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Chaplin Sr.
Robert Wendell Chaplin Sr., 63, died suddenly on Thursday, July 31, 2003.
He was born July 26, 1940 in Schenectady, N.Y., and was a 13-year resident of Hudson. Bob was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and a 26-year Army Special Forces veteran. Some of his military accomplishments included a Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, five Army Commen dation Medals, one for valor, and one Purple Heart. Bob was also proud to be a master parachutist, 4th degree black belt, and a P.A.D.I. master SCUBA diver. He enjoyed playing pool, woodwork ing, and photography.
Preceded in death by his father, Nelson Stone Chaplin, he is sur vived by his mother, Marion Grace Chaplin of Hudson; wife, Ursula; sister, Jacqueline (James) Boccuzzi of LaBelle, Fla.; daughters, Kymberly Eva Armstrong of Bradenton, Fla., Marion Gail (Joseph) Drake of Medina; sons, Robert Wendell Armstrong (Jennifer), Anthony Patrick (Michelle) Armstrong of Bradenton, Christian Gerhard Chaplin of Hudson; granddaughters, Shera Darlington, Jennifer, Kaitlyn, Leigh, Robbylynn Armstrong, Caitlin Drake; grandsons, Christopher "C.J." Dar lington, James Armstrong, Joseph Drake; and great-granddaughter, Anastajia Badano.
Calling hours Monday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr, Stow Chapel, 3333 Kent Rd., Stow. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hudson. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve Na tionl Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the D.A.V. (Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr, Stow, 330-688- 3866.) www.dqccfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Chaplin
Chris Baughn
July 28, 2024
Rest in Peace Bob.
Chris Baughn
July 28, 2022
We still remember you Bob. Both you and Christian at many Taekwondo competitions.
Liz Murvine
November 11, 2004
Dearest Bob:
Today is Veteran's Day 2004. We stand at attention and salute you. We live in a free country because of you and your band of brothers and sisters in our armed services. As we pay respect today, your body rests in a most honorable National Cemetery; your soul is in eternal bliss with our Heavenly Father; memories of you are very much alive in our hearts. Words cannot express how deeply I miss you, my Chappy.
Chris Baughn
August 31, 2004
Bob,
We still miss you at tournaments. We miss your emails. We miss your photos.
Christian,
Hang in there. One day you will be able to understand all of this. You remain in our thoughts.
Doug Matthews
July 31, 2004
It has been a year since Bob died and I still feel the sadness and loss. I hope Bob is looking down and helping to guide our lives.
Marsha Scott
July 29, 2004
It's so hard to know that Bob's not in our presence anymore, but he will forever be in our hearts. I recently was watching some old home movies (video now, I had them converted over) of when Bob and my brother-in-law (who passed away 9 years ago and Bob was there to the last with us) "Bata Boot" Bennett were in Key West with the Dive School. It was so heart-warming to see their smiles and knowing that they are together again forever...smiling. God Bless Bob, Bill "Bata Boot" Bennett and the families.
Marion Drake
July 29, 2004
Happy Belated Birthday Dad. I miss you and love you always. I went to your grave Monday, and saw the yellow flowers left for you. Your birthday was a hard milestone!
You will always be alive in our hearts.
Ronald Rorie
May 28, 2004
Throughout my course of life here on earth, i've never met anyone, nor will ever meet anyone like Mr. Chaplin. He is an individual that valued life itself, and understood the concept of hardwork. I will always remember the best of him, because that is all that i knew of him, he has always been there since i've joined the martial arts, and when i joined the marines, he was and still is a motavating part in my life...i will never forget the times spent with you and the conversations we had, i thank you Mr. Chaplin for being a friend, you will forever be missed....Your friend Ronald Rorie
Liz Murvine
January 31, 2004
January 31, 2004
Six months ago today, you were taken from us, our Chappy.
In some ways, it seems as though you left us just yesterday,
Bob, for the wounds in our hearts are still fresh and sting deeply
over losing you. In other ways, it feels so much longer, since
every day without you feels like forever. When our sorrow seems
overwhelming, we remember the great times with you and treasure
the wonderful memories you built with each one of us. We know
that you are in Heaven and that God is in control of all. As we are
told in our Christian Bible, Matthew 16.27:
For the Son of man is to come with his angels
in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay
every man for what he has done.
Liz Murvine
November 11, 2003
Dearest Chappy: Today is Veterans Day. You are deeply loved and missed. I'm sure that you are walking the streets of gold in the presence of our Heavenly Father, smiling your radiant smile and keeping watch over us with your beautiful blue eyes. Every day, I remember you with thanksgiving and prayer. Specially today, I honor you as one of America's wonderful veterans. Your patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve, and sacrifice for us will always be treasured. I miss you, my Chappy!
Nicholas Marich
October 25, 2003
Bob was a great guy! Used to call him Chappy. Had great times at those tournaments when he was there with me and my family. Especially at Nationals in Texas when I took Gold, and you took me and my family out to dinner at a steak house. Used to call me bud and fixed those Tai dishes especially for me when you knew I was coming over. Those days are gone now, but never forgotten, I hope you are resting in peace, because you sure are missed. Chappy, you were my dads best friend. You treated him like no other did. You guys stuck side by side no matter what happened. It hurts to see you gone and my dad so sad. We really had great times, playing pool together, going out to dinner, going to tournaments, spending New Years together, and etc. I think God was wrong for taking you. You were a kid wrapped inside a older mans body. It wasnt your time. I just dont understand. You were a best friend to my dad, and a great friend to me. I will miss you and always think of you. Rest in peace Bob, and God Bless.
Erin Long
September 12, 2003
It is truly a sad time for Ohio Taekwondo to lose a man like Bob Chaplin. He was my coach and friend for many years while I was training at IJ Kim Martial Arts. I was 16 years old the summer he coached me to a national victory and later to earning my first degree black belt- neither of which would have been possible without his constant support. I can't begin to count the number of times that I told Bob that I couldn't do it. But every time he looked me right in the face and insisted that, yes I could. He taught me persistance and courage in the face of difficulty. He taught me to never walk away from a fight- to always get back on the horse whenever you fall off. Those strong supportive words still resound in my heart to this day.
Bob you will be greatly missed by my family and I. You taught my brother and I the meaning of hard work and determination. And for that we are all eternally grateful.
Rest in peace now...we love you.
Ginny Lopez
September 11, 2003
To Bob's family - I just learned of Bob's death and I was very saddened to hear that he passed away. I know how difficult it must be for you and that you must miss him terribly. He was a wonderful man and my husband and I were very grateful for the many contributions he made to the TKD Reporter. He was always enthusiastic and devout to the sport of Taekwondo. Not only have you suffered a big loss, so has the sport of Taekwondo. He will always be missed.
Garry M. Schwartz
September 3, 2003
To the Chaplin Family, My sincere Condolences. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Bob it is always sad to lose a member of the SF community. Rest in Peace
I'll meet you on the flip-side. USSF 1965-1968
The Chaplin Family Marion, Christian and Ursula
September 1, 2003
Dear Friends, Thank you for all of your warm and caring messages! It has given us great peace reading your wonderful eulogies. We, too will miss him... May he rest in peace!
Frank Novotny
August 29, 2003
Bob - It was my honor to call you my friend und Kamerad. Thanks for your help and friendship.
A Traditional Latin Mass will be offered for you.
Charles Simmons
August 22, 2003
To the chaplin family: I had the pleasure of knowing Chappy for many years and consider him a good friend. I first ment Chappy in scuba school in Oct 1972. It was a difficult time for me due to a few people having trouble with me attending the school. I am an American of African decent and an experienced competitive swimmer,and diver, then and now. One instructor in particular did everything in his power to ensure I would not graduate from the school, even though I was one of the best swimmers in the class. Everyday Chappy would give me words of encouragement and made sure I knew ther where more people who wanted me to graduate than I realized. you have no idea how much his words of encouragement helped me and I never forgot his numerous acts of kindness. from that day until today, we became very good friends, a frienship I always cheerished. I will miss Chappy very much and will always remember his kindness to a young Black SF soldier during Scuba School in 1972. As a result of his kindness, encouragement and professionalism, I went on to complete a 31 year Special Forces career with 14 of those years on a Scuba Team with numerous years as a Scuba team sergeant. Please except my deepest sympathies and forgiveness for not responding sooner. Unfortunately, I was out of town working until 16 Aug and did not find out about his death until the 18th of Aug.
Oscar Belle
August 17, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers go out to "Bob's" family he was loved and respected.
Joan and Oscar Belle
Patty & Paul Harvey
August 16, 2003
To Bob's family & friends:
Please accept out sincere condolences. My husband & I had meet Bob only a couple of times through Fred Marich. Bob had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. Bob was alot of fun to be around. He will be deeply missed by others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty & Paul Harvey
Bill Davis
August 15, 2003
To Bob's Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will have a votive candle lit and a Mass said at our church, Saint John the Apostle in Bob's memory. How fortunate I was to have known Bob as a young "LT" with SFOD A-232 (UWO)10th SFGA, Fort Devens back in the 70's. Seem to remember our entire Team becoming PADI qualified Instructors thanks to Bob's superb training. Such wonderful times we had together. Am blessed and honored to have known and learned from this great Special Forces Warrior. We will miss him dearly.
"Selig sind, die da Leid tragen,
denn sie sollen getrostet werden"
God Bless All
Colonel Bill Davis, SF
Kenneth Whitley
August 14, 2003
I am a Vietnam Veteran but didn't know Bob personally. We've lost to many vets already. I'm sorry.
Lisa Tadros
August 11, 2003
Tae Kwon Do lost its most colorful person when Bob Chaplin died. From training sessions to nationals, he was always there to cheer us on, and he worked tirelessly to promote the sport and its competitors. Whether he was snapping pictures with his camera, giving a quick pep talk before we went in the ring, or taking us all out to dinner after a tournament, he always did his best to make us all feel like one big family. We’ll miss you, Bob!
Scott Jarvis
August 10, 2003
Scott Jarvis - McFeeders TKD, New Phila Ohio
CSM (RET) ODELL HACKER
August 9, 2003
BOB, you will never be forgotten,and I will never forget what you told me about water.."OD,NEVER PASS THE BUBBLES".Heidi and I will miss you but will never forget.
Charlie Coulter
August 9, 2003
We've lost another Team Mate. God bless the family. He'll be safe, as he will be joining his former Team Mate in the biggest drop Zone of them all. "De Oppresso Liber!" Charlie "PJ" Coulter, The Da Nang Connection. Life Member SFA Chapter XXXVIII.
Stanley Graham
August 9, 2003
Dear Bob:
Betty and I were shocked to learn of your passing. It will never seem real to us. During our gatherings with you, Lili, Christian, and your mother Marion, we were becoming acquainted with your outstanding qualilties: kindness, generosity, good humor, good conversationalist, knowledge of an infinity of subjects including physics (which I taught in high school). Betty and I will greatly miss your friendship. It was too soon for you to leave us.
We were looking to many more years of being with you. Thanks for all of the E-mail jokes and stories you sent me. I printed out many of them, and when I read or tell them, I'll remember you.
Love, Stan & Betty Graham
T. R. McClanahan
August 8, 2003
It is with great remorse that I learned that Bob has passed away. When people think of quality, they will think of Bob!
T.R McClanahan
( Original Life Member, U.S.T.U.; Original U.S. Olympic Training Center Director / Coach )
Joon Choi
August 7, 2003
Dear Bob & Family, Please aceept my condolences. You and your son attended my championship "the Battle of Columbus" many times and your son had great success in competition. I used your son's photo in one of my poster. You always took great pictures of our event and mailed it to us with kind notes. We will miss you a great deal and I am certain that your children will carry on your spirit to maintain integrity of Taekwondo. Farwell my friend, may god bless your soul and all of your family.
Liz Murvine
August 7, 2003
Bob, you served your community, our country, and this world with amazing grace, wisdom, and courage. You touched the lives of so many people with your abundant love, humor, and dedication! Your talents were simply endless. You will live in my heart every minute of every day. My Chappy, you will always be my Hero. Good Night, Sweet Prince.
Derek Kriebel
August 7, 2003
Bob was a friend of TKD and of the IJ Kim community. He was a true ambassador of our art and sport. I will miss his visits to our classes and the discussions that we shared. I extend my condolonces to his family and will remember him always as a friend and supporter. Bob will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.
Ginny and Shelley Bennett
August 7, 2003
Celebrate his life and the extraordinary things he contributed to yours. He was there for us when our husband/father, Bata Boot Bennett departed. Truly a great friend who was loved by so many.
Vicki Light
August 7, 2003
our deepest sypathy from the Hudson Elms nursing home
Desiree' Boesherz
August 6, 2003
I hope that Bob is resting in peace now and i know that he will be missed greatly. I know he will be missed at tournaments. He was a fantastic photographer, but an even better human being. We'll miss you Bob.
Eric Laurin
August 6, 2003
Mr. Chaplin may those SILVER WINGS upon your chest now be accompanied by ANGELS WINGS upon your back. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Rangers Lead the Way!
Eric Laurin
Sniper Squad Leader
Sergeant, USA
Ken Lanzalaco
August 6, 2003
I was blessed to have known and love my dearest friend, brother and comrade for over three decades. We served together in Vietnam and Bobby provided medical assistance to me when I was injured. We have maintained communication on a regular basis through the internet and telephone over these many years. And we have attended many functions together in the past. I will miss him dearly and look foward when we shall be back together again, along with many of our Special Forces brothers and comrades. God Bless Bobby Chaplin.
Ron Raby
August 6, 2003
Dear family members and friends: I knew Bob since 1974. I first met him in Key West, FL where he was one of my instructors at the Special Forces SCUBA School. About a year later he was one of my instructors at the Special Forces Medical Lab at Ft Bragg, NC. Two or three years after that we worked together in the SF Medical Dispensary at Bad Tolz, Germany. We ran into each other several times, in various places over the years and always shared good memories and friendship. Our last meeting was at the 50th Special Forces Reunion at Ft Bragg. We had the opportunity to tour the new (for us)SF Medical Lab together. I made it a point to have our photograph taken together there--student and instructor from many years ago. Bob was a good friend and will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies go to you all.
Rita Blankenship
August 5, 2003
My sincere condolences to Bobs family and also to his close friends. I know he will be sorely missed by many people.
God Bless you all
Rita Blankenship(Mrs. B)
Marti Scott
August 5, 2003
The Chaplin Family...Bob touched so many of us, his friends in so many, many ways. His smile not only lightened up our world, but the smile from his heart made it all the more meaningful. He will be missed by so many, but the memories we have of him will forever be in our hearts. He is now with peace, and all the other friends that have gone before him and I know that each one of us will carry on the "Bob" stories for a long, long time. My thoughts are with each of you. Marti ^j^
Jim Ringland
August 5, 2003
Hi Bob, it's me again. It has been a long long time, and due to a quirk of fate that happened this evening, I found some highlights left out of my original eulogy.
A while back, you like "Bear" Bryant, contacted me and asked "are you the same Jim Ringland that ##$@$#$$#@#," and when I responed to the affirmative we proceeded to "catch up." Bear and I still do, and you will be receiving email thoughts every now and again as I think of some sage thoughts.
We once shared meals, drinks, and comradship in the field, clubs, and in teamwork. I sat down and figured out something else. You was born 3 years after my wife, Joan, whom you knew, and also in Schenectady. Then other memories arose, and I racked my brain in thought. Space here is not long enough to elaborate.
Get with Maggie and the rest of the tribe, and have one waiting for the rest of us when we check in.
As for your survivors, especially Christian, who needs a lot of love and understanding, Live Large, and be Proud, you father wouldn't expect anything differently from you. Your father was a Proud, Brave, and True Friend to all that he served with. Some of the older lads went to school with my oldest son, who is another retired SF operator. We are family and the Special Forces Community stick together.
You used to receive my default parting on each email, and sincerely I would like to leave you with it here,
Take care, stay safe, keep smiling, happy hunting, and may the Good Lord keep a watchful eye over you and yours...........Ringo
Then I heard the Lord saying:
"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" and I said, "Here am I, send me!". Isaiah 6:8
Jim Ringland
Robert F. (Bob) Mulcahy
August 5, 2003
Bob We knew yee well now rest in peace.
Brenda & John Shawen
August 5, 2003
The sorrow we feel today cannot be expressed in words. I will miss my special cousin. I still have your Army picture and look at it often. I will cherish it. I will always remember how you looked forward to the cookies I sent you overseas, that special knock on the door when you came for a surprise visit and all the emails and letters we have shared over the years. You were a special person to those who knew and loved you. God Bless you Bob, your cuz Brenda, John and Family
Joseph Kim
August 5, 2003
Bob was a great supporter of Taekwondo and its growth. I will always rememeber him.
Tony Catanzaro
August 5, 2003
Bob,
Thank you for your contribution to Tae Kwon Do. May you rest in peace.
Sincerely,
-Tony
Salim Oden
August 5, 2003
I'm sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Chaplin. He was a very genuine gentleman that always had kind words to say everytime I saw him.
William McPherson
August 5, 2003
A great friend, mentor and soldier. I will miss his humor, wit and compassion for his fellow man. A tragic loss to the SF community.
David Hamilton
August 5, 2003
We will miss Bob's enthusiam and dedication to the art of Taekwondo. He was a good friend to all.
David & Jamie Hamilton
Ahn Taekwondo Institute
Tim Shields
August 5, 2003
Bob, you are always part of my families childhood memories, we will never forget...God bless you.
Cousin Tim Shields
Lothar Williams
August 5, 2003
Buddies we became, we shared everything we had. We spend times that were good and bad. We drank a beer or two in Toelz, ate Nukmam in Nam. We ate your home made Pizza in Devens. Now we are at your table again without the joy of your presence. Forgotten are you not. May the peace you sought be with you old friend.
Lothar Williams
SGM (ret) U.S. Army Special Forces
Tiger's Lair Martial Arts James Howard
August 5, 2003
Our Condolences to the Chaplin Family.
Anthony Azzaretto
August 5, 2003
It is truly a sad day for martial artists and veterans across this country. You were a wonderful gentleman and a good friend. I always enjoyed talking with you. You were one exceptional photographer. Thanks for taking all those great shots of me these years. I am sad that you have gone to join your ancestors, but happy that you will always walk now in peace and beauty. Rest easy my friend.
Master Anthony Azzaretto,
Chief Warrant Officer, USMC
Dees Taekwondo,
Dayton, OH
Cathy and Amanda Kirdzik
August 5, 2003
Christian,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was such a great guy and for the short time we knew him he always made us smile! God Bless you and your family
Larry Lucas
August 4, 2003
To Mr Chaplin, TKD's biggest fan: you have had a great impact on mine and many more lives in Ohio and around the Country. You always took time to say hello and give a kind word (even to a goofy kid from Columbus). Thank you and we will all miss you.
Chris Baughn
August 4, 2003
Many people across the country (and the world) were shocked and saddened by the death of Bob Chaplin.
Ohio Athletes and Parents have lost a great TKD supporter, photographer, coach, and friend.
We have lost Ohio's (and perhaps the country's) best Taekwondo photographer. Bob had a certain timing and sense of the game which allowed him to snap his shots at just the right time.
I've known Bob and Christian since 1998. We met at local, state, and national tournaments, championships, and seminars. We kept in touch via email & IM's.
Christian, please know that time heals. You will never "get over it", it will not "get better". It will, after time, get not so bad.
If you need anything, please let us know.
We want to see you back in Taekwondo Competition.
Chris, Sally, and Josh Baughn
Frank Orteca
August 4, 2003
Bob, in a short time everyone at Northfield billiards came to know and respect you. It seems you had something in common with everyone, there was no subject you were not well versed on.I am glad to have some of your photography in my home as well as some hanging in the Pool Room.We are all going to miss you. Tuesday nights will not be the same without Capt. Bob.
Capt. Frank
Doug Matthews
August 4, 2003
Dear Bob,
We loved you and will miss you. As part of the TKD competition family, we had our kids practice together up to 6 times a week. Your values,dedication,good example,common sense,and constant caring gave parents and kids alike a very positive influence that they will carry with them forever.
You have always remained a good friend and I will miss your emails, chats, and time together.
You are gone, but your accomplishments and memory will not be forgotten.
Dr. Doug,Kathy,Lauren,Leigh,Caroline Matthews
Kenneth Bradley
August 4, 2003
To a leader and teacher and a true professional who always took the high road. A man of Honor.
Jack & Ann Bell
August 4, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. We are thinking of you in our thoughts & prayers
Jack & Ann Bell
96A High St
Topsfield, MA 01983
Fredric Marich
August 4, 2003
I have known Bob for almost 10 years.I considered him to be my BEST friend. We went all over the place to TaeKwonDo tournaments where we watched the love of our lives(our sons) compete and where both of them earned national champion status in 2000.He coached my son Nick to some of his best wins.I will miss the humor, the cups of coffee (strong)and the many hours of casual conversation we shared. Although you're in a better place, we still needed you here. You had so much yet to give us all. You were a gentleman and a "gentle" man. Until we meet again. I will still send you "mental emails". Let me know somehow you're OK. Fred Marich and the Marich family -- Wanda & Nick.
Linda Isner
August 4, 2003
What can I say......there could never be another Chappie. I could always count on your consistant, honest and loyal friendship. YOur humor and "blunt observations" were always an honor to receive. One of my lifes regrets is that while we spoke 2 weeks ago our meeting never took place, I just know you had all kinds of good and intelligent ideas for me...now I can only imagine. Christian, know your Dad loved you from the very bottom of his heart...God bless you. I'll miss you buddy. Linda
Richard Bucho
August 4, 2003
One more for the Team in Heaven; a Great Medic,Diver and Friend.
Rick Bucho
1SG (Ret)
USSF
Anne Chase
August 4, 2003
Bob was a wonderful photographer who embodied the honorable traits of a martial artist. His smiling face, often obscured by the camera, will be missed by those of us who had the good fortune to spend time with him at the numerous national taekwondo events he attended.
Jim Ringland
August 3, 2003
After all these years, I reconnect with an old friend, and I'll be, the Good Lord calls him to run recon in the Heavens. Hang tight Chappie, and have one waitng for me. It is also noteworthy that I find he has family in my old home town of Bradenton, FL. God Speed my friend.
Ringo Sends
Alice(Mrs. Oscar) Belle
August 3, 2003
Alice (Mrs. Oscar) Belle
Georgetown, MA....Aunt
Joanne (Belle) Hilbert
August 3, 2003
Joanne Belle Hilbert, cousin
Punta Gorda,Fl.
paul longgrear
August 3, 2003
To family and friends, we lost a good one this week. Bob was a super guy. He brightened my day with his e-mail humor about 3 times a week. But, he is in a better place serving a better one-zero.
God bless,
Paul and Patty Longgrear
Mr. Larry A. Shields Jr.
August 3, 2003
The Larry A.Shields Jr. & Family send there condolence, to all of Bob's relatives, and friends...He will be missed by all of use...May God now Grant him Peace...
Bob's Cousin Larry Shields...
Anthony Armstrong
August 3, 2003
Dear Marion and Christian,
We send our deepest love and condolences to you both. We didn't get to know our father as well as you ,but we still love him and wish we could be there with you all. If you need anything at all please contact us at this e-mail address.
With Love,
Your Brother Tony
hollie marquis
August 3, 2003
i am truely sadden to hear about your lose. i only knew bob for a short amount of time, but in that time i learned he was a great individual. my heart goes out to you, Chistian.
John & Doris Cleckner
August 3, 2003
Bob will be missed. He was a dear friend for over 35 years. God bless and care for his family.
Ernest Jensen
August 3, 2003
It is a sad day that another great soldier is gone. Tears will be another great flood, but not to ruin a life, but to grieve. I will miss your great humor Bob.
Ernie Jensen
U.S. Army Retired
SGM, SF
Carolyn Walker
August 3, 2003
PS 41:1 (LORD) "You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever."
May God Bless you, Cousin. I will miss you...
Ray D. Magsby, Sgt Maj.(Ret),USASF
August 3, 2003
With Deepest Sympathy,
We all lost a good friend.
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