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Robert Cushing Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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for Robert Cushing
Diane Thomas
January 11, 2010
Dear Gale and Bill: I am at a loss for words. After seeing you and Bill on Saturday evening, smiling and enjoying the forum, I knew that God was totally in control of your circumstances. I can't even imagine what the last few months must have been like. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are just so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Diane and Bill Thomas
January 6, 2010
Gale,
I was so saddened to hear about Robbie's death. The lost of children must be the most difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marti Franks
Paris, Ashton & Holland Bressler
January 4, 2010
Mrs Cushing, Words can not possibly express how sad we are about the death of your son. i think about you often and am holding you and the people touched by the lives of your beautiful children gently in my prayers. I hope that in time your grief will be less and the light will shine brightly again. Our heartfelt sympathy.
Tom Szymanski
January 4, 2010
Bill,
Amy and I just wanted to say that we are sorry for your loss.
Jill and Tom Reyes
January 2, 2010
Dear Gale and Bill,
News of Robbie reached me through our son Anthony. I shared the time I knew him and the sweet boy he always was. He told me they worked together at CC's pizzeria and what a great person he was to work with. It amazes me how intertwined our lives are.
Robbie has touched the lives of more people that we will ever know. I for one, will remember his gentle nature and shy smile. Anthony remembers laughter and fun. Robbie holds a special memory for each of us. For you, a lifetime of wonders and joy.
You have been blessed.
Tom and I send our condolences and prayers.
JoAnn Malone
January 1, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Moon
December 30, 2009
Mrs. Cushing,
I was a student at Robious Elem. while you were Vice Principal and I attended JRHS with Robbie. I had the pleasure of going to homecoming with Robbie our sophmore year of high school. He was such and amazing person, just like his mother! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Shirley Jones
December 30, 2009
Dear Gale and Bill,
My husband and I were among the many, many people who attended the beautiful memorial service for Robbie yesterday. It’s been some time since you’ve seen me, but I’m sure you’ll recall who I am when I say I am Phil Nunnally’s mom. Philip and his wife, Sarah, were also at the service. We waited for a while during the reception, but there were so many people who wanted to give you their condolences, we didn’t stay long past about 1 p.m.
Since I wasn’t able to tell you in person, I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you how very sorry we are about Robbie’s passing. Although we had never met him, we came away feeling that we had, thanks to the eloquent eulogies shared by Bill and the other speakers. I had never been to a memorial service or funeral where there were so many people in attendance, but I quickly found out why so many had come to honor Robbie and show their love and support for your family.
I have reflected on the inspiring and uplifting service a lot since yesterday. Everything about it was beautiful and perfect. Your faith shone through every element. It certainly saddens me to think of everyone that Lindsey, and now Robbie, left behind. The pain of no longer having them around must be immeasurable. But, it occurred to me that, unlike many people who live longer lives, Lindsey and Robbie were able to accomplish so much and influence so many people with their love, strength, courage and faith, they simply accomplished everything in less time. You two clearly did an amazing job raising two incredible children!
I will continue to keep you all in my prayers, and I hope that memories of the happier times you shared with Robbie and Lindsey will soon replace the sadness of the loss that you must be experiencing now.
In Christian love and friendship,
Shirley Jones,
Midlothian
Rick Stillings
December 29, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies as you go through this difficult time.
Charlottesville VA
Former Co-Worker at ScholarOne
Victoria Mulvihill
December 29, 2009
Mrs. Cushing
I am sorry to hear about your son. We are keeping your family in our thoughts. I was at Greenfield Elementary your last 2 years there.
Gerry and Vicki Regetz
December 29, 2009
Dear Bill and Gale,
Words seem inadequate many times; this would be one of them. As parents, we love and hold our children as our greatest of treasures. May you find peace in knowing they are together, and that you gave them the many gifts you did, namely your love and support.
Please know of our continuing thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Linda Rodriguez
December 29, 2009
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Robbie. It all seems so unexpected and unfair. God bless you and give you strength through this heartbreak. Your family will be in our prayers.
Michael & Lorann Hollis
December 29, 2009
Bill and Gale, our hearts were saddened to hear about Robbie. We are praying for you and you are in our thoughts daily. I read your book "Lessons from Lindsey" and just wanted to say thanks for sharing Lindsey's life with us. I was touched by the book. The Lord bless you and keep you during this difficult time. Love In Christ, the Hollis Family
JoAnn Havel
December 29, 2009
Bill and Gale, I am so very sorry for the unexpected loss of your son. What a terrible shock! I hope that the outpouring of sympathy will be some consolation at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Esther Hartman
December 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart goes out to you. May God continue to bless you with strength and understanding.
Anna M. Gee
December 28, 2009
Gale and family,
In the midst of sorrow, may your prayers and cherished memories bring you peace and keep you close in thought and heart to your son and his love.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Gail Bonanno
December 28, 2009
Gale and Bill, I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss of Robbie. May your many wonderful and loving memories of Robbie bring you comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy & Kip Rumburg
December 28, 2009
Gale and family,
I knew you from your time at Bon Air Elementary when my girls, Niki and Casey Rumburg were there. My friend Lee Horgan just told me about the loss of your son. I don't have words to express to you. May you have God's strength to carry on. We can not imagine your pain of losing both of your children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kristin Koontz
December 28, 2009
Bill and Gale,
My heart weeps for you right now. You and your entire family are in my prayers at this time.
Love,
Kristin Dunkum Koontz
Beth Dunkum
December 28, 2009
Gale and Bill,
Our family is praying for you both as well as the rest of the extended family. I can't imagine being in your shoes right now, but I know God is your comfort and that Robbie and Lindsey are there with Him in heaven. I pray that you rejoice in the memories of happy times with your children and lean on God when you are overwhelmed with grief.
My love to you both.
Beth
December 28, 2009
Bill and Gale,
We are so very sorry for your losses of two wonderful children in such a short time. Only God's love can sustain you, and I know he is near as well as many others who love you and grieve with you. May God bless you and give you His peace.
Janie Hodges, Adam, Scott, and John
Lauren Beatty Blekicki
December 28, 2009
I have such happy memories of Robbie during our time together at JRHS! He had such a sweet spirit, and was loved by so many. Your family members are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad to have known him for a short while.
Sandy and Dennis Conley
December 28, 2009
Oh what wonderful lives your children had to have parents like the two of you. Your faith and love in God will be your saving grace. Robbie and Lindsey were here for such a short time but they both have the Lord in their lives in everything they did. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your wonderful family will be reunited one day. Love and prayers, Sandy and Dennis.
Janis Hannuksela
December 28, 2009
Gale,
Words escape me at this sad news; however, my prayers for you and Bill are ever present. May God comfort you and your family, and may you find strength through loving friends and family. Robbie is now in heaven with Lindsey and will be missed by many. love, Janis
Danny/Evelyn Baker
December 27, 2009
Gale and Bill,
We were stunned to hear about Robbie on December 19. It's hard to believe someone so young would have a stroke. You had mentioned how much Robbie grieved for Lindsey. I can make no other sense of this other than to think Lindsey needed him more than you or he needed her. You both have such strong beliefs and many, many friends. Lean on family, friends and God as you go though this time of grieving. Know that we are grieving with you and praying for God to comfort you.
Love and sympathy,
Danny and Evelyn
Sue and Frank Gupton
December 27, 2009
Dear Gale and Bill,
You two have been in our prayers and hearts ever since we heard about Robbie. Please know that you are surrounded by friends and loved ones that will continue to lift you up.
December 27, 2009
Gale and Bill,
Ever since learning of your very sad news, I've carried you in my heart and prayers. Gale, you've always had my admiration and respect, and now, more than ever, as you and Bill so faithfully and courageously face the sudden lost of your second child.
With love and sympathy,
Rosa and Ned Noyes
Elaine Murdock
December 27, 2009
Gale,
Not long ago I ran into you and your mom at Ukrops. I had just seen the beautiful picture of you and Lindsey in the paper, and learned that she had passed away earlier in the year. Now to pick up the paper and read that Robert has passed away is too hard to imagine, for any parent. I remember you still had your beautiful smile when you talked about Lindsey that day. That same smile you had at Robious Elementary when my son attended there in the 80's. My deepest sympathy to you, Bill, Robert's grandmothers, and the rest of his family. May your faith in God, and the love of friends and family get you through these difficult days.
Kelly Robertson Williams
December 27, 2009
Cushing family,
My heartfelt sympathies as you go through this difficult time. The JRHS class of 2000 has lost a wonderful person.
Marianne Koval
December 27, 2009
Dear Cushing family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
December 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time. I noticed that you lost your beautiful daughter as well. I know they are both looking down from Heaven. God bless your family.
December 27, 2009
Bill and Gale,
Barbara and I were shocked to hear of Rob's death. Please know that you're in our prayers and that our intercessors at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Richmond are praying for you as well.
Blessings in Christ,
Mario Gonzalez
December 27, 2009
Gale and Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Ray Parrott
Katie Spragg
December 26, 2009
My condolences to everyone who knew and loved Robbie. We'll miss ya, Robbie. As another one of Robbie's friends said: "Robbie and Lindsey were never meant to be apart" May they both rest in peace and watch over us until we are all re-united in Heaven. Love to you, Bill and Gale, you are truly an inspiration!
Much Love,
Katie and Tommy
Joan & Jerry Eyster
December 26, 2009
Gail and Bill, we are so sorry to hear the sad news about Robbie and can only imagine the depths of your loss and grief. We offer our prayers for you both in hope that you know we hold you in our hearts and minds.
December 26, 2009
Gale and Bill. I just learned of your loss of Rob today and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. In response to the question, "Where was God when this tragedy happened?", our minister recently responded, " He was right there beside you, holding your hand." Find peace within your wonderful memories of Rob. June Murphy (Mechanicsville, Va)
Linda Mangus
December 26, 2009
My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time.
Gail Feind
December 26, 2009
Gale and Bill,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and that God's loving arms will enfold you to bring you peace and comfort.
Kay Drew
December 26, 2009
Gail & Bill,
You are on our prayer list at Due West United Methodist Church, Kennesaw, GA. I cannot imagine your grief but know that only the love of God, family and friends can sustain you during this time. Bless you and know you are in my prayers.
Kay & Ernie drew
Sandy Dunphy
December 26, 2009
Bill and Gale,
"Lessons from Lindsey" has provided many hours of comfort (and of course, smiles)- it is now my source of strength to find the words to say at this time. Jamie called from Switzerland this morning and learned of Rob's death through a facebook message during our phone visit. We are sharing your sorrow and seek peace envisioning your two children reunited in the gentle care of our Lord. With an already heavy heart, Jamie talked of knowing Rob as a source of strength to Lindsey and the family during these last years. The news of Rob's death is more than our hearts can imagine and you shall continue to be close in daily prayer.
Page Gupton
December 26, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Cushing, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Robbie has joined Lindsay in Heaven, but will be missed here on Earth.
December 26, 2009
Gale,
I send my heartfelt prayers to you and your family. You will be on our prayer list at Salem Baptist Church. My heart aches for you losing your precious son and daughter.
Diane Stanley
December 26, 2009
Bill and Gale, You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for His peace and comfort and grace in the days and weeks ahead.
Jamie and David Irwin
December 26, 2009
Bill and Gale...
We will continue to lift you and your family in prayers. God bless you and keep you strong.
Bill and Joline Allen
Rollins Watkins
December 26, 2009
Robbie, you were a great person and a good friend. You will be missed.
Mary Lib Morgan
December 26, 2009
Bill and Gale, Prayers for peace and strength for you and yours are being spoken each moment by so many who love you and grieve with you. I know that Robbie and Lindsey being together again brings you comfort during this difficult time. God bless you and sustain you. Mary Lib
Jane Keim
December 26, 2009
I saw you Gale at Ukrops not long before you lost Lindsay and was in a hurry and didn't know what you were dealing with at the time and regretted not being able to speak to you --- and now another loss for you that has to be almost unbearable --- please know I am thinking of you and your husband wishing I had the right words to tell you ---- in the depths of despair we still know that God is Love and how great the love that must be surrounding your son and daughter --- please know that I will be praying for you
David Williams
December 26, 2009
Gale and Bill,
My deepest condolences. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Lindsey
December 26, 2009
Bill & Gale,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shannon Holloman (Rackley)
December 26, 2009
Cushing Family,
I can't imagine losing two children in the same year and then dealing with their loss at the time you are supposed to be rejoycing because of the holidays. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robbie,
Myself, and many others are very lucky to have been graced by your amazing personality and love of life. Its very sad to all of your fellow james river graduates to have lost a friend. Take care of your sister up there and may your smile shine down on all the world and your family. Until we meet again!
Shannon Rackley Holloman
R. Kasarda
December 26, 2009
Robbie was a great person who left this life far too early. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cushing family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Debra Marlow
December 26, 2009
All our love and thoughts are with you. We are out of town on Tuesday but hope to see you soon. Debra
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