Message from Carmella Anderson, Delcastle T&F Track and Former Runner
April 25, 2017 2:59 PM
Sending my deepest condolences to the Lambert family. When I came back to Delaware and started coaching track at Delcastle, Coach Lambert always gave me great advice and words of encouragement. I will greatly miss his smile and encouraging words. He will truly be missed. Praying for the entire family.
Message from Ardellia Jones
April 24, 2017 2:57 PM
Randy,
My prayers are with you and your family for peace and comfort at this time.
Message from Diane Jean George
April 23, 2017 5:28 PM
I never spoke to Rodney, but we all loved and felt we knew him. It
wa more than his extraordinary gifts--one could easily see the modesty
and kindness in his face.
May God bless his wife, Karen and his sons, Rodney, Jr. Richard and Randy.
Rest In Peace "Wonderful Boy"
with love,
Message from John Noel, sr
April 23, 2017 2:26 PM
My sincerest sympathies to the Lambert family. I had the pleasure of meeting Rod when we were both members of the Delaware National Guard - 116th M.A.S.H in 1966. We played on the basketball team together. Rod was really, really fast. He was always smiling despite some of the situations we found ourselves in 1968. I knew that I could always bring a smile to Rod's face by talking about who was fastest - He or Mike Brown from Conrad High. A very pleasant man that I'm sure will be missed by all who loved him. Regards, and God bless!
A candle was lit by Ron and Joan
on April 23, 2017 2:00 PM
Dear Karen and family,
We sincerely send our sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. As was his style, he remained totally humble and faithful through his fight right up to the end. Now he can be at peace and receive the reward of which Paul spoke: He fought the good fight, he finished the race and he kept the faith. There is laid up for him the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to him on that day.
With deep love and sympathy,
Ron and Joan Sabbato
A candle was lit by Green Knights track team
on April 22, 2017 3:20 PM
Message from John Gibbons
April 22, 2017 3:19 PM
God speed dear Rod. You first torched me in a 100 yard dash in back of old Duncan Hill Road school in late 1950s and relegated me to years of chasing you down 100 yard dashes and around 220s. You were a superb athlete and a great friend. You can now join our third relay member, Franny (Bill Francisco) in laps around the course in heaven. Glad we had those reunion lunches. Sympathies to your family. John (Gib)
Message from Ken Deats
April 22, 2017 12:00 PM
I ran track at Mount Pleasant a year behind Rod. I looked up to him and tried to learn as much as I could about how to run the 100 and 220 yd. race. He was helpful to me, but no one in the state could beat him. He had a fifth gear he could turn on the last 20 yds. of the race. He seemed to float without any effort. Truly a joy to watch. All who remember him will miss him. Condolences to the family. He is truly an unforgettable person.
A candle was lit by Ricky
on April 21, 2017 10:47 PM
Message from Diane Querey Quigley
April 21, 2017 2:18 PM
Mr. Lambert was my track coach at Padua from 1984-1988, and he was the greatest leader, motivating so many to be their best while saying so few words. Those of us who were lucky enough to have him as a coach are all better people as a result of knowing him. My heart goes out to his family during this trying time. I hope they find some solace in knowing the positive impact he left on many.
Message from Tracey Lewis
April 20, 2017 11:22 PM
Coach Lambert was my track coach at Padua Academy. While his laid back style concerned me at first, his sense of humor, encouraging words, knowledge of the sport, and his ability to motivate a group of high school girls made him the successful coach he was. My heart is heavy with his passing, but I know he lead a full life. May his family and friends be comforted by his memories, as I will be. God bless.