PO2 Robert N Gilbertson
PO2 Robert N Gilbertson, 26, of Emsworth, PA. Born May 2nd, 1981 – DOD September 7th, 2007.
Gilbertson was assigned to the USS McInereny FFG8 in Mayport, FL as a Gas Turbine Technician. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2003.
Bobby graduated from Avonworth High School (1999). He loved baseball where he excelled as a catcher and a hitter. All of the opposing teams knew not to try and steal a base while Gilbertson was catching, or they would be thrown out. Bobby also loved going to camp in Tionesta, PA to fish, sit by the fire and drink beer.
Gilbertson is survived by his parent’s mother Nancy Hoffman, father Dave Gilbertson (Wendy), sister Dana Tabay (Joe) and brother Bo Gilbertson.
