Shotgun 1 #51 July 28, 2003 "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep." (by Mary Frye) Blue Skies, Keely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #52 July 28, 2003 I met Rob at CSS 3(?) years ago during their Easter boogie, while he was travelling with Jari and Lyle Presse. He took me on my first birdman jump, and got me hooked on them -- only to buy a suit a year later. I found out after the jump, after a few beers around the bonfire, that I was his first student. Blue Skies j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #53 July 28, 2003 Sympathy and prayers are with all...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #55 July 28, 2003 gahhhhh.... blueskies and long flights birdman... hugs and love Jess____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #56 July 28, 2003 All my thoughts and prayers to your family and his, Mujie. I met Rob back in Deland when he was managing PD Source, bought my G3 and a few other odds and ends from him, and made a few jumps with him at Daytona Beach. We still traded emails once in a while, and I was looking forward to making a trip down to Elsinore sometime and checking in with him. This truly knocks me for a loop, Rob seemed like a guy who loved life and lived it to the fullest... Fly Free forever, Rob. IcemanDoctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #57 July 28, 2003 I'm so sorry to hear this. Take are off yourself Jessica, you have our thoughts and prayers. Blue skies Rob. Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #58 July 28, 2003 Sorry for the loss. There must have been some serious issues to commit suicide? Any idea why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #59 July 28, 2003 I'm shocked. I was just on the phone and it came up that I was planning on heading down to Elsinore to get my BM-I from Rob, and that's how I got the news. I know what it's like to be there, but I still just can't believe it."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #60 July 28, 2003 QuoteSorry for the loss. There must have been some serious issues to commit suicide? Any idea why? In consideration for Rob's loved ones, I am asking that any talk about his personal life to stay out of the public forums.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewstewart 0 #61 July 28, 2003 That is true, but people like myself who had met Rob several times and respected him would like, I think, to know - at least to some extent - why he took his own life. If there can be as little conjecture as possible then of course that would be best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #62 July 28, 2003 No. We will not discuss any details of this on this site. End of discussion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #63 July 28, 2003 Was very shocked to learn of this news on Saturday... I didn't want to believe it! Rob was such a nice guy, and always extended a hand to those around. God, please keep him in your peace and guidance. May you rest now Rob! All my prayers to Jess and the family. And to the extended Elsinore family as well. Blue skies, gia Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #64 July 28, 2003 I think that even his closest friends would be hard pressed to tell you why he did it. And they're probably not going to be posting those details on the forum. It's hard to say goodbye to someone without a note, without a reason, without warning - but it's important to realize that depression is not logical. It is insidious and it lies deep within. It is not the response of one fight, or one bad week, or one tragedy. It builds and blackens slowly. Anyone who knew Rob well, knew he had been troubled for a while. Hindsight sucks. Call it a reminder - who do you know that might be feeling isolated right now? who needs a good ass kicking from a loving friend? Do something about it. Don't feel like you should have. My two cents. --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #65 July 29, 2003 QuoteIt's hard to say goodbye to someone without a note, without a reason, without warning - but it's important to realize that depression is not logical. It is insidious and it lies deep within. It is not the response of one fight, or one bad week, or one tragedy. It builds and blackens slowly.All too true. I went through this same thing, but survived because my parents came home and found me soon after my attempt (pills). At the time, I wasn't even thinking about it. There wasn't any event. There was no reason I could identify. I just stood in the kitchen, nothing going through my mind, and went for it. It builds and then consumes you. You can be the greatest person around without any real problems, but things like boredom, poverty, guilt, etc, negative emotions that lead to depression, that don't get addressed get bigger and bigger until they take you over. Rob will be very, very missed for quite some time. We've lost a hell of a guy."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #66 July 29, 2003 God, this is hard. I heard the news over the phone, from a friend who wasn't even in town this weekend. Shocked is an understatement. I met Rob over the phone when I started as a newbie gear dealer way back when. He was with PD Source at the time, then The Drop Shop when the former closed. Rob was always cheerful and helpful, answering questions from someone who, at the time, didn't even know that risers came -with- with the rig, and not with the canopy! Every time I had an order, or a question, Rob was there to teach and laugh. When he moved to CA, he actually recognized -me- and came over with a hug! The first picture I had seen of Rob was one he sent of a Halloween party in which he shaved his entire body and donned a pink girlie outfit! (wish I still had that picture now, he was so proud of it!). My memories will always be of the positive of Rob and his joy, his mentoring, his tireless teaching. He invited me to fly a wingsuit with him...he would teach me. I balked...kind of scared to try something -that- new. I wish I hadn't. He was someone I already trusted and knew I would be safe. Blue Skies, Rob. Your uplifting spirit will be missed. Lori Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RippedCord 0 #67 July 29, 2003 QuoteRob Tonnesen committed suicide... When was this confirmed by the coroner as suicide? AMDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #68 July 29, 2003 I'm going to request that this be locked. This thread was meant to wish my sweetie good bye and share memories, not to spread rumors or answer the questions of people who, if I may be so bold, have no business asking. I understand that it is human to want to know so that we can prevent it, but please understand how it feels when I see where this thread has gone. Pictures of Rob dressed as a fembot will be posted soon. Jessica Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #69 July 29, 2003 QuoteI'm going to request that this be locked. Done.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
