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Mel's picture.
Val Parker
December 26, 2021
M.E. holding picture he took of Airmen Ashby, when he met him.
Val Parker
December 26, 2021
Val Parker
December 26, 2021
Continued from another submit. My brother Mel, wanted me to share this picture, of when he met Mr Ashby. Mel was honored to have met him.
Valerie Parker
December 20, 2021
My condolences to the family. Thank you for your service sir. My Brother met Mr Ashby, and took a picture with him. Melvin said he was a very nice person. May Mr. Ashby rest in peace.
Kevin Tart
July 18, 2021
Godspeed sir. You are a great American and a true patriot, an example of what we should all strive to be.
Diana Patton
July 9, 2021
Thank you for serving our United States. You are our hero.
JOHNNY DEVON NIGMOS I
March 21, 2021
I , REMEMBERED MY STEP GRANDFATHER TELLING ME STORIES ABOUT HIM WHEN , I WAS 3 YEARS OLD ............. VAYA CON DIOS TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIR BOBBY #99 #7 #22 #81 #71 & #76 ROMANS 3:01-3:70 !!!!!!!!!!!!!! MATTHEW 26:01-26:75 .......... MARK 1:01-1:45 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CORINTHIANS 1:11:01-1:11:34 ????????????????????????? & PHILEMON 1:01-1:40 !!!!!!!!!
Roy
March 18, 2021
My condolences go out to the Ashby family. He was a legend and will be missed.
Pherris Ashbee
March 16, 2021
To Dorina and family,
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of cousin Bob. May God comfort you during this difficult time. From the family in South Carolina, Pherris and Mertis Ashbee
Walter Sheldon Jr
March 16, 2021
I don’t know this man, but what I do know he is a patriot, and an American we all can be extremely proud of for his service. Thank you for your service Mr. Ashby, from one Veteran to another.
March 15, 2021
thank you for your service god bless ,Cain Lalone
March 15, 2021
Sincere sympathies to the Ashby family, truly sorry for your loss, may God be with you all as you endure this most difficult time of your loss.
Emmanuel Livingston
March 15, 2021
THANK YOU MR. ROBERT
Pam Williams Solomon
March 14, 2021
Thanks Peace Love
Erik Stark
March 14, 2021
Bob, thank you for being in my life. As a mentor, a father, a hero, a friend, and so much more. I cherished our times together. You were one of the most amazing people I've ever met and I am honored, and a better person, for having known you.
Michelle ruan
March 14, 2021
thank for r c u our service to our country
Michelle ryan daughter of a military family myself
March 14, 2021
Thank for your service to our country
Colette Froneberger
March 14, 2021
With Deep Sympathy Let God´s deep love and understanding help you in your grief. For He is there to ease the pain and bring your sorrowing heart relief. Thank you for service Sir.
faith/rory tobin/dockett
March 14, 2021
Dear Ashby Family Rory and I express our condolences's on the loss of Robert Ashby.he'll surely be missed very much./may he rest in peace.best faith/rory
Bridgette
March 13, 2021
Thank you. The world is a better place because of all your good deeds and many accomplishments. God's Blessings to you and your Loved ones. Peace be with you always.
Dan Allen
March 13, 2021
To the family of Lt. Col Ashby,
My father is a retired Air Force officer living in Goodyear, AZ (Pebble Creek) and knew Lt. Col. Ashby and played golf with him. My Dad spoke of Lt. Col. Ashby with great fondness and respect. Being from a military family I pride myself on being a patriot, and I’m saddened over the passing of a such a beloved and national treasure of a man that was Lt. Col. Ashby. Thank you for your service to your country sir, and to citizens like me who live under the mantle of freedom you so bravely fought for. Deepest condolences to the Ashby family. I have no doubt Lt. Col. Ashby has flown his greatest flight and touched the face of God. Respectfully, Dan Allen
Jimmy & Carole Curran
March 13, 2021
To the Ashby family, Jimmy and I were deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Ashby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most sorrowful time. May your cherished memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead, and may God hold you close to his heart, embracing you with his love and peace. God Bless.
Jimmy & Carole Curran,Clarks Green, Pennsylvania
Chris
March 13, 2021
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Robert Ashby. What a beautiful legacy he has left for us all. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7
March 13, 2021
A trailblazer of aviation. Sincere condolences to the Ashby family, as you endure this most difficult time of your loss, may God be with you all to help you through your time of sorrow.
Ezeko & Rossy
March 13, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Robert Ashby. May you all be comforted by God’s promise of reviving the heart of those being crushed in spirit .Our prayers and thoughts are with you all the way during this difficult time.
Harry Simpson
March 12, 2021
Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Air Force WWII, and career U.S. Air Force.
Now you can put out your hand and touch the face of God.....
March 12, 2021
Lt. Colonel Ashby, thank you for your distinguished service to our country, Veteran. May God bless and comfort your family and friends. Fly High.
March 12, 2021
To the Ashby family ,your loss is in all our hearts. May our God of comfort walk you through this difficult time and your happy memories bring joy to your hearts.
March 12, 2021
I wish I had known him and about his service because I could have showed him honor and told him a special thank you. To the family I will say a pray for God to comfort you. MJB
S. Rose
March 12, 2021
Thank you sir for your service and courage to fight for our country. May your soul rest in peace.
Steve Hamilton
March 12, 2021
I was saddened to see that Col. Ashby had passed away. My Father Lt. Col. Marvin Hamilton served with Col. Ashby in England. When I shared this with my Father yesterday he was also saddened to hear of his passing. Last night, my Father shared numerous stories of their times together in England. He could of not asked to to work with a finer person than Col. Ashby. In telling one story my Dad said my Sister used to play in the mud with his Boys as Children and she would always come home so dirty. They always had the time of their lives playing in the neighborhood. He and his Family touched our Family in such a positive way. He will forever be remembered as such a genuinely nice person and for his contributions to our Country. May God Bless Col. Ashby and his Family at this difficult time. Our Family would like to send a card via the mail to his Family if someone could share the address. My email is [email protected]. Thank you
BRY
March 12, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Ashby Family, May you be comforted by Almighty God in the Heavens during this very difficult time. May He shower you with his endless love and peace. May His strength support you as each difficult day passes by. Robert left a legacy behind to remember him by.
March 12, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the Ashby family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be your strength and comfort at this most difficult time.
March 12, 2021
Thank you for your service.
March 12, 2021
His story truly inspires hope. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Anonymous... Gary, IN
March 12, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Connie Colvin
March 12, 2021
Thank you for your service.
Billy & Cheryl Walker
March 12, 2021
Once we were neighbors and then colleagues at the original Frontier Airlines, but for half a century we’ve been friends. Cheryl and I have shared many pleasant times with Bob & Dorina. Great memories to hold onto. RIP old friend!
One thing to mention is that Captain Robert Ashby was the only Tuskegee Airman to become an airline pilot and, in 1986, he was the last retiree of the historic Frontier Airlines.
robert McNamara
March 12, 2021
i never knew Lt. Col. Robert Ashby but what a beautiful tribute to an AMERICAN HERO. my condolences to the family.rip my friend
TD
March 12, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Ashby family. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss
Elizabeth
March 12, 2021
Thank God for you and your family, thank you for your wonderful service to our country. Peace to the family
Mary
March 12, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family for a real trailblazer in his career and his life. At this sad time, may God comfort and strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
Greg Williams
March 12, 2021
Hero , Patriot , fighter for equality and truth , Great American under circumstances many of us cannot comprehend . We should all strive to be like Mr. Robert Ashby . The nation and the world would be better off if we did . Robert is truly an inspiration and role model . Thank you sir for being great .
Greg Williams
SFCA ( Admirer )
Anonymous
March 11, 2021
To the Family of The Honorable Robert Ashby:
You have my most sincere condolences! Although I did not get the chance to meet Mr. Ashby, I am extremely honored to have heard, read, and watched the stories of the prestigious Tuskegee Airmen! May you be comforted by the God of Heaven in the next days, weeks, and months!
Well done thy good and faithful servant! You ran your course and completed your race! Thank you for your service. Rest well sir, rest well!
Anthony Agridiano
March 11, 2021
i never met Sir Robert Ashby,but honored to have heard of him and all of his flying heroes. my prayers to all of your loved ones and loved Amigos,Rest in peace, Señor of Humanity.
Millie Fisher
March 11, 2021
America thanks you. May you forever rest in peace.
March 11, 2021
Thank you for your service Sir.
Fly high until you touch the hands of God. RIP
March 11, 2021
A trailblazer for so many, an amazing legacy to leave behind. My sincere sympathies to the Ashby family, so very sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you as your endure your loss.
Laura L Whitt
March 11, 2021
My condolences and sympathy to his family and loved ones. He was a hero, trailblazer and someone who we need to know more about❤
Ronald Bredemeyer
March 11, 2021
And we loose one more of 'Our' famous Tuskegee Airmen that fought in World War Two!! He was a proud African-American, that also painted the tail of his airplane red, to be known as Red Tails, and not be mistaken for the other Airmen that also fought in the War!! These brave African-American men were from Tuskegee, Alabama!! And, there are very few of them left!! Thank You Robert Ashby for your service and sacrifice!! Thoughts/Condolences/Prayers to his Family and Friends!! GOD bless 'each' and every one of you!!
March 11, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the family. May God sustain you through this most grievous time.
Michael and Jeannie Averbeck
March 11, 2021
My husband and I had the great honor of knowing Bob at Frontier airlines. He was a great human being. Bob soared with eagles and now soars with angels.
patricia
March 11, 2021
My sincere condolences to all of the family of Mr. Ashby. May your hearts be comforted knowing that God is aware of the heartache you feel over the loss of a loved one and He will comfort and strengthen you.
Carole Glenn
March 11, 2021
My heart is shattered at the loss of Lt. Colonel Robert Ashby. My life was blessed to have met him and know him for so many beautiful years. He was a hero. He was a beautiful soul. Rest peacefully, sir. Thank you for your dedicated service to our country.
Sending thoughts, prayers, love and strength to his family.
Clarence Scutter
March 11, 2021
Thank You for paving the way
May God have mercy on your soul
Our condolences goes out to the family
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