Robert Beckom is an accoladed United States Veteran, Ordained Pastor, Country/Gospel Music Song Writer, artist, and exceptionally talented author. With Robert’s varied and extensive experience, it is as though he has lived many lifetimes.

 

Robert was born on August 24, 1943 in Wilmington, North Carolina. When he was a young man, he served his country in the foothills of Vietnam; an experience that would impact the rest of his life. Upon his return to the states, Robert received a Proposed Citation for a Silver Star, with recommendations from Col. EmRoy M. Gehlsen, MSG William D. Bradley, and Major Francisco Moreno. He also received two Purple Hearts. Shortly after, he made the decision to dedicate his life to God and the betterment of humanity when he became an Ordained Minister.

 

Early in his career and to this day, Robert enjoys tapping into his creativity. His love for music and songwriting allowed for him to become a well-known artist, with music influences from George Straight, Vern Gosdin, and Elvis Presley. Robert wrote a song titled, ‘The One Who Waits’ about four crew members of Huey 808 that went missing in action in Vietnam. When the remains were identified in 2009, Robert was honored to perform the song at the large funeral in Laurel, Nebraska. In addition to ‘The One Who Waits’, Robert has two professionally produced country/gospel albums called: ‘North Carolina You’re A Lady to Me’ and ‘The Gospel Fire’. He is also the proud author of his book titled, ‘The Fire: Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth’.