Bob lead the team of 3 that conducted the Firefighter 1 course I attended. He was very concerned about my safety and me personally. He was a great guy, a colorful character, and I miss him.

Chris Kurtz
52 HFD

Didn't know you for long but someone that was near to my heart. You taught me all that I know and will never foreget you. May you keep a watch from the rescue bucket above.

May my condulences be with the Newell family.

My Condolence to Bob family and Friends

our condolences to the family and friends of bob.


Sheridan fire rescue,
Sheridan,michigan

I've posted the eulogy I gave this morning at Bob's funeral. His brother firefighters in the Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department did a tremendous job of honoring the man that Bob was.

My helmet is off to them for rallying as a team to make the family and friends feel at home in Bob's fire station where the funeral was held.

May he now rest in peace.

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May you Rest In Peace fellow firefighter.
To the family and friends, God Bless in your time of sorrow and hold you close by His side.

Brother, when you weep for me,
Remember that it was meant to be.
Lay me down and when you leave,
Remember I’ll be at your sleeve.

In every dark and choking hall,
I’ll be there as you slowly crawl.
On every roof in driving snow,
I’ll hold your coat, and you will know.

The house from which I now respond,
Is overstaffed with heroes gone.
Men who answered one last bell,
Did the job and did it well.

As firefighters we understand,
That death’s card dealt in our hand.
A card we hope we never play,
But one we hold there anyway.

That card is something we ignore,
As we crawl across a weakened floor.
For we know that we’re the only prayer,
For anyone that might be there.

So remember as you wipe your tears,
The joy I knew throughout the years.
As I did the job I loved to do,
I pray that thought will see you through.

Condolences to the family. Your loss is greatly felt through-out. Bless you all, Deborah -- Dallas, TX

We will keep the family and brothers of this good man in our thoughts and prayers. From Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue and SC-TF1.

our prayers and thoughts will be with the family of bob newell.... from the crew here at rhodestown vol. fire dept. jacksonville,nc

My condolences to the Newell family. It is always hard to lose a loved one unexpectedly.

rest in peace my brother

Bob, I only knew you a short time but you sure left your marks on me in the way I will teach.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this most difficult time.

Bob will surely be missed in many ways.

My Condolences to the family, May the Lord be with you and guide you through the pain of losing your loved one. Brother Newell , Rest in Peace.

Its never easy to lose one of our brothers. He will be missed and live on in our hearts. My god welcome you with open arms

My Condolences to they family, may god bless them and ease the pain of his passing.

For my Brother has fallen, God into your hands. My Brother has fallen; no, I don't know his name. Have not the same parents still family all the same. He lives in this town, I live in another, It doesn't really matter 'cause this man is my Brother. My Brother I call him, yet I've never seen his face. I have brothers and sisters all over the place! You see I am a Firefighter and our families are one. Around the world, a brotherhood of unity, A closeness, a bond, bond, most people don't see. I'll watch his back; She'll watch mine, "You go, I go," time after time. His family's my family, Her family theirs, We're part of one family where everyone cares, I'll look after your kids, please look in on my wife, Should that day finally come when I laid down my life. We dedicate our lives helping our fellow man, Living day after day doing all that we can, Where ever we're needed whether nighttime or day, To save the life of another we'll step in harms way. My Brother has fallen doing what he loved best, And among the Honored, he now stands with the rest For a mile in dress uniform here everyone stands, For my Brother has fallen, God into your hands


YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Rest in peace mister Newell. My most sincere condolences to the family and friends for your loss. Mourn his loss but celebrate his life. God bless.

Bob was my intermediate fire instructor a few years back (not many -- I haven't had the pleasure of knowing Bob prior to 2000) and our paths have crossed on occasion since then. I always enjoyed our chance meetings and conversations, and always felt that I was in the presence of someone whose worth in our chosen avocation exceeded what was immediately apparent.

Too many of our brothers pass too young! I know that Bob will be sorely missed by his fellows in the corps of fire instructors, the Hamburg Fire Department, those many firefighters who've benefited from his influence, and especially his family.

May you rest in peace, Bob.

Rest in Peace, and God Bless.