Remembering Robbie  / Kayla (had a class with him freshman year )
I first met Robbie in my first class of freshman year in September 2003.  We both were in Ms. Marino's freshman english class and sat next to one another.  He was from Barnegat and I was from LBI, so this was the first time we had met one another.  We started talking immediately because both he and I were members of athletic teams; and ironically we both had games that day so we were required to wear our jerseys to school.  I knew he played football and I played field hockey, being that there were many summer requirements and I recognized him from summer workouts.  He was one of the only people who talked to me in that class the first day.  He was truly a passionate person and it was obvious from the moment I met him, that he would change my life forever.  

Earlier that year I had lost a childhood friend of mine and was having a hard time dealing with it, but he was there to keep my spirits up and help me forget about my dwelings.  I never had a chance to thank him for that. 

To the Eberenz Family, your son was truly a special and inspirational person to me.  After the death of my childhood friend and then Robbie I made a promise to myself and to both of them that I would finish highschool and move on to bigger and better things, but that I would always carry them with me.  I have vowed to myself that whenever I succeed they succeed, so when I recieved my diploma at graduation so did both of them.  Please know that he was a special person then and still is now, because many people think about him, carry him in thier hearts, and know he is watching over them and guiding them toward their successes.

Sincerely,
Kayla   Close

retired school teacher  / Lucy Edwards (no relation )
I am deeply touched with the passing of Robert and all the tributes that you have written. I find myself in tears for your loved one. I pray that he is looking at you, inspiring and guiding you.
God Bless you,
Lucy Edwards Close

WE LOVE YOU  / Kristen Eberenz (cousin)
Robbie,

We all miss you like crazy and so many things remind me of all the wonderful memories we have all shared as a family.  I often dream about you and the image of you is so very clear.  I know in my heart your telling me your doing just fine.  Nothing will be the same now that your gone.  If we only could hear half of your breath.  We love you and always will be thinking of you.
Love you,
Krissy Close