Robert’s Character
Written by long time friends, inmates, and more…
“I’ve never met anyone in my entire life with so much compassion for life and with a heart bigger than I could ever imagine.
I’m a 44 year old black man who has been a repeat offender most of my life, and I will be the first to say, Mr. Robert Morss has helped change my life and my way of thinking and I Thank God I met this guy. He has my utmost respect and my love and my prayer. Our world needs more Robert Morss’s.”
-Ralph Gresham, a fellow inmate
“People are led to Mr. Morss because of his positive energy and Christian values. The kindness of a man who leads Bible studies, prayer services, and church services daily. The giving of a man who takes his time to draw birthday cards as he did for my daughter Kingston. The same man who gives countless dollars in food each week to help those without, with no expectation of anything in return. Growing up I was always taught to respect my elders. At close to 20 years his elder I am happy to call him Mr. Morss because his character has earned it. I call him my friend because his leadership, faith, hope, love, are second to none.”
-Brad Perkins, a fellow inmate
“One of my favorite attributes about Robert is his generous, giving, and respectful attitude toward others, even as a young child. He was a good boy who grew into a good seventeen-year-old who eagerly enlisted to serve his Country. With an ear-to-ear grin he said, “Goodbye!” As a supremely brave Army Ranger he was injured badly. But still came home to earn his bachelor’s at Penn State with the aim to give his knowledge to others and continue to contribute to society in a major way.
Knowing Robert as well as do, we are convinced that even though he went into the Capital on that dark day Robert’s intentions, instincts, and goal was to protect people on both sides. That is simply Robert’s basic nature and one of his finest characteristics.”
-Laurie Dalhaus, his martial arts instructor
“I continued to observe as well as experience the positivity and enthusiasm that Mr. Morss exudes in just about everything he does and says. I’ve witnessed him donate his time and energy to help any and all people around him, whether it be cleaning the unit (which he does daily, thoroughly and graciously), or making sure nobody is hungry or needs anything; Mr. Morss is always selfless in how he conducts himself.
He also runs and directs a church service for everyone in the unit and prays daily for the wellbeing of everyone, involved or not. He inspires positivity and philanthropy in and around me and it has been an honor and privilege to meet and better get to know him over these past 3 months. Jail isn’t the most positive place to be and there are many people stuck in negative ways and depression. Mr. Morss’s good nature and ability to not only stay positive, but inspire others to do the same, is truly a rare and unique quality that I thought should be exposed to whomever it may concern.”
-Chris, a fellow inmate
I have always admired how Robert has been confident with himself while constantly working to bring everyone up with him. If someone was feeling unsure of themselves Robert would point out all the positives about themselves that they were overlooking and help them see that the improvement they were looking for was not far away and very obtainable.
It's because of this strong desire to help and serve others, it was unsurprising to me that he decided to serve in the military. And after his service to this country, I still saw that patience, kindness, and respect show in all his interactions.
-Alexa Salls, a long time friend
Robert Morss is a wonderful young man that we have known for about 25 years. He has been an example to us and our children of someone who would work hard to accomplish his goals while still being kind and considerate to others. He has always been very humble about his goals and accomplishments. He was always one who would stand up for the little guy.
He has an amazing ability to empathize with a variety of people of different ages and backgrounds. Anyone who spoke with him would know and feel cared about because of his genuine compassion and empathy for other people.
Duty and honor are not just words to Robert. He has proven this time and time again, not just during his service to our country, but in his life goals of going to college, becoming a teacher, like his parents, and being an example to those around him that the ideals of commitment, dignity, and honesty are alive and well today.
-Thomas and Denise Wiley, long time family friends
I would describe Robert as a combination of an Eagle Scout and a gallant knight. He is trustworthy, helpful, friendly, kind, cheerful, honest, and reverent. Robert certainly demonstrates the qualities of chivalry: courage, courtesy, loyalty, and valor. Robert continually brings encouragement and inspiration to others; he displays outstanding leadership qualities.
-Sherry Pitts, friend
What makes Robert very unique especially for someone his age is his ability to bring people together. Nothing seemingly makes Robert happier than sharing a meal, some fun, and some company with a large group of friends.
-Steve Witt, friend
Rob also challenged me to be better. Whether that was in going back to church, being a better husband, or volunteering my time to someone or something that needed it. There were very few days when he wasn’t challenging me to be better than the day before because that was one of the things that mattered to him the most.
-Matthew Pawlik, close friend from Penn State
