Robert Lee Hale
Robert Lee Hale, 97, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019. He was born on December 7, 1921 in Auxvasse, Mo. to Finis and Mary E. Hale. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Hale, Dean Reitz and Mary Ferguson.
He was married to Thelma Moses Hale for 74 years until she passed away in 2017. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Pamela Keys, and grandsons, James Keys and Timothy Keys; dear great grandfather, uncle and friend.
Bob proudly served in World War II in the 101st Airborne. He made the D-Day jump and Market Garden. When he returned from the war, he was self employed as a painting contractor.
At the time of his death, he resided in O’Fallon, MO.
Soar away home our Screaming Eagle brother. In addition to your service to country, you touched many lives.
What an honor it was to have been able to meet and shake the hand of a true hero!
If it wasn’t for you and the sacrifice you were willing to make the world would be a much different place!!!
Thank you!!!
Our beloved Division born by Giants of the battlefields that set the standard for those to come. We followed your lead Sergeant Hale and generation after generation upheld the standard. It is a Honor and Privilege to have been apart of that, wearing the Screaming Eagle now for life. Thank You Sergeant, We’ll hold the line.
Bastogne, Battle Force, No Slack
SFC (Ret) McDaris
On to the next Rendezvous with Destiny!
Incredibly proud to have followed in the path that men like this made. Rest in peace sir!
May you soar above us now brother. Your legacy now is passed to those Eagles who follow. As General William Lee said in the conception of the 101st Airborne PIR “this division has no history but it has a rendezvous with destiny!” Sir your commitment to your country and your brothers provide a legacy still today men strive to rise to your standards. Thank you for all you gave and continued to give to this great nation. May God bless and comfort your family in the time of their loss. The angels must be rejoicing as heaven gains another Eagle.
Currahee! Stands Alone!
SGT Gary Gilliam
Charlie Company 2/506th 101st Airborne 1970-71
Thank you for your service Sir, and keeping our country free. God bless you.!
Bob Hale, A paratrooper who jumped out of airplanes in helping too save a nation, I give my respect and my honor to you my friend , Fly eagle one, You have done your best, Rest my friend, This is your greatest Hour, The Lord is your Shepherd. We will never for get you , because of D-DAY 1944 has arrived, You were Their.
Fred Foggie, past president gateway chapter, 101stAbn Div. Assn.
Overlord, Market Garden, The Bulge, Bastogne.
Sgt. Bob Hale rightfully could claim “been there, done that” to all of them. Very few others can.
I had the honor to meet Bob, shake his hand and thank him for his service at the 75th June 6th Commemorations of D-Day.
On behalf of the people of Belgium, thank you.
Dear Bob, enjoy eternal peace, together with your beloved Thelma.
The whole country of the Netherlands will never forget what you have done for us. Because of you, we have been living in freedom since 1945. God Bless you! Rest in peace.
Pamela, thank you for all you have done to honor your parents. What great Americans they have been. All Screaming Eagles weep for them,
and praise them, as they soar in the heavens together with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our lives are blessed by knowing them and your family. How wonderful for you all to have visited France on a peaceful D-Day celebration with them. God Bless you and your family for sustaining them and reflecting their bravery and love over these many years.
Captain Barry Hana, a founding member of the Missouri Chapter, 101st Airborne Division Association, now living in Minnesota.