I work at the downtown post office in kent where Rob would come in almost daily to check his mail or mail packages for his slot car business. I was so shocked by his unexpected passing away. I will truly miss his warm friendly smile and personality. I waited on him the wednesday morning before his accident and we were talking about the traffic with the weather. He told me on wedesday morning he was on 167 and a semi truck swerved into his lane and rob said he had to go clear over to the Hov lane to avoid being hit. Then for this accident to happen less then 24 hours after that , that took his life, I was so saddened.When I went home thursday from the post office, I saw KING 5 news by the police station. When I got home I asked my wife if anything going on in Kent, she said a police officer was killed.I went on my computer to KING 5 web site and clicked on the story, when Robs picture showed up, I said OH No Not Rob..I was truly saddened. I am so very very sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Jim Kohler##imported-end##