It was a two-week leave from Camp Pendleton that brought the young Marine home to Hardin County.Mary and Bob Robertson hadn't seen their son since Christmas and were thrilled. At 19, Kenny Robertson had recently been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal."He was so proud and honored to serve his country," Mary Robertson said of her son.But on Tuesday, one of his final days at home, a family day at Freeman Lake turned tragic. Kenny was seen struggling on his kayak before he disappeared beneath the surface. His body was recovered the following day."I made the phone call, called him to come over for dinner and he didn't answer. He never called back," Michelle Logan said.It's when she knew in her heart something had happened. Kenny, she said, was like a son to her. She said he was passionate about his family, his faith and serving his country."He was so excited he was jumping on the porch. I came outside, I said, 'Kenny what are you so excited about?' He said, 'I'm going to be a Marine!' she said of that day in 2018.But even before becoming a Marine, it was evident Kenny had a servant's heart. Thanks in part to a chance meeting at a McDonald's, he became friends with a Radcliff police officer. The friendship lasted for years and convinced the young man he wanted a career in law enforcement.That officer, Captain Willie Wells, saw his young friend Tuesday, just before he headed to Freeman Lake."He made it a point to tell me he made sure to get up here again and he just had a heart of gold and was such a good kid," Wells said.Bob Robertson gives all the credit to his wife and finds strength in the faith she passed onto their children."It's the result of her bringing him up since he was little, and just nurturing him in the Lord," he said.Mary Robertson said raising their son had never been a job but an absolute blessing."He was a good son, an amazing brother and a much-loved friend," his mother said.A balloon release in Kenny's honor will be held July 27 at the Lions Pavillion at Freeman Lake, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
It was a two-week leave from Camp Pendleton that brought the young Marine home to Hardin County.
Mary and Bob Robertson hadn't seen their son since Christmas and were thrilled. At 19, Kenny Robertson had recently been promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal.
"He was so proud and honored to serve his country," Mary Robertson said of her son.
But on Tuesday, one of his final days at home, a family day at Freeman Lake turned tragic. Kenny was seen struggling on his kayak before he disappeared beneath the surface. His body was recovered the following day.
"I made the phone call, called him to come over for dinner and he didn't answer. He never called back," Michelle Logan said.
It's when she knew in her heart something had happened. Kenny, she said, was like a son to her. She said he was passionate about his family, his faith and serving his country.
"He was so excited he was jumping on the porch. I came outside, I said, 'Kenny what are you so excited about?' He said, 'I'm going to be a Marine!' she said of that day in 2018.
But even before becoming a Marine, it was evident Kenny had a servant's heart. Thanks in part to a chance meeting at a McDonald's, he became friends with a Radcliff police officer. The friendship lasted for years and convinced the young man he wanted a career in law enforcement.
That officer, Captain Willie Wells, saw his young friend Tuesday, just before he headed to Freeman Lake.
"He made it a point to tell me he made sure to get up here again and he just had a heart of gold and was such a good kid," Wells said.
Bob Robertson gives all the credit to his wife and finds strength in the faith she passed onto their children.
"It's the result of her bringing him up since he was little, and just nurturing him in the Lord," he said.
Mary Robertson said raising their son had never been a job but an absolute blessing.
"He was a good son, an amazing brother and a much-loved friend," his mother said.
A balloon release in Kenny's honor will be held July 27 at the Lions Pavillion at Freeman Lake, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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