Robert Rosenthal

It has been almost 20 years since my daughter Holliday died of HIV/AIDS in 2004. I posted but my post is missing here! So....I knew Bobby and his mom through Mothers' Voices, our moms' suppport group and the beauty of our shared stories. Bobby was a treasure in my life. He lit up a room, was handsome, charm-personified, smart, and funny as hell. I'll never forget driving us down the Coast Highway in California, in my hot red Miata convertible, top down, along the extreme cliffs near the...

Bobby
Its been a year already and a day does not go by when I dont think about you for at least a few seconds. Although we could have been much closer, you know I always loved my little brother and when push came to shove, we were always there for each other (You know what I am talking about) I still find it hard to believe your not here anymore, but you have left so many memories that it still feels like your around. I'm so glad we had that nice talk the last time we saw each other. I...

My dear Bobby,

Today is the anniversary of your passing. Last night I lit a candle for you that is still burning. As I recited the prayer, I thought of how you and Jeff would laugh together each time I lit a candle because I would say the same Hebrew prayer for every occasion. You knew it was the only one I know)
This night was different.

This book has been a celebration of you by those who knew and loved you. They all felt your essence..your sweetness, your wit, your energy,...

Bobby,
I can't believe it has been a year since we last saw each other. I loved your heartfelt words at my 40th Birthday party.....only to receive the tragic news of your death a few days later. You are with me always. You were a great friend. I'm just surprised you haven't haunted me yet. Are you taking a break? Having so much fun? This is unlike you!
Much love,
Ian

Bobby,
I just learned today of your passing and how sad I am! Thank you so much for all of the work that you did for Body Positive while I was there. I remember being convinced that you were Irish because of your fab sense of humour and that great smile and laughing with you about it. So much fun and so handsome. I hope that your family is healing and that you have found peace.
Peace and with much love,
Chris Murphy

my dear brother bob...

i just got to our parents home in amagansett and i can feel your presence and equally feel the void of your absence...driving down further lane i could not help but think about how much i miss my family living in maryland, how old i am getting, how extremely proud i remain of you and your struggle, and how much i miss my brother and friend...i mean really miss my brother and friend...

i am forever reaching for my cell to text you, call you, and smile with...

My dear Bobby:
Today is your birthday. I remember every moment of the day you were born so well. You were a sweet baby, a darling boy and continued to be so throughout your life. You were a joy to me and those who knew you.

Paul, Claudia, Roger, Laura and I celebrated your birthday together by having dinner and going to see Rent.
We will continue to do so every year.
We remembered your sensitivity, your concern for others, your sense of humor, your intelligence and your...

Words . . . fail me. There is just sadness and hope.

Bobby -
Forgive me for waiting so long to write this. The truth is that I so did not want this time to come. I've feared and mourned this moment ever since you came home almost 20 years ago and told me of your HIV (you were living with me at the time in L.A.). I wept then as I do now, perhaps because I always knew how much this would hurt. Bobby, you and I didn't so much meet as we collided; two more different people there rarely were - in background and temperament; I was a traditional,...