Is the Robert DeHate theft go fund me legitimate?

[WillMarchant]

Anybody know for sure if this https://gofund.me/0f77a959 is legitimate? If so, I’m very sorry to hear that Gloria is ill and about the theft.

 

[Hobie1dog]

surely sounds legit

 

[jsdemar]

Yes, his petty cash box was stolen on Saturday at the Spaceport Cup. Robert has been a critical part of the event for years, delivering most of the motors, assisting the teams offsite and onsite with motor assembly and last-minute supplies. Plus tips and advice.

It's difficult to think that students (or volunteers) were the only ones allowed in that area and decided to do this. He vaguely remembers a team asking strange questions on the last day after most flying was over. Possibly to distract him.

 

[cwbullet]

That is terrible.

 

[WillMarchant]

Bummer, I hope that Gloria feels better soon! Donation submitted...

 

[Getmore]

Hopefully bad Karma comes to those involved in the evil theft. Shame on you if you are on here and see this post.

 

[fyrwrxz]

Can't frickin believe that happened. On top of what Gloria is going thru. Remember, he is ALWAYS there for us in our hours of need on the playa. He pulled my ass out of the fire at LDRS, so I owe him. Good thing is I have 5 motors to put back in inventory and enough roxy poxy for the next build. Sad, and you just have to know they weren't rocketeers. They were and still are scum. A pox on the guilty parties. .

 

[cwbullet]

I was there on Thursday. Really hard to believe. Hopefully a blight comes down on those that did this.

 

[Bill Hanson]

Anybody know for sure if this https://gofund.me/0f77a959 is legitimate? If so, I’m very sorry to hear that Gloria is ill and about the theft.

Definitely legit. The ESRA board (who run the Cup) just voted to kick in as well.

 

[ZEDL1]

I met him but once many years ago. We talked about his staging abilities, which back in that time were top shelf among us. Likely still remains very respected. I haven't had contact with him since.
Karma will deal with those responsible...it has done so for me under very different circumstances.
My donation will follow.

 

[WillMarchant]

I see that, halfway through the 4th of July, that the goal is half met. Thanks, Folks, for chipping in to help out a kindred spirit!

 

[speed]

Man, this sucks to hear. Robert and Gloria are great folks. He turned me onto a prefecture closer to me and this group has been great to fly with. He makes an effort to do what he can for us, i will do what i can for them....(great hats too!!)

 

[fyrwrxz]

Man, this sucks to hear. Robert and Gloria are great folks. He turned me onto a prefecture closer to me and this group has been great to fly with. He makes an effort to do what he can for us, i will do what i can for them....(great hats too!!)

Fergot about those! Now I need (?) one, Thx!

 

[fyrwrxz]

Fwiw; I paid cash at LDRS. Learned lesson. They can't steal the credit card bill. dammit, if I only knew.

 

[berlinetta]

It saddens me that this has happened. Robert DeHate certified me my L3. I, in turn, helped him get his Patriot weighed up. It ended up at 127 pounds without motor. Robert is a good guy and he'd help anyone on the field. Karma will get those responsible.

 

[WillMarchant]

75% funded as of this (Tuesday the 5th) morning. Great job, Folks!

 

[smstachwick]

100% funded in 6 days. Nice work!

Side note: I had the pleasure of speaking with Gloria a few times over the phone and I met Robert at LDRS. They run an honest business and they gave me a fair deal on a substitute product after an order went awry (not their fault). Why anybody would think to steal from them is beyond me.

I just finished saying kind things about them in another thread earlier today when I found out about the theft from a random Google Search. I’m really sorry that that happened but I could not be more proud of the rocketry hobby, on and off TRF, for fixing this so quickly.