Florida Keys News - Key West Citizen
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Island loses a community champion

Robert Walker, a community leader who bettered the lives of children and adults in Monroe County, died Tuesday after battling prostate cancer. He was 68.

"He made differences. He was a serious contributor to this community," said Janet Hayes, one of Walker's closest friends for more than 40 years. She worked with him in the Monroe County School District, where W...

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Visionary

Robert had a rare gift as an educator.

RIP friend in your native

RIP friend in your native Mississippi.

Robert Walker=Authentic American Hero=Courageous & Compassionate

Upon being elected by the people to be our Superintendent of Schools, he catapultaed our entire school district into the Age of Technology. It was magnificent to witness the spectacular effectiveness of this Pioneer. His kind and generous Spirit brought the best out of everyone. I look at what has happened to our Children, Teachers, Parents and Citizens since he left office; and it is sickening. One nightmare after another has followed this truly great man. Our Students and Country suffered enormously with Mr. Walker's departure. He was a Leader and a Giant of a Man. I was grateful to have had the opportunity to stand in his shadow. Love To You Always, My Dear Friend.
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