Fresno CA-Here’s the side of frat life you may not hear about…the remembrance of a fraternity member. Life-long Sigma Chi fraternity member Robert James “Bob” Long passed away recently and services for the long-time broadcaster took place December 6, 2008.  

Long spent 40 years at one place during his broadcast career, KMJ-KSEE TV.  Even though it seemed like he lived at the television station, Long did have other interests and responsibilities.  One of those interests was serving his college fraternity.  Bob Long was a Sigma Chi advisor for two decades and held a national office at one time in his fraternity career.  

At Long’s memorial service, the fraternity honored their longtime friend and member.  A most impressive and dignified remembrance.  What appeared to be 100-plus Sigma Chi members, younger and older, filed one by one to the front of the service to place white roses in vases.  Two vases spilled over with white roses by the time the silent tribute was complete.

A fraternity’s demonstration of respect unknown to most outside fraternity circles.  A tribute to newscaster Bob Long, a glimpse into the private side of a man with a very public career.