Tuesday, October 24, 2017
My good friend Bob Lincoln, who has been ill, passed away on Thursday, October 19th. I mentioned him in several of my postings, the most recent on October 13th. He went peacefully. We were friends for many years. Opposites attract and we were as opposite as they come. He the intellectual…a published chest player. Me…sports that favored bicycling. A regular Oscar and Felix. We met over thirty years ago when living in Lakewood, New Jersey. While commuting to work, the bus was involved in an accident. As became normal, he escaped without a scratch. I suffered injuries to my right leg…the same leg that is currently injured. Regardless, our friendship began.
The early years I ran for a position on the Architectural Committee where we lived. My chief supporter turned out to be Bob. That was exciting times…but time does move on. He moved to Chatham, New Jersey. Later I moved to Williamstown. This perhaps was a low period between us due to the distance. However our friendship continued by mail and telephone.
Thankfully he moved to Little Egg Harbor that allowed us to visit each other. During this time he wrote and published several books on chess. He also became a celebrity with a book store signing!
There is so much to recount it is impossible to list all. His humor was classic for dryness. All this and more will dearly be missed. So my friend…it is time to say goodbye.
