Bobbie and family, My husband, Hugh Windland (Litton) spent many hours with Col. Gibson. They shared many drinks and stories over many years. What a fascinating individual! He lived and breathed as a Proud Marine! My condolences to you. Keep his memory and stories alive. God bless! Joan Windland

To Mrs. Gibson, Rob, Brandy, and James, and the entire Gibson family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Col Gibson. He was truly a great man and a giant in the Marine Air Command and Control System community. I will always remember when Col Gibson would visit Rob while he was serving with me at MASS-1 and how the Colonel would always be so generous with his time in talking with me. His imprint on the Marine Corps and the MACCS will be felt for years to come. Semper Fidelis, Col Gibson...

Bobbie, Rob, and Steve Falcon was and continues to be a force within so many lives. It was an absolute honor to have known him, to have served with him and to have had him as a true friend. We shared good times and bad times - he saw me through some dark days and brightened the rest. Our time together over the years are times I count as the best of times! To have been welcomed into the Gibson family and to have lived at the Marine House of the Gibsons where all Marines were welcomed with joy, happiness, and a "Hook" if you wanted was a true pleasure. Cherry Point, Norway, Virginia Beach, Okinawa, Philippines, Korea, 29 Palms and all the places in-between will always be in the forefront of my memory. Jennifer and I met under your command and you allowed us the time to develop the relationship that has lasted over 32 years - I will be forever grateful. Falcon was a friend, father, mentor, teacher, and most of all the one we as Marines would follow anywhere - a true LEADER! God bless you and I know you are with the angels and heaven is a better place for your presence. Semper Fi, we will meet again - Gunslinger

RIP Falcon. It was a pleasure to have served with you. Your record validates that you were truly one of the best of "The Few". An unwavering, dedicated, "Leader of Marines", the streets of Heaven are much safer, now that you have assumed the watch. Fair winds and following seas in your new assignment. My deepest condolences to Bob's family. May the Almighty keep you in the palm of his hands, providing strength and comfort during this difficult time, and may fond memories offer additional solace. God Bless.

Colonel Gibson was one of those classic old school personalities with tremendous charisma and an ability to skip ahead to the important part in any discussion. To this day I enjoy sharing with other former Marines, I remember this time when Col Gibson... Truly one of our old school best. And he'll always be remembered in the 7200 community as long as there's one of us is still around to raise a toast, To absent companions...

Bob was truly a leader of MACCS Marines. The MCAA C4 award is named for him. The couple of times I served with Bob he was extremely friendly and collaborative in working through acquisition type issues. God bless him as he departs this world.

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Don Thompson My Deepest sympathy to Bob's Family. I met him in Cherry Point in 1967 in Delta Battery 3d LAAMBn. Was his XO in the Battery. It was a pleasure serving with him, and he will be missed.. Semper Fi Bob...

John "Brillo" Licari Mrs. Gibson, My deepest condolences to you on the passing of the Col.

I wasn't a MACCS guy but one of his communications stepchildren. As such I was very fortunate to have the Communications Syscon late shift in Norway in 1984 and got to know the Col as he didn't seem to slept much.

He was very influential in many ways to me as a new 2dLt, excited to be a Marine and scared as hell that I would screw up something. He always made me at ease and we developed an even greater re pore as you and my wife had children born around the same time. As I continued to cross paths with the Col during my career he always remembered me even after he retired and was working in the contractor sector of the defense industry. I was always impressed by his "people" knowledge and warm compassion for my family. I hope he didn't suffer and for sure is in a better place. My God hold you and your extended family in his hands as this transition completes itself. It is ironic that today I was at a service for an Iwo Jima Marine that I knew very well.They both will surely ensure the Pearly gates are well guarded tonight.

God Bless Ma'am, should your travels take you to the West Coast, please contact us. As I would say to the Col, the first one is on me!!

Respectfully

Major J.F. "Brillo" Licari USMC (Ret)

Jim Ronaghan, Jr. Our prayers and thoughts are now with Colonel Gibson and his family. As a young 2nd Lt at Cherry Point, I remember several things about Colonel Gibson. First, he never talked down to us, and was a good listener, even when input came from those of us who were wet behind the ears. Second, he set the example how to love the Corps and love his family. Lastly, he was not a zero defect leader...he let us learn by making mistakes, something rare back then and even more rare now. Rest In Peace, Colonel Gibson, you will always be in our prayers.

Bobbie,

I am so sorry for your loss. I last saw Bob at one of the MCAA meetings in Washington while I was still working. Not that it bothered him, but Nick Shuck and I used to give him a hard time at those events about his narrow neckties. Those would, however, be very much in fashion these days so he was clearly just ahead of the times. I had lost track of Bob and only learned about a month ago that he had been in declining health the last few years. This past year the MACCS community has lost several very fine officers of which Bob was obviously one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom Jones

John Schwab Bobbie,

Marsha and I send our sincerest condolences on Bob's recent passing. Bob was instrumental in keeping me in the "field" in command positions during the last ten years of my 30 military career (28 1/2 as a Marine). Can't say enough about our relationship, both in personal and professional roles. I learned much from his example and always-professional leadership. As many have said, "Bob will surely be missed!"



May Our Lord's peace and blessings be with you as you lay Bob to rest.



John and Marsha

Dennis Sorrell Bobbie and Family - My sincerest respect and sympathy to you. Like many others I directly benefited from Falcon's leadership, mentorship and caring on Okinawa in 1985-86. We learned from him and hopefully were better Marines for it. He won't be forgotten.

Elmer Davis Dear Bobbie,



While it has been many years since we were all were stationed on Okinawa. I still have great memories of working for the Falcon, as his only Naval Aviator, in the Air Control Group. He will be missed.



Respectfully,



Elmer





Elliott Dix Previous messages tell the story. Respected and appreciated by all. Knew Bob briefly when we were young Majors. I could tell immediately his was just a transitional rank. He passed surrounded by his loved ones. He is in the loving presence of Our Father, a place we we can only dream of and pray for. God Bless You, God Bless Bob's America. Semper Fi.

Dearest Bobbie,

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Karen and I and the family want to wish you all our sincerest thoughts and prayers. Since my first duty assignment with Bob at MASS-2 during 1978, his mentorship and influence have been incredible. His friendship and support were unparalleled in my life. He was a leading beacon of thought and experience and motivation for the entire MACCS. None were better at what he did and the influence he commanded, simply because he cared and he was not afraid to take the lead. My family will always be grateful for his caring and thoughtful role in our lives. He was one of a kind and will always be remembered. God speed and following winds Colonel Bob "Falcon" Gibson. We will never forget.

Chuck, Karen, Bryan, Eric and Christine Duke (Gainesville, VA)