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for Albert Roberts
Temitope Odetunde
September 26, 2004
Dr. Roberts was a very great and devoted professor on Howard's campus. I loved his class and I loved him. He was dedicated to ensuring that all his students suceeded inside and outside of his class. I thank him for all the things he taught me. My heart goes out to all of his family, all his students, co-workers, and anyone that new him. He truly was a special man.
God be with you Dr. Roberts
Temitope Odetunde
LaToya Branch
September 16, 2004
Dr. Albert Roberts was a great and wonderful man. It is still hard to believe that he is no longer here in the flesh, but one thing that consoles me is his everlasting presence at Howard University, specifically in the Psychology Department. As his student and mentee, Dr. Roberts provided me with so much guidance and always made himself available and I will be forever thankful for that. Being the first in the family to go to school made it hard to adjust, but he was always there to tell me how good I was doing and how proud he was. He was also there for me when I lost my father last year, so my heart definitely goes out to his family and those to who he was a father figure.
Please stay blessed and never let his wonderful memories die because I know that I won't.
Thank you Dr. Roberts for everything!
Sheronda Farrow
September 13, 2004
Words cannot express how much I am saddened by the passing of such a great man. I have known Dr. Roberts since I was an undergraduate at Howard, and he has nurtured me right through my first years of graduate school. As I look over my years with him, I will always remember the laughter that we shared together and his unending support. Those are my fondest memories. Although I still remain in denial about his departure at times, I am comforted by knowing that he has left a great legacy behind. It is a legacy of love, giving, mentoring, and caring for others. I hope to honor him by following in his footsteps.
Maudry-Beverley Lashley
September 13, 2004
To the Roberts Family, I will always hold you in my prayers. I remember when I came to Howard in the Developmental Program, Dr. Roberts was my advisor. We would often talk about Barbados and its cultural characteristics especially its fine cuisine and the by-products of sugar cane! We always had a great relationship in which I could express my feelings as well as his openly. I will always remember provocative style of communication which was a facade of gentleness. After signing off on my dissertation forms, he said to me that he was looking forward to a great battle with me on both the developmental and clinical fields. I told him that I welcomed the challenge. I really missed him at my defense but I knew that he was with me in spirit. Rest in Peace and if you become tired, check out the beaches in Barbados and enjoy yourself.
Maudry-Beverley Lashley
donald king
September 12, 2004
To Joyce and her two boys,
I think that Al was a hard worker and was fair. I hope saying this makes you feel a tiny bit better.
Don King
Dr.Linda Hartwell
September 11, 2004
To Alma Roberts and especially to all of the Roberts' Sisters: I express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother who treated me like a little sister when I lived in Maryland. If you will remember, Al's kindness extended to me to include me in annual holiday celebrations in Baltimore, MD. A mass will be celebrate in his honor at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Shreveport, LA. Peace and Love, Stay strong, Sincerely, Linda J. Hartwell
Dr. Yolanda Van Horn
September 10, 2004
I will always remember Al for his kindness and generosity toward everyone he met. He gave his time, his energy, his spirit, and anything else he had to anyone who needed it. When I was a newly hired professor at Howard, he gave me his office because he said I needed a place to get work done. This left him with no place to escape the pressures of running a department. He gave away his sanctuary because he felt someone needed it more, and he would not take it back. We can never pay Al back for his kindness and he would never ask. We can only pay it forward. So to all those who knew Al, in his memory, do something nice for a student who is trying to get an education. Praise them and tell them to never give up, offer to buy a textbook, donate school supplies to a child, or contribute to a scholarship fund. Al would want it that way.
Kellina Craig-Henderson
September 10, 2004
Al was very instrumental in getting me to come to Howard. Based on his encouraging words and support, I made the life-changing decision to resign from a faculty position in California to join the faculty of Howard. My ideas and thoughts of Howard are inextricably linked to my thoughts of Al. He will be remembered fondly and deeply missed.
Tanesha Mayo
August 29, 2004
I just found out about Dr. Roberts' death and am still in shock over the news. I send my deepest condolences to his family. He was my favorite professor and just recently wrote a recommendation letter for me to enter a graduate program at Howard. He really cared and supported his students. He will be greatly missed.
Penny McCrimmon
August 16, 2004
I only knew Albert through his sister, Veris and the wonderful comments made at his Home Coming Ceremony at Rankin Chapel. As a native Baltimoreean an Howard Alumnus who graduated the year he arrived at Howard, I fell deprived at not personally knowing such a wonderful individual. But, I feel very proud of his accomplishments and how they reflect on my hometown and benefited my Alma Mater.
As President of the Maryland Women for Responsive Government, of which his sister, Veris Lee is a Board Member, along with Dr. Cynthia Neverdon Morton, Chair, History Dept., Coppin State University, speaking for the membership of the venerable and historic organization, Woman Power, Inc. of which Veris is President and I am a member, we send the family, friends and colleagues our love and support.
Albert left a distinct and honorable legacy which means that he will live on in the hearts and minds of many for eternity.
Big Brother Al and Alma
August 11, 2004
Alma Roberts
August 11, 2004
Dearest Brother:
Our hearts are broken that you have been taken from us so soon. We will love you for eternity and then some. Your sisters
Adrienne Johnson
August 4, 2004
I am deeply hurt by the news of Dr. Roberts passing. Dr. Roberts was an advocate for his sudents and was always available and willing to help. He was a great teacher, mentor, and friend.His passing is definately a loss to the Howard University community.
Class of 2005
Howard University
Soror, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Michelle Marion
August 3, 2004
Dear Roberts Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. Dr. Roberts was my very favorite professor at Howard. He was a wonderful instructor and served as one of my first mentors as an undergradute student. Even after I graduated, we kept in touch and he continued to provide me with sound professional advice and encouraging words. He is one of the primary reasons that I became a psychologist--he was such an inspiration.
I am deeply saddened to hear of his untimely passing. I will keep Dr. Roberts and your family in my prayers. Please know that his legacy will live on through the lives of the many students that he undoubtedly touched.
Sincerely,
Michelle Marion
Class of 1997
Dottie Bass
August 3, 2004
Soror Joyce. No words can express the
sorrow of losing a love one. May peace be with you and your family.
Anika Fields
August 2, 2004
To: The Roberts Family
I am so sorry and sadden to hear of Al's death. I am still in shock. Our relationship started my junior year at Howard when I was in his Statistics and Developmental Psychology classes. He turned out to be one of the best professors I've ever had. In fact, the notes I took in his statistics class helped me throughout graduate school; I still have them.
A few years after graduate school, Al and I saw each other at an ABPsi convention and developed a friendship that has continued to grow over the span of my career as a psychologist. I always looked forward to seeing him at least once a year at the conventions or when he would come to Tallahassee to recruit students to attend Howard. He loved Howard and he loved teaching. He often would tell me he couldn't have hoped for a better job. Equally so, everyone loved him and loved being around him. His joyous personality and attitude could lift anyone's spirits. I know he will be truly missed by everyone that had the good fortune to know him, especially by me.
May God's presence serve to comfort and strengthen you,
Deidre Morgan
August 2, 2004
Dear Joyce and family. You have the condolences of my family. I'm sorry that I was unable to attend the services because I was at the convention. I'll never forget meeting Al at Woodlin when I was Amari's counselor. He impressed me as as being intelligent, warm, kind, giving, and a strong loving father/ role model for his sons.
Keep your faith in God, and he will see you through.
God Bless
Soror Deidre Morgan
Alta Cannaday
July 29, 2004
Dear Joyce and Sons,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Roberts. It seems like only yesterday that I met him. He was our Graduate Assistant when I was a student at Howard back in the day. As I grew older, I also came to know Dr. Roberts socially and will miss him dearly at our annual HU Homecoming tailgate party. He was such a delightful person and extraordinary human being.
May God embrace you and your sons in His tender loving mercy. Know that I am praying for you, your family, friends and colleaques who are all stunned at his untimely demise.
With affection, Soror Alta Cannaday
Isha Sharpe
July 29, 2004
To The Roberts Family,
I just wanted to share with you how much Dr. Roberts touched my life. I am a Senior Psychology major and I don't know how I will get through this year without him. He always taught us to believe in ourselves and to achieve. I'll always remember him as a significant part of my college experience. I will be praying for your family.
T. Michael PEAY
July 28, 2004
July 28, 2004
Dear Joyce and other members of the Roberts Family,
I cannot tell you in words how hurt and saddened I am to have learned only today of Butch's passing, thanks to an e-mail I opened today.
Had I been in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area, I would surely have been at the memorial ceremony. The prayers of the Peay Family are with you, and we pray that God will receive his spirit into the Kingdom and continue to bless his family and friends left behind. Love and sincerely,
Michael Peay
DR. LINDA J. HARTWELL
July 28, 2004
Dear Joyce, Amani,and Amiri: You have my deepest, heart felt sympathy. I am sorry I could not be with you. I am quite heartbroken and I am still in shock. As I write with tears in my eyes, I too will grieve with you for Al was a very good friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed, I know by me and all whose life he touched. Sincerely, Linda J. Hartwell
Sandra Reed
July 28, 2004
To Joyce and Sons,
We first met you all when we joined the Montgomery County Chapter of Tots & Teens, many years ago. Don & I will always remember the warmth, kindness, and laughter shared with you & Al. We send our heartfelt sympathy as you prepare to say your last goodbye. The world has lost a unique person in Al and he will be deeply missed. May God continue to give you all the comfort and support you need at this time. Love, Sandi & Don Reed
Izegbe N'Namdi
July 28, 2004
Dr. Roberts was one of the first professors that I met at Howard University, and was one of the best within his profession. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live on through the lives and work of all those students over which he trained to strive for excellence within themselves and the field of psychology.
Sincerely,
Izegbe N'Namdi
Class of 1999
Charles Faison
July 28, 2004
Butch
we'll miss you
The City College Crew
Nena Abdul-Wakeel
July 28, 2004
Joyce,
With much Delta Love, I want to express my sympathy for your loss. I know that God is the awesome comforter. I pray that He comforts and keeps you and your family during this time of need.
Trust and lean on Him.
(Delta Sigma Theta, Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter)
Nicole Brown
July 28, 2004
Dr. Roberts was a mentor to young males at Springbrook High School. Our students will miss him.
WILLA REAVES
July 27, 2004
TO THE REOBERTS'FAMILY, SHARING YOUR SORROW IN THE LOSS OF ONE SO DEAR. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY,ETA PI ZETA CHAPTER MO CO.
Dr. Barbara Williams
July 27, 2004
I cannot begin to express the sense of shock and sadness I felt when I heard Al had died. He was one of the nicest, kindest, most committed educators I have known in my higher ed experience. I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family. May God comfort you, and may cherished memories sustain you.
Janice Smith (Wilcox)
July 27, 2004
Deepest sympathies to the entire Roberts family. They were a beacon of light at our alma mater (Coppin), and a tremendous source of pride as respected educators. "Butch" will be missed.
Barbra Wiggins Matthews
July 27, 2004
I was saddened to hear of your loss. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you strength and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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