Robert Waldmire legendary Route 66 artist says farewell

Robert Waldmire, a legendary artist who travelled for years along Route 66 is dying of cancer. After he dies, his bus is headed for the Route 66 Museum for permanent exhibition.

[@MsSphinx2]

All who dream of life on the road, aspire to be like Bob but can never touch his legacy...truly a man like no other.
R.I.P Bob

[@reedcoles1215]

just found this interview, he is my main inspiration, will keep his legacy alive and, do what he did

[@edwinsanchez4889]

A chance encounter on Portal Road at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon in the Chiracahuas was my introduction to Bob. That was 2001 and for seven years straight we would somehow meet on the same stretch of road. Great artist, wonderful free spirit and a good, good man...at least to wayfaring desert strangers. I hope to emulate his grace when it's my time to meet the end. Happy trails, Bob.

[@doulasc]

your spirit will always be on route 66.

[@bimwillow]

I will miss you my friend
your old friend Bim Willow

[@BourbonKid5]

j ai eu la chance de rencontrer Bob a l époque ou il vivait sur la route 66 dans l arizona assurément LA rencontre de ce voyage pourtant mémorable.RIP Bob et merci

[@h.w.r8635]

Filmore from cars is based on him.

[@Tangento]

For those who might not know, Bob's brother Buz is currently holding down the fort in regard to the Waldmire Postcard Art store and main website. I recently was fortunate enough to have acquired the entire Route 66 collection from Buz, who's just as kind and gracious as his brother. I can't possibly recommend these wonderful works of unique Americana enough -- but you might need to dust off the old checkbook: Buz isn't a PayPal kinda guy. Please pay a visit, you won't be disappointed:
1. Bob Waldmire's Art Store: store.bobwaldmire.com/
2. Main Bob Waldmire website: www.bobwaldmire.com/