Robert Townsend

Robert was riding south (downhill) on University Way around 6:15 p.m. when he collided with a northbound car attempting to make a left turn onto NE Campus Parkway.

He will be forever missed...

Poem by Robert -

In life you'll make mistakes, as we all will do

And it seems like you don't have enough to even make due

Your faith may be low, and the tide real high

And you can't get above water no matter how hard you try

If you feel at the end and say, "This is it,"

Stop and take a breather, but just don't quit.

Your journey maybe full of twist and curves, But if you hold on tight, you can make it through the swerves.

If you stay the course when you're down and out,

You be may be amazed at how quickly things turn around.

Don't give up before the race is done,

Just take one step and then another one.

The end is near, though it appears to be far,

You'll be surprised to know how close you are.

Here's something to recall when your path is darkest lit:

It's always darkest before the dawn,

And you can make it if you just don't quit.

By Robert S. Townsend