Lt. Robert D. Huish

Lt. Robert David Hyde Huish passed away Thursday, December 3, 2010 at Shands Jacksonville Memorial in Jacksonville, Florida. The 26-year-old Naval pilot’s tragic death comes four days after a hit-and-run accident. Robert was born June 24, 1984 to D. Lance and Lisa Huish of Merrillville, Indiana. He was a Cadet Commander from 2000 to 2002 in the Civil Air Patrol, Griffith Composite Squadron. Robert graduated from Merrillville High School in 2002. While in high school he was President of the Key Club (Kiwanis) for two years. He received a congressional nomination to The United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York to begin his path toward his lifelong goal of becoming a pilot. While at the Academy he was a Platoon Commander, as well as being a member of the color guard and playing baseball. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at the Academy, he was accepted to basic flight training at NAS Pensacola, FL. Robert received his wings of gold April 2008 as a Naval Aviator. In December of 2008, Robert was promoted to LTJG. He trained at Mayport Naval Base with HSL-40 Air Wolves. He was assigned to HSL-44 Swamp Foxes at NAS Jacksonville, FL where he flew the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. Robert was deployed January 2010 to July 2010, aboard the USS Hue City (CG-66) with the USS Eisenhower carrier group in support of troops in Afghanistan. About a month before returning to the United States, Robert was promoted to Lieutenant. Lt. Robert Huish set out to achieve a well-established set of goals and completed each one through dedication and drive. He enjoyed snowboarding, bowling, watching his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers, and hunting with his father and “Uncle” Joe Petruch. Robert is survived by his parents, D. Lance and Lisa, younger sister, Lauren Huish (Kyle Holcomb), girlfriend, Sara Carter of Jacksonville, Florida, and beloved JJ, his dog. He is also survived by his Grandmother, Marjorie Huish; Aunts, Stephanie (Steven) Orcutt; Carol (Ray) Tristain; Uncle, Robert (Josephine) Huish; and Aunt, Kathy Huish; along with several cousins and other relatives. He is also survived by his many Naval brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by grandparents Robert E. Huish, Marie and Velmer Sasser. Robert’s kindness and love for life will forever be remembered by the countless friends and family he left behind. No words are worthy to describe the wonderful presence this world has been robbed of. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 2:00 PM-8:00 PM at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2010 going to Our Lady of Consolation Church, 8303 Taft St., Merrillville, IN for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Rev. Kevin Huber officiating. Interment following at Calumet Park Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Lt. Huish’s memory and to support his fellow military personnel. Donations may be sent to: Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Lt. Robert D. Huish

June 24, 1984 - December 3, 2010