[meteorite-list] Passing of Bob Walker

From: Melanie Matthews <miss_meteorite_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 16:50:34 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <942532.12950.qm_at_web114010.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

"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."

Well put. R.I.P. Bob Walker.

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-Melanie
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----- Original Message ----
From: Count Deiro <countdeiro at earthlink.net>
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sat, October 9, 2010 12:56:18 PM
Subject: [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


  
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