Written by JAMES L ACKER . - My best friend and former Army Ranger Bob Adams passed away yesterday morning at home ending his great suffering from his battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by me and all who knew him. He was a hero in every sense of the word with three purple hearts and two bronze stars for valor. He was very proud of the fact that he brought all of his men back home. Bob served in the Rep of Vietnam 1972-1973 when all of our troops knew the war was lost. His unit did their duty operating along the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos and Cambodia. Bob's body was covered with scars from wounds received during that conflict. Bob made a promise to GOD that if he got out alive he would work to make the world a better place. After returning home he received his history degree from UT and became a teacher in the Alief school district teaching at risk kids for 20 years. His career was cut short when one of the at risk "kids" attacked Bob from behind and fractured his back. One story I love about Bob was when he returned from Vietnam he was at the airline counter in San Francisco filling out the paperwork to continue his flight home. As he was bent over the counter, he noticed a gray haired lady approaching out of the corner of his eye that he knew was going to be a problem. When she was sufficiently close she shouted, "Soldier, how many babies did you kill in Vietnam?" Without looking up he replied, "Babies none, little old ladies many." She scurried off with that reply. He shared this story at our last Marine Corps birthday celebration at the American Legion Post where he served as photographer for the event. Although Bob wasn't a former Marine, warriors respect warriors. We expressed our heart felt feelings to him that he would have made one hell of a good Marine. He emotionally responded that how much being honored by a bunch of jarheads meant to him, particularly in view of his welcome home in San Francisco. In closing there is a quote I'd like to add. "Every man born of woman must die. Only those of us who are called to Glory can choose…when …where…and why". Rest in peace my dear friend. You are missed.
In tribute to Bob Adams, I would like to expound upon the facts as I experienced them. I was in an extremely violate career field, and it took a toll upon my livelihood in the late fall of 2010 and My home here in Houston was rented and I was in need of a friend. Although not very close during high school, he stated that he didn't care what differing opinions we may have poitically or otherwise. He went on to elaborate that "we are both Veterans of the same war" and on that basis "you are my Brother for life". He afforded me the opportunity to share his residence for approximately 5 weeks while I got moved, terminated the lease with my tenants, and got moved back into my house, here in the "Forest". I've known many others, for many more years, that would not have extended the same courtsey !
Bob Adams was, and remains, a sterling example of the term "Friend". I think of him frequently.....RIP my Brother.
Jerry Daily
So sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He will be in our prayers. Rest in peace.Carrol Johnson
Written by JAMES L ACKER . - My best friend and former Army Ranger Bob Adams passed away yesterday morning at home ending his great suffering from his battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed by me and all who knew him. He was a hero in every sense of the word with three purple hearts and two bronze stars for valor. He was very proud of the fact that he brought all of his men back home. Bob served in the Rep of Vietnam 1972-1973 when all of our troops knew the war was lost. His unit did their duty operating along the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos and Cambodia. Bob's body was covered with scars from wounds received during that conflict. Bob made a promise to GOD that if he got out alive he would work to make the world a better place. After returning home he received his history degree from UT and became a teacher in the Alief school district teaching at risk kids for 20 years. His career was cut short when one of the at risk "kids" attacked Bob from behind and fractured his back. One story I love about Bob was when he returned from Vietnam he was at the airline counter in San Francisco filling out the paperwork to continue his flight home. As he was bent over the counter, he noticed a gray haired lady approaching out of the corner of his eye that he knew was going to be a problem. When she was sufficiently close she shouted, "Soldier, how many babies did you kill in Vietnam?" Without looking up he replied, "Babies none, little old ladies many." She scurried off with that reply. He shared this story at our last Marine Corps birthday celebration at the American Legion Post where he served as photographer for the event. Although Bob wasn't a former Marine, warriors respect warriors. We expressed our heart felt feelings to him that he would have made one hell of a good Marine. He emotionally responded that how much being honored by a bunch of jarheads meant to him, particularly in view of his welcome home in San Francisco. In closing there is a quote I'd like to add. "Every man born of woman must die. Only those of us who are called to Glory can choose…when …where…and why". Rest in peace my dear friend. You are missed.
Carrol Johnson
Texas, USA
Houston National Cemetery
Houston
Harris County
Texas, USA
Plot: R SITE 347
Created by: Rick Kauffman
Record added: Mar 13, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 126306525
Added by: Rick Kauffman
Added by: D. E. Beeson
Joe Robles
In tribute to Bob Adams, I would like to expound upon the facts as I experienced them. I was in an extremely violate career field, and it took a toll upon my livelihood in the late fall of 2010 and My home here in Houston was rented and I was in need of a friend. Although not very close during high school, he stated that he didn't care what differing opinions we may have poitically or otherwise. He went on to elaborate that "we are both Veterans of the same war" and on that basis "you are my Brother for life". He afforded me the opportunity to share his residence for approximately 5 weeks while I got moved, terminated the lease with my tenants, and got moved back into my house, here in the "Forest". I've known many others, for many more years, that would not have extended the same courtsey !
Bob Adams was, and remains, a sterling example of the term "Friend". I think of him frequently.....RIP my Brother.
Joe Robles
Class of '71 (Vietnam)