tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post4172452768931651215..comments2023-05-29T11:32:09.542-04:00Comments on MacDonald Clan: A Sad FarewellLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11956372504248127591noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-12438058990436860952011-06-05T16:03:30.533-04:002011-06-05T16:03:30.533-04:00I worked with Bob as one of his arrangers and copy...I worked with Bob as one of his arrangers and copyist. It was a shock to me when I discovered that he had passed. We spent many hours at his place in West Point tossing back a few "brews" and just having a great time talking about music and other topics. He was a truly gifted musician, arranger and a good friend. I wish I could have been there for the ceremony in his honor, but I am in Hawaii and news travels very slowly.Emmett Yoshiokahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980974675560097737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-7080252491114861382011-02-16T09:53:26.040-05:002011-02-16T09:53:26.040-05:00For more information about this Bandconductor and ...For more information about this Bandconductor and arranger look at:<br /><br />http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_O._O%27Brien_%28dirigent%29<br /><br />Nlkalwien<br />from Kalkar/GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-70187162252471398922009-10-15T08:27:15.178-04:002009-10-15T08:27:15.178-04:00It was very sad to read this story about Chief O&#...It was very sad to read this story about Chief O'Brien. I had the pleasure of corresponding with him in the late 1980's, when he supplied details of his career for an article. <br />Bob O'Brien was born in 1941 and served as Commander and Bandmaster of the 7th Infantry Division Band 1984-1988 and the 296the Army Band from 1988 to un unknown date.<br />RIP Bob!<br />Björn Fredriksson<br />Former International Chairman<br />IMMSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-79032346255317016702009-10-09T13:46:17.456-04:002009-10-09T13:46:17.456-04:00Chief O'Brien was my Bandmaster at Fort Ord, C...Chief O'Brien was my Bandmaster at Fort Ord, California back in 1983-1986. His brother, Joel "Bishop" O'Brien (credited with drum work on Carole King's "Tapestry" album) preceded him in death a few years ago. Mr. O'Brien was a remarkable musician with an ear that could pick out intonation nuances which the average listener would not be able to hear. Unfortunately, I was in Afghanistan when Chief passed. I will always be thankful for Mr. O'Brien's example of service and attention to detail. Rest well, Chief!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-29625658398554309042009-08-27T22:22:47.121-04:002009-08-27T22:22:47.121-04:00That is terribly sad; it makes me wonder how lonel...That is terribly sad; it makes me wonder how lonely he probably was before he died.saintseesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674271080347529416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-61667216333392791812009-08-24T18:46:12.654-04:002009-08-24T18:46:12.654-04:00Linda, WOW is right!! I had no idea, if I had know...Linda, WOW is right!! I had no idea, if I had known I would have been standing right there beside you. Family is so important and no matter what happened this man was a "father, brother, husband" to someone that could not make time to honor a man that deserved to be treated with respect. I am with you girl, I knew we came from the same "mold", I am proud of you and your husband for standing up for is right. I can't wait to share this story with my husband, you brought me to tears just reading it. Thank you for showing God's love with people you did not even know! I am proud of you!Traci Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-9254472208767968542009-08-24T18:37:14.973-04:002009-08-24T18:37:14.973-04:00WOW! That is quite a moving story! If I lived near...WOW! That is quite a moving story! If I lived nearby I would have come and joined you Linda! Thank you and your husband for honoring this man.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203795005219025266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-49537503371508268212009-08-24T17:10:26.800-04:002009-08-24T17:10:26.800-04:00And today I read this & it's in sharp cont...And today I read this & it's in sharp contrast to the farewell our church gave to a young 21-year-old solider lost in the Afghanistan. Thank you for you & Scott for giving this man the farewell he deserved.berrypatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549788623907370094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-42626445962006131152009-08-24T16:55:22.621-04:002009-08-24T16:55:22.621-04:00Truly sad.Truly sad.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932007213063890925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10605460.post-59898447526975269712009-08-24T16:54:18.913-04:002009-08-24T16:54:18.913-04:00That's very sad. It makes you wonder what happ...That's very sad. It makes you wonder what happened in his life that led his family to abandon him not only at his death, but also assuming throughout his battle with cancer.<br /><br />I'm glad that you were able to go and honor this man.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899204462408350389noreply@blogger.com