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Honed

A twin’s biography of the unforgettable Rob Slater

Rich Slater

Copyright © 2011 Rich Slater

This story is written from my memories of Rob, many of which still make me laugh out loud whenever I think of them, or when I retell them anytime to anyone who will listen. It is also from the tales of those who knew him best and whose lives he similarly touched with his unique brand of determination, forthrightness and his spirit of the wild.

Rob’s tale is not meant to be some highbrow treatise or expose on anything. Those not consulted for this book, or others who may have witnessed or been involved in events described herein may have a different memory. That’s fine-if you don’t like my version you are, with all respect, free to read something else. I didn’t change any names, but I did leave some out for obvious reasons. No serious attempt has been made to protect the sacredness of anything because that wasn’t Rob’s style and it’s not mine either.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior consent of the author.

The Publisher makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages.

2011-12-24

Dedication

In Rob’s memory, dedicated to the Mary Slaters of my life, my Family, the Team and the Mountain Gods…

Acknowledgements

This has been an epic undertaking for a lot of reasons and I owe many thanks to many people for their encouragement, support and assistance. Thanks to Mary for listening to all the Robbie stories (over and over), the reads and rereads and unwavering love and support. Thanks also to Sis and Dave Jasper and Dr. Delbert and Beverly Fisher for their patient reads and rereads and to Dad, Tommy and Paul for input and encouragement.. Thanks to John “Verm” Sherman, Chris “Nick Cafe” Archer, Al “Poncho” Torissi, Dr. Jim Bodenhamer, Mike O’Donnell, John Barbella, Greg Child, Richard Celsi, Dr. Geoff Tabin, Peter and Amy Sherman, Mark Daly, David Williams, the FBI, Bob and Joan Heid, The Chief Ken Bull, the Lynch Mob, Dr. Brent Weigner and Roger Gill for great input, memories and inspiration. Thanks to Bob Birkby for help with the basic mechanics and to Randy “RSL” Leavitt and especially Robin “Black Death” Heid for helping turn a great tale into hopefully a great book. You guys are honed.