On October 18, 2025, Robert lost everything in a devastating house fire at his home in Shoreline. (See previous story). He was the only one home at the time, along with his beloved pets—Rocky and Adrian, his two turtles, and Beanie the Bunny.
As the fire spread, Robert’s hair and pajamas caught fire, and he watched flames climb the walls, fearing the ceiling would collapse. Firefighters arrived just in time, pulling him to safety through thick smoke. Thankfully, his wife and roommate were not home, but all three lost every single belonging they had.
This tragedy came after a series of hardships. About six months earlier, Robert fell through a damaged deck and severely injured his right hand, cutting the tendons. His hand is now disabled, making it difficult to work and recover financially…