Sorrow, Pride Expressed by Hundreds at Marine's Funeral

Sorrow, Pride Expressed by Hundreds at Marine's Funeral
Autumn Ziemba Fox 8 Reporter
6:10 PM EST, March 28, 2010


In a stunning tribute Sunday morning, Gunnery Sergeant Robert Gilbert of Richfield was laid to rest.

Thousands of people touched by the 28-year-old fallen marine packed the Revere High School gymnasium to celebrate life and say good-bye.

"I will truly miss him," Sgt. Gilbert's father, Robert Gilbert Sr., told Fox 8 Sunday morning. "But he told me I had to live for the both of us. It's a heck of a task to take on, but it's what I have to do."

"The world has lost a hero," said Sgt. Gilbert's best friend, Amy Tripp. "A part of me died the day he died, and [this service is] the new beginning of learning how to move on and live my life without him in it."

Sunday proved to be a somber day for many, yet one filled with immense pride.

Thousands rose to their feet in applause as Sgt. Gilbert's father was presented the bronze star for his son's heroic action, that ultimately cost him his life.
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Sorrow Pride Expressed by Hundreds at Marine Funeral