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for ROBERT DILLON
Jeffrey Sjerven
May 2, 2013
When I began my journalism studies at KU in the late 1970s, I had a head start on many of my peers – not because of any innate brilliance on my part, but because Robert Dillon had prepared me so well. He was an outstanding teacher and a kind mentor. RIP, Mr. Dillon.
Jane L. Smith
March 27, 2013
He was the best teacher I had at SME and will be sorely missed!
February 9, 2013
Best teacher I ever had. In high school, my only interest was sports...when he taught me to organizing my thoughts. Thank you, Mr. Dillon. (I'm sure neither of us ever thought I would go on to be an attorney.)
L. G. (“Greg”) Copeland RSHS ‘66
Jay Senter
November 8, 2012
He is, to this day, the best teacher I've ever had: http://pvpost.com/2012/11/08/in-memoriam-bob-dillon-sm-east-13613
Matthew Hydeman
October 23, 2012
You wish your heroes could live forever. And when they don't, your heart breaks because they won't ever be around again.
He was my Journalism teacher. He was a mentor and a role model and simply amazing. Thank you for everything, Mr. Dillon. You have no idea the effect you had on me, not just as a journalist, but as a young man struggling to figure himself out. Rest now. I will never forget you.
Sherri Wilcox Crawford
October 17, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/groups/518941771455995/
is the Facebook group for Bob that Steve Bergman mentioned below. A big thanks to Kim and Linda Krebs for putting it together. The messages are a testament to how Bob had a huge impact on his students and collegues.
Judy Church
October 14, 2012
The way college buddies stuck together, the Hearts trophy, the flowers from San Francisco during visits, many travels with Gary...may you keep your own special memories of Bob alive: "You can't take that away from me" (an old song title).
Stephen Bergman
October 13, 2012
There is a "group" on Facebook called "Thank You Mr. Robert Dillon" that includes memories and warm wishes from approximately 200 of his former students. This is something that anyone who wants to know about Bob's incredible legacy at Shawnee Mission East and how much we his former students loved and admired him should definitely check out. Perhaps someone more technologically adept than I could post a link to it here.
Betty Ann Kelly-Towner
October 13, 2012
My sympathy to Bob's family. He was an excellent teacher at SMEast. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sherry Hogg
October 12, 2012
Please accept our prayers & sympathy in this time of sorrow. Bobby was a special person and I know he will be missed greatly.
October 12, 2012
To Bob's family and friends -- my Mother, Nellie Gladden and I are Second Pres. members. When my Dad died 2 years ago, Bob was so sympathetic. As we were cleaning out Dad's things I found some hats that I thought Bob would like and he was astounded when we gave them to him and he wore them often -- a very special man who will be missed. Carol Gibson
Don & Jennie Himes
October 12, 2012
Bobby and I were cousins and grew up together, I remember the sleepless nights on Bales in KC. My last phone conversation with Bob we talked about the time he and Jimmy Sypes came down to Corder to visit and we went out to a farm pond that was none to deep and led Jimmy to think it was deeper and he dived into the mud, Bobby said he had not thought of that in years and as bad as he felt we had a great laugh. Bobby was one of a kind and will be missed. lots of love Bobby
October 12, 2012
Betty Jo and family, my sister, Cynthia
Rogers was a good friend of Bob's since
childhood. They shared a special rapport through the years, and they were still able to share quips and laugh together shortly before she passed away. Love, Sharon Rogers Bell
Andrea McClure (Church)
October 12, 2012
What an amazing man and giving in everything he did. Your memory WILL live on! Now your spirit will move into your next adventure.
Carrie Watson
October 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Bob's friends, relatives,& numerous peoples's lives he has touched. I was impressed to read what accomplishments he had acheived & still so giving of himself to others.
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