Today, June 29, marks the anniversary of Bob Crane's untimely passing. In the early morning hours of June 29, 1978, Bob lost his life by the hands of another. His murder remains unsolved to this day. You will read and hear all sorts of opinions today and in the two weeks leading up to his birthday on July 13th. Keyboard warriors with limited knowledge of Bob Crane will tell you who they think he was, how they think he lived, and their theories as to who might have committed the crime. What we want you to remember amidst all of the noise is this:
"Whatever his struggles or disappointments, the compass of Bob’s life always pointed toward the positive. Hopefulness. Compassion. Excitement. Happiness. Courage. He loved completely, supported unconditionally, worked untiringly, and remained 'the guy that always assumes no matter what’s in that room, there’s a pony hidden underneath all of that stuff'—a rare optimism that wouldn’t be snuffed out. He knew what he wanted in his work, and he figured out how to achieve it. Most of all, he wanted—needed—to be loved, liked, and accepted. And sometimes, in trying to meet that need, he was tripped up by human weakness."At the end of our lives, do we want to be remembered and judged only for our flaws and imperfections? Do we want people to focus in on the specks that mar our heritage and blot out all the good we’ve done? Do we want our families to be reminded of our mishaps and struggles constantly? No. Bob was much more than his struggles and weaknesses. In spite of his flaws, he was a kind person, a joyful person, a talented person, a courageous person—a whole person."—Excerpt from Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography
