A very sad day -your thoughts and prayers are needed

[jamieT]

I had to read all the posts before I could even begin to put my thoughts into words. I am numb. I cannot even believe I could feel this heartsick over losing someone I have never "met" After 400 plus posts I can say this man made more of an impact than he could have possibly known. I couldn't help but laughing out loud at him. I couldn't help but feel defensive for him when everyone was teasing him!

I just feel sick. I have come to love you guys at the DIS. Pete, Corey, julie, John and Kevin As well as Regina and Will. As well as the faithful DISers on the boards. but Bob..... well he was in a league of his own. I hung on his every word.

Diana, you may not ever read this, but if you do, please know how truely sorry I am. your husband was part of our family on a weekly basis! I looked forward to his voice or his blog more than I care to admit.

A few others described it like losing an uncle. Yes, that about says it.... that favorite Uncle who always has time to talk to you at whatever level you need him.....heartsick is all I can feel. You are all in my prayers. I hope you are feeling Gods comfort at this very difficult time!

 

[ChrissyLynn88]

Another lurker looking for the podcast... saw this sad news instead.

I'm so very sad and sorry to hear about the loss of Bob Varley.

He brought a smile to my face every time he spoke. We Massachusetts folk have a kinship!

My deepest condolences to his family and to the PodCast Crew and everyone else who was touched by this man.

He will be missed.

 

[amgine27]

Bob(bawb) you'll will be missed forever.RIP

 

[JoeG]

It is hard to put into words the sadness with the passing of a friend. Bob was a friend that you all on the PodCast crew shared with us...... And for that I am very grateful!!! I know that I will toast Bawb with a Dole Whip the next trip to the Magic Kingdom, with a tear in my eye.

My sympathies and prayers are with Bob's family and the PodCast Crew.

 

[Paul in CT]

This is very sad news. My wife and I met Bob in December at the podcast meet. We are so happy that we had the chance to meet him even though we felt we knew him from the podcasts. He was as nice in person as he came across in the podcast. I cannot imagine the podcasts without him and his beloved KartKam.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Diana and Brian in this difficult time and also to the podcast team. It was so apparent to us from our meeting them all that this is a family loss for all of them.

Bob, you will be greatly missed.

 

[If U Had Wings]

My thoughts and condolences are with all of Bob's family and friends. After listening to the podcast for so long I feel as if I've lost a good friend. He will be missed by so many that he made laugh, even though we never met face to face.

All my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Carolinagal]

I have only this week discovered the podcast and have been listening to past shows with pleasure. Bob is a joy to hear, and I know his friendship enriched your lives.

Bob brought joy to us all by sharing his love for Disney, and the world is sadder for his passing. To his friends and family, I wish you peace and offer prayers for your comfort.



Thank you Bob, and God bless

 

[andrabell]

Shocked and saddened by this terrible news. Bawb, you will be missed. Sincerest condolences to Diana, Brian and all of Bawbs family, friends and fans.

 

[quietgirll]

shocked, surprised, saddened...heartbroken. that is how i think we are feeling right now...bob was loved by us all for being a true original. my thoughts and prayers are with all of his friends and family in this difficult time..

 

[sabyancw]

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bob's family, and really everyone involved with the DIS. He has so quickly (and sneakily) become a part of all of our lives, and I'm glad to have had that. We obviously never met him, but we're sure that he was a fantastic man and a great friend... despite all the pauses and mispronunciations.

We'll miss you Bob. Truly.

-Christian and Ryan

 

[Nicole786]

I was very sad to hear this news so I did what I usually do to honor someone I miss and made a video montage. I used footage from the Kaht Kam, and some thoughts from this post. I will move it if anyone from the podcast team asks me to, I just did it to honor Bob, I hope you don't mind:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=volBOxPBdEg

 

[disneym2m]

My thoughts and prayers are with Diana and Brian as well as with the Dis Unplugged gang.

I never met Bill but tears come to me as I think of their loss. I truly enjoyed listening to his accent (my mom is from Massachusetts). I just loved the way he would sound so innocent when the Dis Unplugged picked on him. And I loved his enthusiasm about all things Disney.

He will be truly missed. (tears falling)

 

[Jazcat]

One more lurker that wants to say I'm so sorry and to express my condolences. I'm just stunned right now.

 

[PixiePowered]

I don't know what else to say, that hasn't already been said 100+ times. Clearly, Bob was a beloved friend to many! My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends alike.

Forgive me if it's been mentioned already, but I would like to suggest that a foundation or fund be opened in his honor. I, for one, would be honored to make a donation to something most near and dear to Bob's heart and hopefully something where the legacy that is "Bawb" can live on forever.

From my family to the Varley, Podcast, and Dis families.... deepest sympathies.

 

[GrumpyFan]

OMG - talk about a shock!
I was wondering why there wasn't a podcast today, and so I check just now only to find this out.

He will surely be missed.

 

[checkwriter]

I am very sorry, and offer my thoughts, prayers, and condolences. What a shock this is . . . .

One thing that was clear to me from listening to Bob -- he was a truly lucky man. Think about how many of us have such a love of Disney, and yet here we sit. Bob didn't sit. He made the move, he found the perfect job, and lived the dream. God bless him!

 

[MommaluvsDis]

Bob,

Say hi to Walt for us...

 

[goofeyken]

I am completely shocked I never had the pleasure of meeting Bob but I felt like I knew him for years. My deepest condolences to Bob's wife and son and his many friends. You are all in my prayers. Rest in peace Bawb.

 

[pdmac]

OMG Im going to miss you, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! x

 

[hayanyujah847]

This just totally shocked me to tears. Although I have never met Bob, I have felt as if all the podcasters were friends. I have warm memories of Bob mispronouncing my Dis name. Our thoughts are most definitely with all friends & family of Bob.