UPDATED – A Tribute to a Hero – Capt. Charles “Bob” Munsey
Updated 12/14/2023 –
Watch Bob do what he loved – restore and fly planes. News 13 story.
View Obituary and the Tribute page where you can share your memories of Bob or send condolences to the family.
It is with great sadness that we say good bye to Capt. Charles “Bob” Munsey who passed away on 12/8/2023 after months of battling illnesses.
Bob will be remembered as fighter, not just for himself but for the movement. He was proud of his country, serving 29 Years in the US Navy. In September 2023, friends arranged for Bob to receive a Quilt of Valor from a Veteran’s group, and he was so honored to be recognized for his service.
He attended countless FAC Meet-and-Greets where he loved to share stories of encouragement with members. He stood up for his rights, and won several personal challenges. He was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Brevard County, and gave his settlement award to the FAC General Legal Fund because, as he said “I didn’t do this for myself, I did it for all registered citizens and the families, and we have to keep fighting.”
Bob sent letters to hundreds of a representatives, commissioners, sheriffs, public officials, and anyone that he identified as needing to be educated on the facts. He often had a stack of letters on his table, ready to be mailed.
In addition to his advocacy work, Bob was the author of “GeezerPolitics” a blog that he started in 2015 to provide encouragement to those who have lost confidence in the church. He often carried his binders of articles with him everywhere and was happy to discuss his view of “Politics in the Church.” He wrote “If God’s truth offends, so be it. I feel blessed to have received this motivation.” His last post was on March 30, 2023,
God has taken him in and not forsaken his soul. May he rest in peace.
He will be missed by many.
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Rest in pease Cap. Read many of his responses over the years and he was ever the thoughtful, compassionate dude. He will be missed.
I am looking for fellow registrants to meet with, talk to and share information about what lyes ahead for us.
Used to subscribe to that wonderful magazine for registered persons, but it is now defunct.
If anyone on the treasure coast down to homestead ever wants to just get together and have some lunch or coffee and talk, please feel free to contact me.
It is lonely doing this on your own and even though I have a supportive family, it’s just not the same.
Please leave your condolences here:
https://www.funeralsolutions.net/obituaries/Charles-Munsey/#!/TributeWall
Thanks for sharing the link, I left a comment on the memorial site.
So let us all remember the NEVER giving up spirit of Capt. Munsey. Let us all encourage one another, just like Capt. Munsey did every opportunity he was given. He set a great example and his family should be proud. Remember, just inspiring one person when they need it the most, can not only save their life but also change the world in countless ways! Capt. Munsey saved many lives through his encouraging spirit and spreading the gospel!! Let us all live up to the LEGACY of Capt. Munsey!!!
I think Bob’s death is a good opportunity to share something that has been bothering me for a long time. Many of us suffer with loneliness, depression, anxiety and fear of that knock on the door stating we are not in compliance or that some new law says we can retroactively go back to prison.
Yes there are therapy groups for sex offenders, but most of them are run by probation. It would be cool if we could get some groups together for monthly meetings in person and share our ideas, thoughts, pains, and support each other with wisdom, love and encouragement. The only ones I have to talk to are my parents and I hate upsetting my Mom and my Dad wants to pretend nothing ever happened.
I know if I ever get off the registry, I would be more involved, but for now I live in the shadows, and it is very isolating, lonely, and depressive.
And to Bob, speak to the Father for us about getting us a victory or else wise, many of us might just be joining you sooner than later. Let’s not let Bob’s death go un-noticed, nor his service. I remember him writing about how he was eventually denied access to the base due to his registry status, even though he has been going without incident for years.
*(Many registrants have depression and give up, and many like myself, have medical issues and either cannot afford treatment or are fired by doctors offices once they find out we are a registrant, they send me generic letters explaining they are trimming patients, yeah right)
It would be nice to have support groups in every county and hopefully every town in Florida. Not just open to people on the registry, but open to any one who may be suffering from issues of a sexual nature. A great mind once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And, I believe support groups can be that ounce of prevention. Let’s just keep talking about this until it gains traction and one day we can pass away knowing that we did everything we could to help the world be a better place!
Unfortunately, the U.S. and Florida prefer incarceration rather than prevention. Think of the victims that would be spared if we followed Canada’s and Europe’s emphasis on prevention.
The Mens BRITE group will be starting soon. There is not enough support out there. Please email me at [email protected] and ill get you the info.
Thanks, I will keep this email and contact you I feel ready.
Much love and peace
Cherokee Jack
Isolated, Depressed, Hermit ??? Describes my life exactly. And as for our “Legacy”, HA !!. NOTHING we can or will do, Will EVER supersede our “Status on the Registry” !! I’ve learned this many years ago!!. I own a SMALL STRUGGLING Business that I’m slowly loosing, BUT, Even tho I don’t make ANY Profits (every penny goes to Insurance and Repairs), I STILL do things for FREE for my community!!!. Always have and always will, It’s just what I was put here to do !. BUT even after doing MANY MANY things for FREE, Getting up at 2am to help someone that never pays me, I’m STILL the “Black Sheep Pariah !!!!. The SAME PEOPLE I’ve HELPED SEVERAL TIMES FOR FREE, Don’t even invite me to ‘Christmas Parties, Halloween Parties, Or ANY Group gathering!!!!!. They “ACCIDENTALLY FORGOT” But never FORGET ME when they need help !?!?!?. I’m sure many of us on here KNOW THAT AWFUL FEELING INSIDE, When you drive by and see your neighbors having a “Community Event” or “FRIENDS” having a Party or Event, That YOU WEREN’T INVITED TO !!!!!!. For those who don’t know that feeling, Let me tell you, IT SUUUUUUCKS !!!! !!!!!!!. Then you see one of them at the store, Oh Hey What’s up “BUDDY” !!!! How are we supposed to reply ?!?!?!???. 🤬!!. I always bite my tongue 👅. As I pray that one day people will see me for who I REALLY AM, Instead of what some “LIST” says I am !!. I don’t LIE, Never have and never will, BUT I “Fib” and say ohh I was “BUSY” anyway!!. A “LIE” is what got me on this “Registry” as the girl LIED ABOUT HER AGE and even had a “Fake” ID !! (Yes those were pretty common 20 years ago, Before all this NEW security stuff). So ending this “Rant” What I’m saying is, NO MATTER WHAT “GOOD” WE DO, When we die, The article will ALWAYS read “Sex Offender Dies” !!! Because people see those words INSTEAD of “Good Man/Hero/Humanitarian PASSES AWAY!!!
Needed to say more but ran outta space. Just wanted to say THANK YOU And R.I.P Cap !!. May your family and friends Walk Tall in your memory!!!.
I just want to say that I, too, run a small business. I never do anything for free. It’s a business and I am in business to make money. The things I do for free are part of my charitable giving. The two are different.
In my business I charge a reasonable fee for the things I do like tax preparation, financial advice and the like.
One other thing………..I moved out of Florida and am now free. Free to go and live where I choose. There are no knocks on my door unless from a friend. There is no residency restriction. I go anywhere and enjoy everything.
Florida sucks……..I will never go there again.
You’re right Vince. Florida is definitely one of the toughest states for anyone on the registry. A lot of work needs to be done there. Captain Munsey’s death is a terrible loss for the registrants in Florida. He was a hero in every sense of the word and will be missed.