This afternoon Jason and I are going to a memorial service for Bob Burleson, a truly great man. I am so glad to have known him.
I am in tears as I write this — I looked through just some of my photos of him and had to stop.
Here he is leading a field trip on his prairie restoration in the fall of 2007 — that was a glorious day.
Bob and his wife Mickey were deeply involved in conservation throughout Texas, including:
- The creation of the Guadalupe Mountains State Park
- Restoring several hundred acres of Blackland Prairie on their property near Temple
- Spending decades collecting seeds and mapping the few remaining prairie remnants
- Founding members of the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT)
- Serving as member of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Read even more here. Bob always shared his vast prairie knowledge freely with everyone. I learned so much from him. I hope that I can accomplish even a little of what he did during my life.
I will really miss him.
I’m sorry, Lisa….. :(
Hold on to the happy memories, Lisa. My thoughts are with you.
CeeCee
I am so sorry for your loss, Lisa.
Sorry to hear about your friend, Lisa. My thoughts are with you…
Jenn
So sorry Lisa to hear of losing a good friend who was also an inspiration to you.
Sorry to hear about your friend Lisa.
Keep thoise happy memories in your head …they will always bring a smile!
My thoughts are with you L…..
I am sorry for the loss of such a good man!
That was a beautiful remembrance, and I know it makes him happy to know that he left such a warm and wonderful imprint on your soul. I’m so sorry that the world had to lose such a wonderful, giving person and that you had to lose such an inspiring friend. You’re in my prayers.
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