[Oe List ...] Death of Robert Shropshire

[David Scott]

I too mourn the passing of Robert.

I remember his humor and precision of his spiritual articulation.

After one particularly long meeting, Robert said to the group: "When
we get to heaven, Saint Peter will not check our hands to see if we
have calluses on our hand from hard physical work.  For those of us in
the movement, he will check to see if we have calluses on our butt."
And then he laughed that wonderfully deep, rich laugh that I can still
hear.

Journey on, brother!

david scott

On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:00 AM, Herman Greene <hfgreene at mindspring.com> wrote:
> I too have fond memories of Robert and his striking character. I mourn his
> passing.
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> I have strong memories of Conna and Robert at the Academy in the autumn of
> 1974. Musicians they were. I remember Robert as this spirit giant. A great
> smile on his face. Leading singing on sunday evenings as if we were in a
> black church. Stirring stuff... I celebrate this great life and  say Amen.
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> In a message dated 31/05/2012 04:00:05 GMT Daylight Time, jsloan45 at gmail.com
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> I am saddened to hear of Robert's death. I often wondered what ever happened
> with him. He, Carlos and I enjoyed many long and wrenching conversations in
> appropriating being black in American and in the Order. I have fond memories
> of teaching the Urban Academy with him. He was a true treasure, and I pray
> that his soul is at peace.
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> Joyce Sloan
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> On , E B <marosel2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> It is a sad day to hear of Robert's death. He was dean of my first and
>> second Academy.
>> May God have mercy and welcome him into His Kingdom.
>> Our deepest condolences to his bereaved family.
>> Elsa Batica
>> Minneapolis, MN
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>> Conna Wilkerson told me that Robert died Tuesday night at his mother's
>> home in Chicago.  A service will be held for him on Saturday.
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>> Wanda and I will never forget Robert.  When he arrived at Mowanjum, he was
>> the star of the show, everyone thought he was the greatest.  Years later
>> Robert and I had a great time playing music at the summer programs.  I'm
>> sure others of us have memories of Robert, too.
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>> George Holcombe
>> 14900 Yellowleaf Tr.
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>> Mobile 512/252-2756
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>> with it. It just appeareth. It comes as a stranger, as an alien—it
>> just appeareth! You do not even know why you hope. How in the world could
>> you hope when there is absolutely nothing to justify any hope?    ~Joseph W.
>> Mathews
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Margaret and David Scott
Flathead Valley College