Murder, Ink (Redux)

Old Media, New Media There’s no getting around it.  Last week was big, in many ways.  Big emotion.  The tributes and memories of Robert left many, including us, heartbroken.  And big numbers: a battalion of new readers here, no doubt driven by…

Hey, Ho! Let's Go!

The Week That Was and the Next 48 We began this week with a tribute in honor of Robert’s 35th birthday, using one of his favorite songs.  The week’s posts were intended to look back on his life and paint a picture for those…

Falls Church

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hundreds packed Columbia Baptist Church on August 8, 2006 to say goodbye to a colleague, friend, brother, son and husband. For those who did not know Robert, those many tributes delivered that sad day help us…

In Their Own Voices

You Can Do It Kid… The outpouring at Robert’s memorial service was a testament to his rich but all too short life.  For those of us not fortunate to have known him, we draw from what was said by his closest friends…

In Their Own Words

The Lamplighter Continuing the celebration and recognition of Robert’s birthday and the person he was, we’ve compiled excerpts from the remembrances of family and friends expressed at his memorial service.  For those who desire to read more, the full text of…