BIO BY RHYLEY GILBERT-grandson of Rick
Age 50
Preceded in death by his father, Ernest Gilbert.
Survived by his mother Evelyn Gilbert and a sister Debbie Pyle and brother-in-law Mike Pyle.
Husband of Kathy Tharpe Gilbert.
Father of Stephen Gilbert and Matthew Gilbert.
GRANDFATHER of Rhyley Gilbert( son of Stephen Gilbert,nephew of Matthew Gilbert).
Step-Father of Jason Tharpe.
Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 11 years in surveillance at the Harrington Raceway & Casino.
He was a Life Member and Vice President of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department.
2008 EMT of the year Award.
He was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police.
A FIREMAN'S PRAYER
When duty call's me, oh Lord,
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert,
and oh Lord, guide my every move,
for life is so precious,
please don't let us loose.
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to thy will,
That I must give my life,
Then with thy protecting hand my Lord,
I pray thee, protect my children and my wife.
Amen
Age 50
Preceded in death by his father, Ernest Gilbert.
Survived by his mother Evelyn Gilbert and a sister Debbie Pyle and brother-in-law Mike Pyle.
Husband of Kathy Tharpe Gilbert.
Father of Stephen Gilbert and Matthew Gilbert.
GRANDFATHER of Rhyley Gilbert( son of Stephen Gilbert,nephew of Matthew Gilbert).
Step-Father of Jason Tharpe.
Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 11 years in surveillance at the Harrington Raceway & Casino.
He was a Life Member and Vice President of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department.
2008 EMT of the year Award.
He was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police.
A FIREMAN'S PRAYER
When duty call's me, oh Lord,
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert,
and oh Lord, guide my every move,
for life is so precious,
please don't let us loose.
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to thy will,
That I must give my life,
Then with thy protecting hand my Lord,
I pray thee, protect my children and my wife.
Amen
BIO BY RHYLEY GILBERT-grandson of Rick
Age 50
Preceded in death by his father, Ernest Gilbert.
Survived by his mother Evelyn Gilbert and a sister Debbie Pyle and brother-in-law Mike Pyle.
Husband of Kathy Tharpe Gilbert.
Father of Stephen Gilbert and Matthew Gilbert.
GRANDFATHER of Rhyley Gilbert( son of Stephen Gilbert,nephew of Matthew Gilbert).
Step-Father of Jason Tharpe.
Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 11 years in surveillance at the Harrington Raceway & Casino.
He was a Life Member and Vice President of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department.
2008 EMT of the year Award.
He was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police.
A FIREMAN'S PRAYER
When duty call's me, oh Lord,
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert,
and oh Lord, guide my every move,
for life is so precious,
please don't let us loose.
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to thy will,
That I must give my life,
Then with thy protecting hand my Lord,
I pray thee, protect my children and my wife.
Amen
Age 50
Preceded in death by his father, Ernest Gilbert.
Survived by his mother Evelyn Gilbert and a sister Debbie Pyle and brother-in-law Mike Pyle.
Husband of Kathy Tharpe Gilbert.
Father of Stephen Gilbert and Matthew Gilbert.
GRANDFATHER of Rhyley Gilbert( son of Stephen Gilbert,nephew of Matthew Gilbert).
Step-Father of Jason Tharpe.
Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 11 years in surveillance at the Harrington Raceway & Casino.
He was a Life Member and Vice President of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department.
2008 EMT of the year Award.
He was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police.
A FIREMAN'S PRAYER
When duty call's me, oh Lord,
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert,
and oh Lord, guide my every move,
for life is so precious,
please don't let us loose.
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property
And if according to thy will,
That I must give my life,
Then with thy protecting hand my Lord,
I pray thee, protect my children and my wife.
Amen
