Birth date: Apr 12, 1929 Death date: Aug 10, 2004
Robert (Bob) McCann, aged 75, of Norton Shores, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2004. He was a life resident of Norton Shores, born on April 12, 1929 to Joseph W. and Mary (Smith) McCann, and served his coun Read Obituary
Thank you for the memories, I will never forget them. There will never be another "The Old Man". The thirty-one years I knew you seem to have only started a short time ago. Thank you for teaching me the "ropes". I could never have asked for a better friend! You were a great inspiration. I'll be looking forward to seeing your smiling face when we meet again. Save me a seat on Fight Night!! Jean will be expecting the popcorn to be warm!##imported-begin##Ken DeWitt##imported-end##
I started my fire protection career with Capt. Bob McCann as my instructor, teaching me not only the basics, but teaching the confidence you need to do the job under pressure. Bob always (or almost always!) had a smile and a warm greeting for all of us. After 27 years in the fire service with 16 of those being a chief, the seeds that Bob McCann sowed with me resulted in a lot of people living today that otherwise would not have. Unknowingly he touched people in many states in many ways through his teaching and encoragement of one person. Can you imagine what has happened asa result of all of the people he has trained and touched???
As a leader in the federal government now, I look back at my first instructor in the Norton Shores Fire Dept. and know I had one of the best...not because of all of the degrees or big city fire departments he could have been on...but becuase Bob McCann knew people - how to treat people - how to respect people and how to have fun in life. His encouragement is one of the reasons I am where I am today.
As terrorists tried to repeat the anthrax attack of the capitol a few months ago, it was one of Bob McCann's trainees that helped put togther the protocol that prevented a successful attack. And his boys will continue to protect the people of Norton Shores, Michigan, the United States of America and points beyond.
My thoughts and prayers remain with his family. As you hold him in your heart, you know you can be proud of not only the fine work he did, but the fine man that he was.
Lowell##imported-begin##Lowell Black##imported-end##
Bob,
It's the day after. You should be very proud of your family, your friends & co-workers. The service was a testiment to your life, your family and your friends. They did you proud. We will miss that great smile!##imported-begin##Kay & Leo Deuster##imported-end##
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.##imported-begin##Mary Ann Scofield##imported-end##
Uncle Bob,
Your warm spirit, kindness & caring heart will truely be missed by your family, friends & all those who love you.##imported-begin##Heather & Jay Vermette##imported-end##
Linda - our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family . We will never forget but always remember ..... so sorry for the loss for all of us , Bob will be missed . you are in our thoughts and prayers... Rest in peace Bob.....##imported-begin##Steve & Kelli Millis - Mandy & Bryan McCann##imported-end##
“So Long Old Friend”
We had a lot of good times, with a lot of laughs.
I often think of the many trips we made between the
Cottage Inn and Harveys Place in our younger days.
You in your 57 Buick and me in my 57 Olds
“Rest In Peace”
Dick Way##imported-begin##Dick Way##imported-end##
