Thank you!
Sunday, September 21 we held a gathering at the Legion for the many friends and family of our brother Bob, so that we could all share out thoughts on his life well lived. He fought his battle with cancer with dignity and encouraged so many others, who find themselves in the same fight, to “NEVER EVER GIVE UP.”
Bob was one of those people who gave to others with kindness and caring. He will live on in the hearts of all of us.
As Bob’s brothers and on behalf of Angie, Courtney, Jamie and Charlee, we wanted to say thanks to each of the more than 400 friends that came out to help the family celebrate his life.
The legion turned out to be too small to hold the number of people at the gathering. This was testimony of friends and Bowen Islanders who cared for him. We want to thank the staff at the Legion who looked after all the details of the afternoon and made the day so relaxed and natural.
The firemen from Bowen showed up in solidarity, in uniform and with the trucks parked out front. This was appreciated, as Bob loved his life as a volunteer. Thanks for your support, financial help and looking out for the back of one of your own.
As the afternoon wound down and while we gathered around the bar to share a beer and raised our glasses in a toast to Bob, we also must remember to say thanks to those who brought the great food including the smoked salmon to munch on.
Thanks to those that made a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by buying some of the art cards of Bobby’s photography. Over $1000 was raised to go towards cancer research and donations to fight this Cancer are still coming in.
And thanks to Jeff and Ken who spoke on behalf of Brian, Marni, Charlie, Jamie Kate, Zach and Richard who delivered a touching message on behalf Jack; you shared so many funny as well as sincere thoughts plus great memories of Bobby.
We will always remember the sparkle in Bobby’s eye and his enduring smile. He was a great friend.
Thanks again everyone for making last Sunday a special day.
Jim & Nick Clarke
