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Robert “Bob” Tyson

Robert “Bob” Tyson retired as a LTC after 30 plus years in the Army.  He was a Special Forces Green Beret and an Airborne Ranger.  He served a tour of duty in Laos and 2 tours in Vietnam.  Bob then worked for nearly 20 years for the State Department in the Maintenance Support Division.  In this position, he traveled the world to American Embassies in countless countries.
Bob was very active with the Woodbridge Wireless Amateur Radio Club as a “HAM” radio operator, where he assisted with organizing emergency communications for the the Dale City Fourth of July Parade and volunteered his time at the Prince William County EOC during periods of heavy storms and for New Year’s Eve Y2K.  He was a member of the Prince William County Crime Prevention Board and participated in many events including the Prince William County Fair and the National Night Out motorcade tours of the county.
Bob passed away early Sunday morning, June 8, 2014, after a short battle with a rare, aggressive type of cancer.  His family was at his side until his passing.  He is survived by his wife Carol, his daughters Susan and Bobbi, his son Randy and several grandchildren.
There will be a public viewing on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge VA 22192.  Bob will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, however details for the burial are not available at this time.

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