From DenIt is my very sad task to report that Bob Kasper has died. Paul Child has been keeping us updated on Bob's condition, and he just informed us that Bob passed away, at home on Friday night/Sat morning.
Bob was a major figure in WW-2 Combatives. Through his GHCA organization he collected a group of hard-training enthusiasts. He worked with Kelly McCann on various projects, including the training of US Military Tier-one personnel.
Bob also worked as operations manager for security companies supplying protection teams in high-threat areas, including head-of-state protection.
I trained with Bob when he presented a course in England for CODA. Peter Robbins and Paul Child very kindly invited me along, and I really learned a lot about WW-2 Combatives from Bob.
I found Bob Kasper to be a real gentleman, and the community needs more of them. His passing in a real tragedy.
My thoughts are with his family.
Den
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From MikaMr Kaspers writings in early knife magazines and later tactical knives, was one of the leads I followed many years ago.
Thanks to the beacon he provided I found my goal and the path of my destiny.
Thank you sir.
I will always regret that I never met him since I would have wanted to thank him in person.
My condolonces to his family and friends.
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From Guy FawkesI'm very sorry to hear. I had heard he was ill for a while.
I remember speaking to Kasper regarding an article I was working on several years back.
I can't really think of anything meaningful to add.
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From SergeIt is very sad to ear that this fighter didn't make it this time. May his soul rest in peace. My sincere condolences to the family and close friends.
Serge.
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Mr Kaspers writings in early knife magazines and later tactical knives, was one of the leads I followed many years ago.
Like Mika I read Bob's regular column, and feature articles in Tactical Knives. I still have them, and refer to them regularly. Bob was working on a book about his Kni-com [knife combatives] system. Let's hope it eventually get's published.
Den
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From Lobo103RIP. Like a lot of others I really took away alot from his writing and his work with Kelly McCann. His presence will be missed.
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From RozaI am really, really sorry to hear that Bob Kaspar is no longer with us. I never had the chance to meet him, but I have read several articles writen by Kaspar. He was a legend while he lived, and he is still a legend.
RIP
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From Lee MorrisonI sincerely regret not getting the chance to meet Mr Kasper, but I too have felt his influence via his work. May he rest in peace.
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thebristolblokeJust come back from sick leave and found this.
I only got to meet him the once but it was memorable to say the least. Den gave me a lot of his articles and I loved reading what he'd written. A real wealth of knowledge, in fact it was Bob who first taught me how to Chin-Jab.
RIP mate
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StreetgruntBob Kasper was my friend, mentor, teammate and teacher. I was privileged to know the man and I’m a better person for it. The paper printed this obituary which I would like to share with you.
Obituary
Robert C. Kasper October 6, 2006
Robert C. Kasper, 55, of Clarks Summit, died Friday at home after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pat.
Born in Peckville, son of Charles Kasper and the late Irene Wyszinski Kasper, he was a former officer in the Marine Corps Military Police and was an Army Reserves cavalry scout. He was the founder and director of the Gung Ho Chuan Association, Kni-Com knife-fighting system, teaching military, Department of Defense, government and corpor- ate personnel in high-risk environments, as well as air marshals, police and sheriff departments, national and international. He had black belts in several martial arts disciplines and was the founder/chief instructor of personal combative tactics. He was a writer and columnist for several magazines, including “Gung Ho,” “Fighting Knives” and “Tactical Knives.” He was also editor of the combative skills journal “Snapping In.” He was a combative knife expert, a designer of 11 combat knives, and a subject matter expert in establishing knife training for the Marine Corps Close Combat Curriculum. He was also the First Regent of the American Society of Arwologists. As a believer in Christ, he attended Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit. Before going home to the Lord, he was the recruiting manager for Blackwater Security and was previously program manager for Dyncorp International.
His warm, friendly smile, generous nature and loving heart will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He fought a good fight; he has finished his course; and he kept the faith.
Also surviving are a sister, Phyllis Leonard, Florida; as well as many beloved family members.
Arrangements by the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, Clarks Summit.
©The Times-Tribune 2006
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From PeterI am truly saddened by this. Bob will live on through us all.
RIP
Pete
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From DenLads,
The March 2007 edition of
Tactical Knives Magazine has an obituary article about Bob, who for several years wrote their Street Smarts column.
Den
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