Robert James Grant Crumlin

Thinking of you, Robere.

My love to you , Judy at this time.

I can't believe how time has passed and yet it only seems like yesterday. We will always love Rob and miss him, he was so kind and good to us.

I stopped by Crumlin's Corner last Saturday for a quiet moment of reflection. Today I'll be thinking back fondly on the fun times we had back in the 90s.

Visited Crumlin's corner yesterday, its been 10th years since Rob's tragic accident.

A group of us are visiting again today to perform the 25th anniversary memorial for my brother Evan Lowe, just 20 steps above Rob's cross/corner. Though they never knew each other, I like to think a piece of their spirits remain there, and that they have come to share an everlasting friendship in the afterlife.

You are always with us and always will be. Forever loved.

Thinking of you, Rob, with thanks and gratitude for the joy you brought into our lives.

Thinking of my friend Rob. I missed the group ski on Whistler today, but was with them in spirit, as you were.

Judy
My thoughts are with you this time of year. I know you celebrate Rob's life memories.
Hugs, LORILEE

Death is the end of a stage,not the end of the journey.The road stretches on beyond our comprehension.

Love always!
Mum

Spring has arrived in Vancouver early this year and the trees are in glorious full blossom everywhere. They are reminders of the joy you brought to all who knew and loved you.
That joy and love will blossom in our hearts forever.

Dear Rob,
Missed you so much yesterday on my annual pilgrimage to Whistler.
My trip to the Galapagos Islands was amazing and I thought of you all the time, as that was to be our next adventure together......Feathers everywhere! In Ecuador,I visited a deer rescue "farm". To the hill people, deer are very spiritual and comforting.
I certainly felt that, because one young buck came right to me and let me stroke his antlers.
It was so wonderfully peaceful.

Your presence in our lives is so strong and I know you are watching over those who are so precious to me. Many times I have appealed to you for help and it has been received. The feathers you send are treasured and so reassuring. Thank you for guiding me on the path I am following.

Judy
You fulfilled your dream of being with Rob on Gallapagos.

Judy
I am so sure that Rob joined you on your voyage to Gallapagos.
You shared this trip with him today.

Dear Rob,
lately you have showered me with your style of saying a heavenly hello with your feathers. They magically appeared in front of my door.Simon, Dean and Peter are @ Whistler today. It is hard to believe another year has passed. We think of you often.Wonderful memories flood back when we look at the Soccer picture with the roaring Lions and their 2 coaches. Your Dad and Tony Strong.
Blessing & Hugs from us.
Trudi, Rudy and Simon

"Live every day as if you were
going to live one hundred years.
Live as if you were living the
last day of your life."
Proverb attributed to Ibn'Arabi.
(12th-13th century)
Rob did this!

Dearest Rob,
Thoughts of you are everywhere -- and your joy remains on the beach at Lyons Bay where you played as a child, on the waves that rocked your little wooden row boat in Howe Sound, in the mountains that looked down at you from their snowy heights and in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved you!

Judy my sis
Rob and Bob are in your circle of life. You are an amazing friend.
love
Lorilee

You are still remembered and those memories bring such joy!
Love always,
Mum

Dear Rob

Irish Dancers at my grandchildren's Montessori school here in northern San Diego, on St Patick's Day. You are a light in your mom's eyes. She remembers you with the loving sadness that involves your spirit.
Hugs through her to you

Lorilee

Rob dear,I cannot believe that seven years have passed!
My heart is full of wonderful memories of our time together.
Your energy is still with me.
Love always,
Mum

Dear Rob:
This is a time for remembrance: when days begin to lengthen, light lingers longer in the sky and breezes soften. We feel your spirit stir within us wherever there is beauty and light and we remember the happiness you brought to all of us who knew you and loved you.
Vivian and Richard Bevis

Thinking of Rob on his birthday. (And also last week when I was in Whistler).

At the moment you entered this world,
A ladder was placed in front of you to allow you to escape.
First you were a mineral,then you became a plant,
Then you became an animal:how could you ignore it?
Then you were made into a man gifted with knowledge,reason, and faith ;
Observe this body,drawn from dust;what perfection it has acquired !
When you have transcended the condition of manhood,no doubt you will become an angel.
Then you will have done with this earth,your dwelling will be in heaven.
Go beyond the angelic condition,dive into this ocean,
So that the drop of water that is you can become a sea.
Rumi ( 13th Century)

Hey Rob

You were on my mind this past winter – each time I hit the slopes and I heard the swooshing sound of my skis on snow I thought of you. I can still remember how much we laughed as you taught me to ski on Grouse Mountain in 2001 and 2002. I'll never forget the last time we skied together in February 2006. That evening will always stay with me. Thanks for all the handy tips and advice and especially the laughs. You are still missed.

Dear Rob,

I am sorry I haven’t been able to put my thoughts up here before. I have wanted to for some time but I haven’t been able find the words. So I’ll add a quote which always reminds me of you.

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”
-H.D. Thoreau

The earliest memory I have of you, is you helping me look for small candies wrapped in tin foil for a scavenger hunt in your back yard in LB. You inspired me and taught me a great deal. I remember running the old milk run route with you. I took that with me and ran marathons. I remember hiking together up the Lions, looking out over Howe Sound, and drinking coffee. I took that with me when I hiked Mt. Fuji. You had a quiet confidence and a humble dignity and I’ll take that with me always.

Ganbatte!

March 12,2011
You were with us yesterday as we celebrated Howie's 70th. He found a feather on his shoulder. You are always with us and will be forever. You are too much loved to ever be forgotten.

On the 12th March ,it will be 5 years since Rob died.He is still remembered so fondly by his loving family and friends.
On March 13th ,at Vanier Park, False Creek,Vancouver his friend ,Stephen Lawson is going to put Rob's name on his new double rowing shell. It is a real honour and a wonderful way to remember Rob's rowing life.
We shall be there to cheer them on as they race in False Creek.........just like the old days!
Thank you Stephen.

The vitality of a new spring coming always makes me think of Rob and of the gift he was to all who knew and loved him. His memory continues to light our lives.

My friend Judy
you bring the sunshine into all our lives
Love Lorilee

Had a lovely surprise just before Christmas, because a former rowing friend of Rob's phoned me to say he nad bought a double shell.He wanted to ask me if it was okay to put Rob's name on it. Of course I was so touched and thanked him for remembering Rob in such a great way.
Thank you Steven Lawson! I shall go to cheer him on at various regattas as he still rows competatively.

There's bright sunlight on your picture this morning, hello Rob I say and blow you a kiss....
Love, always,
Harriet

Always thinking of you and learning from you. So much is understood now. Thank you for having been in our lives.

Thinking of Rob on his birthday -- a perfect sunny Spring day here.

April 26th is coming and dear Rob would be 37 years old.
Friends and I still find feathers. They remind us of Rob.
"He willcover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you will find refuge"
Psalm 91 ,verse 4

Another Christmas gone by, but a new year to celebrate.
Rob is always remembered.....
His laugh still echoes,
his life still inspires,
his light still shines
and always will.

The mountains, the ocean,the wind filling the sails ,a rowing shell skimming over the water all are remind me of our dear one.

It's been two years and one week since dear Rob left us .
Yet his memory remains bright, vivid and clear. We feel his spirit and return his love wherever mountains rise, water runs free and breezes blow. We miss you, Rob.
Vivian and Dick

Judy..... I enjoyed reading your message. fr William Yang at BMO.

Made a pilgrimage to Whistler on the 12th March.It was a glorious day ,cold and sunny,very much like that day three years ago when Rob died.
I stopped at Tim Horton's, ordered a Kruller and a double double as Rob always did.Then on to Whistler where I tried to see Bear Paw from the Village.Of course it was too far up the Mountain.
I wandered around thinking of Rob and Lisa and their friends and what great times they had enjoyed together.
Driving home, I thought of all the wonderful memories sailing on Howe Sound and our adventures up the coast together sailing or back-roading.

When I arrived home there was a message from one of his close friends to tell me that three of them had gone skiing on Bear Paw that day.
I was very touched that they still think of him.

Rob dear,
So many wonderful memories !
I cherish them all.
Every time I see the mountains ,snow capped above the sparkling sea you are with me.
Each time I find a feather I
know it's from you.
Love, Mum
Mum

Rob,
I love you just as much today as always, thinking of you and my Sven as little toddlers running down the stairs in Lions Bay shouting bears bears bears...
I have been over to see your dear Mum and Family.
Your Mum and I have planted a Star Magnolia Tree in front of her Studio in your Honor. When it blooms it will carry crisp white star shaped flowers, just like the star you always are,

With care,
Harriet Stribley
Pender Island,BC

Judy & Lisa,

My thoughts are with you and it is amazing to know that Rob is so well liked by all.

Dearest Judy,
Our thoughts are with you and all your family at this time as we remember Rob and his love of life and the deep love all of you had for him.
Sincerely,
Chris and John Gould

Dear Judy
and all Rob's loved ones

Look deeply:
Rob arrives in every second
to be a bud on a spring branch,
to be a tiny bird, with wings so fragile
to be the feather on that bird ,
which flutters into your memories.

Love your friend

If wishes were horses....If only.....
All the wishing in the world will not bring you back. We are learning and coping but our family circle is broken forever. You are a beautiful memory and always will be.Until we meet again.....

There is not a day goes by that does not bring memories of you, Rob.
We were fortunate to have you for those thirty-two years.
Thank you for the feathers.Friends find them too and give them to me in your memory.
Love always,
Mum

Dear
Judy, Erica, Mark, Cameron, Harry, Lisa and family:
Please know our special thoughts and profound love are with you today
as they have been every day in this year of tragic loss. May the
surround of loving family and friends comfort you today and always. The
pain of Rob's loss will always be with us but our love for him will
continue to grow.
All our love,
Vivian and Dick

Rob,

I can't believe you're gone. Today is 1 year. I miss you so incredibly. I think of you in my dreams, when I first wake up, all through the day and you are my last thoughts at night before I try and sleep.

You are my best friend, my soul mate and my everything.

My life finally began when I met you--I aways said I dreamed of meeting someone like you and you said I was out there waiting for you, for us, to meet one day and spend our lives together.

I have always been in awe and still am of your sense of adventure, courage and complete kindness. Thank you for all that you have taught me, shown me and sadly, teach me now that you're gone. I wish more than anything else that I could have a second chance.

You left so suddenly that I didn't get a chance to say goodbye or tell you that you are the love of my life, but I do everyday, now and forevever.

I love you and miss you everyday.

A wonderful person entered our lives and left all too soon. Not a day goes by without thinking of him, seeing his smile, hearing his laugh. We have lost so much. It's hard to believe that a year has almost passed. Rob forever soars with the eagles, swims with the whales, and lives in our hearts. One day we will meet again.

It has been nice to hear/read all these great things everyone has to say about Rob.
From William Yang at BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Main Office

It is the first day of 2007, and here I am on Pender Island re-reading the wonderful tributes to my darling son Rob.
My thanks go out to you all and I shall try to write to everyone eventually to thank you for your lovely words and thoughts and memories.
All good wishes for 2007to you all.
Affectionately,
Judy Crumlin

I rowed with Rob at UVic for just about three years. Although I only knew Rob for a short time, relative to all other faces and personalities that have past through my life,Rob stands out clearly: He was the most laid back guy I have known.

Rob was comfortable with himself and possessed a quiet confidence.
He was a doer rather than a talker.
He had a dry and clever sense of humour that was always applied in the most appropriate and respectful manner.
Rob seemed to have wisdom beyond his years.
I don't ever recall there being any reason for anyome to be upset with Rob. He was just always there, doing his part and,equally as important, not detracting from the efforts of others.

In contrast to this quiet manner,Rob seemed to have to feed his spirit with speed.
He liked to go fast: on the road , on the water,and on the snow.

I recall that he often spoke with great fondness of his memories and experiences shared on motorcycles with his dad. Rob owned cars for most of the time I rowed with him. But he drove them , and sometimes the team van, like they were motorcycles.

Rob was not one to speak of his own accomplishments and for those of you who have come to know Rob since his rowing days,let me assure you, he was also fast on the water. Rob won multiple gold medals representing BC at the Canada Summer Games,he was a Varsity athlete at UVic, winning numerous local, national and international competitions. Rob also tried out for , and narrowly missed making the 1996 Canadian Olympic Rowing team.

My favorite memory of rowing with Rob is from a race that took place in Coal Harbour (Vancouver). Rob and I were in the Junior Varsity 8--It was a motley crew of has beens and want-to- be's - blessed by the presence of not more than a few truly talented and fit rowers -Rob among them. What we lacked in speed we made up for in ego. Our goal was to beat the UBC Varsity 8.
It was an unorthodox race that was shortened because of the heavy swell in the harbour. I remember being surprised at how quickly and easily we put th UBC varsity boat behind us. This gave us the confidence to go after our own Varsity boat. Encouraged by a sizeable crowd assembled at the Vancouver Rowing Club boathouse, we just managed to pull ahead of them in the last few strokes of the race. As circumstance would have it,this happened on the same day that the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series. We joyously spent hours cruising with the celebratory crowds on Robson Street in Rob's car with the windows open and Queen's "We are the Champions" playing an endless loop on the stereo.We truly felt like we were the worldchampions that day and were happy to have so many people to celebrate that fact with us.

As fun as that was, the thing that made the weekend truly memorable for me , was staying with Rob at his family house in West Van. we were welcomed not only to their house, but into their home.Rob's home and the atmosphere created there by Bob and Judy was a reflection of Rob himself - warm , welcoming , and respectful. Bob and Judy obviously took great care and attention in introducing Rob and Erica to athletics and recreation , arts, culture and natural history. It was here that I saw the origins of Rob's character and values that I admire so much.

Rob and I had lost touch with each other over the past several years. I had reason to contact him last fall. I didn't know where to start so I did a Google search of the Internet for his name. I knew that he had gone to school (BCIT) for GIS, but I was somewhat surprised to find reference to papers on the subject by an R.Crumlin concerning application of the technology in far off places around the world. It was confirmed that Rob was very well accomplished and respected in the industry and could likely find work wherever he wanted. With those kind of opportunities before him, I think it is a real testament to the kind of person that Rob was that he chose to stay in Vancouver to be near his family and the physical landscape they had taught him to appreciate and play in.

I went down to the water's edge yesterday to take some quiet time to think of Rob and wonder how I would distill my respect and love for him into a few words to say .
It was, as they would say in Newfoundland,a really big day.
There was not a cloud in the sky.
The spring sun warmed my face and the snow white flanks of Mt. Baker beckoned from the horizon. A handful of sailboats healed into the light southeasterly breeze. It was very much a moment and a place that spoke to me about Rob. And it kept coming back to me that the best way to summarize my thoughts is to say that , as a parent, I very much hope my children out to be like Rob.

Norm Healey
March 2006

Dear Mrs. Crumlin, Lisa, Rob's family and BHP colleagues,



All of us here at East View were shocked and saddened to hear of Rob's untimely death. We knew Rob professionally as one of the finest GIS experts we have ever worked with. He always seemed so happy and cheerful; he must have had a wonderful life with all of you. We will miss him. Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you.



Kent Lee and colleagues at East View Cartographic

With his accomplishments and kindness, he made all of his family proud. We miss you Rob.

For Robert

"Robert,my son-

You left us far too soon.......

The ski slopes were beckoning

On that sunny day in March.

That wind swept by as you flew down

The steep slope that day

Towards the one you loved-

Only you knew what thoughts

Were going through your mind.

Perhaps you thought of future plans

How exciting they would be-

Shared love and promises,and much more.

You might have even laughed with joy

At so much exhilaration.

Birds soared,trees blossomed-

How wonderful that feeling !



Things must have happened fast-

First the ski came off,you lost control-

You did not see the tree........

Yes, you left us far too soon..............



We all will miss you each and every day

And will hold you close in our hearts.

You were very special in our lives .

And nothing will be quite the same again.

Thank you dear Robert for being part of our lives

And loving us as you did.

Robert ,dear beloved son".

You left far too soon."



Frances Pengelly

Mrs. Crumlin, Lisa and families,

I was very sad to hear of Rob's passing. Although we hadn't seen each other in a few years, each time we met, the conversation seemed to pick up where we left it. Rob was such a genuine person. I feel very honoured & priviledged to have shared in his time here with all of us. What an amazing individual. My heartfelt wishes go out to you all.

Dear Mrs. Crumlin, Lisa, Erica and family,

There are no words to express how devastated I am for your loss. I have so many amazing memories of Rob, all of which have flood my consciousness since I heard of his passing last week. I met Rob, or as my mother called him, Curly-haired Rob through rowing at West Van. and although we never kept in touch after Rob went on to UVic, he made a lasting impression on me as a kind, thoughtful, intelligent and adventurous person. I will carry his memory with me forever.

Dear Judy,

We are with you and promise to hug and kiss and be silly with love for our family and loved ones.

All in Roberts name.

It's too easy to take for granted what we all have.

You are in our hearts,

Nancy, Niels and Julia Bendtsen

Dear Lisa, Judy, Erica

Words cannot express my deepest sadness for what has happened to my friend Rob. From our meeting at Gleneagles Elementary through West Van High, and many years of friendship Rob as taught me many things. From his ridiculous humor to his passion for knowledge in the natural and political world he was an intellectual and a comic. I wonder where I would be today if there wasn't a Rob in my life. He was a truly inspiring person, a best friend, a camping and fishing buddy, a guide and a teacher. I will cherish my memories and carry him in my heart forever.



We have created a place to share our photos of Rob. Please visit, download the music video and remember him with us. Thank you.

My parents have been friends of the Blewett family for many years and as a child growing up in Sault Ste. Marie my brother and I became friends with Cyndy and Lisa. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Rob Crumlin, I had heard Mr. and Mrs. Blewett speak very highly of him. I'm sure that he had to have been a wonderful person to touch the hearts of a family like the Blewett's (and many others, obviously). I would like to offer the condolences of my family (Richard, Jennifer, Marissa, Keely McCutcheon) to Lisa Blewett, the whole Crumlin family, and any/all friends who have been touched by this event. To Lisa, I know we haven't seen each other in a few years but I hope you will take whatever comfort you can find in knowing that there are so many friends and family out there that you may not have been thinking about right now that are wishing you well. Hopefully all that support will help you get through this. Take care and be well, from the McCutcheons.

Although I never met Rob he must have been a special person, having been raised by a wonderful mother like you, Judy. I, too, have lost a husband, but cannot imagine what it must be like to lose a son. My heart aches for you.

This news has flooded me with sadness and grief. My thoughts are with you Judy, Erica, Mark and the boys.. and Lisa (who I never met, and I can't imagine your pain but I know your love for Rob would be nothing but true and deep as he was such a great guy, I am truly sorry) I was just discussing and remembering Rob with my friend Nikki, who was his roommate at university. We were fondly remembering how spontanious he was and how much passion I remember him having for life. He showed me more adventure in my time knowing him to last me a lifetime of wonderful memories. He has gone in body but in spirit I see Rob, flyfishing on a peaceful stream or jumping on rocks over a waterfall, riding a motercycle all over Scotland, watching eagles, drinking good coffee, chilling to good music, and hanging out with his Dad.

I also believe that Rob will be here in the warm breezes, the moonlight, the still water, the birds and the sammon swimming up stream . Rob will be there in everything he loved... I think I saw him already today in a flower that has started to bloom in my garden.

Again I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Lisa, Howie, Jo-Ann, Cyndy, Brad, Justin, Hilary, and the Crumlin family,

Our hearts are deeply saddened at the shock of Rob's accident and passing. You have been in our thoughts and prayers daily. May God comfort and give you strength during this difficult time.

With much love, Wayne & Mary

Dear Lisa,



I am so sorry to hear about such a tragedy. Rob was a great guy and I know how happy you both were together. I can't even comprehend what you must be going through right now. All thoughts and best wishes are with you. My heart goes out to you, your family, and Rob's family at such a sad time.



Sincerely,

Carolle

We miss you.

Dear Judy, Erica & Lisa,

I met Rob a couple of times and loved his joy of life. I cannot imagine loosing a son and am very sad for you all that were close to Rob.

As I teach 7 boys (6 and 7 years)and we are often ski down Bear Paw, I will say hi to Rob and give him a nod on our way down.

My heart goes out to you.

Sincerest thoughts and Love

Suzanne Robert

Dear Lisa, Cyndy and Brad, Jo-Ann and Howard,

I am very sad to receive such devastating news.

Lisa,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Randy & Lindsay McMaster

Judy, Lisa and families: We only knew Rob through news from Judy. Through this wonderful Guest Book however, we have now learned what a good man Robert James Grant Crumlin really was and how many true friends he had. Through all the sadness he shines through these pages as a bright guiding light. He leads us to continue on to eternity, for he will surely meet us there.



John and Claire

Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss - we're all thinking of you. xx



Allie, Meg, Maxine and Albert

Dear Lisa, Cyndy & Brad, Mr. and Mrs. Blewett,

Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this very sad time.

Love,

Pauline, Scott and Charlotte Bondy

Dear Lisa,

I'm so sad for you. I wish I could say something to give you comfort - just know that we are thinking about you and hoping that time and your memories with Rob will get you through this painful time.

Love, Susan, Pierre & Samuel Ryan

Dear Lisa.



We were deeply saddened to hear of Robs passing.

His great attitude and outlook, made him a great person, and a fantastic neighbor. His kindness (and Yours) to Jake was always appreciated. He will always be remembered.

I pass along the condolences of all who knew him at Cannery Row. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and his family.



Kostas N.

Dear Lisa, Jo-ann and Howard, Cyndy and Brad and family,



There are no words to tell you how very sorry I am to hear of the sudden loss of your fiance Lisa.



Please take some comfort in knowing that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Janet

Dearest Lisa,

There are no words to express the loss felt with you. It has been a long time since I have seen you both, remembered as incredibly sweet and caring. Always with you.

Dear Lisa and the Crumlin Family,



I was devasted to hear the news of your loss and so soon after just hearing the wonderful news of Lisa's engagement to Rob. I've met Rob once and knew instantly from Lisa's happiness that he was a truly special person. This is such a tragedy and my heart-felt sympathies go out to you. Please accept my condolences. Lisa, I know we have strayed apart over the years, but know that my thoughts and best wishes are with you now.



Love,

Sue

Lisa,

We are so sorry to hear the news of Rob's passing. He touched the hearts of every one of us at BCIT and we will all remember him in our hearts and souls... and keep our chins up knowing that he'd want us to keep smiling that infectious smile that he had.

All our love and deepest sympathies,

Rob, Lisa...and Jade

Lisa,Jo-Ann,Howie,Cyndy,Brad & family and the Crumlin family,



Like so many others I was shocked to hear of Rob's unexpected death.Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you as you say good-bye to your loved one.

Your wonderful memories will be comforting during this difficult time.

May you feel the love and support of your many friends.

Marj. Jackson

Dearest Lisa,

I find it very difficult to express to you my deepest sorrow. Here are two verses I often read when I feel overwhelmed.

WHEN I COME TO THE END OF THE ROAD

AND THE SUN HAS SET FOR ME

I WANT NO RITES IN A GLOOM FILLED

ROOM

WHY CRY FOR A SOUL SO FREE



MISS ME A LITTLE BUT NOT TOO LONG

AND NOT WITH YOUR HEAD BOWED LOW

REMEMBER THE LOVE WE ONCE SHARED

MISS ME BUT LET ME GO.



Love,

Dene

Dear Lisa, Judy, Erica,Mark, Jo-Ann, Howie, Cyndy, Brad,and families,

It is with deep sorrow that we send our condolences on the tragic loss of someone so deeply loved by you all.

Larry was quite impressed with Rob at Christmas, when they discussed a common interest in mining, particularly regarding Rob's experiences with diamond exploration.

We both noticed, in him, a loving supportive presence which makes it easy to understand why Lisa saw him as her soulmate.

May God bless you and keep you in his care at this time of great grief.

Love, Larry & Janice (Miss King)

hey lisa, i m so sorry to hear wht has happened. my thoughts are with you. take care of yourself ; you are a strong person and keep your head up..love always al

Lisa,



So very sad to hear about Rob.

Our hearts go out to you and Rob's Family in this difficult time.



Chelsea & Sean

Even though I have not been great at keeping in touch with my dear friends from my year living in Vancouver, I do feel a great loss in the passing of Rob. I suppose that is because I knew that, being such a great guy, Rob would always be willing to forget the lengthy periods when we didn't keep in touch and be a great friend as if we had just hung-out the day before. Rob was a person that left an impression on everyone he met. I can give him credit for showing me that life need not be taken so seriously, and for opening my mind to new tastes in music that I still have today. A memory that I will never forget was the day he took myself and some of our other BCIT classmates out sailing at the end of our term. It was the first time that I had ever been on a sailboat. The wind might not have been great for sailing, but that day was the highlight of my year at the coast! Rob was someone who was so very generous. When I think back to school days, I remember him always more than willing to share with others, whether it be a case of beer that he won at the campus pub, or a CD to listen to in the lab, or his insight on some tricky GIS problem. I will also always cherish the time that he and Lisa opened there home to my wife and I during a visit in the summer of 2001. Rob was a great friend to many and I will miss him dearly. Crumlin family and Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time for you that I cannot even begin to fathom.

With deepest sympathy,

Kevin & Jennifer

Thinking of you.



Jan and Marv, Karen and David, Marnie and Simon, Mark and Unis, and Sherrill

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty

Dear Lisa, Howie, JoAnn, Cyndy, Brad, Judy and Crumlin family;

We offer our most sincere sympathy to you all. It is so hard to imagine and accept the terrible loss of someone so young and just beginning his life. We only met your Rob once, Lisa, but were charmed by his open and engaging manner. You were so happy together that night. May the Lord comfort you all in this time of sorrow and may all your happy memories comfort you in the days to come.

Ann and Dick McCutcheon

Dear Lisa, Blewett, and Crumlin families,



We were so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your dear Rob. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

In sympathy and friendship,

Wanda and Denzil.

Lisa, Judy, Erica and Families,



There are no words to express how truly sorry I am for your loss.



There are those who live life and others who choose to watch. Rob will be forever in my heart and memory as someone who lived life to its fullest. Whether it be spur of the moment drive, a last minute hike, or going for all the extras from the menu. He was up for it all.



My love, strength and prayers are with you always.

Dear Lisa, Jo, Howie, Cyndy,Brad, Justin,Hilary, and Rob's family....



All of you have been in our prayers this past week, and especially today, as you have a service of remembrance for Rob.



Much love, and many hugs,

Uncle Bob and Aunt Ruth

Dear Lisa, the Crumlin and Blewett families,



My deepest sympathies for your loss of Rob. I always felt so happy for my pal, Lisa, to have found such a wonderful partner in life - Rob was big-hearted, engaging and so full of vitality. My thoughts and best wishes are with you all during these difficult times.



love, Ali

Lisa and the Crumlin Family



I have met Rob in 2002 and it was such a pleasure working with him on various projects. His humour, kindess and zest for life will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are going out to you especially on Monday. You are so missed Rob, by all those fortunate enough to have known you.

Lisa,

I am so heartbroken for you and Rob's family. There are no words. Just know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You glowed when you spoke about him at Christmastime. Keep those memories close to your heart.

Lisa, Blewett and Crumlin families.

How sad we were to hear of Rob's tragic accident. Please know that we are thinking about you at this very sad time. Rob was such a fine young man whose company we enjoyed whenever he and Lisa visited the Soo.

Lisa



I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time as I can only imagine what you are going through. Rob was a great person and I have only great memories of him (and both of you together). My thoughts and love will be with you on Monday.

Lisa, Jo-Anne & Howie, Cyndy & Brad, The Crumlin Family.

We send you our deepest sympathy for your loss of Rob. We enjoyed his company on those occasions he was here visiting. He fit in so well with our "group". Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Lisa,Jo-Ann,Howie,Cyndy,Brad & Crumlin families.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Rob. It was truly our pleasure to have met Rob on two special occasions last year. Rob was very friendly & enjoyable to talk with.

Cherish the memories. Keeping you

in our thoughts & prayers.