“A farewell is necessary before we can meet again, and meeting again, after moments or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.”
Rest in peace, Bob -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: "Count Deiro" <[email protected]> Gesendet: 09.10.2010 21:56:18 An: [email protected] Betreff: [meteorite-list] Passing of Bob Walker >Dear List, > >If this has been posted...I apologize for repeating sad news. I have not seen >it mentioned. > >Bob Walker of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, veteran of the Royal Australian >Military Forces, a true mate and associate in the love of all that has to do >with meteorites, passed away in hospital October 2nd. last. > >Bob had been in daily communication for months with several of us on List and >had busied himself, even after learning of his terminal diagnosis, with his >obsession with thin sections, sending DVDs and posters to everyone who would >have them and asking for new samples to incorporate in his work. He had >already arranged to donate most of his collection of Australian meteorites to >local institutions and museums. Just recently having the pleasure of assisting >at an installation of his favorite pieces for public view in Queensland. > >To the end he was upbeat though he knew he was dying and showed more concern >for the health of his friends who also have cancer, writing daily and sharing >encounters with the "white coats" and trusting that they would "fixee fixee" >everyone. > >You know the answer now...Bob. I hope it's that you have crossed the event >horizon and are in the presence of all that is beautiful. > >RIP > >Guido > >P.S. The military has already shut down his mailbox. Condolences and inquiries >can be sent to Bob's partner: > > Meryll J. Fraser - 24 Tinworth Street - WILLOWBANK - Queensland -4308 > AUSTRALIA > > >______________________________________________ >Visit the Archives at >http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html >Meteorite-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list [email protected] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
