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Topic: RobinRohan has died
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Hyroglyphx
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Message 106 of 133 (889891)
10-14-2006 6:18 PM
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Reply to: Message 1 by Faith
10-10-2006 12:43 PM
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Whoa!
I figure the forum should know. It had been a while since he had posted, his name hadn't shown up on the board when I was here, and he hadn't answered some emails, so yesterday I called the school where he teaches and they told me he had died. I didn't get the date straight in my head but it had to be the 30th although somebody mentioned the 7th. In any case it was on a Saturday morning during a class he was teaching. He said he wasn't feeling well and left the classroom. They found him on the floor either in the corridor or in the men's room -- I talked to two different people -- and he was DOA at the hospital, of an apparent heart attack. He was a smoker. I was told they've already had the memorial service so I think it couldn't have been the 7th that he died. Maybe that was the day of the service. Oh my!!! That's terrible. You know, I really liked Robin. He will be missed. And I will certainly pray for his family. I believe this is Robin's grandson, Zach, who is just darling. I'm sure his family is grieving their loss. I also wanted to say thanks to all the people that wrote on his behalf. They are kind words from one and all. Edited by nemesis_juggernaut, : No reason given.Edited by nemesis_juggernaut, : edit to add
"There is not in all America a more dangerous trait than the deification of mere smartness unaccompanied by any sense of moral responsibility." -Theodore Roosevelt
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Phat
Member Posts: 18633 From: Denver,Colorado USA Joined: 12-30-2003 Member Rating: 4.3
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To Robins family
I see that you are online!  As you read Robins many posts and peek into the world of a forum full of questions, I want you to know that I believe that your father was always a warm and honest man when he posted! I loved his online play and his sense of humor. You have every reason to be proud of him, and I hope that we can all agree that his search for faith was not in vain! May God Bless You and yours during these emotional times and may you and the rest of the family gain new strength through each other!
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macaroniandcheese 
Suspended Member (Idle past 4177 days) Posts: 4258 Joined: 05-24-2004
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Re: Thank you Faith.
my thoughts to you as i have stood in your place. you have but to open your eyes to see what an impact your father has made on this community. and that is the best any of us can hope for... to change those around us for the better. his words and involvement will remain here as long as the site stays and generations of questioning souls may yet be affected by him. may the ability to share the gifts robin gave us all comfort you.
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Hangdawg13
Member (Idle past 1000 days) Posts: 1189 From: Texas Joined: 05-30-2004
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Message 109 of 133 (889894)
10-15-2006 12:37 AM
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Reply to: Message 1 by Faith
10-10-2006 12:43 PM
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That's so sad... I loved Robin.
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Faith
Suspended Member (Idle past 1694 days) Posts: 35298 From: Nevada, USA Joined: 10-06-2001
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Message 110 of 133 (889895)
10-15-2006 2:56 PM
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Hey, there's a great tribute to Robin that just got posted at the memorial site, from an EvC lurker who has never signed in here. I recommend going to read it. Biography Edited by Faith, : No reason given.
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iano
Member (Idle past 2190 days) Posts: 6165 From: Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Joined: 07-27-2005
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Message 111 of 133 (889896)
10-15-2006 3:14 PM
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Reply to: Message 110 by Faith
10-15-2006 2:56 PM
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He was a bit unique wasn't he? There are plenty of combatants here: on this side or that. Plenty who can put down, ridicule, mock, stand righteously aghast at: you and me included. But few so even handed, few so rare to flare up in anger. Another sad Robin-moment
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Faith
Suspended Member (Idle past 1694 days) Posts: 35298 From: Nevada, USA Joined: 10-06-2001
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Message 112 of 133 (889897)
10-15-2006 3:25 PM
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Reply to: Message 111 by iano
10-15-2006 3:14 PM
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But few so even handed, few so rare to flare up in anger. Another sad Robin-moment Me too all the above. Robin was always calm and gentle, rarely said a harsh word to anyone, and when he did it wasn't anywhere near a tantrum such as I've thrown. I had to agree with him when he described me as "volatile." It's a comfort to remember that he liked my "strong personality" but I have to say I've toned down my flame-throwing a lot under his example, and that has to be for the better.
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iano
Member (Idle past 2190 days) Posts: 6165 From: Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Joined: 07-27-2005
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Message 113 of 133 (889898)
10-15-2006 3:37 PM
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Reply to: Message 112 by Faith
10-15-2006 3:25 PM
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He was a teacher - so I suppose he knew how to deal with such as EvC
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nator
Member (Idle past 2419 days) Posts: 12961 From: Ann Arbor Joined: 12-09-2001
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Message 114 of 133 (889899)
10-15-2006 6:33 PM
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Reply to: Message 1 by Faith
10-10-2006 12:43 PM
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Gosh, what a shame. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
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nator
Member (Idle past 2419 days) Posts: 12961 From: Ann Arbor Joined: 12-09-2001
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Message 115 of 133 (889900)
10-15-2006 6:38 PM
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Reply to: Message 25 by mark24
10-10-2006 3:12 PM
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nator
Member (Idle past 2419 days) Posts: 12961 From: Ann Arbor Joined: 12-09-2001
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Message 116 of 133 (889901)
10-15-2006 6:40 PM
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Reply to: Message 26 by Buzsaw
10-10-2006 3:19 PM
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Re: Considerations To Ponder
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This reminds us all, young and old that at the most life is like a vapor, here now and soon gone as the Bible says. it behooves Biblicalists to ever search for Biblical truth as God intended and for non-Biblicalists to consider all aspects of it's merits before rejecting it's message of hope/assurance regarding the resurrection of the dead.
I know you probably mean well, but for goodness sake, buzsaw, give it a rest. Edited by schrafinator, : No reason given.
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CK
Member (Idle past 4377 days) Posts: 3221 Joined: 07-04-2004
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Message 117 of 133 (889902)
10-15-2006 7:10 PM
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Reply to: Message 113 by iano
10-15-2006 3:37 PM
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Once we are off the "job" we know how to flare up and tell people to fuck off as much as the next man. Could have been a personality trait on his part rather than training. Edited by CK, : No reason given.
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Zawi
Member (Idle past 3879 days) Posts: 126 From: UK Joined: 12-02-2004
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Message 118 of 133 (889903)
10-15-2006 7:20 PM
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As another evcforum lurker, RobinRohan was definitely one of my favourite posters. The post of his that sticks out in my mind the most was one in which he quoted his favourite Shakespeare line (or it might've been his father's favourite). It was the first time I'd read those lines, and the first (and not the last) Shakespeare I enjoyed. Thanks RobinRohan... quote:
"Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
Nihilistic words, but that's obviously what made them attractive to him. I wish his family the best. Edited by Zawinul, : No reason given.
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mike the wiz
Member (Idle past 243 days) Posts: 4755 From: u.k Joined: 05-24-2003
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Message 119 of 133 (889904)
10-16-2006 9:32 AM
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Reply to: Message 116 by nator
10-15-2006 6:40 PM
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Re: Considerations To Ponder
LOL. I understand why you say this to Buz..but I suppose it does raise the subject. When people die, it does seem incredibly shocking and awful, the thought that somebody can end. A person with his or her own unique personality. With a whole lifetime of projects and goals and achievements. I'm not saying this is a time to get your bible out, but personally, I can't believe that a person just ends and that's that. What a horrible world, if every victim never sees paradise, what an awful accident this universe would be. My hopes rest on victims having their reward, and the evil having theirs!! Is that so wrong?
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nator
Member (Idle past 2419 days) Posts: 12961 From: Ann Arbor Joined: 12-09-2001
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Re: Considerations To Ponder
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When people die, it does seem incredibly shocking and awful, the thought that somebody can end.
While I gree that RR's passing was sudden, and I feel bad about it, I feel truly bad for his family and the people who really knew and loved him. I don't feel especially bad for him. He doesn't exist anymore. quote:
A person with his or her own unique personality. With a whole lifetime of projects and goals and achievements.
Funny though, that RR himself would say that none of that means anything at all. quote:
I'm not saying this is a time to get your bible out, but personally, I can't believe that a person just ends and that's that.
I can. But mostly I don't think about it at all. There's no use, because it's an utterly unknowable answer while we live. quote:
What a horrible world, if every victim never sees paradise, what an awful accident this universe would be. My hopes rest on victims having their reward, and the evil having theirs!! Is that so wrong?
No, it is not wrong, mike. It's very human, in fact. Edited by schrafinator, : No reason given.
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