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[Music] august 2nd the day we lost him we always try to go do something fun white ice cream with sprinkles
that's what derek called vanilla so we try to do a wherever we are we have to go have
let's go find ice cream even though it's sad it's happy [Music] he gave me a kiss and i said i love you
he says i love you mom and he went hopping off the sidewalk [Music] i've lost my boy
you know we've lost him he's gone the biggest thing i remember was go ahead go ahead
when you told your dad that he wouldn't be able to do the things that he did with you
you hear the nine years to life and i think back then everybody was focusing on the life
side of it the robies they're serving a life sentence every time that inmate is up for parole they relive
it so it's just a nightmare for them [Music] we found each other on the porch and
gave each other a hug [Music] i would rather laugh than cry any day of the week if you let it it's going to eat
you alive the anger yes [Music] dedicated to be a gentle reminder of what childhood is meant to be derek j
roby i love that he's the only person in town that has a statue a lot of people called him the mayor of
savona because he was busy on the corner pretty well known four years and 10 months
yes he just he was so much fun he just was a great kid [Music]

For decades, the parents of Derrick Robie were forced to relive his murder over and over again. Now that their son's convicted killer is out on parole, they say they are releasing their anger to in order heal.

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Brief Summary

The episode reflects on Derek J. Roby's life and the ongoing grief of his family after his tragic loss.

Key points

The Day We Lost Him. August 2nd marks a profound loss, filled with both sadness and cherished memories.
A Gentle Reminder. Derek J. Roby is remembered as a symbol of childhood joy and community spirit.

Episode highlights

A Gentle ReminderDerek J. Roby is remembered as a symbol of childhood joy and community spirit.“Dedicated to be a gentle reminder of what childhood is meant to be.”2:50Mar 23, 2022

Episode quotes

Even though it's sad, it's happy.

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