Condolence From: Riyam Al Ghrary
Condolence: I am shocked and saddened by the news of Dr.Wright's passing. He was a great mentor to me at UNC and I'm only a pre-dental student. I met him when he gave a wonderful presentation about what the field of Prosthodontics entails to a pre-dental honor society club and I was so intrigued and impressed by his work that I went to talk to him afterwards and has since worked on a research project with him and attended the ACP session in Florida to present it. He was a wonderful mentor who cared for students and saw potential in everybody and encouraged us to work hard despite how difficult we perceived the idea of becoming a dentist to be ("oh I hated Organic Chemistry too" he said "but you won't see it again in dental school so just power through!"). I look up to him as a model in the field of dentistry. If I will be a quarter of how kind, generous, and professional he was, I would be very proud indeed.
Sunday April 24, 2016
Condolence From: Darrick E. Antell, MD, DMD
Condolence: As a fellow professional, I will miss Robert's expertise and wisdom. He was a compassionate, caring doctor....which is increasingly hard to find.
Robert was a good man, and there are very few of us left ! My condolence to the immediate and extended family as well as all of his friends.
Thursday April 14, 2016
Condolence From: Don Giddon
Condolence: Dear Bill: You may not remember me, but Robert was always very helpful to me as I hope I was to him. He was particularly gracious during my recent (Spring 2015) visit to the University; in fact he sponsored my visit and was most generous with his time. During his time at HSDM we had several projects we intended to do with various students. I will miss him.
Thursday April 14, 2016
Condolence From: Cheryl & Michael
Condolence: Bill and Cindy we are so sorry to learn of
Robert's passing. You are both in our prayers.
Together we will all remember our dear friend Robert as the true friend he was.
With Love, Cheryl and Michel
Thursday April 14, 2016
Condolence From: Denise VeyVoda
Condolence: I am truly saddened to hear of Robert's passing. We were co residents and fellows at MSK. We spent 3 years together charting new paths for our Head and Neck patients and he will be missed. My condolences to Bill and Robert's family. Rest peacefully, Robert.
Thursday April 14, 2016
Condolence From: Duane Koedyker
Condolence: My heartfelt condolences to Bill and extended family. Having been Dr. Wright's clinical assistant at HSDM, I have nothing but great fond memories. Dr. Wright was a pleasure to work with. He had only enriched my life to have known him. I will miss Dr. Wright as he surely will be missed by so many others.
Duane Koedyker
Thursday April 14, 2016
Condolence From: Tom Salinas
Condolence: Bill,
My heartfelt condolence on the loss of Rob. I got to know Rob and you through the Academy of Prosthodontics and was glad to be a colleague and friend. He was so generous with his time towards prosthodontics and education. Not only is his passing a huge loss to us, but a large loss to the community of prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics.
I was very happy to see him at the meetings and always enjoyed chatting with him and you about good New Orleans food!
He was a consummate gentleman and I will miss him very much. My sympathies at this difficult time.
With much warmth and respect,
Tom Salinas
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Condolence From: Elsbeth Kalenderian
Condolence: Dear Bill,
I am truly sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Rob. He was such a wonderful gentleman. I have many fond memories from the years we were together at HSDM. He was so kind helping me getting settled-in when I first arrived. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Elsbeth Kalenderian
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Condolence From: Lisa A. Lang
Condolence: I can't begin to tell you how shocked I was when I heard the news. Rob was a wonderful human being and will be missed by all who knew him. I have such cherished memories of my sister Beth and I having dinner with him and Bill at the AP installation banquet in Bern; it was a wonderful night of conversation and dancing, and singing Sinatra tunes with him this year in Palm Springs. The world is not as bright with out him.
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Condolence From: Keith Ferro
Condolence: Dear Bill,
Rob was a dear friend and touched many lives. He was always thinking of ways to include students in a collaborative project and perhaps inspire them to further learning experiences. Many will follow his example of being inclusive and generous. Peace be with you.
Keith
Wednesday April 13, 2016
