Robin Williams' death has been plastered all over the newspapers, magazines, and every other headline for a while now. I would like to take this opportunity to add to the many articles that have been written commemorating his work and character.
As a child, one my first experiences with Robin Williams was Jumanji. To be honest, I was quite unsettled by all of the craziness that went on in that film, but I remember liking that man because I remembered him from Hook as well. And then I saw him in Mrs. Doubtfire. The more I saw him, the more I liked him. His characters always portrayed a determined, loyal, caring man who ended up finding out more about himself through trying to protect his loved ones. This was so important to me because I value family so much. He was always fighting for his family. And he made me laugh even though the concepts were serious. He showed me that growing up didn't mean that I couldn't have fun anymore or that I couldn't still have adventures. He gave me fresh eyes to look upon the world and see that just because I'm a grown up I can still grow.
Robin accomplished making many people smile and laugh and cry and hope. It is unfortunate that he is no longer able to make more movies to continue sharing his ability, but it is important to remember that just because he is gone, it doesn't mean that his memory can't live on. His goodness will live on in his work and will continue to bring the same hope he brought to me to many other kids throughout the ages.
Robin Williams is dear to my heart, just as he is to millions of others' as well.
