The moto-blogger family just found out that one of our virtual family members has passed away. And it was a big blow to me as it was completely unexpected. Bob was still near the beginning of his grand adventure travelling the country in is red Corvette when he passed away in his sleep in Nashville, TN.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Bob in person two times, the first at the first was a short IMBC blogger meetup in Bend, OR, in 2010 and the second at IMBC 2012 in Baker City, OR. We had communicated frequently about some of his passions such as cameras and photography, and some of his frustrations such as Microsoft Windows, Google and other Internet services. Occasionally, motorcycles made their way into the conversation. Up until the end of August, he was sending about a photo a day from his phone during their trip whenever there was wireless Internet available. I think this was his way of letting folks know that everything was fine.
Bob's hard past is part of what made him the outgoing, sociable person that we had gotten to know and love. I wish I had gotten to know him better and to meet his family. Bridget mentioned that he was one of those that she was really looking forward to meeting as he was planning a motorcycle trip to Alaska after retirement.
Bob, you are going to be really missed. Bridget and I both offer our sincere condolences to Yvonne and his family.
I only had the pleasure of meeting Bob in person two times, the first at the first was a short IMBC blogger meetup in Bend, OR, in 2010 and the second at IMBC 2012 in Baker City, OR. We had communicated frequently about some of his passions such as cameras and photography, and some of his frustrations such as Microsoft Windows, Google and other Internet services. Occasionally, motorcycles made their way into the conversation. Up until the end of August, he was sending about a photo a day from his phone during their trip whenever there was wireless Internet available. I think this was his way of letting folks know that everything was fine.
Bob's hard past is part of what made him the outgoing, sociable person that we had gotten to know and love. I wish I had gotten to know him better and to meet his family. Bridget mentioned that he was one of those that she was really looking forward to meeting as he was planning a motorcycle trip to Alaska after retirement.
Bob, you are going to be really missed. Bridget and I both offer our sincere condolences to Yvonne and his family.
The world is a little sadder today after finding out Bob passed away. He was a very kind soul and even though I've only known him for a few years it's sad and hard to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteRichard Bob was one of a kind. I am thankful that through him I have met you and so many other motobloggers, I think that seems to have been a part of what he was meant to accomplish. And well done he!
ReplyDeleteNice posting RichardM.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear Richard. I never met Bob but we exchanged a few e-mails about our interest in photography and motorcycles, he seemed a really nice guy. Rest in peace Bob, your posts will be missed.
ReplyDeleteWe'll miss Bob's writings and photos. Rest up well Bob!
ReplyDeleteAnother facet of Bob's remarkable influence. It still seems so surreal. Great post Richard.
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ReplyDeleteI had no idea you had only met Bob twice. It was a blow to us as well, so unexpected. He was so full of life, it is hard to imagine he is gone.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I will miss Bob's teasing postings from the wet coast. He really built his own family in the blogosphere, and will be missed dearly.
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