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FaucetFace

Drooler

Joined May 2011
Posts 73758
EE 100% (5)

CO, USA

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:48:33 PM EDT

Yesterday I got a call from Robert’s (tnsparky) dad to find out that Robert had lost his battle with cancer. Last October, Robert went to see his doctor due to complaints of stomach pains. It was then he found out that he had cancer in his colon and liver. It wasn't long before the cancer spread to his lungs.

I met him and so many other people I now call friends in the 24/365 threads. Who knew that 24/365 would go from a thread on the internet to tight knit group that acts like a family? It’s a sad day for all of us, as we have lost one of our own. We all called him friend.

Since Robert was local to me, I got to know him the best. We spent a fair amount of time either at Odell’s brewery or out in the Eastern plains shooting prairie dogs. He was even a guest at my wedding. When we weren't hanging out in real life, we were razzing each other on arfcom. He was quite fond of saying “suck me sideways” when no other retort would do.

Robert was working on his PhD in electrical engineering at Colorado State University, when he was presented with an opportunity to go work with sonar equipment for a company in New Jersey. Of course he jumped at the chance and he was well on his way to making a very successful life for himself. I certainly missed my drinking and hunting buddy, but I was happy for him.

Robert was an opinionated, stubborn son of a gun, but he was also one of the most caring, gracious people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss him dearly.

The only good news in all of this, is that Robert is no longer in pain. Rest in peace buddy. We’re all going to miss you.

As to cancer, suck me sideways.

You can get much farther with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone

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I_am_Dan I know what I'm talking about most of the time Joined Jan 2011 Posts 28202 EE 100% (2) PRK	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:50:39 PM EDT [#1]
	I got street cred now Award :24/365 Bro of the Year For in this new world even death...can...die

BLITZ999 Get Ready, Hell Is Coming To breakfast Joined Nov 2008 Posts 2324 EE 0% (0) SWZ	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:50:50 PM EDT [#2] R.I.P.
	Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.

JustHK Accidental-Jizzpants 2016 Joined Jan 2009 Posts 42736 EE 100% (32) AL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:52:17 PM EDT [#3] Rest in peace Sparklez
	The spider on the porch is called Frank. Be nice to Frank, he guards the tomatoes. AWARD: 24/365's Weakest Swimmers

Undefined Get off my lawn - 24/365 Joined Nov 2011 Posts 40219 EE 100% (26) TN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:52:19 PM EDT [#4] Rest well my friend.
	You would have to be daft to attack Tennessee - Aimless Deniability and a hog farm are wonderful things to have. - Naamah Stick with whiskey, it's better for you. - IchWarrior Remember Jeff Reed

cybian Fashionably late, unreasonably intoxicated Joined Jan 2013 Posts 16955 EE 100% (4) IN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:52:34 PM EDT [#5] Rest easy buddy.
	IT WAS ONE TIME! 1-15-15

Wandering_Moses 24/365's Moses Joined Jul 2009 Posts 28816 EE 100% (19) TX, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:53:15 PM EDT [#6] Rest in peace, friend.
	( • )( • ) Award: 24/365's Sir Miss-A-Lot Award: 24/365's Best Goodbyes Ever R.I.P. tnsparky

Hill_monkey Whiskey Bent Joined Jan 2013 Posts 4800 EE 100% (25) PA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:54:06 PM EDT [#7] R.I.P. Sparky
	"That's called a freedom hard on. When you bring it to fruition you will ejaculate eagles and fireworks." - I_am_Dan

7255 24/365's Lube Joined Nov 2012 Posts 13529 EE 100% (3) KY, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:55:01 PM EDT [#8] Fuck cancer with a goddamn angry, AIDS encrusted cactus, sideways.
	Thanks Yote!

Accidental Memeber Joined Jul 2012 Posts 36031 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:57:30 PM EDT [#9] You are missed.
	/thread 1-15-15

Dopple Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese. Joined Jan 2013 Posts 20366 EE 0% (0) NY, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 12:59:44 PM EDT [#10] May you get all the sideways sucking you ever asked for...
	Award: 24/365 Most likely to be an appendix. "Arfcom makes me happy. Arfcom is like a giant, heavily armed, dysfunctional family that smells like cheetos and gun oil." - Undefined

ar154all Florida Fatboy Joined Nov 2004 Posts 13917 EE 100% (67) FL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:01:16 PM EDT [#11]
	http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_129/1311412_.html&page=1 Luke 3:11 Luke 22:36 Ignore Alien Orders

Seiran Member Joined Jun 2010 Posts 42042 EE 0% (0) WY, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:07:12 PM EDT [#12] We miss you sparky. Rest easy, brother.
	Award: 24/365 most likely to have a lollipop guild 01-15-2015 - tnsparky watching over me 24/365. Rest in Peace.

Kalahnikid Ralph Bacon - Hate Farmer Joined Oct 2004 Posts 105811 EE 100% (215) IL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:17:21 PM EDT [#13] Rest easy buddy, we're all going to miss you dearly.
	Fuck you, cancer. Team Lighthouse.

Mongo7382 Numquam plena retardare Joined Jan 2012 Posts 815 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:17:38 PM EDT [#14] RIP TNSparky
	Stay with me! If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you're already dead! I got two guns, one for each of ya

IchWarrior Anarchist Dog Hater Joined Jul 2003 Posts 22032 EE 100% (18) CO, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:18:57 PM EDT [#15]
	Stuck! 24/365!

gonzo_beyondo on a Buffalooo... Joined Dec 2005 Posts 57212 EE 100% (4) USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:19:30 PM EDT [#16] RIP
	In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: Not necessarily to Win, but mainly to keep from Losing Completely. -HST

johnnypantz ARFtard Outbreak Response Team® Joined Dec 2010 Posts 65596 EE 100% (16) GEO	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:20:39 PM EDT [#17] RIP ButtRub you and that damn insanely high posts per day I'll miss you
	"pistol's balls in my mouth are delicious" Mikhail_86 "I have grown to love my Tu-Tu". -Poke-

Dilbert_556 When did ignorance become a point of view? Joined Mar 2003 Posts 25236 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:20:49 PM EDT [#18]
	"Crap! I forgot." - Deej86 Oct 2007 My dick was orange for months afterwards and I was 500 miles away. (The_Beer_Slayer expressing his love for Cheetos during a disaster)

Compass Future Mrs Hate Farmer Joined Dec 2008 Posts 75560 EE 100% (4) TX, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:21:30 PM EDT [#19]
	Team Lighthouse As you breathe right now, another person takes their last. So stop complaining, and learn to live with what you have. Rest in peace, Sparky.

mike_556 Mid-Atlantic Mafia Joined Nov 2004 Posts 5637 EE 100% (2) NC, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:22:11 PM EDT [#20] RIP
	Preparedness- Because the zombies aren't going to kill themselves.

Paulie771 Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 3969 EE 100% (220) TN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:22:46 PM EDT [#21] RIP. Fuck cancer.
	“Always love your country — but never trust your government!" - Robert Novak

Naamah Shedevil Joined Feb 2013 Posts 47661 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:24:35 PM EDT [#22] Good night, my friend. I'll see you again someday. The heavens have one more spark tonight. -Lil Bit
	Award: 24/365 Most Portable Award: 24/365 Most Likely to Outshoot Her Spouse Award: 24/365 Most Likely to Eat Your Heart Rest in peace, tnsparky

BillofRights Member Joined Jul 2001 Posts 33167 EE 100% (10) USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:24:45 PM EDT [#23] damn it. Nice of you to write a remembrance for him.
	It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. Mark Twain

qualityhardware Aficiondo of old stuff Joined Mar 2004 Posts 4751 EE 100% (6) NC, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:24:52 PM EDT [#24] RIP.
	LIBERTAS

usjet Step Aside, Please! Joined Sep 2005 Posts 5959 EE 100% (55) NM, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:25:08 PM EDT [#25] Sure has taken a toll here. Sorry for the loss of a friend, op.
	I really didn't mean to say that.......

Berettastarlight

Wifey of lcoates33 and Walking_Dead ;)

Joined Jul 2011
Posts 10049
EE 0% (0)

MD, USA

Posted: 1/16/2015 1:25:30 PM EDT

[#26]

I cannot say, and I will not say
That he is dead. He is just away.
With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since he lingers there.
And you—oh you, who the wildest yearn
For an old-time step, and the glad return,
Think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here.
Think of him still as the same. I say,
He is not dead—he is just away.

-James Whitcomb Riley

You are missed Sparky

Award:Best dressed zombie killer 24/365
Award 24/365: Most likely to fix a rusty bolt.

DLaw Arfcom nickname "Lawdog" Joined Nov 2006 Posts 13010 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:27:00 PM EDT [#27] R.I.P.
	Yo Homie, they put the sights on top for a reason- Frank Castle My small dick can still reach the lock button. -NorCal LEO

thebeekeeper1 Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 103667 EE 100% (17) IL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:28:29 PM EDT [#28] A sad loss. RIP, brother.

Medicfrost Member Joined Dec 2007 Posts 15730 EE 100% (159) FL, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:28:37 PM EDT [#29]
	Oddo: You'd shoot a man in the back? Elim Garak: Well, it's the safest way, isn't it?

Deere_John_16 Joined Nov 2008 Posts 2881 EE 100% (91) IN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:28:57 PM EDT [#30] RIP buddy. I lost my mother in law and also a good buddy from work to the same thing. Colon cancer spreading to the liver and elsewhere.

fattyfat Endowed Member Joined Oct 2011 Posts 1776 EE 100% (6) TX, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:34:11 PM EDT [#31] RIP

JuniorJr Joined Sep 2012 Posts 8261 EE 0% (0) MO, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:35:29 PM EDT [#32] RIP, tnsparky.

VacaDuck Member of the $200 ACOG Club Joined Jul 2006 Posts 56180 EE 100% (9) CA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:37:36 PM EDT [#33] Rest in peace, Sparky.
	Sideways :( Proud Member of Team Ranstad "Fully-loaded, safety off. This here is a recipe for unpleasantness." - Malcom Reynolds I'm a dirty old man with a vivid imagination. I'll make do.

Jmo371 Member Joined Oct 2013 Posts 252 EE 100% (43) NY, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:37:39 PM EDT [#34] RIP

Hoodooman Member Joined May 2009 Posts 6322 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:37:44 PM EDT [#35] RIP... Godspeed Brother.

alphajaguars

Colonel 24/365 INF Militia

Joined Jan 2001
Posts 106715
EE 100% (28)

NC, USA

Posted: 1/16/2015 1:39:31 PM EDT

[#36]

Rest in Peace, Brother.

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone"

Gone where?

Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

-Henry Van Dyke

Suck me sideways

fish223 Vox Clamantis in Deserto Joined Sep 2004 Posts 7712 EE 100% (7) NY, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:42:34 PM EDT [#37]
	A chance to cut is a chance to cure Life Member: AR15.com, NRA, NYSRPA, SAF

Thrasymachus Member Joined Mar 2006 Posts 4012 EE 0% (0) NV, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:42:36 PM EDT [#38] RIP

clausewitz8 31 rounds of Gold Bonded goodness Joined Jul 2013 Posts 3124 EE 100% (2) NPL	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:44:11 PM EDT [#39] RIP
	Fuck it, I'll just get the can cannon and shoot intruders with a 12 fl oz liquid filled slug. It's even pressurized! Exploding ammo! - shade_1313

AJE Range Chicken Joined Nov 2005 Posts 37644 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:45:07 PM EDT [#40] I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and the loss to our community.
	GLOCK Armorer, USPSA addict “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 20 at your side, kid.”

djsmiles Fuck the BATFE Joined Sep 2005 Posts 31970 EE 100% (20) MA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:45:28 PM EDT [#41] RIP Sparky.
	When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty. NorCal_LEO issued nickname- Tailgunner

ByNameRequest Je pense, donc je suis Joined Jun 2010 Posts 44143 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:45:44 PM EDT [#42]
	Neither my general reasoning, however, nor my particular objections had much weight. The plans were made, and the preparations advanced.

mikepiet Joined Sep 2009 Posts 654 EE 100% (12) CA, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:50:48 PM EDT [#43] May God be with you.

VRMN8R Member Joined Dec 2005 Posts 75178 EE 100% (15) NE, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 1:51:23 PM EDT [#44] Rest in peace Sparky Until we meet again Vern
	86435 Rest in peace Sparky

steelycr Member Joined Mar 2010 Posts 7931 EE 100% (1) MO, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 2:15:55 PM EDT [#45] Rest in peace brother

FrozenWinter Gun control makes me a SAD PANDA Joined Mar 2009 Posts 27073 EE 100% (3) MN, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 2:18:53 PM EDT [#46] RIP Sparky, you will be missed
	Official 24/365 Favorite...Something Princess Peaches to Evil_Ed Tennessee Squire

Bumblebee_Bob Romani ite domum Joined Jan 2001 Posts 24526 EE 100% (36) CO, USA	Posted: 1/16/2015 2:20:10 PM EDT [#47] My condolences to his family and friends. Fuck cancer.
	Drugs kicked in now, need sleep, radiation tastes funny at 7 am every day... a bit like victory. - Ginger