Rob Edwards

I first met Rob in the classroom I was a returning student and it was his first year. We shared some background: he a Marine and I a recent Viet Air Force Vet. His class was a high point in my student years at Cabrillo. His warmth, and professionalism in the classroom and knowledge of field craft inspired me to receive my degree in archaeology followed by a teaching degree. Thank you Rob for you inspiration, dedication and above all your humanity. Semper Fi, mi Amigo! Photo is of our field...

I am saddened to hear of Rob's passing. He was my teacher for several classes at Cabrillo and a great instructor during the grueling 6 week Aerchaeology Tech Summer Program I took with him. I was well into my 40's when I took that Summer Tech Program with him - he was a tough taskmaster, and yet kind and gentle to me when I had a mild panic attack during a field survery. I will never forget that. I can attest to his dedication to detailed field notes, and his insistence on this practice has...

So sorry to hear about the passing of Rob.He was a great teacher and a wonderful person . He will be sorely missed by all.

Sending love to Julie and the family. Rob was such an awesome and kind teacher and guide. He was one of my first professors at Cabrillo, and when I think of him to this day, I hear his clear, resonant voice, always positive and encouraging. He was one of a kind, and the world is better because of his generosity of spirit and presence in all that he did.