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.?@