Congressman Doug Lamborn’s father, a World War II veteran, died Tuesday, May 29. He was 93.
Robert Lamborn enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served three and a half years in the military, working and fighting in nine countries, including Malta, Sicily, Corsica and France. He was an armorer for P-40 Warhawks with the 79th Fighter Group, and won 11 battle or campaign stars.
“My father passed on to his four sons a love of God, family, and country,” the congressman said in a statement. “He taught us to work hard and give our best to everything we do.
“He was part of the greatest generation, but thought only that he was doing his duty. Like many who served with him in the Second World War, my father’s life was marked by hard work, sacrifice, and service.”
After leaving the Army, Robert Lamborn joined the federal Bureau of Prisons at Leavenworth Penitentiary, where he worked for 25 years. He was chosen in 1955 as one of five corrections officers who were sent to West Berlin to guard Nazi war criminals.
Robert Lamborn died in Leavenworth, Kansas. The congressman’s mother, Madeline Lamborn, died in 1998, also in Kansas.
Robert Lamborn is survived by four sons, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The father of an embarrassing public service figure dies after a long lengthy life.
Please be sure to let us also know when his niece’s quincerañera happens as well.
^^That qualifies as joking about a tradegy^
RIP, Mr. Lamborn.
My condolences to Congressman Lamborn and his family.
Condolences to his family.
Hurry Billyboy, run and tell teacher!!!!
Sounds like a very honorable and accomplished role model- so what happened to the son to turn out so completely opposite?
Doug, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. He, along with millions of others including my dad and father-in-law, are a part of the “greatest generation” . Most have gone Home now and are smiling down upon us.. I know they know how much most of us appreciate their efforts. Regrettably, some–like those above–failed to learn to appreciate the service done by those of their generation and of ours…like yourself. Thanks for your service and please take a few days to grieve for your dad. He deserved it and you’ve earned it. John Turner