Robert Hawley

Bob Hawley was my first mentor. I regret we did not reconnect after our days together in Green Bay, We met at the Kellogg Public Library. At the time, I was 15, and he was 16. I was amazed by his mind and his knowledge of literature, philosophy, and music. He introduced me to the great works of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. During the summer of the year we met, Bob and I hitchhiked to Chicago. We went to the Chicago Art Institute, and we heard the Chicago Symphony Orchestra play in Grant ...

Nunc dimitisl, Bob, may you rest in peace, I regret we did't reconnect after our days together in Green Bay.

Robert Hawley was my first mentor.

Dorothy, So sorry to hear about Bob. Though it has been many years since I've seen you, I often thought about both of you. I considered Bob a mentor and friend. Condolences and love to you and your family.

He was a good and decent man. He helped me greatly when I was a young bookseller. Barry Cassidy

July 5, 2017

Dorothy, Sadden to learn that Bob is gone. Shame on me for not being in touch. Dad so loved Saturdays at Ross Valley Books and his friendship with Bob. He use to display some of his Western Art, that Dad would switch out for other hangings from time to time. When visiting my parents, once bought a book sponsored by the Shamrock Oil and Gas Company written by J. Evetts Haley, America's leading author of books about politics here, with his bringing into print, "A Texan...

Dorothy,

Sincere condolences to you and your family on Robert's passing. We miss you and think of you often. We can't thank you enough for the important contribution you made to our son's childhood.

Take good care. You are appreciated.