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The Last Round Up – Dayton Loses a Good Man

May 28, 2015 By The Food Adventures Crew 3 Comments

A Chef’s Coat Hangs in the Longhorn Steakhouse Moraine Kitchen

A chefs coat hangs on a hook in the kitchen area.  A somber mood is felt in the air.  Last week, one of Dayton’s most humble community supporters was lost unexpectedly.  Bob Medlin, manager of Moraine’s Longhorn Steakhouse passed away.  He left a legacy of helping others in the Miami Valley who were less fortunate than him.  Last night was Bob’s visitation/funeral and as the crowds came to pay their respects, the one theme was Bob’s giving ways.  He had a way of making you think you were his best friend.  Bob Medlin was everybody’s best friend.

 

MUST KNOW THINGS ABOUT BOB MEDLIN:

— He loved his family.  Just 2 weeks ago, we saw him in Frisch’s with his kids. He always talked about his wife and children with the utmost regard.  He was a family man, and he loved them very much.

— Bob was humble.  He did not like to toot his own horn about his charity work.  Food Adventures featured Bob in an article on Dayton Most Metro last year (read it here).  It was like pulling teeth to get him to tell us about all of the organizations he had helped.  But his staff helped us compile the list for the feature story.  We were humbled to hear that the article was read at the National Longhorn Steakhouse Convention and that Bob was presented with a National Humanitarian Award.

— No matter how busy he was, he always stopped and listened to people’s problems or requests for donations.

— Bob used his position at Longhorn Steakhouse to serve delicious food, and help others in the community.   Bob was a selfless man, who put a great support staff around him that believed in community involvement, and helped him execute that plan. His staff volunteered countless unpaid hours to help causes special to them.  The imprint on the Miami Valley was tremendous.  We have never seen an entire staff more dedicated to helping the Dayton area.

— He used his short time on this earth to make a difference.  In his 38 years, he volunteered his own hours, his own money, and with help of Longhorn Steakhouse and the staff, he affected the lives of many for the better.

— Some of the charities Bob, Longhorn Steakhouse, and his staff helped on a regular basis include:

March of Dimes Walk for Babies.

Pancake breakfasts that supported the Sandy Hook Elementary victims, and the Mobley Family who endured terrible losses in a local fire.

AMBUCS Chili cookoff,

Food For Kids (Vandalia)

Dayton Hospice Walk

Bob Medlin (b.1977 – d.2015) will be deeply missed

Snuggled Up Inc. – bedding for Dayton area kids

The Greater Dayton Apartment Association’s Rent Foundation – prevents homelessness in Dayton, by paying rent for families in crisis.

Shoes for the Shoeless and Brief Blessings – helping Dayton area children with basic needs such as shoes and underwear

Ronald McDonald House of Dayton – Staff volunteered to rake leaves, clean up yard

Dayton Circles – dedicated to ending poverty

Back2Back Ministries – Helping local orphans and abandoned children

Kiser Elementary– helping educate refugee children who have settled in Dayton.

Christ’s Church of Bellbrook’s – various charity programs

Relay for Life Charities from American Cancer Society–

 

The staff at Longhorn promises to continue Bob’s vision and charitable involvement in the community.  We talked with Josh Ruxer, one of the managers at Longhorn, and although the employees are recovering from their loss, they are more committed than ever to local charity benefits.

It is at this point in the article where we suggest that a little karma takes place.  Bob left behind a wife and 2 small children.  His unexpected passing will no doubt put a financial burden on his family.  Please consider helping a family, that helped so many others.

Please send donations, and checks made out to the Bob Medlin Family, addressed to Longhorn Steakhouse Moraine , 1921 W Dorothy Ln.  Moraine, OH 45439

In  his family’s time of need, Food Adventures remembers a quote from Bob, who said “It just proves we all win together when we do the right things.”

Hungry Jax, Chef House, The Big Ragu, Lisa Grigsby and the whole Dayton Most Metro team give our condolences to the Medlin family.  May his memories of giving and happiness override your sadness at this time.

 

Jordan and Bob

Bob laughs at the Big Ragu who he got sweaty with his hot chili !

Pancake Benefit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob brought this cake to March of Dimes event

Bob and his managers

Bob and Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March of Dimes Walk for Babaies

Longhorn Steakhouse Moraine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another charity event

March of Dimes Charity

They care

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob and the Moraine Longhorn crew

Bob made the best chili in 2014’s AMBUCS cookoff

 

 

Filed Under: Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: bob medlin

About The Food Adventures Crew

We are 3 Dayton Foodies constantly seeking Food Adventures. We are Jackie Scanlan, Jessie Whitesell and The Big Ragu Steve Milano. Together, your humble crew will seek out locally owned restaurants, unique places off the beaten path, & even give our slant on some familiar favorites. Whenever we visit a place, we call it a “Food Adventure.” You can expect pictures of each Food Adventure we embark on. You can expect us hugging waiters, posting nostalgic blogs, giving healthy wholesome tips, and having a blast. We have a passion for life and no rules when it comes to tackling eats. We are not food critics, that is boring. We just love to eat!

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  1. Steve Milano says

    May 28, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    Donations can be made directly to his family at
    Jodi Medlin
    160 N. Glen Oak Dr.
    Springboro 45066

  2. Diane Meyer says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Jodie and her family as they mourn the loss of a great man. He accomplished more in his short 38 years than many do in a long lifetime. Bob will be greatly missed by all who benefited from knowing him. Today’s memorial said it all–he cared about others and put their needs ahead of his own. He did it quietly and caringly and we feel blessed and proud to say he was part of our family. May he rest in peace.

  3. Diane Meyer says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with Jodie and her family as they mourn the loss of a great man. He accomplished more in his short 38 years than many do in a long lifetime. Bob will be greatly missed by all who benefited from knowing him. Today’s memorial said it all–he cared about others and put their needs ahead of his own. He did it quietly and caringly and we feel blessed and proud to say he was part of our family. May he rest in peace.

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