NoVA Drivers Blasted In Retired Marine's Obituary

ANNANDALE, VA—A retired Marine's obituary was already replete with his numerous military accomplishments, but it wouldn't have been complete without roasting his fellow Northern Virginians.

On Sunday, The Washington Post published the obituary of Col. Robert F. Gibson, 77, who died in Annandale on Dec. 26, 2017. His family describes his military service and ends with a scorcher about drivers in the area.

"A native of Northern Virginia for the last 30 years of his life, he hated how all of you were incapable of driving competently," states the obituary.

Of this message, his widow Barbara Gibson told NBC Washington, "It’s a general sentiment a lot of folks have. He traveled on the Beltway, and traffic is horrendous."

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Gibson graduated from St. John’s College High School in Washington, DC in 1958 and the United States Air Force Academy in 1962. He spent 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and deployed to Vietnam two times. He also was a part of missions in Honduras, Beirut, Norway, the Philippines, Kuwait and Desert Storm. His awards include the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, children and a grandchild. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 30 in Falls Church. His military honors ceremony and interment were set for Thursday, May 31 at Fort Myer followed by the burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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