Robert "Bob" Pond

Bob was loved my many and will be remembered for the years to come. We are very much looking foward to seeing him again. Until then, may we hold the memories close to our hearts.

I joined you in the audience, more than ounce. Of course you never do know who your sitting next to.

Giving, always giving. He never stopped. In the very old days, he'd have been a saint. And I love the idea, and he would, too: "Saint Bob!"

It is hard to imagine Alaska without Bob in it. My heart is aching. I have known Bob for 56 years, my entire adult life, and we remained close the whole time. His spirit live on in you, Teresa.

Bob, there will never be another like you. Whenever I think of you, an image comes up of you kneeling down to look a child actor in the eye with the most profound expression of joy and pride. Don't remember the play, or the child, but yours was the universal expression of joy in your craft. It was a privilege to know you.

I am so sorry to have lost a great friend and colleague. Bob was a huge influence on our lively arts community and there will never be another like him. I already miss his wit and wisdom terribly.

Teresa -you feel the loss deeply, but sharing his/your story is so touching and so beautiful. He has left a wonderful legacy in you -

Bob was an amazing man and it was a blessing to have known him. He left a huge legacy for many things in Alaska and in the lives of others.