The world loses a great young sailor

[Dr Conrad Zimsky]

Bob:

I cannot imagine anything more difficult than the loss of one's child. Far from burdening us, thank you for including us in the community that will grieve with you and will support you.

Our family joins with all the others here and around the world in sending you love.

David

 

[Bryanjb]

Dear Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences for you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joli

 

[CharlieCobra]

Bob,

I'll call ya after work or can drop by if ya like....

Charlie

 

[sssail]

Dear Friend Bob,

Susan and I are stunned by this news. In our times together sailing with you or in your office you spoke so proudly of your sons. We are deeply saddened and will hold you and your family in our prayers.

Please know that we would like to help in any way we can. Just say the word...

Scott and Susan Burbank

 

[kmcfast]

Sail on Spike.... RIP

kmcfast

Kevin McAllister

 

[L Z]

Bob,

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Luiz

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

My condolences Bob, my families prayers are with your son...

 

[BayRacer]

We can only imagine your heartbreak. Our oldest was diagnosed with leukemia almost 2 years ago, but after the initial months of dread, we (she) is doing well in treatment and we hope never to experience what you are going through now.

Our deepest sympathies and condolences.

 

[Mark Isabell]

Being from the Midwest, I never had the chance to meet Spike. On the other hand I have meet you, Bob, in your office a number of years back. You made a big impression on me and I have learned a lot reading your articles. I am sure the apple did not fall far from the tree........

I will pray for Spike and your loss. The wind is truly out of my sails after reading your post.

God Speed.

-WISCONSIN-

I don't want to burden you with this but you are my sailing family.

My 30 year old son, Spike, died last night from a viral infection.

We will have a real Irsh wake for him

For now I am in this sureal world.

But I know we all loved sailors and Spike was one of those you didn't need to tell what to do. He had grown up sailing from day one and he always knew what to do.

I'm going to miss my son.

 

[Friggin' in the Riggin']

Bob,

As the father of a 9 year old son I can’t imagine your pain. I feel gutted for you. Take heart in knowing you are a great father to him and that he loved and respected you. While you must grieve, stay strong for the rest of the family will need you to be there for them. God Bless.

Denis

 

[pdw]

Bob,

very very sorry. Our sincerest condoleances.

Pat

 

[Trovão]

bob, condolences for you and your family.

burying a son is a moment nobody should have to bare.

my prayers are with you.

peace.

 

[Brian]

Terribly sorry to hear about your loss Bob, can not begin to imagine what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[SailDry]

Bob,

With kids of my own I can't believe this has happened to you. You're in our families prayers.

Todd Jones

Detroit

 

[#13]

Deepest condolences to all. Let us know what we can do for you and yours.

In sympathy,

 

[Raz'r]

Ah Bob - that's the absolute worse news. Our condolences sent your way.

Greg Mitchell

San Francisco

 

[theweej]

So sorry. I have four boys and can not imagine the pain. I wish you peace and comfort.

 

[nroose]

Bob,

Condolences.

Such a tragic loss.

As a father, I worry about these things, but for it to actually happen to you, that is a very sad thing.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[easywind]

Smile when you can. Love to your family.

Going to kiss my kids as soon as I see them.

-d

 

[nemesis]

Bob,

Being a father myself, I simply cannot imagine what you are going through. Most sincere condolences.

Geoff Longenecker

San Diego