Barrow to Caspar W. Weinberger was released by the Pentagon. In the letter, Barrow criticized Israeli soldiers in Lebanon, saying that the Israelis were firing on United States troops, among other things. Israel denied the charges. Barrow's wife of 53 years, Patty, died in 2005. Barrow died on October 30, 2008, at the age of 86. He was survived by his sons Charles C. Pulliam, of Greenville, South Carolina, and Robert H. Barrow, a retired lieutenant colonel of Marines, of Tampa, Florida; his daughters Cathleen P. Harmon, of Killeen, Texas, Barbara B. Kanegaye, of Houston, Texas, and Mary B. Hannigan, of Oakton, Virginia, eleven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Barrow was buried with full military honors on November 3, 2008. The service was held at Grace Episcopal Church and Cemetery in St. Francisville, the seat of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway, delivered the eulogy, recognizing Barrow for his many initiatives ranging from recruiting to training; while former Commandant General Carl Mundy presented the burial colors to Barrow's next of kin. See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals List of Navy Cross recipients for the Korean War References General Robert H. Barrow from Keystone Marines External links LPB – General Robert H. Barrow 1922 births 2008 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of the Korean War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Assistant Commandants of the United States Marine Corps Louisiana State University alumni Military personnel from Louisiana National War College alumni People from Baton Rouge, Louisiana People from West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Recipients of the Legion of Merit 5 Barrow, Robert H. Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) United States Marine Corps Commandants United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps officers