Month: May 2001

Oklahoman

Saluting a notable survivor

With Papa in Tennessee during our family vacation in 2008 • • • Saluting a notable survivor, originally published May 26, 2001 By Bobby Ross Jr. As a freckle-faced kid, I never thought much about my grandfather’s contributions to World War II. I just knew his leathery hands and gray hair made him smarter than anybody, including Mom and Dad. “Papa Ross” knew everything about … Continue reading Saluting a notable survivor

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Oklahoman

The Oklahoman: You can call me ‘Reverend’

You can call me ‘Reverend’ Bobby Ross Jr. Published: May 12, 2001 THOSE who watched me sweat and stutter my way through my college speech class may not believe it, but I am now an ordained minister! It says so right there on the certificate with the official gold seal: “Reverend Bobby Ross.” My license from the Universal Life Church in Billings, Mont., came with a note that … Continue reading The Oklahoman: You can call me ‘Reverend’

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