A sense of deep loss wasn’t the only emotion on display at the Sept. 21 memorial. Between passionate hugs from friends and family members of Robles and speakers trying to fight back their tears, the memorial was also a celebration of Robles’ life.

A sense of deep loss wasn’t the only emotion on display at the Sept. 21 memorial. Between passionate hugs from friends and family members of Robles and speakers trying to fight back their tears, the memorial was also a celebration of Robles’ life.