This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Robert E. Stinson who was born November 29, 1921 and passed away on November 29, 2005.  We will remember him forever.  Robert E. Stinson sounds odd to me.  I just remember him as Grandpa!!!  



My grandfather was a great man who cared dearly for his family and his country.  Sgt. Major Robert E. Stinson was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Normandy Invasion of WWII and a veteran of the Korean War.  He was also an inductee into the  Madison County Hall of Hero's.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Mary E. Stinson; son, David Stinson; and granddaughter, Tiffany Stinson.  He is survived by his wife, Augusta Stinson; seven children, Barbara Moudy, Kathy Wallace, Robert E. "Skip" Stinson Jr., Greg Stinson, James Stinson, Jami Holt, and Denice Coggins; three step-children; 21 grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.  He wore his uniform PROUD!!!







---JUST A COMMON SOLDIER---
(A Soldier Died Today)
by A. Lawrence Vaincourt


He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.


And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bob has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.


He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.


When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.


Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?


A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.


It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
That the old Bobs of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.


Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?


He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.


If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.




To everyone:  Grandpa was a military man who loved his Country!  I ask you to visit the sit of PFC Daniel Allman.  He is a soldier who lost his life while serving our Country in Baghdad (Iraq).  He was a 20 year old, and father, who gave his life for our Country.  We should show our respect for Danny, his family and friends.  I personally knew  "Little Danny" and loved him as a brother.  He was a Soldier, HOORRAAAHH!! 




"Never Be Forgotten"
I’ll always see your face
The corner of your smile
And all the little things that no one will ever know
Like it was yesterday, won’t ever fade away
Goodbye is just a word that I will never say

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
Oh I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
Oh you will never be forgotten

I can‘t hold your hand
Or look into your eyes
And when I talk to you
It just echoes in my mind
But if hearts are made of dust
And if we fell from the stars
I look up tonight and know just where you are

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
Oh I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
Oh you will never be forgotten

And the world just keeps on going
It has no way of knowing
That you’re gone

You will never be forgotten
A million days could pass us by
But what is time but just a dream
Oh I still feel you here with me
You’re more than a memory
Oh you will never be forgotten 




I come from a very strong military family and I thank every soldier in this Country!  Wearing that uniform is the highest honor I feel a person can have.  Soldiers put their lives on the line for us and we should thank them!!! I thank you all!





ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove

When troubles surround us, When evils come
The body grows weak, The spirit grows numb
When these things beset us, He doesn't forget us
He sends down His love
On the wings of a dove

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove

When Jesus went down To the river that day
He was baptized In the usual way
And when it was done, God blessed his son
He sent him his love
On the wings of a dove

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove

When Noah had drifted On the flood many days
He searched for land In various ways
Troubles, he had some, But wasn't forgotten
He sent him His love
On the wings of a dove

On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove 





A Letter From Heaven To my dearest family, some things i'd like to say.But first of all, to let you know, That I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because i'm out of sight.Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.God picked me up and hugged me and said, "I welcome you." "It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on. I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.There's so much we can do, to help our mortal man." God made a list of things, that he wished for me to do.And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.God and I are closest to you... in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that i could tell you all that god has planned.If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.I'm closer to you now, than i ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and i'd like it for you too;That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;Then you can say to god at night..."my day was not in vain." And now I am conteted ...that my life was worthwhile.Knowing as I passsed along the way I mad somebody smile." So if you meet somebody who is sad & low;Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go. When your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.Remember you're not going ......you're coming with me.



When tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.

But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready
in heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart...
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.