Bill Hazelton Shares His Lifetime Friendship with Kent Robinson and Chris Chrisman, Phi Psi Family

I first met Kent in the summer of 1949 when a mutual friend, realizing that we were both going to Dartmouth, introduced us.   Throughout our Dartmouth years, Kent’s service as a Marine pilot, his business career in marine and aviation insurance, and our years involving raising families, we have remained close friends, always in touch.

I first became a Chris Chrisman admirer when we both joined the Phi Psi house in the Fall of 1950.  Over the years as Chris’ travels took him to various places such as the Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Quechee, Vermont and Florida, and we kept in touch, may times through a great mutual friend, Cliff Evan Class of 1954

Over the years, the Robinsons, Chrismans and Hazeltons spent many mini Phi Psi/Dartmouth reunions together---perhaps one of the most memorable was the 4 or so days we spent on Jolly Island in the 1000 Islands in the early ‘90’s.  In addition,  our festivities were based at the Chrisman condo in Quechee and after Chris sold the condo at various other facilities in Quechee.  Our last reunion was held in October 2006 and Chris flew in from Florida, crutches and all.  Unfortunately some health problems prevented Wilma and Kent from making this one.

I realize there is much more to say about two great lifetime friends, but I have to believe that all of us will again be together some day and then be able to recall of the memories that may have been omitted here.  Thanks for the opportunity to express my feelings about these two great, great friends that we have lost this year.

May God bless Kent and Chris, and their families.   Bill.