"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart". Helen Keller

When Robert and I first met in the 70's we were each working to educate and sustain ourselves.  Robert was working evenings at 121 Leavenworth, helping youg people who were struggling with mental illness, and he took classes at SF State.  I worked nights as a nurse's aid at local hospitals and went to nursing school at USF in the daytime.  Sparks flew, as John Nickens will tell you, and the rest is history.By 1984 we had two beautiful children.  When it came time to educate them, we were determined to give them love and support in whatever field they chose to study, and wherever they chose to do that.  We stood by them, each in our own way.  Along with their aunts and cousins, we attended every graduation, clebrated every success and were united in believing there were no barriers for our children that could not be overcome.  I believe Robert, though we are now unable to see him or touch him, will feel the love we have for him and will be pleased by this scholarship fund in his name.  We continue to support and hold in our hearts a belief in the future of young people in our city, and yours.