I knew Robert when he took refuge under the covered entrance to
Trinity Lutheran Church on Hilltop untill they kicked him off the
property several years ago. I have never witnessed him panhandling.
Robert told me he was a Vietnam veteran, who often could be seen with
a guitar. Apparently Robert spent the last years of his life sitting
in front of the Target Department store. It is my understanding
somebody ran over Roberts foot, and infection set in.
Folks in Target can tell you more, and they have been nice enough to
purchase this memorial stand where this well known and loved homeless
man dwelled.
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