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Robbie Keers
This document is a biography and tribute to Robbie, who was born and raised in Wilton, Connecticut. It describes his childhood and love of sports from a young age. It includes memories and tributes from family, friends, teachers, and teammates who remember Robbie as a hardworking, caring, fun-loving person with a contagious laugh and joyful spirit who was beloved by all.
Robbie Keers
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- 8. Just the beginningof so many awards and trophies.
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- 18. Mrs Iannucci Kindergarten Teacher “Robbiewas a terrific little boy who always worked hard to please everyone. He has a very special place in my heart.” No One Forgets Robbie Miller Driscoll Kindergarten Class
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- 24. Robbie’s Food Program WhiteFood: Pasta with butter Grilled Cheese Sandwich Egg Whites Bread, Lots of Bread SALT with everything • No Milk • No Peanut Butter • No Tomato Sauce • No Coffee • No Chocolate
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- 32. Golden Shovel Award Awarded tothe Hardest-Working Player for defensive play and made the All FCIAC Second Team for Defense
- 36. “He was muchbigger than just another varsity athlete. He was Robbie Keers. It was his presence as a teammate and a friend that will forever carry his legacy as a true Wilton Warrior.” -John Nash Wilton Villager
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- 41. Friends Friends are thegift you give yourself
- 43. “You were afearless competitor, selfless leader, and consummate teammate.” - Sam Somers “Through thick and thin you were always there for me. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend. You were like a brother to me, Keers, and that will never change.” -Teddy Ottens
- 46. “Your pure joyand laughter was always contagious.” -Rebecca Sheinman “On the field, he was competitive and tenacious. Off the field , he always knew the right thing to say or do to put a smile on your face and brighten your day.” “Can safely say I’ll never meet anyone like you, Keers and you were one of the toughest kids I know.” Brendan Chapey
- 48. “Never had Iseen a player who could bring smiles to the other teams’ faces as he cradles and spins one-handed through traffic with a pole. You completely changed my outlook on how to play sports and have fun.” -Ryan Famakis “….lacrosse….your patented one-handed cradle will not be forgotten.” -Quinn Ward
- 50. “Never heard onebad word about you, never saw you fight with anyone, and never saw you bully anyone ….which was rare.” -Kinga Meow “You kept long practices hilarious even when Coach was yelling at us.” -Joey Fraccoroli “He had the most charisma I have ever seen on any single person.” –Sean Carroll
- 52. “The sweetest, funniest, andmost caring guy I’ve ever met.” - Grace Amione “Your wild and energetic spirit will be truly missed… but never forgotten.” Chelsea Levander
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- 56. Kudos for aJob Well Done: Note from his boss during paid summer internship: “It is not often you find young adults with that drive…. I am sure it is a tribute to the values he was raised with. He contributed much to our. He will be missed and made a difference.” Note from the CEO: I know I speak for everyone when I say that Robbie made such a positive impression on us. He was an intelligent, diligent, and personable young man that we all took to immediately.
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