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Robert Hastings
In Memory of
Robert Martin "Robin"
Hastings
1954 - 2021
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Condolence From: Joni Marie Clark Cunningham
Condolence: Robert Hastings had a fundamental effect on my life, my career, and my future. I served as his learning assistant at DACC, and he invited me to serve as a guest lecturer for his Astronomy classes. He saw in me the passion I had for Astronomy, and for teaching, and always inspired me. He and Nancy were wonderful guests at my wedding to my husband Michael Cunningham. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing, and will hold his memory, and his love of all people in my heart forever.
Monday September 26, 2022
Condolence From: Joni Marie Clark Cunningham
Condolence: Robert Hastings had a fundamental effect on my life, my career, and my future. I served as his learning assistant at DACC, and he invited me to serve as a guest lecturer for his Astronomy classes. He saw in me the passion I had for Astronomy, and for teaching, and always inspired me. He and Nancy were wonderful guests at my wedding to my husband Michael Cunningham. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing, and will hold his memory, and his love of all people in my heart forever.
Monday September 26, 2022
Condolence From: Dianne Hastings
Condolence: Something has been amiss since my brother Robin's death a year ago. The sadness, of course, and also the confusion and anger that this honorable man should be taken away so soon. But that wasn't at the core of this emptiness I have been feeling -- it was something else.
Over the last year I would be doing something such as gardening or reading and my thoughts would drift to my brother Robin. "I need to call him" and see how his life is going, how his family is getting along. I would realize, of course, that I could no longer call him. But it wasn't that I couldn't talk to him to get an update on things. I was missing something far deeper. I was missing the sound of his voice. More specifically, I missed the sound of his booming and enthusiastic greeting. Whenever I would call, I was never greeted with a "hey" or "what'zup?" It was always "HI DIANNE!" In just a few seconds I could feel his genuine joy, happiness, and love to hear from me. My heart was immediately warmed by this--this simple sound, but so important in its loving meaning. His boisterous greeting would always change my day for the better, no matter however else our conversation might have transpired.
I only hope, my dear brother, that I can live my final years of life in the way you approached yours, especially in your greetings and appreciation of others: live life with honor, gratefulness, respect, love, and (most importantly) -- pure joy.
Oh, and if you can hear me: "HI ROBIN!"
Love,
Dianne
Friday September 02, 2022
Condolence From: Pam Kloepfer
Condolence: Robin....I am so grateful that you had been a friend in my life. I treasure that we remained pen-pals all these years and I thank you for the experiences you gave me early-on that I would never, ever have had - rock climbing and hang gliding! Comfort and solace to Nancy and Keighley; rest in peace, my friend.
Saturday November 06, 2021
Condolence From: Michael Scot Trueblood
Condolence: I am saddened to hear the news of Robins passing, but and especially shocked in light of the fact that I honestly thought he would be the one to outlive us all. It saddens me even more to learn of the many facets of Robin I never knew of until his passing.Astronomer, gymnast,coach, father, friend, and so much more, Robin will be missed by many.

He was a tireless and enthusiastic advocate for our sport of hang gliding, always the guy working for the club to manage the fly-ins, politicking with city or Forest Service, always giving his best efforts to something or someone other than himself. His absence leaves a void that I doubt will ever be filled.

Adios Robin, you always flew higher than most of us ever knew.
Friday September 24, 2021
Condolence From: Martin Baumer
Condolence: I met Robin 21 years ago on the Dry Canyon Hanggliding launch site. I had just arrived in Alamogordo and rode up there with my bike in search for the launch site. Up on top Robin welcomed me so friendly (me a complete stranger back then) that for the next four years it became a tradition that every time Robin visited Alamogordo for hanggliding we had dinner at our house, often together with Nancy and Keighley, prior they head home to Las Cruces. He would entertain the kids and the wifes with his guitar and his songs, while I would prepare the food. Those are some great memories I would not want to miss.
Even after I got transferred back to Germany we stayed in touch. Either I would visit him once a year in Las Cruces or he would visit us in Rostock together with his family. I cherish the long discussions we had about politics, science and life itself. I loved your open-mindedness, friendliness and your incredible positive spirit. I am grateful Robin, that I could call you one of my best friends. I am thankful that I got the chance to see and talk to you one last time three months ago. Robin you have been a role model to all of us, to me, Insa, Jana and Lukas. We will miss you!
Tuesday September 21, 2021
Condolence From: Candace
Condolence: I will always remember the many kindnesses Robin went out of his way to bestow upon me in the nearly 15 years I'd been fortunate to know him. He always took the time to ask me how life was treating me after graduating from NMSU, and hand-wrote me one of the most beautiful cards I've ever received after donating to the fund set up in his honor. I will treasure Robin's enduring words and every single one of those kindnesses as I remain forever appreciative of the opportunity to befriend him in this lifetime. I send my love and condolences to Nancy, Keighley, the Hastings family, and everyone mourning Robin's passing while celebrating the many ways in which his presence brought joy to us all.
Sunday September 19, 2021
Condolence From: Greg Clark
Condolence: From his other family, the flying community I’d just like to take a moment to thank you for sharing Robin with us. He was a great friend, mentor, and guide to flying in Alamogordo. He got hundreds of pilots off safely. Many times only to miss flying himself. Then when we all arrived to the landing zone he would have two things, his guitar and his homemade telescope. “Anyone want to see Saturn’s moons”. Or for the hundredth time, me, “I still can’t find Andromeda”.
Would love to hear Robin sing about “Bob” one more time. God Bless.
Saturday September 18, 2021
Condolence From: C P
Condolence: My condolences to the family. When loosing a loved one it can be unbearable. That is why God has provided scriptures in the Bible to help ones cope with the loss. In the Bible book of Isaiah 25:8 Jehovah God promises soon to "swallow up death forever." He also promises to bring back those who have fallen asleep in death (Acts 24:15). In a little while longer this kind of pain will be a thing of the past (Revelations 21:4). May these scriptures bring you comfort in this difficult time (jw.org)
Wednesday September 15, 2021
Condolence From: Dianne Hastings
Condolence: Thank you, Robin, for being such a great brother and remarkable human being. I always admired your positive, enthusiastic zest for life and the way you only saw the good in others. Robin was fond of quoting Will Rogers, "I never met a man I didn't like." and Robin liked everybody and everyone liked Robin.
When I first talked to Robin after his diagnosis, he showed great strength and optimism about whatever the outcome might be. "I've had a great life, Dianne." Indeed. Robin was the epitome of a life well lived.
And thank you to Nancy and Keighley for taking such loving care of my brother in his final months. He was truly blessed by your devotion and love.
I will miss you, brother. Rest in peace.
Love, Dianne
Wednesday September 15, 2021
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