A giant Muskie has fallen--Q has departed for bluer pastures

[muskeagle]

With a heavy heart, I bring news that this evening, Q passed from this earth. Robert "Bob" "Bear" Queenan passed away earlier this evening. The recent infection caused him to slip into a coma yesterday so his passing was a peaceful one. There was no bigger fan of Muskie basketball. Many of you know much about his story. I'm sure he and his family appreciate all the many prayers you have sent his way over the last few years of ill health. My parents actually are responsible for introducing him to my aunt many years ago, so it is a sad day to see Uncle Bob pass.

He is a Xavier Alum and covered the team passionately for a number of years while reporting for the Cincinnati Post. Please feel free to share any of your personal encounters with him. Your stories might help keep his presence amongst us.

Knowledgeable. Passionate. Opinionated. These are words I think of that best describe him. I'll never forget the double overtime loss to Auburn in 2014 near Christmas. We were together at a family Christmas gathering and with mediocre wi-fi we watched much of the game together. Near the end, it was mostly me giving him updates...with a variety of curse words being the primary response. He surely bled Xavier Blue. He'll be missed.

[kyzrex]

RIP Q.....

We are getting a serious rooting section up there, but I would be happy to have them down here instead.

[Theology73]

I never met Bob, but I read his sports columns religiously. His insights on this board were outstanding and informative. Yes, he will be missed.

[Shadow]

RIP Q. When you see Jack...

[XavierTragedy]

Very sad. Did not know Q but certainly respected his passion.

RIP brother

[XU80]

Skip has a Pint waiting for you in Heaven!!

God Speed Q

[Masterofreality]

I'm going to have a much longer & complete post about the Great Q soon after I collect my thoughts but, for now, I cannot express how sad I am over the Bear's passing. Some of us know how long and hard he fought through cancer and other afflictions. His wife and I spoke a couple of days ago and the Sepsis was not going to let him get out of this one and his living will specified no extraordinary means to be taken.

With the passing of Q and Jack Cherry this year, Xavier Nation has lost 2 of it's greatest historians. I wish Bob could have finished that book that he had promised.

Like I said, I'll have a longer eulogy on here soon, but for now, here's a scotch raised and my my nod to you, old friend. My life is fuller for knowing you.

Safe Home my Bearish pal. Safe Home.

[Gorilla '69]

Always wanted to have an outing at Dana's wth Q sitting in the middle of a circle telling stories and answering questions.

I hope Kevin has sent an angel to sit beside you in heaven!

[muskieman]

Q, my heart aches but I am happy for you and I will miss our lunches and conversations. I thank you for all the angels and prayers. I will always keep you in my prayers and hope you keep me in yours. Tell Jack, Paul, Dave, Skip and all our departed Alums that Xavier nation still has them in our hearts and misses their smiling faces at each X win. You probably will be seeing Bryan and is brother so tell them UD still _____s. I ask you when you are sitting up on the backboard in those important games you tip a few of theirs away and tap a few of ours in. GOD bless you friend and we will be seeing you soon.

[mumuskie87]

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/ ... /94015956/

Paul Daugherty remember's Q in his TML column yesterday. Very nice.