Social Justice – FANHS – Greater Seattle Chapter

We are deeply saddened and grieving for the loss of one of our own. Uncle Bob Santos was an icon to Filipino Americans and a hero to people seeking social justice. The Greater Seattle Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society extends its deepest sympathies to his family and our extended community. We are with you during this time in heart and soul. Robert Santos has been a history maker in Civil Rights, Filipino America, and champion for multiple communities – especially Seattle’s International District. FANHS will continue to memorialize Uncle Bob’s history and his many achievements.

In October 2015 Uncle Bob received the Julita & Silvestre Tangalan FANHS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from FANHS National.

Condolences via Twitter:

There's karaoke in heaven today. Uncle Bob has the microphone and is singing the classic songs… https://t.co/U3ULh5qS3w

— Enrique Cerna (@enriquecerna) August 28, 2016

https://twitter.com/jastengco/status/770299167629512704

Exec pays tribute to legendary civil rights activist Robert "Bob" Santos: https://t.co/fBbT3CNLdG pic.twitter.com/T0AzjVw2SG

— Dow Constantine (@kcexec) August 28, 2016

The Fil-Am community loses another legend. Rest in Pinoy Paradise, Uncle Bob Santos. #UncleBobSantos https://t.co/zee4FHeGCq

— Kevin Nadal, Ph.D. (@kevinnadal) August 28, 2016

'Uncle Bob’ Santos, legendary civil-rights activist, dies at 82. https://t.co/j8OFpHXASn

— Angry Asian Man (@angryasianman) August 29, 2016

Audio: Remembering Bob Santos in a 2015 interview https://t.co/4uXVvawMmU #Seattle #PNW pic.twitter.com/BXoM10hBFY

— Crosscut (@Crosscut) August 29, 2016

Sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Bob Santos, touched lives across every race, ethnicity, gender, idenity & agehttps://t.co/QOKCfmYrRD

— Ed Murray (@MayorEdMurray) August 28, 2016

We join all Washington in mourning the death of Bob Santos, community activist & husband to Rep Sharon Tomiko Santos pic.twitter.com/9upVSrvMhf

— WA House Democrats (@WAHouseDems) August 29, 2016

https://twitter.com/Pure_Cromulence/status/770329652090908672

Bob Santos will be remembered as an outstanding community & civil rights leader who made Seattle's International District what it is today

— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) August 28, 2016

Saddened by the loss of Bob Santos. Thank you for you impact on our city. https://t.co/vihQ6WsXL5

— United Way King Co. (@UnitedWayKC) August 29, 2016

“Uncle Bob” Santos was a pillar of valor and integrity. We’ve truly lost a giant. https://t.co/B79oGVanew

— Ana Mari Cauce (@amcauce) August 28, 2016

Thank you OG Uncle Bob Santos rest in Powerhttps://t.co/OAOVPIDCZG pic.twitter.com/hQcsmEIT7V

— Prometheus Brown (@prometheusbrown) August 28, 2016

Uncle Bob Santos' work inspired entire communities. He will be missed, and my thoughts are with Sharon & Seattle's AAPI community. -PM

— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) August 28, 2016

I'll miss Uncle Bob's passion, intelligence and humor. He is irreplaceable. Rest in power https://t.co/Ie3bNHSLmC

— Amy Hirotaka (@amyhirotaka) August 28, 2016

Unofficial Mayor of Seattle's Intl District "Uncle" #BobSantos died Aug 27. The activist & housing advocate was 82. pic.twitter.com/gxQjKGTtez

— Lori Matsukawa (@LoriMatsukawa) August 28, 2016

We lost a leader yesterday with the passing of Bob Santos. Trudi and I send our thoughts and prayers to his family. https://t.co/FSoEHfLF3N

— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) August 28, 2016

RIP Uncle Bob.Thank you for fighting toward racial equity in Seattle/KC & for mentoring the next generation. https://t.co/ChSnMyASE2

— Poverty Action (@povertyactionwa) August 29, 2016

Farewell & thanks to Bob Santos, a beloved leader who had immense impact in our community. https://t.co/3UV5lNaWCM pic.twitter.com/ONDmkM053t

— Seattle Foundation (@SeattleFdn) August 29, 2016

Seattle civil rights activist who fought to preserve the international district passes away, rest in peace Uncle Bob https://t.co/yTjlQG7GLl

— 18MR (@18millionrising) August 29, 2016

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Bob Santos, beloved civil rights activist and founder of Denise… https://t.co/osQ4QfeVt0

— Denise Louie Education Center (@DeniseLouieEd) August 29, 2016

"Uncle" Bob Santos will be missed but his legacy as a mentor to so many young API leaders will certainly live on. https://t.co/CzFh8eLzAU

— Council President M. Lorena González (Seattle) (@CMLGonzalez) August 29, 2016

Rest in peace, Uncle Bob Santos. We are forever grateful for all that you stood and fought for, for Filipino and… https://t.co/RsZeBAMbPp

— FLOW Washington (@FLOW_Law) August 28, 2016

"Uncle Bob" Santos died, at age 82. Here with @EnriqueCerna in 2009; and recently, in 2015: https://t.co/rlD4Gd8smQ https://t.co/4csOmuuukG

— KCTS 9 (@KCTS9) August 29, 2016