David Paul Drobot - CPO2 Retired - Communicator Research

With sadness the family of David John Drobot of Victoria, BC announce his sudden passing while pursuing his passion, cycling, on Saturday, July 19, 2008, while on vacation in Calgary, at the age of 59 years. Born and raised in Calgary, Dave joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 and served in communications in many isolation postings in Canada and abroad. Dave retired from the forces as a master warrant officer in 1997, at which time he joined the Great Canadian Casinos in Victoria where he worked until his passing. Dave is survived and sadly missed by his brothers, Don (Norma) and family of Okotoks, AB, Dale (Lynne) of Calgary, Bob of Edmonton, AB; and his nephew Allen (Esther) Drobot and family of Barrie, ON. Also surviving him are his step-father Frank Wilson of Calgary; aunt Pat Smith of Kimberly, BC; as well as numerous cousins. He will be especially missed by his niece Shannon Drobot and nephew Bradley Drobot who held a special place in his heart. Dave was predeceased by his father Andrew Drobot in 1966; brother Ron in 1980; and mother Kay Wilson in 2004. Dave’s generosity and compassion towards others will be remembered and missed by all. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the charity of the donor’s choice. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Victoria. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of David Drobot, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.

THE WATCH

For many years

This sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night

This sailor stood the watch

While some of us were in school learning our trade

This shipmate stood the watch

Yes, even before some of us were born in this world

This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen

brewing on the horizon of history

This shipmate stood the watch

Many time he would cast an eye ashore and see

his family standing there

Needing his guidance and help

Needing that hand to hold during those hard times

But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for many years

He stood the watch so that we, our families and

Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in

safety, each and every night

Knowing that a sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say

"Shipmate - the watch stands relieved

Relieved by those you have Trained, Guided and Lead

Shipmate - you stand relieved...we have the watch"

"Boatswain - Standby to pipe the side

Shipmate Going Ashore"