Carol Cosgrove, mother of Robin, continues to drive the Robin Cosgrove prize for Ethics in Finance with love and dedication. Please have a look at the site, and do everything you can to join the awards ceremony in November!
http://robincosgroveprize.org/
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In memory of
Robin Cosgrove
( 1972 - 2004 )
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Robin Cosgrove
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2011 and another successful year of the RC Prize
5th anniversary of Robin's passing
Today marks 5 years since our good friend left us, and while its true that time certainly does help heal, nothing can take away the wonderful memories we have of Robin.
Today I went to Izu Hokkawa with my wife, my son Robin who is almost 2, Eisuke Hattori, his wife and two boys. We all stood out on the pier and looked down at the clear blue waters where we spread Robin's ashes.
The waves were churning, and the wind pushed with a steady warm comfort that let us know that Robin's spirit is still very much as strong as ever.
We had lunch at the little restaurant in front of the hot spring bath, and laughed while we the wonderful 'oba-chan' who has run the place for 15 years reminded us of how Robin used to order sake and sashimi in his underware after his baths.
Since our little Robin was born, I have not spent a lot of time in Izu, but today was just a brief reminder of the incredible memories that Robin and us had down there.
We love you Robin, we miss you and we are thinking about you.?@
Today I went to Izu Hokkawa with my wife, my son Robin who is almost 2, Eisuke Hattori, his wife and two boys. We all stood out on the pier and looked down at the clear blue waters where we spread Robin's ashes.
The waves were churning, and the wind pushed with a steady warm comfort that let us know that Robin's spirit is still very much as strong as ever.
We had lunch at the little restaurant in front of the hot spring bath, and laughed while we the wonderful 'oba-chan' who has run the place for 15 years reminded us of how Robin used to order sake and sashimi in his underware after his baths.
Since our little Robin was born, I have not spent a lot of time in Izu, but today was just a brief reminder of the incredible memories that Robin and us had down there.
We love you Robin, we miss you and we are thinking about you.?@
Robin Cosgrove lost in climbing accident
(Originally published Aug 10, 2004.)
They believe that he had walked across from the Brevent lift to the top of the Aiguille. It was a fairly clear day but some cumulus cloud had gathered over the top of the Aiguille. Having seen Chamonix through a clearing in the cloud they think that he decided to try and take a short cut down to the valley, not realising that this was impossible and that the only way back was the way he had come, or to carry on over to the other side. The slopes you can see on the photo are just too steep to walk down and he must have slipped.
Robin was found just up and to the right of the arrow marked Pour 75 centimes de plus in the winter photo of the Aiguille (just below the bit of rock which sticks out further into the couloir). It actually doesn't look at all like this at the moment as there is no snow; see other photo Aiguille de Charlanon Summer which will give you a better idea.
Robin fell from approximately 200 Meters and was killed instantly. The local mountain rescue also believes that due to the height from which he fell, and the acceleration, Robin would have passed out, feeling no pain.
A truely tragic ending to a wonderful life. We will miss you Robin.
Pictures of the location can be found in the Photos section.
Cosgrove Prize adds Iberoamerica division
An expanded competition for the Robin Cosgrove prize now includes Latin America, Spain and Portugal, it was recently announced.
The formal announcement and information about how to participate are linked below.
The formal announcement and information about how to participate are linked below.
Robin Cosgrove Prize to make first award
Robin Cosgrove Prize Selection Committee is close to chosing a winner!
First annual Robin Cosgrove prize to be awarded on September 15th in Geneva.
(Originally published Summer 2007.)
First annual Robin Cosgrove prize to be awarded on September 15th in Geneva.
(Originally published Summer 2007.)
3 year anniversary stirs memories
As the sad day approaches I find myself taking a mental inventory of the times Robin has popped up in my thoughts over the past year. Even three years after his passing, I am still getting mails from friends around the world who have just recently learned of his death. I still feel the pain with the same intensity as the first time, but it soon passes with the knowledge that Robin is still on the minds of friends and family no matter where they are.
(Originally published June 15, 2007.)
As I sit here typing this post, my wife handed me an envelope out of a drawer she was cleaning out, and asked if I needed it. Inside was the receipt for the hotel I stayed at when I attended Robin's funeral 3 years ago. Amazing how these things just happen...
My prayers are with you Robin, and my thoughts are with Carol and family, and with all of our collective friends around the world.
I hope you are all well!
SIGN THE GUEST BOOK! UPDATE THE COMMUNITY.
Robin, you are still on our minds!
By ac
June 15, 2007
(Originally published June 15, 2007.)
As I sit here typing this post, my wife handed me an envelope out of a drawer she was cleaning out, and asked if I needed it. Inside was the receipt for the hotel I stayed at when I attended Robin's funeral 3 years ago. Amazing how these things just happen...
My prayers are with you Robin, and my thoughts are with Carol and family, and with all of our collective friends around the world.
I hope you are all well!
SIGN THE GUEST BOOK! UPDATE THE COMMUNITY.
Robin, you are still on our minds!
By ac
June 15, 2007
One year later, loved ones gather for a final farewell
July 25th marked the one year anniversary of the death of our friend Robin, and a number of his family and friends made the very long journey to Japan to fulfill one of Robin's last wishes.
(Originally published August 6th, 2005.)
Before Robin died he told his mother Carol that should he leave this earth he wanted to be cremated and have his ashes spread in the sea near the beach house where he spent much of his time while in Tokyo.
Nearly 30 friends and family were on hand to take part in the ceremony on the pier at Izu Hokkawa, the small town where the house is located. It was a wonderful and moving experience made special by the group that had gathered from Japan, the US, Singapore, the UK and Switzerland. Carol explained why we were there, and Ogawa Tadahiro closed the ceremony with his kind words and memories from nearly 40 years of being connected to the Cosgrove family.
Robin's ashes were seperated into a number of lovely boxes and envelopes so that each of his friends and family members could say goodbye in a personal way. The sun was going down, and the sea was flat, but a warm breeze blew over the pier helping guide Robin's ashes to their final resting place.
He will be guarded there by an orange starfish, and in close proximity to the place he loved.
Later, we collected the paper boxes and envelopes and ignited them in a pile near the garden of the beach house. The fire blazed brightly in the darkness, and we all cried together in a truely special moment that I will never forget.
Thank you all for making the long trip to Japan, and thank you Robin for again being the reason for so many wonderful people to gather together.
By Andy Clark
August 6th, 2005
Izu Hokkawa Town
Shizuoka, Japan
(Originally published August 6th, 2005.)
Before Robin died he told his mother Carol that should he leave this earth he wanted to be cremated and have his ashes spread in the sea near the beach house where he spent much of his time while in Tokyo.
Nearly 30 friends and family were on hand to take part in the ceremony on the pier at Izu Hokkawa, the small town where the house is located. It was a wonderful and moving experience made special by the group that had gathered from Japan, the US, Singapore, the UK and Switzerland. Carol explained why we were there, and Ogawa Tadahiro closed the ceremony with his kind words and memories from nearly 40 years of being connected to the Cosgrove family.
Robin's ashes were seperated into a number of lovely boxes and envelopes so that each of his friends and family members could say goodbye in a personal way. The sun was going down, and the sea was flat, but a warm breeze blew over the pier helping guide Robin's ashes to their final resting place.
He will be guarded there by an orange starfish, and in close proximity to the place he loved.
Later, we collected the paper boxes and envelopes and ignited them in a pile near the garden of the beach house. The fire blazed brightly in the darkness, and we all cried together in a truely special moment that I will never forget.
Thank you all for making the long trip to Japan, and thank you Robin for again being the reason for so many wonderful people to gather together.
By Andy Clark
August 6th, 2005
Izu Hokkawa Town
Shizuoka, Japan
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