Family Honored As Tate Aggie Heroes, Scholarship Announced

October 8, 2012

The Tate Heroes Scholarship in honor of Dillon Roberson was announced Friday night at Tate High School as his family was honored.

Dillon was a 2009 graduate of Tate, where he played football and was more commonly known by the nickname “Robo”. He passed away in May after fighting a year and a half battle with lymphoma.

His parents, Warren and Renee Roberson, and brother, Tanner Roberson, were recognized with the “Aggie Hero Award” during Friday night’s football game. The Tate Heroes Scholarship will be presented to a senior who exemplifies honor, courage and character.

Pictured top: The family of Dillon Roberson (L-R) father Warren Roberston, brother Tanner Roberson and mother Renee Roberson are honored with the Tate Heroes award presented by Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas (far right). NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “Family Honored As Tate Aggie Heroes, Scholarship Announced”

  1. 2009grad on October 8th, 2012 6:57 pm

    This is an awesome thing! So glad to have known Dillion & shared many years of school with him! He was an amazing guy/person & is truely missed by so many of us.. proud of Tate for honoring him the way they have & being a positive part of our loss! Way to go! We all miss you Dillion, cant wait to see you again !!

  2. Lauren on October 8th, 2012 6:11 pm

    Dear Renee, I was so saddened to learn of the death of yours and Warrens’ son. I pray that God continues to bless u all as u pick up the pieces to carry on with. I know that he had 2 wonderful parents that just the way u are. God Bless and Keep U . Lauren Freisinger

  3. Packy Mitchell on October 8th, 2012 8:40 am

    Kristi, it was nice meeting you and thanks to you and William and North Escambia for your coverage in all of our community.. Great job as always…

  4. Packy Mitchell on October 8th, 2012 8:38 am

    A WELL DESERVED HONOR to a fine young man taken way to early in his life. A big atta boy to Tanner on his very emotional and caring speech. You did an awesome job in a tough position. And to Warren, Renee, and Tanner may God Bless you all and please know the positive impact that ” ROBO” had on this community…..Thanks for all your continuing support of Tate High School and the surrounding area….

  5. Mom of 3 on October 8th, 2012 6:02 am

    God Bless the Roberson’s. I am so proud to call them my friends and to have known Dillon.

  6. AL on October 8th, 2012 12:50 am

    The Roberson’s are top notch… amazing people.