There is sad news today. Bob Rozinski has passed away.

[Joe Roller]

Bob was a skilled photographer, an avid student of birds, a almost daily visitor to Cherry Creek State Park and a friend.

He will be missed by so many of us.

No one knew that he was ill until the shocking news came that he had been diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer only ten days before his death.

Cynthia Madsen told me, "What a void he will leave! I can't remember a trip to Cherry Creek SP without running into Bob there, camera at the ready."

Karen von Saltza recalls, "Bob knew where every pheasant was in the park and was always eager to share bird sightings."

Hugh Kingery's friendship with Bob goes back forty years, when they backpacked into the Gore Range together.

Bob Andrews spoke for all of us. "Bob was a warm and caring friend. I am quite stunned."

Glenn Walbek remembers, "Sharing birding tips, camera tidbits and jokes with Bob."

On November 19, 2010 Bob Rozinski showed Glenn and me a photograph he had taken that morning of a Snow Bunting!

We searched the park for hours, missing that rarity, but happened upon a Ross's Gull during our search. Thanks, Bob!

You will be missed. You will be remembered.

Bob's life partner, Wendy Shattil, is planning a memorial in May, date to be announced. Karen von Saltza has agreed to gather 

a list of Bob's birding friends to help Wendy make plans.

Those wishing to attend or send condolences to Wendy, can send an email with the words, “Bob’s Service” in the subject line, to Karen at <kvons...@yahoo.com>

Joe Roller,

Denver