Robert G. Badwah, of Milton, born June 2, 1980. Robert was educated in Beacon Hill Nursery School, The Learning Project and graduated from the Brimmer and May School and Hampton University. Robert passed away, February 16, 2006. He was the loving father of Tariah Badwah, beloved son of Carmen and step-son of Alphon Atkinson. Son of Winston Watson. Brother of Al and Brian Atkinson. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

I went to elementary school with him for six years -- we were two of the four boys -- and middle/high school for two more. I only found out today. Wow. Have not heard the cause of death, but it doesn't matter... I don't expect to be losing schoolmates, not yet (and he's not quite the first).