My father passed away last night. I am now with my family and will be spending time with them. The podcast will be back soon. Thanks for your understanding and support.
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My sincerest condolences Robin, take all the time you need, and be sure to look after yourself.
My condolences to you and your family. I send you strength upon the winds.
So sorry to hear this Robin, condolences to you and your family. Take care.
My prayers for you and your family. My
condolences.
Really very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Very sorry to hear that Robin, take your time, the Byzantines aren’t going anywhere! I hope all the arrangements go smoothly and look after yourself.
Please accept our condolences. In such cases in Orthodox churches “memory eternal”is chanted for the departed.
He left behind a legacy for all of us.
So very sorry for your loss, Robin. My thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Take care.
I’m sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences for you and your family. I can imagine the pain and sorrow you’re going through, but I’m sure your dad was very proud of you. May he Rest In Peace
Robin – so sorry for your loss. We appreciate all your hard work and know that you have a close relationship with your father. Never easy to lose a parent. Thoughts are with you and condolences.
I’m sorry Robin. He raised a good kid.
Sorry for your loss, Robin. I lost the closest thing I ever had to a Father to pancreatic cancer not long ago. Wishing nothing but the best for you and your family during such a hard time.
So, sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
RIP, Mr. Pierson.
So sorry for you loss Robin. It’s never easy losing a parent to cancer. Prayers for you and your family. His memory will live on through you. Thank you for sharing some of them with us.
So sorry Robin. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
I am so sorry for your loss Robin. He raised a good son. Condolences to you and your family.
Take care Robin.
So sorry to hear of your bad news. Take care. Condolences to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
RIP, take care man, thanks for your work, will remmember him thanks to the special stories episodes
so sorry for your loss Robin, take your time, we’ll wait.
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Robin. I was glad to get to know him just a little bit through the podcast–his voice was perfect for the Symeon the Stylite episode.
I’m so sorry for your loss. The best time to reflect on good memories is spent with family. Condolences to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Belated condolences and take as much time as you need in this trying moment
Dear Robin, my sincerest condolences. My mother passed away on Saturday 17th October. She was 94 so had a good innings, but she still leaves a big hole in all our hearts as the loss of your father must do for you. I hope you have plenty of support from family and friends around you. Since discovering The History of Byzantium earlier this year you have been my constant companion every day through lockdown. I really enjoy your style of presentation. So you are just like a friend to me even though you don’t know me. Best wishes for organising funerals etc and I look forward to more amazing podcasts from you in the future.
Kind regards,
Barrie, Australia
Dear Robin, Just heard the sad news of your father’s passing. Having been through the same exact situation with my own father’s passing away almost a year to the day, I’m aware that words expressed on a blog could not possibly convey the sympathy & comfort for the pain & loss your family is feeling. God bless you & keep you strong during this very trying time.
Sincerely,
Nicholas
Florida, USA
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending love to you and your family.
I’m really sorry to hear about your father’s passing.
Condolences and best wishes to you and your family.
Robin,
I am so sorry for you loss and I send my deepest condolences to your family. You’ve given me so much joy through this podcast and I hope you take as much time with your family as you need/can.
Really sorry to hear. Condolences to you and your family.
Condolence to your fam9ily Robin. Hope you are ok and thank you for all your efforts. God bless
Condolences to you and your family.
Robin, I’ve enjoyed your work for years now and I’m truly sorry to hear this new. My condolences and please don’t feel pressure to return to the podcast until you’re ready.
Robin,
I’m very, very sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences. I’ve followed you for a long time and hope you are able to take whatever time you need to do for you and your family.
Take care,
Mike Thayer
Sorry for your loss Robin. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
My condolences. My father died in April, so I can tell you that things will get better, although you now have a new weak spot.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the loving energy of the universe comfort you & your family.
he was a good man. Even though i never meet him i remember you talking about your dad in the early episodes like maybe i think it was somewhere between 1-10 i get so nostalgic about the early episodes cus i started listening right away Robin mentioned he worked with his dad and i just get the feeling that he did what a good father does and said go for it Robin this podcast is great idea. or something like that and whatnot.
Take care Robin and take as much time as you need.
I remember you talking about your father early on. He sounds like a great father. Please accept my condolences.
Condolences to you and your family Robin. I lost my father this year as well and wanted to let you know you and your father will be in my prayers.
Sorry to hear about your father’s passing, Robin, may he rest in peace. Condolences from a big fan of your show from Ecuador.
I am very sorry for your loss, Robin. May you find strength and inspiration in your father’s life.
Sorry for your loss Robin. Take care.
Graham
Scotland
I am so sorry. RIP