Judging by their ages…this maybe was building up! Alcohol involved?

Robert was a God loving man who became friends to so many people. He was there when we needed him. He was a Vetern of the Army & a leader for the Lord who never came in contact with a stranger. Bob you were there for everyone and you were loved like a brother by most. You will forever be missed but you will always have a place in my “Heart”…….you have now been given your wings to fly the heaven’s….Many will never know the pain that you went through from serving our country so they could be safe….they also do not need to judge…
God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face

He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God’ s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you’ d never ever
Get well on earth again.

So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered ” Peace be thine ”
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.

You will forever be in my thoughts & in my heart.

Bekki King

I agree with you Brenda. I worked with Bob for several years, and was his confidant to many things. Bob was a great guy, and I know how much he suffered from his PTSD issues. One of the last times I saw him was at the VetCenter, he told me he was feeling better than he had in years. I know there are many questions people will have over this thing, but frankly, it’s none of their business. All I know is that the Robert Potter that I knew was a gentle man with many demons. I don’t know what led up to Friday night, but I also feel for Marty and the rest of the family that this has affected so deeply.
After all is said and done, I will remember him as a veteran who did his duty, and a friend. Nothing else.

Robert Potter was a VN vet that suffered through the Tett Offensive. Many of our soldiers lived through that terrible experience. We should be greatful to him and other soldiers for all they did to keep us free. Yet he developed many friendships over the years and he was particularly interested in soldiers and the care and respect they should get. He deserved to bring sunshine to those friends he met online thru ClassMates and Facebook. He attempted a close walk with his God and yet wanted everyone to have peace with the God they had a relationship with. He sought peace his entire life; struggled more than most of us will ever know. He would want to be remembered for having made a difference in the lives of the friends he made. May he find the peace now in death that he could not find here. His website for Veterans is at pottercountry.com.

Dad I just got the news today. Was not fair did not get to say goodbye. Hope you no that me and the kids love you. Sorry I wasn’t there to help. God bless all your children and grandchildren. It wasn’t fair that you were taking away this way. You will be missed. Maybe you can rest now. With aLl our love your daughter Julie, grandchildren, Brittany and Donnie

Bob, Although we were just CM friends I miss emailing you…& our friendship though emails…I though of u as a very special friend…I wish I could of heard your voice just once…but u r in a beautiful place..& that’s heaven…u r serving god in your running ability & u will always be running for god..& our country…your fam & CM friends miss u terribly…peace be with u…