With the passing of our Brigade Captain, Bob Smith (AFSM), we would like to invite you to leave a message for the brigade or pay tribute to Bob as a lasting legacy of his commitment to our Brigade, the CFA and the Ocean Grove Community.
Allan Pope ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Bob will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family for such a wonderful man and firefighter.
Wednesday, 04 August 2010
Bob Barry ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
I would like to thank the Ocean Grove Brigade for their support in organising what I believe was the appropriate send off for a good man. As a colleague and work mate of Bob's I have personnally found it difficult realising the "Big Fella's" actually gone. His big laugh and character will be sadly missed in our lives. He was a good friend, a gentle man that looked after his fellow man and always had time for his mates.
As a said in my component of the eulogy a person never dies until their name is spoken for the last time on earth, so it is up to us to keep his memory alive. I know the OGFB members will do it tough but it will get easier as time goes on. Hang in their guys and continue your good work in the community as "Smithy" would have wanted and expected.
Saturday, 31 July 2010
Kellie and Wayde Piec ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Bob,
Did you know there's a Fire Brigade in Heaven?
They've got the biggest, reddest fire trucks you ever saw,
And they keep them all cleaned and ready,
Just in case they get a call.
Of course they don't get too many,
Being in Heaven and all.
But God knew this, so right next to them he made,
A great big tree, that puts out a lot of shade.
And each day they have at least one run,
Down the streets of Heaven, leading the afternoon parade.
Enjoy.
Love always Kellie, Wayde and Pepa xxx
Bobby, I can’t believe you have gone. Thank you for being part of the Geerings family. I will miss your big hugs and will never forget you.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Peter LINAKER ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
My condolences to family and friends, and CFA Ocean Grove. Bob was a great character, a pleasure to know.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Alan and Lois Bartle ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
You were one of a kind and there should be more like you. You dedicated your life to your community in the best way you knew - through the Fire Brigade and for this and your example we are grateful. With caring thoughts to Bob's family please know that we honour his memory.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
allen croke ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Dear membes of Ocean Grove CFA,
It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of "Big Bob" on Saturday 24 Jul 2010.
Our condolences go out to his brother Bruce and family and our thoughts are with all members of the Brigade.
Bob was one of natures true gentlemen and his devotion to his duties as Captain of the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade over many years was a tribute to his commitment to serve his community.
We consider it a priviledge to have known Bob and to have been is friend for many years, he will be sadly missed by all.
Best wishes from the Croke family.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Glenn Bluey Ashford ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
To all the members and friends of the OGFB and Bob,
it was so very upseting for us to hear that our friend, colleague and mate has left the station and us behind. i hope that we can all hold ourselves together and hold our heads high, on the day we bury our Big mate Bob.
i know Bob would hope we will helped each other through this difficult time as he helped some of through a time like this near on 12 years ago with our friends at Geelong West and more reasently when Kieth passed away.
our thoughts go out to all our friends at the OGFB.
love always
Glenn (Bluey), Sandra, Amy and Ben
Monday, 26 July 2010
Craig Melissa Jasmine Chloe and Ruby Bro... ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Bob you will be hugely missed, especially as a grandfather figure to Jasmine, Chloe and Ruby, and a Mentor and Confidant to Craig during his time at the CFA.
I hope to continue your passion for Learning and Training in Tasmania
Love Always
Craig, Melissa, Jasmine, Chloe and Ruby Brown
Beauty Point
Tasmania
Monday, 26 July 2010
Simon Middleton ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Ocean Grove, the CFA and the world have lost a great man. I want to offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to Bob's family, friends and to the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade. Rest In Peace Bob, you will be sadly missed. We will remember you.
Monday, 26 July 2010
