Robert T. White memorial

When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.

Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember some good I have done.
Forget that I ever had heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun.

Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
And sometimes fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day.

Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have you sad for a day,
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay,

And come in the shade of evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west
Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best.

We here at AK are deeply saddened at the passing of our good friend, VPbubbies or as family and friends know him "Robert T. White"

He was SO exited the day she surprised him with the "BIGFOOT" of wheelchairs. Julie; our hearts go out to you and if there is anything you need, just come to our site. We will always be there for you for anything you need.

We have been deeply saddened, heartbroken, and grief-stricken to hear of the loss of our friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Wife Julie White, and his cousin Ken, as well as the rest of his family and friends.

Upon joining, vpbubbies was immediately accepted as part of the family, and it was almost unknown to us all of his condition. However, rather quickly he opened up to us in a few long, and heartfelt posts in these forums. It touched us all to hear that despite his condition and his past, he had finally found solid friends through us.

QUOTE: " I still don't know any of you very well, but you all have added something to my life I desperately needed,,,, a friend. Thanks. I'm enjoying knowing I actually have some guys to share a laugh with....That night after I finally signed off AA & TS , I rolled into the bedroom to find the wife "crying", I thought, " OH ****, what have I done now??" kind of thing. I didn't have to worry too long, my wife said she was crying because she's never heard me tell so many jokes or laugh so much as I did that night. She's hear stories about how funny I use to be, but she's only known me as a "chair man" and pretty quiet to say the least. I'm thinking I'm the only guy that has a wife or girlfriend that advises he go on AA and play for a bit.
This might read extremely pathetic to some, even I might have thought it pathetic years ago. But you guys have added something I cant name, other than "Joy" to my life, thanks again."

His heartfelt posts touched us all, and according to him:
QUOTE: "(turned)" TOUGH KILLING ASSKICKERS" into a bunch of "bleeding heart pussies!"

As it may be so, our hearts now bleed with tears for our friend.

VPbubbies, the self-proclaimed Vice President of bubbies everywhere, had brought something to AK that no one could have ever imagined. He brought us closer together as we brought ourselves into his life. Whether we knew him in game, played Border with him, or just responded to his posts, there is no doubt that he has affected everyone in this clan, game, and community of people he has come in contact with.
When we read his last message, it hit us hard in the heart. To see someone we've never met in person, tell us of such a dramatic, positive effect we have had on his life, while he is near death, has left us speechless and in awe of such a magnificent person who remained thinking of us, his AA teammates, as his best friends, and closest family.

So again, we ask that ever member of this community keep our brother and his wife in your thoughts and prayers.

We raise our glasses to you our brother and friend here at AK and hope you finally have peace.

From all of us at {AK}, you've brought so much into our lives now, we are glad we were able to bring so much into yours.

QUOTE:"I must add that you all have been a great addition to my life as well, for the past 4 years I haven't had many friends, I cant do much with others, you guys have brought me out of my shell and lifted my spirits, thanks, and now that you've brought me this far I have a new chair to take me further, life just keeps getting better. Thanks for letting me share that with you everybody, and "thank you".

Anyone that wants to add some kind words please mail me at : jaynewman@charter.net

{AK}Lone^Wolf-- Robert, you were a great addition to our clan, and a wonderful person. Rest in Peace my brother. I will be missing you. I wish I had the chance to say goodbye...Until we meet again.. *toast* to you.

{AK}The Crazy One (John Curtis)--To my friend I will see you one day bro till that day you be good. I know what you meant to me and all the AK that had the privilege of knowing you bro. We that knew Robert still talk about the good times we all had playing border or just joking around. Robert will be missed by all that know him and the ones that did not get the chance to meet him missed out on meeting a great man and friend. To his wife Jules and family you are in my thoughts & prayers. Your friend, {AK}The_Crazy_One John Curtis one last hooah for the man Robert T White I will miss you bro...

{AK}canade (Leen Balsters)-- Robert, I was shocked to read your last post on our forum, It made me feel very sad to find out the end was coming and thinking about how much pain you must have been in only made the feeling worse, I hope you are in a better place now and find some new friends there. You will be missed my friend, I wish we would have hade more time to get to know each other better, but i guess that time will come. We will miss you.

{AK}EX-ARMYMOFO19D--Though I did not know Robert, I wish his family all the best in this the most trying of moments in life---the loss of a loved one.

I raise my glass of scotch high and toast Robert T. White(a.k.a. vpbubbies). Look for me with the other cavalrymen on Fiddler's Green, and raise with us your canteen. Though you were not a scout, you were the member of a tremendous and loving family---Asskickers Inc.! And all warriors are welcome on the Green.

{AK}Weezy (Antwon Christian)--I cant say that i knew him well, but the times i have spoken to him he has been lauging more that me. Most ppl I kno would say thats impossible, but it
is tru. From what I heard from TheCrazyOne you were a great man. Boobie man (lol) u will be greately missed!!

{AK}Lt.Castro (Alejandro Castro)--Dear friend…We join this great family at the same time, we laugh soo much every night, we drank scotch almost every time… but now you left us behind, to have fun with god and his angels… your voice its not going to be around, but your memory, soul and Heart its going to be there every time we kick ass …. Thanks for let me be a little part of your life, this Colombian guy learn too much about life thanks to you … ill be missing you brother. Rest in peace.

On behalf of all of NATO: We express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Robert White. True friendships don’t come easy, whether forged playing a game of pool, a round of golf, or playing a silly game on the internet. One is no less precious than the other, and the joy you all gave to VPBubbies at a time when he needed it the most is what defines true friends. We share in your grief and sadness, and wish you all the best. Steve aka NATO_Cat

{AK}-labattboy69-- I know I haven't been in the clan for that long but the ones i do get to play with and talk with are also helping me with my situation right now. Those first words i read from Robert were so meaningful and definitely hit my heart like a ton of bricks. Your at peace now brother and if you are watching this please tell my fallen soldiers and comrades from the war on terror that im coming. My love goes out to your family.

Ted (aka [SONAF]Prowler There are a lot of things that happen in the great world of ours and to me, the best is Family and Friends. Friends are hard to come by so when you get a Great Friend like Bubbles, you run with it. On behalf of the Gang at SONAF I would like to send me deepest Sorrow in your lost of a Great Friend.

{AK}-Gr!zzly--To my friend Robert. You will be missed my brother and the game just wont be the same without ya.I know you will be watching everyone from a better place .My prayers go to Roberts family and friends. It always hurts to lose a friend but bob I know you are at peace now. God bless .In my prayers always

{AK}-texas_girl--Robert, you added a special joy and lots of laughter to our clan. You will be remembered fondly by all of us here at {AK}. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and cousin and remaining family. God bless.

{AK}lucifer28074-- ( william mccluskey ) i raise a glass of the finest Scottish single malt to my fallen comrade robert aka {AK}vpbubbies, although he may be gone his zest for life touched us all and as such a part of him will live on in all of us , gone but never forgotten my thought and my prayers are with you and your loved ones , till we meet again rest in peace my brother .

{AK}-Parrothead-- My brother, my fellow soldier, I remember only playing a couple of times with you. But, more than that, I remember talking to you here on the forums and via PM. It was truly a blessing to get to know you, my friend. It is a shame that you have parted from this life as quickly as you joined our family. You may have left us physically, but I know that the strength that you showed myself and the rest of this clan will live on forever. You were an amazing friend and a wonderful fellow soldier. I lift my glass to you today in your honor and your memory. May we meet again in Heaven.

Sid {AK}Thetolhouse--"Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting..Holy Shit!! What a Ride!!"
My glass is raised to this true soldier. One may think he fought, battled and lost, but he didnt. He gained real caring friends, Left everlasting memories in loved ones minds, and most of all, In Gods hands looking down and smiling on us knowing he was truly loved.

{AK}FaDeD (Dave)--"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Have a safe journey my friend even though we never met, I am sure at some point in time we will. Julie and to the rest of his family, I cannot express how much sorrow I feel. I can say I lost my mother to cancer March of this year and the hurt has never left me but this is a quote that helped me and wanted to share with you. Always in my prayers.

{AK}-Maj_Miller_Cap--I am glad that Robert in his last year found the friends that became the family that AK is. He will be remembered and that memory will be cherished by all in this Family. As I said before I will lift a Glass to him and the life he shared with us. Until we meet again when our chores are done, may you walk with the angels and hold a place for me little brother. To his wife my sincere condolences. May his light shine in your heart and leave a smooth path for you to walk the rest of your life.

WGS_Ronin--It is with great sadness that We hear of Roberts passing The WGS clan would like to extend our sincere condolences We have posted a link on our site to the memorial He will be greatly missed and our prayers go out to all {AK} members and to Roberts family GOD BLESS YOU ROBERT Members of the World Gaming Society clan

-=[BIA]=-Tyitus AKA Nealon Sawyer-- I've been following the story of your clan mate vpbubbies. I read the post he left for all AK to read. In his time of need you all opened yourselfs to him and made him fill alive again. I felt that in his post to you all. I once lost a team mate in another game I use to play. His passing touched me very deeply. I never knew that someone I never meet in person could touch me so, but he did. I can feel the same love and respect AK has for Robert that I had for my friend. I feel the pain of your loss. On behalf of myself and all BIA, we offer our prayers and sympathy to all AK and especially to the family of Robert T. White.

{AK}Tiffane aka Tiffane Guire--Goodbye for now but not forever.
Robert although you left us with just memories. You are not gone forever we will all meet you again in heaven. I never met you but the impact you left on all the {AK} family made me know that I would have loved you just as much as one of my own family members.
To Julie and Roberts family you are all in my thoughts. I am sure you guys have so many memories to share with everybody who knew Robert and that is a very special thing to have . God bless you all and Robert I will see you in Heaven my friend..

{AK}-palmer--i only played with vp a little but he was a very good player/guy he was funny and quick witted. it's almost unreal to know he's no longer here, i know were not the blood family but our ak family will miss him very much and always think of him. i know that no one of us aks need a reason to drink but tonight i will toast a round to my friend vp so everyone will know what a guy he was.
not to be cheesy but this is a fav quote of mine thought I'd post it.
Lo there do I see my Father Lo there do I see my Mother Lo there do I see my Sisters and my Brothers I see the line of my people back to the beginning They do call to me to take my place In the walls of Valhalla Where the Brave may live forever