The day after Robb Dussliere passed away was a Saturday. I went to the station and began planning Robb’s obituary, which would make up most of the first segment of the news that evening.
I went to Robb’s parents’ home to interview his dad, Lorney. I called Beth Wehrman, the executive director of the AIDS Project Quad Cities, and asked her to come to the station for a live interview on the air.
Then I spent the afternoon editing an obituary feature that would maintain the characteristics of the series — no reporter voice.
This is the segment that was broadcast on WHBF-TV on Saturday, April 20, 1996, with Steve Smith anchoring.
You can donate to the DeLaCerda House and help support homeless people who have HIV and AIDS. It was Robb’s favorite charity during the final months of his life. If you can donate, please go to www.delacerdahouseinc.org and click on the “Donate” button at the top of the page.
Robb's Life 
Robb, Beth, Lorney… they were all such a huge part of the organization. Each one of them infectious personalities you couldn’t help but love. Miss them all. Thank you for continuing to share Robb’s story.
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