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My Star Lit Sky
Recently, I was standing outside my abode at the foot of the mountains
that shield me from the artificial light of the Los Angeles Basin.
I was looking at the heavens with my uncorrected vision, spending
moments of my life in awe of the sight.
I see a part of the universe...and I see beauty and an unaltered
future. The universe will continue...beyond any human attempt to alter
it. In human life terms, there will always be the Milky Way, the
constellations, the sun and the moon.
The night sky refreshes my soul, for it is a fixed element than cannot
be altered. No weapon of destruction, no evil plot, no religion, no
government, no cult or conspiracy will ever change the night sky.
So, in these times of evil gangs and terrorists and the resulting
warfare, I look to the night sky to enjoy the stars and the moon and
feel the peace they bring...for they are real.
As I stand looking at the star lit sky, I pass many moments of my life
knowing that eternal things exist...no matter the fools that attempt
to control all of life.
So, my friends, you are almost countless...and you demonstrate and
reveal your friendship in so many ways...Your friendship endures even
as I fail at times.
When you look at the star lit sky, know that I will always share the
communion of your friendship.
With love for you all, Fred Robinson

Thank you for posting this. I have read it many times and each time I
do it renews my memories of Fred. I had the privilege of flying with
Fred nearly every week for many years. He had so much to teach. I
managed to learn only a little of it, but what I did learn from Fred
stays with me. He was, of course, a remarkable pilot but he was also
the finest teacher, of any subject, I have known. A terrible loss.