Robert (Rob) Davis

[captainstandup]

Its been a long time since I have posted to EMT City and must admit being provoked to once again join the action by Dr. Bledsoe's message announcing the passing of dustdevil. While I didn't know Rob personally, I did "meet" him through EMT City. Rob and I didn't necessarily see eye-to-eye at first, and continued to see things through our individual lenses. I did learn to respect and admire Rob.

We had several spirited discussions within the forums and outside their confines. Rob wielded his intellect as if he were King Arthur wielding Excalibur! Those of us who found ourselves in the way of it's sharpest edge learned not to play with fire or insult Rob with pettiness, but to bring our A game to his arenas of discussion.

I can tell you I am a better person for having met him through this utility and I am so very sad to learn of his suffering and his death. It is my most sincere prayer that he find peace, comfort and rest. I only wish I could have know him better and to have had the opportunity to learn more from him!

RIP My Friend

Randy Fugate, AKA Captainstandup

Edited October 5, 2011 by captainstandup

[paraloco]

Your tour of duty is over. I regret not knowing you as many of the others do. Although an infrequent visitor, I saw the respect you garnered from the community, and I can only aspire to be as well thought of and remembered when my time comes. Thank you for your service Mr. Davis, and rest in peace. J. Kimbrow City of Beaumont EMS.

[Richard B the EMT]

Stand easy and stand down, DustDevil, we'll continue from here what you started.

[KIWI]

RIP uncle dust

[WelshMedic]

Stand easy and stand down, DustDevil, we'll continue from here what you started.

Damn, that one made me cry....

[Bernhard]

Not long enough here to know Robert/Dustdevil more than the few posts that I read. But what I read (and I just re-read some of his postings now) already built the image of a knowledgeable, straight-on and respectable medic, proud of this profession and willing to push it forward even (and especially) if this involves some really clear words. Well done, Rob! So sorry not having you around any more and missing the opportunity to learn more of you now.

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

[brentoli]

I was googling something, not even thinking about Dust, and this post came up.

http://www.emtcity.com/topic/12549-hiring-practices-of-fireems-departments/page__st__10__p__202022#entry202022

My poor co-workers last night, I was laughing out loud just reading it.

[medik8]

That's hilarious!!! Thanks for sharing Brentoli. That's a true Dustdevil post right there. I, too, am laughing through tears. Loved him to death....

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[WelshMedic]

Its been a long time since I have posted to EMT City and must admit being provoked to once again join the action by Dr. Bledsoe's message announcing the passing of dustdevil. While I didn't know Rob personally, I did "meet" him through EMT City. Rob and I didn't necessarily see eye-to-eye at first, and continued to see things through our individual lenses. I did learn to respect and admire Rob.

We had several spirited discussions within the forums and outside their confines. Rob wielded his intellect as if he were King Arthur wielding Excalibur! Those of us who found ourselves in the way of it's sharpest edge learned not to play with fire or insult Rob with pettiness, but to bring our A game to his arenas of discussion.

I can tell you I am a better person for having met him through this utility and I am so very sad to learn of his suffering and his death. It is my most sincere prayer that he find peace, comfort and rest. I only wish I could have know him better and to have had the opportunity to learn more from him!

RIP My Friend

Randy Fugate, AKA Captainstandup

Randy,

An extremely eloquent post and a fitting tribute to our friend. Thank you for that!

Carl aka WM

[Kiwiology]

I was googling something, not even thinking about Dust, and this post came up.

http://www.emtcity.c...022#entry202022

My poor co-workers last night, I was laughing out loud just reading it.

Best post ever