Let me just say my record there was less than distinguished. “After graduating from high school, I moved to Denver (actually the suburb of Lakewood) for the summer before returning to Utah to attend the University thereof. Here’s his account of joining the Air Force: Mac Staples has a bio with some great stories and amazing history. Godspeed Dad, He broke the mold when He made you.” After a bit of uncomfortable silence I informed the agent, “No, I don’t think my Dad would like that AT ALL.” I called the VA today to report his passing and during processing the agent asked me if I would like a hand-signed document from the current sitting president, thanking Mac for his service. He went to bed when he got home and signed off.Īs fitting an end as I ever could have hoped for. An arduous hunt and journey for an ornery 83-year-old, no doubt. We flew back together to Austin and he stayed another day or two before collecting his dog Harry and driving back to Lubbock. 15 DEC 21, he shall worry no more.ĭad and I spent an amazing last weekend together hunting pheasant, it was his best in years. “The old man always said he was worried about what might come of this country. The news of Mac’s passing came from his son Clint who wrote: Robert “Mac” Staples “Headed West” December 15, 2021.
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