casey Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Members, I received word this morning that Bob Daley passed away on 25 December. DALEY, Robert A. Jr. Lt. Colonel-USAF Retired Of Dallas Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Mercedes (Chen). Son of the late Robert A. and Catherine A. (Hayward) Daley. Brother of M. Christine Schumacher and her husband Kurt of Greenville, South Carolina; Richard J. Daley and his wife Karen Lisa of East Freetown, Massachusetts; and the late Catherine M. Daley of West Roxbury. Uncle of Elizabeth Barahona of Dallas, Texas and Great Uncle of Franco R. Lopez of Dallas, Texas. Bob grew up in West Roxbury and was an Eagle Scout from St. Theresa's Parish. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Boston Latin School and a 1968 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Upon graduation Bob served in the U.S. Air Force, Viet Nam, and later the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was a pilot for Southwest Airlines until his retirement. Interment with Military Honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery Bourne, MA, on Friday, January 5th at 1:15PM. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in Bob's memory to St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132. William J. Gormley Funeral Service gormleyfuneral.com Published in The Boston Globe on Dec. 31, 2017 Please keep his friends and family in your prayers. --Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre623 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 What a huge loss. I knew Bob from e mails and through this site. What a true American son. He was the core of what made America great. Bob will be greatly missed by all of us on this website. A wealth of C-130 knowledge is lost. God bless his family and may his soul rest in peace. Thank you Bob for all you have given to our country. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarpop Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 A great loss. Does anyone know his age at passing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehe Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Sorry to hear it, he was a wealth of knowledge and always helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 My condolences to his family. He will be missed by all the members of this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVS Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 After having read posts from him on this site for years we get the feeling that we know him even though we've never met face to face. We,on this site all share something of importance to us. Very sad and shocking to read of his passing.I express sincere condolences to his family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 What a shame! Not sure, but I think he was in his mid-60's. We corresponded a lot. I never met him face to face, but I considered him a very good friend. What a wealth of knowledge lost. Here's a photo he sent me from is military days. He's in the white t-shirt in the middle. Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRlang Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I'm guessing that Bob was around 71 based on his high school graduation date. Does anyone know what unit he flew with in SEA. I enjoyed his post on this board. RIP Bob. You are cleared to land in Heaven "check wheels down". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascarpop Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 56 minutes ago, BRlang said: I'm guessing that Bob was around 71 based on his high school graduation date. Does anyone know what unit he flew with in SEA. I enjoyed his post on this board. RIP Bob. You are cleared to land in Heaven "check wheels down". That's what I'm thinking. I graduated high school in 1964 also, but I was six months ahead because I was born in December. I am 72 now. RIP Bob, this board will miss you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlg6016 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 RIP Bob, You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Wester Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I am both shocked and saddened by the loss of Bob. He was a friend and a major contributor to not only this site but to the legacy of the C-130. He tirelessly worked to ensure the latest photo's of individual aircraft remained current. I had many conversations with Bob over the years and always enjoyed our discussions immensely. Bob, I will miss you my friend. My prayers and best wishes are with you and your family always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATOPS1 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Final flights are always hard to hear of; had many informative and some humorous interactions with Bob over the years and like others here full of knowledge and willing to share. Fair winds and following seas my brother... Forever in the clouds; RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRlang Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Bob was born 10/18/1946 and passed on 12/25/2017. That would make him little over 71 years of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mt.crewchief Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I feel like I knew him and I will miss his good information and his relentless work keeping track of the C-130. RIP Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHeflin Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 What a gentleman he was and an absolute font of knowledge for all things related to the Mighty Herk. "Clear to Close" - LM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsoto Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed his posts, they were always informative. Condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre623 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thanks Casey for renaming the C/N Pic Gallery the" Bob Daily C/N Gallery " in memory of Bob ,a class act. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share Posted March 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Spectre623 said: Thanks Casey for renaming the C/N Pic Gallery the" Bob Daily C/N Gallery " in memory of Bob ,a class act. Bill I thought it to be the appropriate thing to do. He was a good friend and he played a huge roll in the success of C-130Hercules.net. I owe him a lot and he is/will certainly be missed by the C-130 community. May God bless him, his friends and his family. --Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 CANCER SUCKS! Sorry to hear this news. I too as so many others have related knew Bob from email correspondence and this forum only, never met face to face but I'm sure we could meet one day and sit down and have cold beverages like we were long lost friends reuniting. Rest easy Bob, rest assured you truly touched many and made a difference. Thank you for your service! Here is the last list I got from Bob back in Sept 2017. All Herks Status -Unoffical as of 1 Aug 2017.xlsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry myers Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I was shocked and very saddened to learn of Bob's passing. 316th reunions will never be the same. We didn't know each other at the time but we were in the 37th together. And if one wanted to know the whereabouts or history of a specific Herk, Bob was your go-to guy. He was absolutely tenacious in accounting for every tail number. He will be sorely missed by everyone who hangs out on this forum. Another good guy...gone. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX-ACL Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I'm a little late to the show but I flew with Bob for several years at NAS Navy Dallas and Kelly AFB TX on the C-5. We were in Viet Nam at the same time but didn't know each other. I have never flown with anyone that was more fun than Bob. Somewhere I have a few photo albums of my younger days and I know Bob is in a lot of those. I'll post when able. It's a shame but this is my first post here and I learn of Bob's passing. "Wings level, greasy side down." Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATOPS1 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Bob shared so much knowledge and experience that he is still out there flying in the brains and hearts of the aviators and maintainers he helped learn, fix and fly their Hercs. Be like Bob; what you have been taught, learned and experienced will only last forever if you teach and share your knowledge and experiences with our fellow aviators. Rest easy brother... Godspeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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