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heart and a dangerous aneurysm. Over the last couple
of years, Mickey has faced more health issues, including
memory loss, tremors, and debilitating migraines. He
suffered another series of strokes that left him partially
blind.

Despite his challenges, the Marine veteran is not a
complainer. He is quick to praise his wife for the care
and support she provides. He says she is an “incredible
help” to him while also juggling a full-time job, the kid’s
activities, and household tasks.

Stacia consistently reminds Mickey he has a purpose. She
describes her husband as “a wonderful, caring guy. His
like their own family. I appreciate the care and love that sense of humor has kept us going, and he is determined
Mickey has shown my mom, my brothers, and myself to overcome his health issues so he can be there for our
over the years. He’s been there to support us through all family.” They describe each other as soulmates—each
our endeavors. I’m grateful that my mom, Mickey, and other’s “true north.”
my brothers are together to watch over one another, and I
miss them all every day.” Semper Fi—Latin for “Always Faithful” is the Marine
motto, but it is also an accurate description of Mickey and
In February 2020, before the couple remarried, Mickey Stacia Robertson. It appears they are both in line for an
had a stroke. Doctors discovered he had an enlarged
eternal “Meritorious Unity” Citation.

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