tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post2191358452621306947..comments2023-06-24T05:32:10.795-04:00Comments on Liberal, Loud, and Proud: Robert Busby: Old Town's Magical MayorLiberalLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04371870959392924977noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-35072666332698365572007-03-08T14:09:00.000-05:002007-03-08T14:09:00.000-05:00I've just today learned of Robert's passing, and c...I've just today learned of Robert's passing, and crushed to learn the circumstances. It's been several years since I've seen Buzz, as I moved away from Michigan, but I knew him throughout the 80's, in his pioneering days in Old Town and he was just the sweetest, greatest guy. His Two Doors Down gallery was the center of my artistic and social universe and his presence there was very special. Bless you, Robert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-90504167719073403812007-03-02T20:07:00.000-05:002007-03-02T20:07:00.000-05:00Though I only met Mr. Busby on two occasions, I am...Though I only met Mr. Busby on two occasions, I am very close to his only daughter. She has been a family friend for years. Robert seemed like one of the sweetest men on earth. I pray that his daughter and everyone else close to him is able to remember all the great things he did and allow his love to live forever. God bless everyone affected by this ordeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-64621035867202872202007-02-28T11:15:00.000-05:002007-02-28T11:15:00.000-05:00I remember when organissimo played the Gallery las...I remember when organissimo played the Gallery last fall. As I walked in with my guitar and bag, Robert saw me, smiled, and said, "Welcome Home!" Can't believe that voice has been violently taken from us.<BR/><BR/>I really hope we don't lose the Creole, and I hope Meegan knows how much we love her. We'll all stick together and do the work before us, but I'm afraid it will be that much more of an uphill battle without Robert's leading light.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Jules. <BR/><BR/>~Joe GlossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-28400866731209042512007-02-28T08:46:00.000-05:002007-02-28T08:46:00.000-05:00I've known Robert for 30 years. You're right, Lucy...I've known Robert for 30 years. You're right, Lucy; we have to continue his vision. We owe it to him, and those whose lives were made more bright by his presence.<BR/><BR/>But right now, all I want to do is sit down and weep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-64940956339119502312007-02-28T07:36:00.000-05:002007-02-28T07:36:00.000-05:00There's only one way we can go. We must go on and ...There's only one way we can go. We must go on and up. The task that Robert finished is not completed. While his death is tragic, we can not let one single, senseless act destroy all that he gave. <BR/><BR/>We owe it to Robert and our city to continue on.LiberalLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371870959392924977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-27351554171965793102007-02-28T05:32:00.000-05:002007-02-28T05:32:00.000-05:00I only spoke with him a couple of times but it was...I only spoke with him a couple of times but it was clear that he was a man who really cared about those around him and used his business to make a difference in their lives.<BR/><BR/>A worthy man indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-84405984632328331782007-02-28T05:24:00.000-05:002007-02-28T05:24:00.000-05:00I am so sorry for your loss, and for Lansing's los...I am so sorry for your loss, and for Lansing's loss.<BR/><BR/>I could tell by talking with him those brief moments last month that he cared a great deal for artists and for his community. I'm very glad I got the chance to meet him. Thank you for that opportunity- he was a very special man.<BR/><BR/>Take care dear- write if you need to talk-Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788493827778525153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-23494579962502203132007-02-27T23:52:00.000-05:002007-02-27T23:52:00.000-05:00Robert--such a gentle soul, soft spoken, with a re...Robert--such a gentle soul, soft spoken, with a ready smile, a man of principles who lent a hand to the downtrodden, for he had been there at one time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-68363979987408526872007-02-27T23:11:00.000-05:002007-02-27T23:11:00.000-05:00I'm so glad that I had the chance to know Robert a...I'm so glad that I had the chance to know Robert and am heartbroken and angry about his murder. The Mayor of Old Town is dead. Where do we go from here?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700522924668572455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35949983.post-21750146182890577842007-02-27T22:16:00.000-05:002007-02-27T22:16:00.000-05:00thank you so much for posting this.thank you so much for posting this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com