Rob and I were in AP English and AP European History together. We became fast friends, and I will always remember how welcome he made me feel as a newcomer to a new school (and a new country for that matter) in my senior year. His quick, wry sense of humor, and kindness are the things I remember most fondly about him. We worked on many class projects together, and I remember one in particular where we wrote a modern-day adaptation of a scene from Shakespeares The Tempest with a Star Trek interpretation/spin. I remember him to be a free thinker and a talented drummer as well. I have thought of him often over the years. For me, he remains a collection of bright memories.
Jason Robert Cosby died the night of October 27th 1989 while driving to a Halloween party. He was hit at the corner of Harrison Blvd. and Combe Rd. Rob was in the back seat passenger side of the vehicle when another vehicle in snowy conditions tried to speed through a yellow street light.
There is scarcely a month that goes by when I don’t think of my good friend Rob. I first made his acquaintance back in the 3rd grade at Park View Elementary when he moved from Washington state. Rob lived 4 houses down and across the street from me and we soon became close friends. The most poignant memories I have of Rob was his gentle persuasion and loving conviction of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rob reached out to me at a time when I was searching for understanding of who I really was and that which was most important. He helped me realize the importance of two of the most significant moments of my (or anyone’s) life, the day that we were born and the day we realized why we were born. For this I will be forever grateful. I had other great friends that helped with this process and I am grateful for each of them. Rob however was the catalyst to helping me on a path to true happiness. His hand and influence has been felt in hundreds if not thousands of people receiving the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On a lighter note, Rob was one of the funniest and witty people I had the pleasure to know. His particular style of humor helped anchor our anti-click click, The Hecklers (no pun intended with anchor). I will say thus far, Rob has had the last laugh! Q
Every holloween I think of Rob. He was funny through elementary school also. His death was more of a loss then most. Still, I can hear the hecklers, Tommy Dolph, Marc Decker, Merrill Godfrey, Corey Singleton, Rob Cosby, Quinn Woody (I forgot 2 think) at assemblys giving little if any mercy to the poor schlub on the stage. It still makes me smile. Julianne Cole Maxwell
Rob was such a great person. He made me a better person. We were friends from the first day of Bonneville when his locker was next to mine in sophomore sardine hall. I then was accepted into his group of friends which later became "the Hecklers". We stayed close even after we graduated, we spent practically everyday at the Dolph's workin on his music, which became Chapel of Flowers. A show at the Word in SLC & in Tommy's backyard are stuck forever in my memory. I still have the SLUG review of the show. He was a great self-taught drummer. I was supposed to be in that car but went to the party early, leaving the Dolph's early that night. Another lasting memory was waiting at the Salt Palace hours before the R.E.M. show, we ended up having a bizarre experience with Michael Stipe. We joked about "Tickets, Tickets, do you have Tickets?" for the rest of the time he was here on this earth. He was a good friend and a great person.
I heard of Rob's passing years ago after high school and was saddened by it.
I didn't know him well in high school but spent a little time with him in junior high and remember inviting him to a small Halloween party at my house. He was always a really nice guy and will be missed.
Barbara Kneebone
Rob and I were in AP English and AP European History together. We became fast friends, and I will always remember how welcome he made me feel as a newcomer to a new school (and a new country for that matter) in my senior year. His quick, wry sense of humor, and kindness are the things I remember most fondly about him. We worked on many class projects together, and I remember one in particular where we wrote a modern-day adaptation of a scene from Shakespeares The Tempest with a Star Trek interpretation/spin. I remember him to be a free thinker and a talented drummer as well. I have thought of him often over the years. For me, he remains a collection of bright memories.Quinn D. Woody
Jason Robert Cosby died the night of October 27th 1989 while driving to a Halloween party. He was hit at the corner of Harrison Blvd. and Combe Rd. Rob was in the back seat passenger side of the vehicle when another vehicle in snowy conditions tried to speed through a yellow street light.There is scarcely a month that goes by when I don’t think of my good friend Rob. I first made his acquaintance back in the 3rd grade at Park View Elementary when he moved from Washington state. Rob lived 4 houses down and across the street from me and we soon became close friends. The most poignant memories I have of Rob was his gentle persuasion and loving conviction of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rob reached out to me at a time when I was searching for understanding of who I really was and that which was most important. He helped me realize the importance of two of the most significant moments of my (or anyone’s) life, the day that we were born and the day we realized why we were born. For this I will be forever grateful. I had other great friends that helped with this process and I am grateful for each of them. Rob however was the catalyst to helping me on a path to true happiness. His hand and influence has been felt in hundreds if not thousands of people receiving the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On a lighter note, Rob was one of the funniest and witty people I had the pleasure to know. His particular style of humor helped anchor our anti-click click, The Hecklers (no pun intended with anchor). I will say thus far, Rob has had the last laugh! Q
Julianne Cole (Maxwell)
Every holloween I think of Rob. He was funny through elementary school also. His death was more of a loss then most. Still, I can hear the hecklers, Tommy Dolph, Marc Decker, Merrill Godfrey, Corey Singleton, Rob Cosby, Quinn Woody (I forgot 2 think) at assemblys giving little if any mercy to the poor schlub on the stage. It still makes me smile.Julianne Cole Maxwell
Eric Forsgren
Rob was such a great person. He made me a better person. We were friends from the first day of Bonneville when his locker was next to mine in sophomore sardine hall. I then was accepted into his group of friends which later became "the Hecklers". We stayed close even after we graduated, we spent practically everyday at the Dolph's workin on his music, which became Chapel of Flowers. A show at the Word in SLC & in Tommy's backyard are stuck forever in my memory. I still have the SLUG review of the show. He was a great self-taught drummer. I was supposed to be in that car but went to the party early, leaving the Dolph's early that night. Another lasting memory was waiting at the Salt Palace hours before the R.E.M. show, we ended up having a bizarre experience with Michael Stipe. We joked about "Tickets, Tickets, do you have Tickets?" for the rest of the time he was here on this earth. He was a good friend and a great person.Melanie Day (Smith)
I heard of Rob's passing years ago after high school and was saddened by it.
I didn't know him well in high school but spent a little time with him in junior high and remember inviting him to a small Halloween party at my house. He was always a really nice guy and will be missed.