Bobby Coeur, Rest in Peace

My life seems to be full of this type of thing right now. We must all keep reminding ourselves and each other that death is not the end - it is only the beginning of the grandest adventure of them all. Below is the message sent out to the CAP squadron members, edited slightly.

"I regret to inform you that one of our former cadets, C/2Lt Bobby Coeur perished in a car accident early during the morning of Saturday 15 March 2008.

"As you might recall, Bobby was the Cadet Commander prior to C/2Lt Connolly’s command. They were good friends along with C/2Lt Kler. Cadets Kler and Bobby graduated together from high school last June.

"Bobby was a king pin at our squadron, pitching in where ever he could. He was the 2006 California Wing NCO of the Year in which the Wing Commander awarded this prestigious award to him along with a Commander’s Commendation Medal. He was also a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout Badge last summer. Was attending junior college and on their baseball team last year. He also was working at Stater Brothers in where he lived, receiving many compliments from the management concerning his work ethics and performance on the job.

"During this Tuesday’s moral leadership session, Maj Mariya, our Squadron Chaplain will conduct a special discussion about grief.

"Funeral arrangements are being planned and when they are finalized, I will let you know when/where it will be. If you can attend, we hope you’ll wear your sharpest CAP uniform.

Regretfully,
Maj Ammann
Commander"

Please pray for him and his family. God bless and Mary keep us all!