DonTx Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 My dad called me Monday night and gave me this news. http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/apps/pbc ... 6278712665 Robert the cab driver passed away today around 1:30. Robert was my cousin and about a year younger than me. We practically grew up together since my Aunt and Uncle lived close by and my Uncle worked for my Dad for a period of time. I guess we were around 14 or 15 when my Uncle moved to take another job. Didn't see much of him after that. The last time I saw him was a couple years ago at a family reunion. He'd gotten into trouble a while after getting out of school, but had straightened it out and was getting back on track. Driving a cab was an extra job he did to help pay his child support from a previous marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Senseless and tragic, my best to your family Donald. A young kid with no record is going away for a long, long time, and a working guy and his family are going through hell...for what? How much could he have gotten? It's a shame. Brian G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Sorry to hear it Donald; senseless tragedy hits hard. Take & day get out into nature; quiet solitude is the beginning of healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 The link wouldn't work for me, but I assume he was killed during a robbery attempt. Electronic compassion is a poor substitute for a hand shake and man style back patting hug, but it's the best I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Donald, A tragedy like that is hard to understand, and even harder to not let the anger of a senseless act like that take you down even further. Just remember the good times and let those fill your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garcha Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Donald, I'm sorry for you and for your cousin's family. My family will keep you in our prayers. Mike Garcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaoimhÃn P. Connell Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hello Donald ââ¬â Along with the others who have shared their condolences, I too will keep you and yours in my prayers. As a cop who faces my share of pointed guns and knives, (and even a whomping big screwdriver at a methlab two days ago) I am only too keenly aware of the terrible senselessness of violent attacks. As Mike, the hausdok says ââ¬â ââ¬ÅONE TEAM - ONE FIGHTâ⬠Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hello Donald: Our thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonTx Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. They are appreciated. The one shining light that I can see that came from this is, Robert signed up to be a organ donor a few months ago when he renewed his drivers license. That's the first time he'd ever done that. Thanks again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Rollins Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Donald, Sorry to hear about your cousin. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Tom Rollins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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