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Received an e-mail today from Ashley with the sad news. So long my friend, you will be missed. Not only your contributions were an inspiration, but you were always there when needed. Semper Fi. Tony the Marine ( talk) 18:36, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family. The Rambling Man ( talk) 20:50, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

I salute all who honorably serve, RIP. Tony, et al, sorry about your friend. PumpkinSky talk 21:28, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Rest in peace brother, God will undoubtedly be happy to greet another Marine to help guard the streets of Heaven. -- Kumioko ( talk) 21:43, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

May you rest in peace. I am not sure why you were taken from us, but I know that any man who had the honor to serve with you in the corps or work with you here must have been a matter marine or editor for it. Until we meet again, goodby, farewell, and amen. Semper Fi. TomStar81 ( Talk) 23:30, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Until we meet again, up in the streets of heaven. You will be missed, baha. Semper Fi. Buggie111 ( talk) 23:52, 17 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Semper fi Sgt., FieldMarine ( talk) 00:59, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

This is the worst news I've seen in a long time. Rest in peace, my friend. Ed  ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 01:02, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

May you rest in peace, Robert. My thoughts are with you and your family. Salvio ^{Let's talk about it!} 01:11, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Goodbye...until we meet on high. Reaper Eternal ( talk) 01:16, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Never met you, but my condolences to your family and friends...-- Cerejota ^{If you reply, please place a {{ talkback}} in my talk page if I do not reply soon.} 01:50, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

A fine colleague on the AUSC, and a better man. Rest in peace. Courcelles 01:58, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

...<silence>... Keegan ( talk) 02:10, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Rest in peace. I'm sure you'll be missed. -- Lecen ( talk) 02:23, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Rest in peace. Semper Fi. Willking1979 ( talk) 02:44, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

My condolences to the family and friends of bahamut0013. Semper fi, Sergeant. Tide rolls 03:01, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Rest in peace. My condolences to his friends and family. — James ^{( Talk • Contribs)} • 1:06pm • 03:06, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Fond farewell to an esteemed colleague and a good citizen. -- Orlady ( talk) 03:33, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest easy, Bahamut.
⋙–Berean–Hunter—► 04:58, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Although we never interacted directly that I can remember, I definitely saw you everywhere and have come to value your work. Rest in peace, friend. Kevin Rutherford ( talk) 05:42, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

I am incredibly sad to hear this :( My sincerest condolences to bahamut0013's family and friends. baha gave great service, both to the projects and to his country. -- Christine, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 06:41, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

A blow to the project and no doubt to all who knew him in person. Rest in peace. sonia♫ 07:19, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

I never edited with you or knew you but I see that you're a Marine Corp vet. Always sad to lose a vet. Semper Fi. Rest in Peace. May God be with your family. CRRays Head90 | ^{Another way...} 07:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Sorry for your lost. May you rest in peace Secret ^account 07:53, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Our thoughts are with your family - may you rest in peace. Hchc2009 ( talk) 08:30, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Requiescas in pace, amice. Van Isaac _WS ^contribs

• Rest in Peace. You'll be missed by everyone. - Mailer Diablo 10:43, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Sad news. Requiescat in pace. Thoughts and prayers with your family in their loss. Elen of the Roads ( talk) 13:12, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• This is a huge blow to Wikipedia. You were an excellent Wikipedian, and I never encountered an editor with a harsh word to say against you. I hope your family draws some comfort from the fact that the Wikipedia community grieves with them. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 13:14, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Rest in peace dude :'(-- ♫Greatorangepumpkin♫ _Hey ^{it's me} _{I am dynamite} 14:11, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply
  • My heartfelt condolences and thoughts to your loved ones in their loss. — CactusWriter ^(talk) 18:13, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• My thoughts are with you and your loved ones. -- Tryptofish ( talk) 18:55, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Let the wind carry you home,
Blackbird, fly away
May you never be broken again...

—  Alter Bridge, " Blackbird"

Semper Fi. You have my utmost respect for your service to not only Wikipedia, but more importantly, our Marine Corps. My sincerest condolences to your family, friends, and colleagues on their loss. -- Dylan620 ^{( I'm all ears)} 18:57, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• I never had the privilege of working with Bahamut, but I knew that he was thought of very highly by others in the community, and my thoughts are with his family at this sad time. AGK [ • 19:12, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Fair winds and following seas. The Cavalry ( Message me) 19:47, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Thank you for your service, but home and abroad. Fare thee well. – xeno ^talk 19:51, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• I never had direct contact, but I will also say, we are lesser now. Best to all those who worked with & knew him, & especially to those he leaves behind. TREKphiler ^{any time you're ready, Uhura} 23:59, 18 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• I recall seeing you around somewhere. It appears you were a very highly valued contributor. Wikipedia will be worse off without your contributions, and may you rest in peace. My condolences to the family. CycloneGU ( talk) 02:12, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• May you rest in peace, bahamut0013. Wikipedia became silent on the day you left. 89119 ( talk) 02:43, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

I am saddened to lose a face I was familiar with, my respects to you and all those who knew you better than I did. Kyteto ( talk) 03:31, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• On behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation and the tens of thousands of active contributors here, I hope the family of Bahamut0013 knows how deeply he will be missed. Thank you for your service, to this community and to communities like it around the world. You will be so dearly missed. Philippe Beaudette, Wikimedia Foundation ( talk) 05:01, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• An immense loss; deepest sympathy to your family and friends. Wikipedia seems somehow more empty, knowing you've gone. Pesky ( talk … stalk!) 04:48, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• I am so sorry. -- Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 10:06, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

		The Titan's Cross in Silver
		For your dedication to Operation Majestic Titan, the first special project endorsed by the Military history Project, for being a man of outstanding character both on and off Wikipedia, and for the work you did to turn the main page of Majestic Titan and its associated Battleship Portal into the successes they are today, you are hereby posthumously awarded the first Titan's Cross in Silver. For all of the OMT contributors, TomStar81 ( Talk) 06:00, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• A sad day. Rest in peace, bahamut0013! -- Dirk Beetstra ^{T C} 10:24, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Some people live an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference in the world, Marines don't have that problem.

— Ronald Reagan

• To observe a Marine is inspirational, to be a Marine is exceptional. Rest in peace, and my sincere condolences go out to your family. / ƒETCH COMMS / 22:19, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Damn. I don't want to say anything and sound trite, but damn. I was really looking forward to us actually meeting; you seemed like one hell of a cool guy. EVula // talk // ☯ // 22:49, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• :( R.I.P. - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 23:58, 19 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Present, arms!-- My76Strat ( talk) 00:38, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply

One further comment: he wrote a hell of a lot of stuff on this wiki, his words will be read by many thousands of people - in all likelihood, for decades to come. He added to our attempt to document "the sum of all human knowledge".  Chzz   ►  01:19, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Rest in peace Bahamut0013. -- Luke (Talk) 01:22, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• I'm very sorry to hear this. Our paths never crossed on Wikipedia and, in fact, I don't think I had ever heard of bahamit0013 until today; however, I still find myself saddened by the news. Rest in peace, Matthewedwards :  Chat  05:20, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• I only had very limited interactions with bahamut0013, but even I knew what an excellent editor he was. He will be sorely missed. Worm^TT · ( talk) 09:55, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Semper fi. Rest in peace. Mlpearc powwow 14:56, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Thank you for your services to our country and to this project. Bearian ( talk) 15:51, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• I'm so sorry to hear this, and my thoughts go out to Robert's loved ones. You live forever. Swarm ^{u / t} 17:29, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Heartbreaking. Like those above, I'm so sad to see Robert gone. Respects to his family, friends and comrades. I'm proud to have edited with Robert and know his contributions will live so long as Wikipedia endures. 100 years from now, people will still benefit from his efforts. His broad humor, warm company and good judgement will be missed. BusterD ( talk) 19:46, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• You faithfully served your country and humanity, as a U.S. Marine and as a Wikipedia editor. We are proud of who you are. Rest in peace,  Kiefer. Wolfowitz 01:31, 21 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Having met Bob at the BRC meetup in Raleigh, it's very upsetting to hear he has passed. Condolences to his family. Lara 03:30, 21 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• RIP, and though belated, my thanks to you for faithfully serving our country and for being a fellow wikipedian. Respects to the family, friends and those who served alongside Robert. -- Rosiestep ( talk) 03:49, 21 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• While we may not have collaborated often, it's still sad to see the passing of a fellow Wikipedian. My thoughts and prayers go to your friends and family in this time. Wildthing61476 ( talk) 18:30, 21 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• <weeps>Another blow to Wikipedia; it is so hard to retain newcomers already, why do you have to go? Please go in peace. Sp33dyphil ^{" Ad astra"} 10:50, 22 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• You will be missed greatly. All of our thoughts and prayers to Robert's friends and family. Neutrality ^talk 21:13, 22 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• So sorry, so very very sorry. Shearonink ( talk) 02:47, 23 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Just heard that the funeral is today; I salute you sir , Thank you for your service to your country. You will never be forgotten, RIP mate. Goldblooded ( talk) 16:51, 23 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Wow RIP. the world has lost a great man.

-- Guerillero | My Talk 22:24, 23 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Godspeed, Bahamut0013. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family. Thank you for your service to America. Tyrol5 [Talk] 23:15, 23 September 2011 (UTC) reply

You are in my prayers. -- Jayron 32 03:53, 25 September 2011 (UTC) reply

• Peace, -- Banana ( talk) 18:38, 25 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• Semper Fidelis and rest in peace brother. My condolences to the family... -- NortyNort (Holla) 00:58, 26 September 2011 (UTC) reply
• I am so sorry. He gave the full measure of devotion to his country. My thoughts and condolences to his widow. Herostratus ( talk) 06:17, 28 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Condolences. You will be greatly missed. Thanks for your service. – Connormah ( talk) 23:02, 29 September 2011 (UTC) reply

I only just found out. Shocked and saddened to hear of this. May you rest in peace. :( Steven Zhang ^{The clock is ticking....} 11:04, 3 October 2011 (UTC) reply

• RIP Bob, you will be missed. I'm shocked and deeply saddened this happened, yet I understand why (if that's possible). I salute you as a fellow member of the uniform... Semper Fi. — Coffee // have a cup // essay // 04:50, 29 October 2011 (UTC) reply
• As with so many others, I did not know this editor personally, but admired a fellow project member and especially one who served his Country in the Armed Forces. Via Con Dios and HOOOOOAH! I hope this man's family sees how greatly he was esteemed by total strangers. LiPollis ( talk) 01:24, 2 November 2011 (UTC) reply

• RIP fellow Wikipedian. I didn't know you but I grieve with my fellow editors. Take comfort knowing that your work on Wikipedia will always remain. Yosy ( talk) 18:21, 3 November 2011 (UTC) reply

• I did not have the pleasure of working with you, but I thank you for your service to your country, as well as your contributions to Wikipedia. Love to you and your family. LoveUxoxo ( talk) 03:30, 6 November 2011 (UTC) reply

• This is the 1st time i've seen a wikipedian pass away, so i send my condolences as a fellow wikipedian. r.i.p. Bahamut Pass a Method talk 18:10, 25 December 2011 (UTC) reply

• Semper Fi Sergeant, you're presence will be missed. I wish I had gotten to know you better. We can only hope that our continued editing and efforts here will keep your memory strong as time attempts to make it fade away. -- RightCowLeftCoast ( talk) 00:22, 26 December 2011 (UTC) reply

• My dear comrade and brother, you were a good friend to me and an outstanding Marine. It saddens me that I come back to the Wikipedia community (of all places) to find that you have departed this world; I'm a fool for not knowing the news until so late! I will truly miss you devil dog, I've always had a special place for you in my heart and it brings me to tears that a good brother of mine is gone, even though I may have been a little hard! I'll never forget your ongoing advice you have given me on occasion. Although you will never be there again to help me out on it. In remembrance of you and your dedication, my project " Definitive History of the Marine Corps" will still continue, my brother (once I'm free from my own burdens), for your generous efforts you have afforded me....

There are many battles that we Marines have fought thousands of miles away, we may win them against our foes and adversaries; but the most toughest battles that we don't win is the battles of the horrid memories we take home with us in the aftermath. I know what you, my brother, has gone through, although I never seen your pain, I do share it, I bear and hold the same pain that you have carried. There are some things that we can never forget when we come back from war. It is a huge price we pay by the sacrifice that we made. Peace be unto you, may GOD bestow His many blessings upon you, Robert P. Lemiszki Jr., Sergeant of Marines, USMC. -- RekonDog ( talk) 21:21, 12 January 2012 (UTC) reply

• May you finally RIP my brother. Semper Fi. Veriss ( talk) 09:28, 10 February 2012 (UTC) reply

		The WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves
		Your contributions to military history and the accompanying project on Wikipedia made you deserving of this long before your untimely death. Still, even though the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves is the most prestigious award we offer as a project, it is far less than what you deserve. All of your friends here miss you, but the Man Upstairs is lucky to have someone like you alongside him. For the Military history Project coordinators, Ed  [talk] [majestic titan] 05:47, 20 September 2011 (UTC) reply

Obituary For those interested here is Lemiszki's obituary: Robert P Lemiszki Jr. Obituary Tony the Marine ( talk) 14:53, 21 September 2011 (UTC) reply

The original page is no longer available at the above link: see archive.— Odysseus 147 9 02:12, 1 June 2016 (UTC) reply

After some discussion at various places, I've ensured that the two barnstars awarded shortly following Bahamut's passing have been located permanently (and quite tastefully) on his user page as Wikipedia's own tribute to him. Repeating above what I and others have said, may you rest in peace Bahamut, and know that you are honoured here both in your life's service and in your service to us. CycloneGU ( talk) 00:23, 30 September 2011 (UTC) reply

We should not be afraid to mention that Robert took his own life. In the last update to his user page, in April, he disclosed that he was having a difficult time with PTSD, after two deployments to Iraq in five years. To die in battle is not necessarily to die on the battlefield. He gave his life in service of his country, there is no higher sacrifice. There is more information from his wife here: http://bbs.dimondsoft.com/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=363 Lahaun ( talk) 01:42, 4 October 2011 (UTC) reply

I knew he was still fighting PTSD, so I easily guessed the method of his passing. Too many of our soldiers hold the pain inside until something breaks.

Bahamut0013, I thank you for your service to your country, and for your ultimate sacrifice. You were an honest Wikipedian. Binksternet ( talk) 06:05, 4 October 2011 (UTC) reply

Your Military History Newsletter Project news: From the editors; medal recipients; contest results Articles: The month's featured and A-class Milhist content Book reviews: Nick-D and Ian Rose look at Australian air power Op-ed: Buggie111 ruminates about WikiLife and WikiDeath

Rest in peace, friend.  :'( Whoop whoop pull up ^{Bitching Betty | Averted crashes} 14:24, 30 October 2011 (UTC) reply

Thought I would take this chance to wish you a happy Veterans Day one more time. Thank you for your service to the nation, I for one appreciate it very much. Rest in peace, God knows you've earned it.

"All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house." — Isiah 14:18 TomStar81 ( Talk) 12:07, 11 November 2011 (UTC) reply

		The WikiChevrons
		Bahamut0013 was nominated as one of the military historians of the year for 2011 in recognition of his important contributions to Wikipedia's coverage of military history topics and the help he provided to many other editors. I am pleased to award him the WikiChevrons in recognition of these achievements. I would also like to extend the Military History Wikiproject's condolences to Robert's family and friends. His contributions here were greatly appreciated, and we were all saddened by the news of his passing. For the project coordinators, Nick-D ( talk) 03:51, 29 January 2012 (UTC) reply

...and you are still missed. Since I can not physically visit your grave the best I can do is offer my condolences here. TomStar81 ( Talk) 05:04, 19 September 2012 (UTC) reply

Agreed. Thinking of you and your family today. Ed  ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 05:45, 19 September 2012 (UTC) reply

Never forgotten... — Coffee // have a cup // essay // 03:48, 3 October 2012 (UTC) reply

I definitely missed him at Wikimania, where we'd both remarked that we were looking forward to meeting each other. :( EVula // talk // ☯ // 04:42, 3 October 2012 (UTC) reply

On this, the occasion of the second anniversary of your passing, know that you are still missed and remembered. Rest in peace, comrade. TomStar81 ( Talk) 09:04, 18 September 2013 (UTC) reply

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Three years on, and you are still missed. I pray that you are resting in peace within the halls of Valhalla, surrounded by comrades and in the company of the Valkyries. TomStar81 ( Talk) 06:00, 17 September 2014 (UTC) reply

His presence and efforts on Wikipedia are sorely missed. We honor his memory by continuing his work. Yut Yut and Oorah Marine!-- RightCowLeftCoast ( talk) 13:16, 17 September 2014 (UTC) reply

Still missed. -- SmokeyJoe ( talk) 03:55, 3 June 2016 (UTC) reply

RIP. TomStar81 ( Talk) 14:04, 19 September 2016 (UTC) reply

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Just came across this userpage and feel like I should have known you earlier. Maybe we crossed paths in Southwest Asia?

If anyone can post (or email) where to visit Robert's grave, it would be appreciated. ☆ Bri ( talk) 15:52, 29 May 2020 (UTC) reply

Bri, you can find his memorial at Maple Avenue Cemetery Fultonville New York. Also at Find-a-grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77123356/robert-p-lemiszki

I wish I could have met him too. He seemed like a great guy and is missed -- TheArcadian72 ( talk) 02:49, 6 January 2022 (UTC) reply

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