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 glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the classmates we have lost
Shawn W. 'Lurch' Robison January 20, 1978 - December 17, 2005 Shawn W. "Lurch" Robison, 27, of Mingoville, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005. Born Jan. 20, 1978, in State College, he was a son of John "Jack" and Carol Durkin Robison of Mingoville. Shawn was a 1996 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was a 1996 graduate of Centre County Vocational and Technical School in Pleasant Gap. He was employed by the University Area Joint Authority and had also worked for Sweitzer Electric of Centre Hall. He was a member of the Walker Township Fire Company since he was 16 years old. He was a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen Club of Frenchville and the National Wild Turkey Federation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and spending time at camp. He participated in Little League and Teener League in Bellefonte and was a member of the Bellefonte Lanes Bowling League. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Michelle and her husband, Greg Herman, of Bellefonte and Jill and her husband, Mike Weaver, of Bellefonte; and nieces and nephews Megan Kelly, Katie Robison, Jessica and Colt Weaver and Bryce Herman.
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Robin L. Hillard Jr. September 16, 1977 - March 4, 2005 Robin L. Hillard Jr., 27, of Bellefonte, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1977, in College Township, he was a son of Robin L. Hillard Sr. and Patricia Ann Coder Hillard, who survive in Bellefonte. He was a graduate of St. John's Catholic School, Bellefonte, and a 1996 graduate of Bellefonte Area High School. He was an arborist in the Centre County region. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Bellefonte, as well as the Bald Eagle Cottage Rod and Gun Club. He was a former member of Boy Scout Troop 320, where he achieved the rank of Life Scout, was a member of the Vigilant Order of the Arrow and the Boy Scouts Native American Dance Team. He loved anything to do with the outdoors, especially hiking and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, John Robert Hillard, at home; his paternal grandparents, Donald R. Hillard, of Valley View, and Marva Fye Hillard, of Bellefonte; his paternal great-grandfather, Ralph R. Fye, of Karthaus; and his loyal companion, his dog, Katie Mae.
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Some words and thoughts from Rob's mother, Mrs. Patti Hillard:
Robbie was a kind and gentle soul. Following high school Robbie grew to be a simple man with an acute appreciation for good music, fine literature, folklore, history, poetry, writing and nature. He spent much of his time reading, and writing. His daily journals speak volumes of his fondness for friends, family, outdoor adventures and his faithful companion, his dog, Katie Mae. In one of his journal entries he writes, “Life is a beautiful place – it is important to believe in God, family, friends, tall tress, good music and love, most of all love.” He continues with advice to “love, live, and laugh often; face your enemies with compassion and live your life with zest.” He loved adventure and climbing higher then he was really comfortable, trees, rocks and mountains. Although he really enjoyed complex literature, he continued to treasure favorite books from childhood in “The Cat in the Hat” and “The Giving Tree.” Perhaps, one day you will read these books to your children, and in doing so remember a friend whose time past to quickly.
Rob was most comfortable when surrounded by “tall trees” and he devoted his final days caring for the woods, the wild and the trees as a Centre Region Arborist.
Joshua Allen Galbraith June 3, 1978 - October 16, 2008 Joshua Allen Galbraith, 30, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at the Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on June 3, 1978, in State College, he is the son of Jay Galbraith and Cynthia Neff Galbraith, both of Bellefonte. Joshua was a 1996 graduate of the Bellefonte Area High School. He worked as a maintenance utility worker for the Penn State University in the Residence office. Joshua is of the Protestant faith. He was an avid mountain biker and downhill snow skier. He also loved hiking. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Donald Galbraith, in 1997. Along with his parents, he is survived by one sister, Tara Galbraith, of Wilson, Wyo.; maternal grandparents, Harold and Phyllis Neff, of Bellefonte; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Doris Galbraith, of McElhattan; and by four uncles, one aunt, and two cousins. He will be sadly missed by his many friends who he thought of as brothers and sisters.
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