Comments on: ANOTHER HERO HAS DEPARTED: ROBERT A. KOCH (1919-2011) http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/2011/12/05/another-hero-has-departed-robert-a-koch-1919-2011/3114/ World War II Veterans Saved Art Museums Heroes Sat, 12 May 2012 00:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Kirill Voznesensky http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/2011/12/05/another-hero-has-departed-robert-a-koch-1919-2011/3114/comment-page-1/#comment-4595 Kirill Voznesensky Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:05:40 +0000 http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/?p=3114#comment-4595 I was lucky to have known Mr. Robert Alan Koch, not personally, but over the internet (via Skype), through his relatives who have been taking care of Mr. Koch in his last years on this planet. We've had several conversations, mostly short ones, since his ailment was precluding him from being able to think straight. Mr. Koch died on November 10, not November 11 as this article suggests. He took his last breath around 4 am ET. His grand nephew and caregiver FF loved Robert very much and became really attached to him, just as his father Thom. Even though Robert's mind was slowly leaving him as he fought Alzheimer's, FF will always remember that one wonderful day a year prior to his death when Robert suddenly came to his senses and didn't believe he had such a disease. Robert died just 13 days before his 92nd birthday, we all should be so lucky to have lived such a long and eventful life full of adventures that become a reason why such obituaries appear on the web. Nevertheless, he will be missed by his friends and family, and I will miss him, too. Wherever you are, Robert, in oblivion or in some energy state waiting for your return to inhabit yet another human body, you go on living in our memories. I was lucky to have known Mr. Robert Alan Koch, not personally, but over the internet (via Skype), through his relatives who have been taking care of Mr. Koch in his last years on this planet. We’ve had several conversations, mostly short ones, since his ailment was precluding him from being able to think straight.

Mr. Koch died on November 10, not November 11 as this article suggests. He took his last breath around 4 am ET. His grand nephew and caregiver FF loved Robert very much and became really attached to him, just as his father Thom. Even though Robert’s mind was slowly leaving him as he fought Alzheimer’s, FF will always remember that one wonderful day a year prior to his death when Robert suddenly came to his senses and didn’t believe he had such a disease.

Robert died just 13 days before his 92nd birthday, we all should be so lucky to have lived such a long and eventful life full of adventures that become a reason why such obituaries appear on the web. Nevertheless, he will be missed by his friends and family, and I will miss him, too.

Wherever you are, Robert, in oblivion or in some energy state waiting for your return to inhabit yet another human body, you go on living in our memories.

]]> By: Kathryn Joyce http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/2011/12/05/another-hero-has-departed-robert-a-koch-1919-2011/3114/comment-page-1/#comment-4542 Kathryn Joyce Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:24:49 +0000 http://www.monumentsmen.com/blog/?p=3114#comment-4542 Dear Robert, Sorry to hear of the loss of one of the Monuments Men. I know how close you are to these heroes. I have shared your story with many others - most recently Brig. Gen. Russ Howard whom I gave my copy of your book, and CEO of deBaak - Harry Starren. Following the cut backs at the DMA, I accepted a position at the Monterey Institute of International Studies as Director in Advancement. Naomi Aberly is hosting a salon for us in February where I am bringing the former Ambassador to Egypt Nabil Fahmy to discuss the Arab spring. I will send you more information soon. Again - my condolences about Robert Koch. Sincerely, Kathryn Joyce Dear Robert,

Sorry to hear of the loss of one of the Monuments Men. I know how close you are to these heroes. I have shared your story with many others – most recently Brig. Gen. Russ Howard whom I gave my copy of your book, and CEO of deBaak – Harry Starren.

Following the cut backs at the DMA, I accepted a position at the Monterey Institute of International Studies as Director in Advancement.
Naomi Aberly is hosting a salon for us in February where I am bringing the former Ambassador to Egypt Nabil Fahmy to discuss the Arab spring. I will send you more information soon.

Again – my condolences about Robert Koch.

Sincerely,
Kathryn Joyce

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