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WELCOME HOME SKEETER! |
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29 MAR 1972, ACFT 044 Previous MIA
AG SMSgt Robert E. Simmons is put to rest. Memorial was held August 23, 2008 at the AmVets in Heuvelton, NY. The remains were in a full casket with Military Honors. At this service, his mother was presented medals due at 2 pm. At 11 am on Sunday August 24 the remains were buried in in family plot at Purmont Cemetery in DePeyster NY with Military Honors with a fly  over by the USAF
where this family has a memorial
stone placed for him a couple of years
ago. If there is anyone out there
who knew him and could share some
memories, his family would love to hear
from you. If anyone knew Robert (Skeeter) or
knows of someone who did please
contact his
Sister. All Gave Some - Some
Gave All!
Cherie Stevens (Robert's Sister) - New York. His sister requested a
press release
posted with more details/requested donation in lei of flowers info
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| Form PJ Cook: Anyone having any photos of Gunner Robert Simmons from 044, please send to me so I can add them to our site to properly memorialize this fallen warrior as well. Thanks in advance. | ||
 SMSgt Robert E."Skeeter" Simmons |
 Mother receiving the Medals due to Robert |
 Robert's Mom, Sister Cherie and Cherie's Son Gunny Sgt Jason L. Pittsley USMC and her nephew Robert E Simmons( after his uncle) |
 Robert's Mother Receiving the Purple Heart |
 The ring that Robert wore on hat fateful evening in 1972. It was finally given to the family. It was recovered in 1986 and never showed anyone until this year. It is my Robert's ring with his girlfriends name on it. Robert's mother has it now. |
 Cherie's son: Gunny Sgt Jason L. Pittsley USMC and her nephew Robert E Simmons( after his uncle) |
 Service at Purmont Cemetery in DePeyster, NY |
 Service at Purmont Cemetery in DePeyster, NY |
 Presentation of Burial Flag to his Family They asked Cherie's son to do the presentation to his grandmother of the flag. This is the salute by Cherie's nephew Rob AF, her son Jason USMC and the Air Force Honor Guard SMS Lori |
 The Patriot Guard from new York |
AC-130H Spectre Flyover "as it went over my mother turned to me and said the plane just flew over and took Skeeter's spirit away. I cried so hard then...He is finally HOME!" |
 Gunny Sgt Jason L Pittsley USMC and Robert E Simmons (nephew and name sake) former USAF saluting their Uncle Skeeter . |
 Freedom is NOT Free! |
 Arlington National Cemetery Marker for Spectre crew that was shot down in 18 Jun 1972 |
 Arlington National Cemetery Marker for Spectre crew that was shot down in 18 Jun 1972 |
 Robert Eugene Simmons was born on November 25, 1951, in Ogdensburg, the son of Earl and Rita Rayburn Simmons. He attended Heuvelton Central School for most of his school years. He graduated from DeRuyter Central School in 1969. After graduation, he worked for Smith Corona Corp in Cortland. He loved stock car racing and drove along with his father Earl and brother Richard (Butch) Simmons. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1970. |
 Purmont Cemetery in DePeyster, NY where this family has this memorial stone placed for him a couple of years ago. |
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| Photos & information for this section courtesy of Cherie Stevens (Robert's Sister) | ||
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