Sterkte aan familie en vrienden... Ik kende Robin als een gedreven jongen die overal waar hij kwam geliefd was. We zullen hem allemaal hard missen... Michiel Roos

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Me entristece que este mundo deje marchar a una persona tan especial, me sorprende que se nos quite la oportunidad de ver las cosas a través del objetivo de Robin. En el Camino de Santiago, pude compartir momentos, fotografías, conversaciones, todo era agradable cuando Robin participaba. Lamento profundamente su pérdida, y acompaño en el sentimiento a sus familiares y amigos. Hasta pronto Robin.

I met Robin a few years ago on the Tomidi doing the Tall Ships race from Ireland to Scotland (2011 if I remember correctly). It may have only been for a short time but he was definitely the most memorable person I met on that trip! Robin was very friendly and helpful with me getting by on a Belgian ship. I won't forget him quizzing everyone on their political views of course and encouraging everyone to THINK!
Robin - Although we only met briefly and your time here was so sadly cut short, I know after we met you continued to make people question modern society and beliefs. You left a lasting impression on your many friends and it was definitely a good one. There is no doubt you will not be forgotten by anyone you met! I would loved to have heard of your adventures since then but I'm sure others will spread their stories.
My condolences to your family and friends at this sad time.

I met Robin in July 2012 in a small cabin in Arctic Finland whilst we were both working on a husky farm. Over the next few days we chopped down shrubs to make ready the winter running track for the sled dogs, then we Hiked across nearest national park. During this time Robin explained all about his views on the political systems of Europe (all about them. In detail. Lots of detail!) and quizzed me on my thoughts. I have to say I'd never given it that much thought. Robin swiftly changed that! He challenged me to question the political systems that were in place, the nonchalant attitudes towards voting and the concept that its acceptable not to vote. Robin could see a bigger picture. One that sometimes, when we're too busy in our own bubbles of life are to busy to see. Robin expressed upon me the importance of those living in a society to be active members of that society - he expressed to me that by not voting you are giving away your rights, giving away your desires and ultimately giving away you freedom.

I think differently about the big picture since I met Robin. I am so, so glad we met.

Robin - I will remember your grumpyness in the morning, and how we would tickle your feet to get you out of bed, and how you'd try to be cross but just end up laughing with us. I will remember how genuine you were, and how passionate about human rights and fair governance you were. I will remember you cooing like a mother hen over the sled dogs, cuddling them. I will remember our AMAZING dance routine (and how tolerant you were to let me teach you said dance routine while we waited for almost 2 hours for a boat!!) and how you begrudgingly wowed the other guides with your dance skills (but we were both out shined by Kit, who appeared to be a pro!). I will remember buying all the biscuits we could carry on our hike - and you called me the 'biscuit barrier' for the entire 2 days hike. I'll remember making our epic shelter in the woods that we slept in - I was snuggled in my sleeping bag, you were freezing because yours was so thin, I can remember you saying 'I'm sorry Dot, I'm not trying to spoon you its just FREEZING and you're WARM!!!'

What a guy. A true privilege to have met.

My condolences for all Robin's family and friends I am really sorry. My name is Pau and I met Robin in el Camino de Santiago in 2012. I cannot say how sad I am with words. Robin is and will be forever one of my best friends

Robin zal altijd die goedlachse Robin blijven die we meedragen op onze avonturen.

Patrick, Chris, Anneleen en Evelien,
ik wens jullie heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijden. Moge jullie bij elkaar en in de omgeving de kracht en steun vinden die nodig is om dit te verwerken.

Robin was definitely one of the most ideological of the volunteers who have come through our place in the far north (Hetta Huskies) and his optimism and gentle outlook on the world didn't look like it was going to be daunted by life and experiences. Linked to that, he was hilariously easy to wind up with non-pc comments and one of our guides in particular used to continually tease him by saying outrageous things in a very dead-pan way which Robin never quite knew whether to take seriously or not.

There was a hilarious moment for him and us after a hike, when he learned cheer-leading moves from an English girl (Dot). And a never lived down hike he did with a young English guy, both of whom claimed that they could read a map and then forgot to look at it and ended up half way to Norway. I wasn't particularly forgiving and they walked all the way back to where they had gone wrong (just 1km in) and then had to do the 20-30km hike they had originally planned to where I was to pick them up. That story has come up often (as advice to REALLY read maps to current volunteers). :)

He was, quite definitely one of the 'worst ever' volunteers when it came to getting up in the morning to explore that world he enjoyed so much. Doris used to gain somewhat perverse pleasure from (having to) tickle him awake mercilessly each morning. The only morning, in fact, when he didn't need such encouragement was a night when he had slept out in a wilderness shelter and forgotten to take a bag. He apparently 'spooned' vigorously with anyone and everyone and still froze through the night.

He said on his application to us:
In life I enjoy the little things that most of the people raised in a Western society take for granted these days. I enjoy to feel the environment around me, to see the little things, I enjoy people smiling, a whirling butterfly, a sunset, a night full of stars, nature. I enjoy learning new things, seeing new places, meeting new people. I just like nice moments. Doesn’t have to be a fancy car of big house to be happy, it just takes little beautiful moments.

In feedback when he left us he said that at that point in his life it was 'The most amazing thing I got to do in my life, without any doubt. This is a place where you work hard, but you get a lot in return, perfect training, nice experience, amazing moments, nice people to meet and lots more.'

We were so happy to share that time with Robin too.

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