait has brought me so much joy looking at it daily. Sometimes I talk to you quietly and know you understand everything I am saying.

I know I will see you again and you know how very much I love you and will always cherish having you as my son.

Mom

To the family of Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum:
Robert 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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

It's now been a few years since Bobby's death, and this is the first time I have visited this guestbook since. I just wanted who ever might read this now or throughout the years know that Bobby was such an incredible part of my life and even in his passing he continues to be. At his funeral service we were all given elaminated little cards with Bobby's picture on it and kind phrase, I have kept that with me every single day in my wallet since. It has been with me through the tough days following his funeral, the realization that I would never have any real closure as to what had happened to him, and then more happier events: The birth of my amazingly beautiful baby boy, the next 3 wonderful years on his life, the learning curve I adapted to, my engagement to fiance, and it i will have it with me when I enter into marriage with him and so forth. I look at this picture almost everytime I open my wallet and then run my fingers across his face. I miss his friendship so dearly. In typical Bobby fashion, I know he is watching over me, protecting me and my son. It gives me comfort knowing that Bobby in some form has been through all of these things with me. Because I know that if he were still alive, he would have never missed a moment of any of it. The point of this was just to let Bobby's amazing family know that he still has very close friends that miss him terribly and you arent alone.

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

I will pray for you and yours every day.
Thank You!!!

I am a retired Navy disabled Vet of two wars.

I did not know him, but I thank him for his honorable service to our great country. My sincere belated condolences to his family, loved ones, brothers & sisters in arms who will remember him as I now will from this day. Godspeed to you.

From a Veteran's Son, Brother & Father.

Whilst I did not know Bobby, I was saddened by watching the Carrier documentary which made British TV last night. My heart goes out to his family and friends, and may he rest in peace. You are a HERO.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Robert, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Bob,
I have truly done all I could to find out what really happened to you. I love you and will keep you in my heart until such time as I see you again. Watch over me and keep me on the straight and narrow. All of my wonderful memories .... I will cherish and smile daily just thinking of you. Mom

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Seaman Apprentice Macrum!

Bobby
came to see me about a month before he left to go back on west pac. I
got to hang out with him and his sister in Arizona. I hadn't heard from him since then and it kills me to finally know why. I met him on the
USS Princeton during a cruise in 2003. Him and I got our Sea Surface
Warfare pins together and spent a lot of time togther on and off the
ship before i got out.
He was more then just my shipmate, he was my loyal friend. I will pray
for his family and never forget the impact he had on our lives.

I have alot of respect for Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum. God bless him and his family.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of Mine,” He said.
“For you to love the While he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or 22 or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief.
You’ll have his lovely memories as solace and relief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are some lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I’ve looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to take him back again?”
For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we’ve planned.
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.”

I share in your loss; Proud Mother of Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Adam McSween EODMU-11; IKA near Kirkuk, Iraq on 04-06-07

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Seaman Apprentice Macrum and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Peace man.

Remembering Seaman Apprentice Robert D. Macrum, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

Rest well in God's Loving Care Robert and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Macrum

family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.



"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-

from whence comes my help?

My help comes from the Lord,

Who made heaven and earth."

Psalm 121:1-2



Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country mourns with you, for someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

My condolences to the Macrum family.

Robert may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

I recently found out about Bobby while browsing online. It really saddens me to hear about him. I had really great times with Bobby over the years and really feel that I would not be the same person I am today without having had him in my life. I know all his friends and family miss him and will never be the same without him. I hope you're happy wherever you are Bobby. Much love. Spencer.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Macrum family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Robert shortly it will be 6 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten. The pictures touched my heart.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

I was looking at the list of casualties on the DOD website. There are just so many. I decided to pick out a name and try to find out more information about that person. I guess it's my way of honoring one to honor them all. I came across this site from yahoo. Please accept heartfelt condolences from a former Army infantryman for the loss of this fine sailor. God bless you and all our troops!

Joe, Mary & Family



Bob and I want to tell you how deeply sorry we were to hear of Bobby's passing. It seems like yesterday when we last say Him in Boston while He was visiting Joe & Barbara. That was over 10 years ago. We wish we could have gotten to know Bobby as a young man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary, Shannon and Joe



Some time has now passed since you learned of Bobby's disappearance, and I'm sure it has not gotten any easier for you all to fully realize that he is no longer with you.



I did not personally know Bobby, but through Mary heard so much about him, especially his antics when he was young. We sure did have some good laughs as Mary recalled the various things he did in her "Mary way". My time with Mary has been brief these past few years, but she and her family has always had a special place in my heart, especially since she was a part of our Texaco family and fixed Jerry and I up on our first date. Seems like only yeterday but in reality 32 years ago!



Mary and I have again shared these stories. I know Bobby will always be a special part of your lives It's always hard to understand "Why" and I guess this is just a part of living that we have to endure.



God's Blessings to you all during the coming days,



Love, Barbara & Jerry Faucheux

Mary, Shannon, and Joe:

I just recently learned of the tragic passing of Bobby and Esther and I extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you. We could not even begin to fathom the pain and hurt you must be feeling and our hearts go out to you. I recognized Bobby's picture in the guest book from the image I had remembered when he was a little boy.....especially that mischievious look he had. He really grew into a handsome fellow. We are so sorry that you will not get to enjoy Bobby the rest of your lives. God bless.

Jim & Esther

JUST TAKE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR BOBBY. HE HAS PASSED ON TO A BETTER PLACE........CHERISH THE GOOD TIMES YOU'VE HAD WITH HIM AND EMBRACE THE MEMORIES THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE IN OUR HEARTS. . . LIFE DOESNT END SHORT. IT JUST BEGINS SOONER. PRAY FOR HIS LOVED ONES AND SMILE FOR HIM. BECAUSE HE IS DOING THE SAME FOR US.

Our condolences to the Macrum family. Our prayers are with you.



Lisa (Navy Mom)

I feel fortunate to have known Robert Macrum whom I will always remember as Bobby. I had the privilage of knowing Bobbys family and seeing Bobby grow up during two periods of his life. What I remember the most was his dirty blonde hair, mischevious smile, and eyes that sparkled with life. Bobby was a fun kid to be around and always kept things interesting. There is no question that Bobby was the apple of his mothers eye and was deeply loved by his sister. Unfortunately life eventually led me away from Bobbys family and I did not have the pleasure of knowing Bobby as a young man. Though I am confident Bobby became a handsome, confident and brave sailor that I will always remember gave his life protecting this country that I love.



I feel blessed to have these memories of such a beautiful soul.



My Heart And Prayers Go Out To The Krueger And Macrum Families.



God Bless You All.

To Mary, Scott, & Shannon

We both hope that time will allow you to heal the great loss you are suffering now. May you hold dear your memories of Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Love always,

Doug & Andy

mary & shannon

we are so sorry to hear about your son bobby. it's a tragic loss. we will see you at his service.

stephen (our youngest) is a marine & is in iraq at this time.

Dearest Mary & Shannon,



I am still in disbelief that Bobby won't be coming home. My heart and prayers are with you both during this time that I am sure is almost unbearable. Know that Bobby is in a much better place now and that you will one day see him again.



I want to remember Bobby as the happy 10 year old I was most fortunate to have spent the most time with. I will always remember the little boy with those incredible, beautiful eyes and that mischievous smile, the one in the school picture in Shannon's photo gallery. That school picture was taken while I was living with all of you. Bobby was always so eager and excited to pull pranks on me with Shannon and I didn't mind at all because he was so cute. Then later in the evening I would go into his room and help him with his homework. Not every night, but just on those nights when he had a lot of homework and needed a little help or encouragement. He was a very bright little boy. That is the Bobby I will always remember and I feel most fortunate to have had those special moments with him. The three of you helped me through a very difficult time and I feel very lucky to call you my friends.



Bill and I had the pleasure of meeting Bobby again later in his life. That was right before he entered the Navy. He came into our home to supervise the installation of our Dish Network System. In no time he had both Bill and myself laughing with his quick wit. He had truly grown into a handsome young man. Bill and I both remarked after he had left how incredibly handsome and pleasant he was. You can both take great pride in how well the two of you raised Bobby. Yes Shannon, you helped your Mom with Bobby a lot. I saw you step in and guide him in the right direction many times. He adored you even then. I saw that every day. He loved you both dearly.



Bill and I will be at the service on December 3rd. We will see you there. Again, our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.



Love,

Cindy

Dearest Mary and Shannon:



My thoughts and prayers are with you and especially Bobby during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.

Dear Mary and Scott,



I was so devastated when I heard about Bobby. I was lucky enough to know Bobby when I did. He had grown up to become a real man. Mary and Scott, you both have done a wonderful job as parents. I know Bobby is in a better place and you will see him again.

There are no words to explain the feelings i felt when i heard of this tragedy. I was and still am in total disbelief. Although it is hard to accept that Bobby is gone, I can still think of the good times we had as great friends and shipmates. Anchors away Bobby. Someday, we will meet again.



AOAN Coward USN

Mary, my heart goes out to you and all the family Losing a son so young and under these circumstances is just inconceivable to me. I pray that you are drawing on your Christian faith for strength and courage to endure each day. Please know that I am here for you and lets keep in touch. Give yourself a big hug cause I wish I was there to do it myself.



Love, Geri

Bob,



Where are you? In every ounce of my body, I still feel your presence. I feel it when I look into Shan's eyes and see the same mischievous twinkle that the two of you share. I feel it again when the sun shines on her and the exact same shades of autumn colors stare back at me as when I look into your eyes. I feel it every time I walk behind a young man with your familiar cocky gait; you know the way you walk on the balls of your feet, as though you can barely contain your excitement to get to the next place in life?



I can smell your sweetness as I pass by a twenty-something with his stylish button-up shirt neatly fitted over his pressed jeans, with his sparkling white tennis shoes laced just so. I can hear the pride in your voice as you compare yourself to Shan. You two are always outdoing each other, retelling the grandiose tales of your lives thus far. You always come together on the Mary stories, however...there's no competition when it comes to Mom! I see your sweet, sheepish smirk when big sis is teasing you; you're just happy to have her attention, and she's just happy to have you, period.



I can still feel my head bobbing with you to the beat while you rap along to the radio in Shan's car on the way back from O'Brien's. That would be after you beat me mercilessly in air hockey but still tried to tell me that I'd done a good job. That's just the way you are. You care more for everyone else around you than for yourself, and you want to make sure that everyone is sharing in your good time. You are a giver, a lover, and a survivor. Please come home.



Please come to Arizona and live with Shannon, Veronica, Josie, Jake, Macy, Phoebe, and Sancho. Every moment of their lives from this year forward has been planned around your arrival. I, for one, feel both blessed and cheated by my short time with you. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to get a glimpse into the kind of person you are, but those few days have only left me wishing for more time with you.



In comparison, I am living with only the tiniest representation of the sickening, gut-wrenching, and nearly psychotic emotions that your sister and your mom are enduring every second of every day. The depth of their sorrow, rage, and despair can only mean one thing about you: there is no one on this earth who can replace you. There is no one who can fill their hearts the way you do. There is no one in whom they could have more hope or pride. You are it for them, and the greatest thing about your relationship with Mary and Shan is that you have always known that you are the light of each of their lives.



That's why I know that if there is even the slightest fraction of a chance that you can get here, you will.



I love you, Bobby.

Em

To the Macrum family i send all my love and support. i have known Bobby and his incredible smile since the fourth grade and we have stayed friends throughout the years. i was so saddened and in complete disbelief when i heard the news. Bobby has touched my life and we've shared things with one another that nobody else could ever know. i will miss you terribly baby, but i'll never forget you and ill see you one day agian. Love Cortnie and the Heckman family.

Dearest Shannon, Mary and Scott,



I have been delaying signing this book for fear that if I did Bobby would not come home. I can't imagine the agony you must be going through. I feel so awful for you all and want to let you know how deeply sorry I am to hear of his disappearance. I know that words alone aren't able to heal your hurting, but I want to let you know just some of what I thought of Bobby and how much he meant to me.

I have known Bobby for only a short time but in that time but in that time the words that always come to mind when I think of him are Good and Kind. His goodness was shown by the way he loved and always spoke so highly of his his sister Shannon whom he called almost daily and of his family any time he mentioned how they were the news of them was always great as he spoke with pride. His kindness was heard when anything he said was from the heart and always meant to make you feel better. His actions to be helpful to his family and friends and not feel the need to take credit for them, but only the satisfaction that he is doing them for people that he cares for means so much more speaks volumes about his character.

I was priveleged and honored to have been able to meet such a man and look at him and think that there is not a person around who wouldn't want to be his friend or get to know him.

My heart breaks for you Shannon and your family and for all of those people who were touched by his amazing gifts of love, compassion, thoughtfulness, incredible sense of humor, and character and amazing good looks. I will miss him terribly but think about him often, and have comfort knowing that sometimes he might be thinking of me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Veronica Navarijo

Shannon,



Hearing news of Bobby's disappearance is heartbreaking. I want you to know that I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much he meant to you and how deeply his loss has affected your family. Be strong and take care of each other.



My deepest sympathies,



Rebecca

The first time I signed this it was before I believed that my sweet brother was not coming back. I think this week reality is finally setting in and a more appropriate entry is necessary.

It is hard to imagine at 29 years old that all of my plans of growing old with my brother and his family have vanished in an instant. Watching him fall in love,get married, and have kids were all things I counted on in my life and couldn't wait to see. He had planned to move in with me and start college when he got out of the Navy and everyday I have to remind myself that he's not coming after all.

We went our whole lives bickering and challenging each other like normal siblings all the while working up to the relationship we have had in the past 6 years. He is my best friend...the absolute love of my life and I am LOST ...left to face what I have always said would be "the worst thing that could ever happen" I remember crying all day after he told me he joined the Navy because I was so proud and so scared at the same time. He was so brave, tender, stubborn, beautiful, arrogant, sensitive and incredibly funny. He was my perfect match and people were amazed at how much we look alike. I know I will never ever meet anyone else like him.

I am sure life will go on eventually but for now I work on mending the broken heart that aches every minute of everyday. I look forward to the day I wake up and don't cry out instantly after realizing this is not a dream.



Services will be held at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, December 3rd, 2:00 pm.

11612 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77024

(713)782-1710

In leiu of flowers please make donations to the Red Cross in his name.

Thank you so much to all of you for your support and kind words.

Shannon ( Bob's Sister)



I leave you with Bob's last letter..



Shannon,



I am sorry this is getting to you late I have not been able to email for a week.



A birthday wish to the most amazing person that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Shannon I love you more than anyone on this earth, you are my best friend, my mentor, my role model, my heart, my soul, and the best sister any one could ever ask for. With you as my big sister know I can accomplish anything, because I have you to guide me. I hope that your birthday was wonderful, and I am sorry that I could not be there to help you celebrate. I miss you terribly and will see you soon.



Your loving little brother,



Bobby



I love you too, brother, I miss you terribly as well, and I will see you soon.

Your loving big sis,

Shannon

To Mary, Shannon, Joe Macrum and all of Bobby's family and friends,



I am Bobby's half-sister, and while age difference and geography kept us from becoming extemely close, I sure loved his humor and his caring heart. He was so brave and I am so sad for all that he did not get to experience. I am very proud of him, and will miss him so much.

My love to you Bobby,

Emily Macrum Ratti

My thoughts go out to Mary and Shannon, who I never had the opportunity to meet, and to the rest of Bobby's family who are feeling this loss. Bruce (Bobby's half brother) and I have been lucky enough to spend some time with Bobby these last few years. Our kids got to know their Uncle Bobby. Everytime he would come to visit Joe (his dad) and Barb, in L.A., there would be something different about him. A few years back he'd prefer to hang out with Quinn, his now 8 year old nephew. Then he was sort of torn between hanging with the kids or with the older guys. His most recent visits were all grown up, drinking beer, playing dominoes or poker, getting into heated debates with the other Macrum men (us women would always leave the room), or clubbing with Aubrey, Barb's daughter. He was enjoying his life. I'm going to miss Bob and think about him often. I've included a picture of Bobby with Cate, his 3 year old niece (who he had a crush on) at Christmas time last year.

Mary and Scott, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. I have been out of office and just heard last week. I gave Scott my phone number Mary, so please call me if you want to talk. My son is in Afghanistan now, and will hopefully be back in U.S. by holidays. Terry and I are praying for you and your family Mary during this painful time.



All our best,

Terry & Frieda Gutshall

Mary, words can not express how badly I feel for you and your family. I can not even begin to comprehend or imagine how you must feel. All I can do is hope that time and the love of your family and friends will help to fill the horrible void you have in your heart right now. My prayers and thoughts are with you. If you ever need to talk. I am here.

How can I even pretend to understand the loss of a child? All I have are my sincerest condolences. Somehow they seem so inadequate. May time lessen the pain of your loss but sharpen your memory of his laughter.



Uncle Mike

Mary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sadden to hear of this tragic event. love, the corbin's

Mary,

We were so sorry to hear about your son, Bobby.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and help you through this most difficult time.

Sincerely, Brenda and Harry O.

There are no words to express my gratitude to those of you that have written in this Guest Book. I read it every day and look at the pictures that my daughter, Shannon, has added.



I lost my mother in July, after caring for her for many months. Her death was hard for me to deal with, but I had the satisfaction of knowing that she lived a long and wonderful life.



Bobby’s death has left me with an emptiness that I am struggling to get through. It was unexpected, he was coming home for good in two months, and the shocking news of his disappearance has left me grief stricken.



My son was not always perfect and certainly made some wrong decisions in his short lifetime. He truly loved life, his family, his friends and would have done anything for anyone. He could always make you smile.



Bobby chose to enlist in the Navy, because he strongly felt it was the right thing to do. I was afraid, but he promised me he would be back. Well, he didn’t make it back and now I am consumed with sadness.



Thank you so much for taking the time to remind me how remarkable my son was. Your prayers, consoling comments, praise and verses are helping me realize that Bob was truly a brave and special hero. He believed strongly in what he was doing and was proud to defend his country.



I hope God and all of your kind words will give me the strength to understand his passing and overcome my anger, tears and sadness.



Bobby had a wonderful sense of humor and a heart of gold. I will remember him with love and miss him each and every day of my life. I thank the Lord for giving me the pleasure of raising two wonderful children. I am so proud to call them mine.



Bob is now one of God’s chosen Angels and will remain in my heart until we meet again. I love you and miss you, Mom

I am Bobby's cousin and had not seen him in about 8 years. everytime we met, however, he was just like my best friend. I have always held so much hope and anticipation of seeing him again and continue to do so. All my love goes to him and my family out there. Love you all and miss you.

Shannnon and Mary,

My heart and love goes out to your family. May God bless you and help you through this tough time. Bobby will be missed very much! Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love y'all very much!

From our family to yours ~ may time help heal your pain and the loss you are experiencing. We pray you find peace and comfort in all your wonderful memories of Bobby. Please know we are here for you.

I am truly thankful to have had the opportunity to know Bobby, Shannon, Mary and the rest of their family. I will miss Bobby’s contagious energy and enthusiasm. I am so proud of him and his dedications. My thoughts of him and his family will always be with me. We all love you, Bob!

Love always,Lori

SHANNON, MY HEART AND LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY FEELINGS OVER THIS ARE UNEXPLAINABLE. I KNOW THAT BOBBY IS NOW LIVING "THE GOOD LIFE". I PRAY THAT GOD COMFORTS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND BRINGS YOU PEACE. I LOVE YOU SHANNON.

Mary, Shannon and Family, May God Bless you and keep you. You are always in my thoughts and Prayers as well as my family's. This is a hard one Shan-Shan, but I'm always here for you sister. God Bless Bobby our newest Precious Angel.

Bobby, was a man that wanted to fulfill what he thought would be a great opportunity to step up and correct past decisions. I was his uncle and will remember his contribution to this Nation. He along with all that has fought and is fighting and have fallen I hope all feel that this is a heroic job that every mother and dad need to remember your loved ones are hero's.

I love my sister and I hope she remembers all the support she has, thank all of you for your support.

I am so sorry Shannon. My warmest and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God Bless all of you and may He help you get through this time of sorrow.

To the family and friends of Bobby, you all have been blessed to have had the opportunity to know such a great person! I cannot know the pain you feel over this tragedy, I pray for you to find peace and be comforted by memories of your time with him! You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Brittney Thompson and family(friends with Bobbys sister, Shannon)

With great appreciation we write to thank all of you for taking the time to send your prayers and condolences. It's hard to imagine Bobby not coming home, yet we do have the reassurance of our Lord that indeed, he is home. He was a special young man. He loved the Navy and his shipmates and he loved his family. Thank you again for your prayers.

(Bobby's Aunt and Uncle)

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Your son's service to his country is greatly appreciated by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Cheryl

Navy Mom of Katherine

My heart goes out to all of the friends and family that Bobby has out there. He will be sorely missed and loved by all. Im sorry for bobby's parents and siblings and hope that his memory stays with us all forever.

Someone asked me once why I mourn the death of family and friends and I thought how cold they are to ask that question. They explained themselves by saying - mourning is a human response to the loss of someone, but we should really be celebrating their death since they are with their Father in Heaven and what better place for them to be. I think C.S. Lewis put it best - "For us this is the end of all the stories . . But for them it is only the beginning of the real story. All their lives in this world . . . had only been the cover and the title page; now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story, which no one on earth has read, which goes on forever and in which every chapter is better than the one before." I pray for time to heal your pain; strength from friends and family when you feel you can’t go on; and a day when you can look up to the heavens, smile and celebrate his new life.

I offer my sincerest sympathy at the loss of your dear son. May the peace of God surround you and envelope you all with love, strength and support.

Thank you dear Robert for serving our counrty with dignity, courage and conviction.

With love and gratitude,

Missy

Proud Navy Mom

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SIGNED THIS GUESTBOOK AND HAVE GIVEN YOUR SUPPORT. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL.

Mary and family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Alice, Alison, Kelly, & Ashlee Hendrex

Mary, I am deeply saddened to hear about Bobby. Please know that my heartfelt condolences are with you and your family during this time.

I am still in shock about Bobby. I have known him since elementary school. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to all his family.

Some of the most memorable moments of my life were spent with Bobby, and I am crushed to hear the news. I was blessed to know him, and will always remember his passion for life and his uncanny ability to make me smile. My prayers are with all of you that knew him.

My deepest sympathy to your family. May God bless you with comfort, strength and love, thru this most difficult time. Robert, Thank You for your service to this great nation. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



God Bless,

Fran

Navy Mom of Tom

(USS Harry S.Truman)

I am sorry for the loss of your son. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept my deepest condolances on your loss - May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you all - Thank you so much for your son's service to his country.

Love,

Beverly

Navy Mom to EN3 Ryan

USS Ardent MCM-12

Bahrain

My heart goes out to Robert's family. I know what it's like to lose a child. You all are in my prayers.

Debbie/Pittsburgh

Bobby was a great friend and a wonderful person. He will always be remembered and loved. I give my sympathies to his family and I will keep you all in my prayers.

To all who are grieving for Robert,



May God bless you all and help you find comfort in the words of the people around you. You have paid the ultimate price. A price, any one of us could be paying. We all share your loss, one of our beloved sailors has been taken from us. He leaves behind a legacy of Honor and Service.



My deepest condolences.



Navy Mom of Jacquelyn and Nicholas

USS Carl Vinson & USS Alexandria

Prayers for the family and friends of SA Robert D. Macrum.





Mom of Jimmy, USS Carl Vinson

My thought are with you and your family today. Thank you for the service to the country given by your son.

My deepest condolences.

I cannot even begin to understand how you all are feeling, we are so sorry for your tragic loss and will keep your family and Robert in our prayers. We have 2 boys serving in the Navy and know very well the pride you have for you son. Godspeed. <><

Frankie Taylor Fisher and Family

iam very sorry for your lose,

My prayers are with Robert and his family.

May God bless you and give you peace during this time.



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I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

So sorry for your loss.

He is your loss but "Heavens Gain"

Heaven has gained a good man.

My heart is with you, praying for your family~ Sending my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy~

Cheryl,

Navy Mom of Jason

Uss Carl Vinson

My prayers are with Robert and his family. My son Edward is serving on the USS Nimitz and told me about Robert being lost at sea. I am so sorry for your loss.

To the Macrum Family. Words can not express my saddness for your loss. Please know that Robert is a wonderful Angel now Flying and watching over his family and his shipmates.

To Robert, God Bless you. I am so proud of you and will always keep you in my prayers. It takes a special person to join the Military.

Fair Winds and Flowing Seas........



From a Navy Mom and an Air Force Mom