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Larry Medrano
April 24, 2024
My prayers our with the family and friends, I thank god that I had the pleasure to meet Cheryl and at the time the little ones. While in the Marines in the 70's I met Rob through Michael and Randy, I took up surfing and we had spent a bit of time paddling the Pacific. Robert thank you for sharing your time with us.
Ivan Strudwick
April 28, 2011
Surfing won't be the same without you, Robbo. There was only one Kahuna at the Harbor. Thanks for all the fun times... .
Greg "Gregmo" Hurlock
April 28, 2011
Robbo was a great guy and fixture at the Jetty. He always waited for the big ones on the outside. I used to sit out the back with him and listen to his funny travel stories. He was always smiling and loved to surf no matter what the conditions were. Thanks for always being there. We miss you Rob.
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Tracy Strahl
April 27, 2011
Robbo always had a story to share with friends in the lineup at the Jetty, and was ever the optimist about the conditions. He shared his wonderful attitude even with those of us who are not part of the O'side dawn patrol crew, but just periodically surf there. Thank you Robbo for all the good times.
April 27, 2011
You will be greatly missed,I enjoyed our talks,Stories were awesome. Our prayers go out to your family. Frank Caratachea & all here at Escondido Auto Tech.
Mike Trotta
April 27, 2011
The surfing tribe has lost a great brother. We miss you Rob.
April 26, 2011
Cheryl I am sadened to hear of your loss. He was such a kind and caring person. My prayers are with you and your family. Ellen (who use to work at med-rx drug) Take care and may God Bless you all
Lee Markovitch
April 26, 2011
Rob we sure had some great times at the house in Redlands. They must have waves were you are going. I will never forget.
Jeremy Kaiser
April 25, 2011
RIP Rob. You will be in the hearts and minds of the south jetty dawn patrol regulars for the rest of our lives. The world has lost a truly great guy.
whit donaldson
April 25, 2011
goodbye my brother...The Goodwin Field Gang is missing a Founding Member. too soon, never forgotten...always close in our hearts....
Diane & Beau Blakeley
April 25, 2011
We are so devastated to lose Rob...we had reconnected with him (and met Cheryl) after 30+ years - we were so excited to be in each others lives again. He was delighted to use his four wheeled drive in the snow when they came to visit us in Colorado, and I remember his words when they considered retiring here soon. He said, "But, how I am going to surf here?"
We will miss his easy smile, his kind words and warm eyes that said, "I really care about you, you are my friend." Our lives are much richer because of Rob. Thank you friend.
Mark Rhyme
April 25, 2011
Gone too soon, Rest in Peace Rob...
Mark Rhyme
April 25, 2011
Gone too soon, Rest in Peace Rob..
David McGee
April 25, 2011
Rob will be missed greatly by all of the dawn patrol Harbor surfing crew. The best attitude always and positive on all fronts. My prayers and best wishes for his family. RIP Rob....
Steven
April 25, 2011
Rob owned the North side of the South jetty when there was surf. His distinguishable silver-grayed hair was like a buoy for a lot of us. I miss Rob's stories about his chronic body ailments. I could always compare my ailments with his. I'm going to miss him....
Sheri Benjamin
April 25, 2011
I will miss your beautiful smiling face, your welcoming hugs and fascinating stories. Love and miss you!
Jeffrey Ommen
April 25, 2011
Peace my friend.
Steve Benjamin
April 25, 2011
Rob was a guy I could always count on to paddle out with me. Some mornings it was just the two of us out real early and I could always count on him to keep an eye on me. He was a positive person and I considered my self luck to have been one of his friends. Aloha and surf in Peace Rob.
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