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The Rev. Robert Shippee with his wife Ruth Betty and great grandson Alex
July 2010 |
Robert Shippee was a veteran of World War II, a retired United Methodist minister, father of six children, grandfather of 12 , great grandfather of 9, peace advocate, and he loved the Earth. He hated what natural gas drilling was doing to Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Texas, and other areas of our country. He once resided in Niagara Falls, NY, during the
Love Canal disaster in the late 70's. He welcomed
Lois Gibbs to his church in Niagara Falls and made it possible for her to hold her meetings there. He joined the fight against Hooker Chemical which had caused the Love Canal pollution. In the last few years, his heart grieved for Pennsylvania. His family has a summer home in French Azilum, Bradford County, PA. He loved that place on the Susquehanna River. He loved to fish there. But he knew that Pennsylvania is being destroyed one gas well at a time. He would say to me, "The gas industry must be stopped!" He died of a stroke on September 29, 2010, at the age of 87. Rest in peace, Dad. We'll keep fighting.
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY!
In memory of Robert Shippee
He cared about people and the Earth.
1922-2010
