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LaVonne Howard
November 1, 2017
Mrs A and Family,
My sincerest regrets and regards. Mr. A was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at Kaiser Elementary and he was the best! I didn't appreciate it at the time but I think he gets credit for teaching me to dream. Mr. A took 4 of us on a road trip to MN and WI. His family and friends couldn't have been more kind. Mr. A was always a blessing...and now he can rest! He lives in my heart always. Peace
John Jay
August 5, 2017
Was thinking about Bob today and began a Google search. Didn't take long, and imagine my shock and surprise to learn of his recent death. Bob and I were students at UM together, living in Winchell House of West Quad. We stayed in touch after I graduated in 1967 and began USAF service in Germany. At about the same time, he did his Peace Corps work in India. One day, I received a letter addressed to "John Jay, USAF Base near Trier West Germany". (Wonder if such an address would work today.) That was enough and we re-connected. He was looking for a crash pad in Europe on his way home from India. I picked him up at Frankfurt Airport and he stayed with me briefly as he transitioned back to 'the west'. Then he took off for the States and we fell permanently out of touch...but not out of mind. Very sorry to hear that this ball of energy, optimism, class, and inclusiveness had to deal with the hand he was given late in his life. I'll have positive memories about Bob as long as I live.
July 17, 2017
We are sorry to learn of the passing of Robert, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in India.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Jean Hoffman
July 11, 2017
Julie, I was deeply saddened to learn of Bob's illness and passing. I know he was an incredible and tireless advocate for so many worthwhile causes over the years and positively impacted many lives. I understand how painful this loss can be and hope that the void in your life will be filled with the care and support of family and friends.
Jim de Vries
July 10, 2017
I became acquainted with Bob at a meeting of the Ingham County Democratic Party in 2012 and thence followed his progressive caucus leadership. Repeatedly I was impressed with his analysis of elections and his unflagging spokesmanship for human rights and peace. Bob addressed me by name whenever we had a personal encounter.
Mary Molloy
Mary Molloy
July 10, 2017
I volunteered for Bob's 2008 Congressional Campaign. Later i worked with him on gathering petition signatures to raise the minimum wage. Apparently he had a passion for working to make life better for the typical person.
Grace Myers
July 10, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lois Matthews Coletti
July 10, 2017
I worked in the Senate Fiscal Agency when Bob was in the Senate. He was a friend who helped me move my family into a new house when I was a single parent. Good heart and soul. Sorry to hear about his struggle with cancer.
Paulette Johnston
July 9, 2017
Bob was a neighbor and friend for years. He's going to be missed more than words can say, not only right here in the neighborhood but all around East Lansing. So many memories.... I can recall any number of times times finding him stationed outside the Wharton Center, on bitterly cold nights with temperatures in the single digits, gathering petition signatures for one or the other of the worthy causes he supported. He lives on in our hearts as an extraordinary person and an example for the rest of us.
Mark Meadows
July 9, 2017
When I first decided to run for Council (1993), Jay Rosen told me "You better talk to Bob Alexander." Bob was always a champion for peace and justice. Always ready with sound advice. And, a great example of the heart and soul of East Lansing.
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