October 24, 2020

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert W. Vest.  His fellow troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry’s Veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia, salute our fallen brother.   Bob served courageously with F Troop of the 2nd Squadron in 1969 and 1970, and it was our privilege to have him in the ranks of the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment.  Our loss is that of another brother down and we will continue to honor his memory at our gatherings and at our annual reunion.  A Purple Heart recipient, he was an exemplary soldier.  His name will be listed on the roll of our honored dead and in our newsletter, Thunder Run.   But as our Burial Liturgy clearly states:  “life has not ended, merely changed”  and Robert’s soul continues on an endless path.  As we were together then (in Vietnam), we will be together again in the life hereafter, comfortably enfolded in the loving arms of our Merciful Father.
 
Chaplain Blandin W. Karabinos, 11th ACVVC  (Vietnam 71-72)

October 19, 2020

After long ER night shifts we always looked forward to the sun rising and Bob’s appearance. He would roll in with some larger than life tale which always helped pull us to 0700.   The most memorable ramblings were of his Vietnam service & the ever present possibility that he would run away to someplace tropical – taking half our staff with him. RIP. Thanks for your service. 
Sarge

October 19, 2020

BOB WAS MY BABY BROTHER. WE DIDN’T SEE  EYE. BUT HE  IS MY BROTHER AND I LOVE HIM. CALL AGAIN GAIL. I HAD PHONE PROBLEMS. I LIKE TO SEE YOU AS SOON AS I CAN. SORRY I CAN NOT BE THERE. I AM IN VERY POOR HEALTH. LOVE YOU ALL. UNCLE RUSS.

October 14, 2020

I worked with Bob for a good many years in the OR at LRMC he was a hard worker and we had a lot of laughs he always called me mama bear how’s papa bear He’s going to be missed rest in peace Bob😭
Mary Ellen Krisko

October 14, 2020

I knew Bob from LRMC and there was never a day that he did not have me in stitches.  Such a kind soul and his patients loved him very much!  RIP Bob!
Pam Burkholder

October 14, 2020

Bob was a fun and happy man, I know he loved his family very much…. he will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Deb warfel

October 14, 2020

My condolences to Bob’s family.
I worked with BV at Continental Can till they closed in 1988. Many good memories from that time. I would see him at the hospital at different times and walking to Manor Shopping ctr. Sometimes I’d pick him up and share some memories.
Bob Abel

October 13, 2020

Sorry for the loss of your dad, Gail.  71 is way to young to be gone.  God must have needed him for something more important.  Our prayers are with you and your family.  We love you and hope you can find peace.
Donna

October 13, 2020

Gail and all of the family. So sorry for the loss of your father. He will be missed. I have such great memories of Bob before and after Viet Nam and when you moved into our home after Germany. He always had a great story and made us laugh. RIP Bob
Barb Moyer

October 13, 2020

He will surely be missed. I knew him since he was 20 years old and he always wanted to work in the medical field and loved his job as a Patient Care Tech. He loved his children and his grandchildren.
Sandy

October 13, 2020

 
Gail,
So sorry to hear about your Dad! He sounds like he was a wonderful man who died much to young. Thoughts and love to you.
Joan