Robert Crump

Mr.Crump , I still think about you to this day. I met you when I was 6 years old and I got to be in all the school videos throughout elementary and middle school, and I knew then I wanted to act. I saw a van that looked like yours the other day. You´d be happy to know that I´m pursuing film, behind the scenes too and I thank you for helping me see what was within me. I love you forever and always Santa Claus brother lol (inside joke) , say hi to Grandaddy Henry for me.

When I was confused you offered clarity. When I was crippled by the sudden loss of my father you offered me more than the tired platitudes offered me by everyone else—although always with the best of intentions—over and again. Your deep insight, and even deeper caring, helped this emotionally crippled boy to re-open his mind to the possibility of a life beyond the lugubrious darkness that then obscured all else; one rapidly becoming not merely closed to the chance for happiness but (quite...

Crump was a unique person and someone I'm proud to have known for 30+ years. Through mini conversations over the years he taught me that it was okay being a little on the edge, a little different than others, and I should embrace the happiness that I'd found being me. He will live on because of the impact he had on the many lives he touched. This picture is from the summer of 2010. JOJ'79

I love you now, forever and always. I hope you are "Sailing on the Cool and Bright Clear Waters".

Thank you Crump for being the unique teacher you were. There should be more like you. Everytime I see a VW, Birkenstocks or a slug (Slug Productions) I think of you. Everytime I cuss, I say "Excuse my Anglo-Saxon" instead of "Excuse my French". I also own an OED because of you. I also still remember the name of the doll your aunt had. I don't know why, I just do. Rest in peace my friend.