Not only was he a wonderful entertainer, but he was dedicated to serving his country through his entertainment, and that deserves alot of respect. Much light can be made of his regular spot on the USO tours, but to dedicate one's life so much to providing entertainment to troops fighting overseas, whether or not you agree they should be there, is an extraordinary service. He's the only civilian ever bestowed the honor of "honorary veteran," and he'll likely keep that distinction.
You'll be missed, Bob.
Will
You may like grandma's yard gnomes, but I've seen Rock City. Remember it.