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
From: George Holcombe geowanda1@me.com> To: Order Ecumenical Community OE@wedgeblade.net>; ICA LIST SERVE
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. Paul In a message dated 31/05/2012 04:00:05 GMT Daylight Time, jsloan45@gmail.com writes: 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. Joyce Sloan On , E B <marosel2000@yahoo.com> wrote: dialogue@wedgeblade.net>
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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.
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.
George Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/252-2756 geowanda1@me.com
Hope appeareth, but it is not your Hope—you do not have anything to do 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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