New York, New York
Painter in the Clouds
He felt he worked on top of the world. Some days, the clouds would just pass right through him.
Robert A. Campbell was a painter, and he was assigned to the top of the World Trade Center. He found it so tranquil up there, far removed from life's struggles. He was employed by Fine Painting and Decorating. He had been doing the observation deck and the window-cleaning equipment. On Sept. 11, his parents believe, he was on the roof.
Mr. Campbell, 25, lived with his parents, Robert and Maureen Campbell, in Brooklyn, and he was an insistent idealist. When he was a Cub Scout, he was picked to speak at a meeting of labor leaders, and he spoke of how important it was to get along with others and to be helpful. Some day, he said, maybe he would end up being the president of a labor union. "He believed in the American dream — that everybody had a chance in life and that if you worked together you could really accomplish something," his mother said.
He enjoyed long rides in the country, where he could gaze at the trees. He kept hundreds of pictures of trees. To his parents, they looked alike; he would point out the differences.
He had begun college in the evenings to study business administration. He thought he might move into the management of a painting company. His first day of classes was Sept. 10.
I loved Robbie with all my heart. Robbie exuded positivity, strength, family values, love of humanity, and courage as clearly demonstrated by his working on top of the world. Uncle Gerry
Gerard Flanagan
January 20, 2022 | Bridgewater, NJ | Family
What drew me to this name when visiting in 2014 I often wonder , God bless you and your family at this very sad time
Pamea Gorham
September 10, 2021 | England
Rob I miss you buddy 20 years now crazy seems like yesterday . You were trying to get me a job 8nbyo7r company. If you were successful I might not be here . I think of you often . We had many laughs we will meet again
Benjamin Yacono
September 09, 2021 | Work
Remembering Robert on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Cindy Roe
September 03, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
On 9/11/2020 I donated blood in my town in memory of Robert Arthur Campbell. I had to look him up and read who he was. My deepest condolences to his family. May god bless all the broken hearts. From Tulare, California Andrea Quintero
Andrea Quintero
September 12, 2020 | Friend
On 9/11/2020 I donated blood in my town in memory of Robert Arthur Campbell. I had to look him up and read who he was. My deepest condolences to his family. May god bless all the broken hearts. From Tulare, California Andrea Quintero
Andrea Quintero
September 12, 2020 | Friend
Less we never forget.
Pam Gorham
September 11, 2019 | England | Significant_other
We send our heartfelt condolences to your family. May God continue to give the needed comfort and strength to cope with such a great loss with each new day. Rob is still sadly missed and will always be remembered. May the day finally come when these acts of violence that have caused so much suffering and heartache end for all time.
The Kindred Family
February 22, 2019
I remember going to dc9 we were apprentices Rob was such a funny guy.always a smile and made everyone laugh . we had great times there .i also worked at fine painting were he got me a job prior to 911.i was going to work on the towers when our company switched my location I would have been there that day also; very fortunate for me.
I think of rob often and will miss the fun times we had
Ben yacono
January 24, 2019 | North MASSAPEQUA, NY