Dear Margaret and Bobby, Missy and I were on a three week trip and came home last Saturday evening. I did not know of your Dad's passing until late Saturday. I am very sorry to have missed his memorial service. Your Dad had a profound effect on my professional life. He took me under his wing when we were both fairly new in Financial Aid and helped me in countless ways. We traveled the country together and shared many, many great times. I always considered him my mentor. We had lunch together several months ago, and he spoke of how much he missed your mom. I know they are together now having great conversations. They were a terrific pair! Please accept my sincere condolences. The world has lost a scholar and a man of immense integrity. My best to both of you. Don Ryan

My deepest Sympathies are with the Huff family during this time of loss. I knew Robert at the beginning of my career in Financial Aid as a Student Intern, introduced to him by Mr. Donald Ryan former Director of Financial Aid at San Jose State University. Robert was then and continued to be a role model for the Financial Aid Community. I have many fond memories of the wisdom he shared with colleagues at conferences and professional gatherings. Our hearts go out to the Huff family and friends of Bob in this time of sorrow. Bob will be remembered as a Special Leader in Financial Aid and Educational Profession.

I express my sympathy to Bob's family. I can testify that he was a giant leader in the Financial Aid world and a giant gentleman in every sense of the word. I met Bob soon after I became the first full time Director of Financial Aid at New Mexico State in 1967. I relied on his sound advice and judgement. And we participated in many NASFAA training sessions together.I will always have fond memories of our professional relationship.

I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man, outstanding contributor and terrific mentor to and for the financial aid community. I knew Robert personally and looked up to him. He was there for me when I became President of CASFAA and he wrote such beautiful words to me when he signed a copy of one of his books for me. I will always remember him and I am very sad that he has passed. I hope his family knows how many of the members of the financial aid profession looked up to him, learned from him and emulated him. My thoughts are with all of you.