Because Lilburn's family and friends are dispersed around the United States and the world, this online memorial has been established to celebrate his life.This is also his family's opportunity to recognize and thank people who played special roles in his life.
Please browse through the chapters of his life and the photos. We welcome your tributes, stories, photos, and comments on the contents. These will serve as keepsakes for Lilburn's family and friends on this permanent site. We hope that you return to see what others have posted and to add stories about Lilburn when you remember something about him.
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Tributes
Leave a tributewe sat together at HV Heidelberg in the evening of 9-11 and he already showed the future in a few words...........i´ll miss him but i believe that he is doing good wherever he is. R.I.P old friend - Henry
My thoughts are with you in this your hour of need. Lilburn was one of the most compassionate men I knew. Before Rosemary and Lilbun moved to Texas, Rosemary and I worked hand and glove at OU on exhausting and complex projects. During one such grant proposal, I spent three nights at their home because fatigue kept me from driving to Oklahoma City from Norman. The morning of my last night I woke up in the morning to find Lilburn outside quietly cleaning my very dirty car. I was in shock, but very appreciative. Over the years as I had the opportunity to spend more time with Rosemary and Lilburn it was clear to me that he loved and adored her with all of his heart and as her friend and colleague this kindness was extended to me. He will always be remembered by me as the man with a heart of gold who loved his family more than life itself. I will truly miss him.
Rosemary and Alyce you are in my prayers!
I love you all, Dawson family!!!
Please accept Louise and my sincere condolences on your loss. Our regret is that we did not have the pleasure of his company over the years. By all accounts by those who knew him "Bud" was an accomplished professional,a loyal and revered son, brother and true friend to many. During his all to brief years he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather....a true inspiration.
Louise and I are confident his memory will live on in your heart forever.
With love always,
Bob and Louise Gerber
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I'm thinking of you and your family on this special day to remember Lilburn... I'll cherish the memory of visiting you and Lilburn in Oklahoma many years ago when I made my solo cross-country drive from TN to CA. Thank you both for your love and support when I needed it.
Love always,
Natsue
Thinking of you and Lilburn.
Fondly,
Betty
Please be patient.
Please be patient.
Times we talked in Heidelberg
I will never forget the wonderful times we sat, shared food, drinks (good Deutsche Bier, Wein, u.s.w) and talked about world problems in general plus work and racial issues in particular. I think of you often; I miss you and always will, Lilburn!
Sailing memories with Lilburn and Rosemary
We had many adventures with Rosemary and Lilburn on our sailboat as we went through the French canals and sailed the Med. One particular time in the French canals we ran aground on a sandbank and Lilburn, Tony and I jumped in the river to help get us off. This happened several times as we made our way from the north of France until we reached the Med. Lilburn was always the first one to help! Miss him lots and remembering him on his birthday.
Seasons of Love sung by Sydney and Dawson at Arlington National Cemetery
Seasons of Love sung by Sydney and Dawson (and Alyce) at Arlington National Cemetery on the first anniversary of their Grandpa's passing. It wouldn't be a song at ANC without a flyover accompaniment.
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand moments, oh dear
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets
In midnights, in cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, a year in the life?
How about love?
How about love?
How about love?
Measure in love
Seasons of love (love)
Seasons of love (love)
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand journeys to plan
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?