RUSTY SAILOR DIED 2/11/2010

[Rustys Mate]

I AM JUST REALIZING HE HAS SEVERAL MESSAGES IN HIS INBOX HERE. rATHER THAN RESPOND TO ALL OF THEM, I THOUGHT I SHOULD LET YOU ALL KNOW OF HIS PASSING.
HE WAS VERY FOUND OF YOU DIVER LYNN. I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL.

LINDA

 

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[RON (PA)]

We are truley sorry for his passing. Both of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[keverett]

Our deepest condolences. He will be missed.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Our prayers and condolences - for the whole family.

Mr. & Mrs. Oroblanco

 

[Darren in NC]

Very sorry, Linda. Our prayers are with you, family and friends.

 

[karib2517]

so sorry to hear this,he is resting in peace.

 

[diverlynn]

Linda,
I am so so sorry. I truly enjoyed the little time we chatted and posted, I will always think of our meeting at Peglegs show.
You and your family are in my prayers.

 

[divewrecks]

Linda, I'm very sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences and prayers to you and family. Here is a pic I took of you guys at the Treasure Expo a few years ago.....

Stan

 

[Rustys Mate]

Thank-you all so much. Rusty and I had separated over a year ago. I was not on his "Bucket List".
(No disrespect or grudges) It is what it is. I accepted it. We still talked when he needed me.

The sad thing is: He did not die from his illness. (Of all the things that could have killed him )
He was murdered. He went to the defense of a neighbor whose boyfriend was abusive and the guy took a baseball bat to Rusty's head. He died from subdural hematoma and intra cranial bleeding.

Thank-you all for the pictures here and memories of a better time for Rusty and I. You all have touched my heart.

Love ya all!!!!
Linda

 

[diverlynn]

Linda,
I am so sorry, such a shame. Rusty will always be remembered as a hero in my mind.

Take care of your self and keep in touch. If I can ever help, please let me know.

Lynn

 

[Siegfried Schlagrule]

You can't do better than to die doing what is right.
That's not a tragedy that is a declaration of
principles and a monument to a great human being.
Never met the man but I'm sure I would have liked
him. RM, sometimes good men will do stupid things
for what they percieve as good reasons. Maybe he
was trying to protect you from the pain of his
passing. sincere regards, siegfried schlagrule

 

[Ramitt]

Holy hell, sorry to read this. RIP Rusty, he went out doing a good dead, something most would not bother to do.

 

[MoTwister]

Linda I am so sorry, I really enjoyed visiting with you two at PegLeg's expo. Norman

 

[Rustys Mate]

Peg Leg's expo was a blast. It was a pleasure meeting everyone there and Rusty took up metal detecting after that expo.
He enjoyed talking with all of you.
Yes, Rusty did tell me a few months ago that he thought he was making it easier for me if I moved on before he died. And, yes, he is a hero in many people's eyes. He was so frail from being sick and he stood up to protect Denise.
He actually looked good in these pics from the expo. That's the man I miss.
I will keep in touch from time to time.
There is nothing better than this group in here. Like Family!
Thanks for all of your kind words.
Linda

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Sorry to hear this. And tragic way that he died. Our hearts are with you.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Well, I have conveyed my condolences - now I'd like to convey my anger - I hope the guy that did this is being taken care of - by the cops - and gets to see some life in a cage - ?

Beth