A friend sent me the following obituary, I thought a moment of silence for a former Navy Man was in order. I'm sure Bob would have said, "Go Navy beat Army".
From the Salt Lake City Times
Robert W. Snyder, Jr. 1947 ~ 2010 Bob left us on June 19th after a day of doing what he loved, sailing the BJ at Soldier Creek with good friends and family. Bob was born September 2, 1947, at Mitchel Field AFB, in New York, the only son of Charlotte and Robert Snyder. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he married Connie and they began their life together in Denver. After a few years in Denver, the couple moved to Minneapolis where their son Michael was born in 1970. After a brief stay living in San Francisco they finally made their home in Utah where they raised their son and enjoyed many friends and family. Bob is survived by his wife, Connie, son, Mike (Wendy), granddaughter, Bailey, and sisters, Jean Allstun and Carol (Gary) Davis. Bob lived his life to the fullest and always found a way to have a good time. He had a way of making friends with everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him. Services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at Camp Williams, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road (Redwood Rd), Bluffdale, Utah. Family and close friends are welcome from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Bob's humorous outlook on life, please feel free to make contributions to whoever may be running against Obama in 2012.
So, I'm packing the bags and loading the car and tying up loose ends before I travel afar. I must tell you the novel way Uncle Bob and I are recycling T Shirts and drawers. All those needing replacement will be disposed of each day one by one as we head west. It will get rid of the old and make our bags lite for when we get on big bird in Denver for the return trip.
Kathryn has packed us a goody bag with gum, jerky, pretzel bites and mint candies. Gotta love that girl. Jeff's home for a few days and gassed up the car for us. And one more little tid bit from that household, Abby, after a summer of procrastination has finished reading the "Odyssey".
This morning Mary Agnes & I were at a prayer breakfast honoring the Boy Scouts and their 100'th anniversary. We were the guests of Mike Wessels and Met Life. Also at our table was Mom Mom as my grandson calls her and the grandson and scout, Tommy. Tommy recently completed a week at Camp Rodney Scout Reservation in Northeast, MD on the Chesapeake Bay. This past year Tommy and I did a lot of scouting things together, but the camping was not one I chose to share with him. I Like my bed!
The guest speaker at the breakfast was Barry C. Black, Chaplain, United States Senate. Take a moment and read his Biography. He has also written a book, "From the Hood to the Hill" . The man is a true motivational speaker. He had a book signing after the event. I bought a book and you'll never guess how he signed it?
"Semper Fi, Go Navy beat Army"
One other side note, Andy is safely back in Bavaria and united with his new Audi.
See you all from the road tomorrow. Don't forget the contest.
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