Atheists, Humanists, and Freethinkers all over the world have lost a wonderful friend, a tireless fighter in the cause of Reason, and an inspiration to three generations of seekers of truth and social justice. Bobbie Kirkhart was a gracious host at Heretic House, and a faithful friend not only to me but to American Atheists as well. She well understood the need for Free-Thought organizations to cooperate in the never-ending struggle against the forces of superstition, tyranny, and unreason. A tireless, globe-trotting ambassador for Atheism, thinkers on all inhabited continents will mourn her loss. Who now shall take up the baton she dropped to continue her fight against the forces of unreason that threatened to snuff out the lamp of reason? The need is urgent, the situation is dire; the empty place in Reason's vanguard must soon be filled.

When Bobbie was president of AU, she asked me to be guest speaker many times. I also went to Heretic House a number of times when I still had a car, and I donated all my back issues of the AU newsletter to her when I moved to a retirement home in Pasadena.

When I made out my will, she agreed to be one of my Executors.

At every AU meeting, I always chatted with her briefly. She was the ever-present backbone of AU. She will be missed very much.