mouth 0 #176 March 23, 2007 Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today, as unfortunately I cannot get away due to prior commitments with my daughter. Everyone be safe and honor Bob as only those who knew and loved him can with fond memories and plesant thoughts. Blue skies forever Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonusdays 0 #177 March 23, 2007 Bob was shorter than me but I was around him for over 24 hours before I even realized it! That's how much presence he carried. I can't say that of anyone else I've ever met. Also... he started giving me shit within 60 seconds of meeting me... my kind of people! And because of that, I liked him right away(this coming from a guy (me) who takes about a decade to warm up to new people.) Although I wasn't a total stranger to Bob when we met, I was nothing more than a friend of a friend of a friend. Yet he welcomed me into his home and filled me with food and drink. He topped that off with a fine cigar. I'd like to think he finally forgave me for not being able to tell the difference between cheap cigars and good ones. ha ha Bonusdays Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofyjumper 0 #178 March 23, 2007 Just talked to Skinny and he said the ash dive went wonderful and he got a great shot of the ashes. Bob, we miss you, but you will always be with us!----------------- I love and Miss you so much Honey! Orfun #3 ~ Darla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #179 March 23, 2007 Here are my pictures from B.O.B's memorial service today. It was very well done. Blue Skies, Bob. http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=le0oaap.bnrhamsl&x=0&y=-8tq7z5 Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #180 March 23, 2007 This was taken a couple years ago at Skydive Atlanta's Anniversary boogie. Just one more for the collection. JeffShhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 768 #181 March 23, 2007 Beautiful. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #182 March 23, 2007 Holy wow--great pics!!!Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #183 March 24, 2007 Thanks for the photos. Yes, it was a very, very impressive event. I expected (foolishly) to be there for 2-3 hours. It turned out to be 9 hours. And a lot were still at the DZ when I left. From the USAF side, it was pretty much a "Who's Who" of the AF Pararescue Community. There were active-duty and retired PJs there from all around the world, as well as a complete USAF Honor Guard. There were North Florida and Georgia skydivers from Bob's Crestview FL days and jumpers from Quincy FL. There were World Team folks there from Bob's travels on the big-way circuit. There were people from the Bent Prop Foundation, who worked with Bob on the island of Palao to locate the crash site of a WW II pilot. There was every skydiver I think I've ever seen at DeLand. Seriously, there were tons of people. Bob's parents and his daughter and other family members and friends took turnd holding the leash of his dog. The whole service and ceremony was excellent. I think Bob would have liked the whole thing. It very well-done. The ceremony pretty much started the beer and whiskey service, which brought out some impressive bottles as the 3-plane ash-dive load took off. After the memorial dive, the flags were jumped in, and then given to Bob's family. Bob's dog, Dakota, kept looking up at the canopies as each load opened. I know she was looking for Bob. We all were, I guess. Bob's rig with his unpacked main sitting up in front made it clear that he wasn't coming back. It was great to talk to so many people who knew the guy and hear their perspectives of him. Someone was thinking about Bob arriving in heaven, and within five minutes, complementing God on the place, but adding, "I have some ideas that I think will make things run better and more effeciently". A group circled up at the peas, to tell Bob Stories. People circulated back and forth from that group all afternoon. Every time I thought I had seen everyone, I would run into more new people all afternoon. I live nearby, so I finally went home, but I know all the out-of-towners in DeLand will continue this for a while. I think it was really good of Bob Hallet and Mike Johnston, of Skydive Deland, to host Bob's Memorial. It was a chance to meet the greatest people for the worst possible reason. The overwhelming feeling I left with was that I was totally in awe of the effect that Bob Holler had on so many people. And Bob was just hitting his stride. He still had so much more to give to us. Anyway, for those of Bob's friends who weren't there, I hope this gives a little commentary to go with lauraliscious' set of photos. Bob was sent off in style. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #184 March 25, 2007 How many places have pictures of the dearly departed ass posted Ever one was wondering how the people that took care of Bob after the accident took that!Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #185 March 25, 2007 Yeah, ...definitely unusual. That was a pretty righteous tattoo. It was an intricate design featuring a bare-breasted woman and the saying, "PJs Do It Around the World". It's on Bob's ass, and a photo of it (on Bob's ass) was on the display boards with all his other photos. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #186 March 25, 2007 i tell you, i just hope i get half the send off bob deserved. It was great catching up with old friends and new ones. B.O.B just had a way of bringing people together. On videoing the jump as teary eyed as i was. I still heard his voice telling me to pull myself together. he has moved on to better things. I am honoured for knowing him and him bringing me close to other people. thank you BOBhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #187 March 25, 2007 Shrek asked me to resize and post the pics he took on BOB's ash dive... Damn fine pictures... Blue Skies BOB and to all he knew..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdf 0 #188 March 25, 2007 Just learned about Bob and Danny I had the great fortune and honor to have met Bob in the mid 70s when we jumped, ran, and worked together - and was lucky to have met and jumped with Danny in the recent boogie in Puerto Rico. Thank you both for making my world a better place mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdf 0 #189 March 25, 2007 Terri My heart goes out to you and yours - I met Bob in the mid 70s when we were both PJs. I am but one of the many, many people that count themselves lucky and honored to have known him. michael french Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpjc2000 0 #190 March 25, 2007 Had the honor of meeting Bob last year at Dublin, we exchanged and smoked a few good cigars, made a few skydives, traded cigar and skydive stories. Blue Ones Forever Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #191 March 25, 2007 I never knew Bob, but thanks from me for showing him the respect he earned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #192 March 25, 2007 Skydive DeLand had these great B.O.B. stickers at the Memorial. They may still have some, they cost a buck and are about 1"x3". Good for helmets! Edit: the stickers have sold out for nowShe is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #193 March 25, 2007 QuoteSkydive DeLand had these great B.O.B. stickers at the Memorial. They may still have some, they cost a buck and are about 1"x3". Good for helmets! Post ordering info please...Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #194 March 26, 2007 QuoteSkydive DeLand had these great B.O.B. stickers at the Memorial. They may still have some, they cost a buck and are about 1"x3". Good for helmets! I already have one on my camera helmet. We are calling them "collecter's editions" because he was born in 1956, not 1957. Bob would probably get a chuckle out of that. "... dumb-assed skydivers!" Blues to all. Jeff "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #195 March 26, 2007 QuoteI already have one on my camera helmet. We are calling them "collecter's editions" because he was born in 1956, not 1957. Bob would probably get a chuckle out of that. "... dumb-assed skydivers!" Yeah, I laughed at that too after I saw the program! I put mine on my helmet today and I was so pleased that my daughter asked if she could have one for her new car.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #196 March 26, 2007 You're welcome for that sticker Jeff. I'm glad I bought a few extras. I put one on my helmet too. As for ordering info, I think you should just call Skydive DeLand. They were selling them at the gear store there. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #197 March 26, 2007 I saw the stickers, kept on meaning to get one but so so many faces i forgot all about it. One thing you can say about BOB, he brought so many people together. Next time i am in Deland i will pick some up.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #198 March 26, 2007 It was a beautiful day today, with beautiful words. Danny's life was so more diverse than I ever could have imagined. He was an amazing person who touched many in many different ways. It was great to hear the memories, both old and new, and celebrate the man for who he really was for those who took the time to get to know him. I'll miss you my friend. To infinity and beyond........ Blues IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpectreDriver 0 #199 March 26, 2007 Anybody else have photos they could put up here? Or will Skydive Deland have a link to some? I was there but didn't take any photos on the ground or in the air. What an awesomely well-organized memorial! The synergy between the various eulogies, the proper military honors and the skydive with the ashes was just a heck of an orchestration. Nice work Bob Hallett! The other-brother-Bob would have been proud. Jason T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #200 March 26, 2007 I'm assuming that if you sent a dollar and a self-addressed, stamped envelope that Skydive DeLand would probably send a sticker out to you. You might want to call or write first though.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
