HONORING HAYDN
We hope these examples inspire you to do a little more to spread joy in your world. To share your tributes with the Nineteen family, please send a photo and brief description to [email protected].
May Anisa composed this song for Haydn during his illness.
Elika Mahony composed this rendition of a Bahá’í prayer during Haydn’s illness.
“Dearest Haydn, I am so happy to be able to share with you the Long Healing Prayer that was recorded in your and my nephew’s honor.” - Elika Mahony, Feb. 28, 2020
Elika Mahony composed this spontaneous piano piece in Haydn’s honor the day after he passed.
"As I thought of Haydn and his beautiful, illumined qualities, I recorded what came to my heart and I felt his presence as the music poured out from my heart. ” - Elika Mahony, May 20, 2020
GUIDANCE (2021) is the debut feature film from award winning filmmaker, Neysan Sobhani. It is dedicated to Haydn, who was a close friend of Sobhani.
GUIDANCE (2021) is the debut feature film from award winning filmmaker, Neysan Sobhani. It is dedicated to Haydn, who was a close friend of Sobhani.
Haydn Robarts ‘Harmony’ Sculpture at Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), China
A stainless steel and wire replica of Haydn’s IB Diploma sculpture, which he made in his last year at high school, sits in the natural landscape of the school he attended in Beijing.
Haydn Robarts ‘Harmony’ Sculpture at Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), China
A stainless steel and wire replica of Haydn’s IB Diploma sculpture, which he made in his last year at high school, sits in the natural landscape of the school he attended in Beijing.
Haydn Robarts Memorial Parkette at Wellington College, UK
An enlarged replica of Haydn’s IB Diploma sculpture, which he made in his last year at Wellington College, sits in the beautiful gardens of The Benson, the boarding house where Haydn lived for his final two years of high school. The sculpture is visible from Haydn’s room on the upper floor.
Haydn Robarts Memorial Parkette at Wellington College, UK
An enlarged replica of Haydn’s IB Diploma sculpture, which he made in his last year at Wellington College, sits in the beautiful gardens of The Benson, the boarding house where Haydn lived for his final two years of high school. The sculpture is visible from Haydn’s room on the upper floor.
Gardens in Matunda Soy, Kenya
The day after the landscape designer for this Baha’i House of Worship learned that Haydn likely had only a few months to live, he wrote to Haydn:
“…offering prayers for you and your family, suddenly I began to see the project in a new way — completely differently than before. I can’t explain the energy that came to me! I want to plant the trees and the flowers of this garden, there in the heart of Africa, thinking of you, inspired by you.” – John Macleod
Gardens in Matunda Soy, Kenya
The day after the landscape designer for this Baha’i House of Worship learned that Haydn likely had only a few months to live, he wrote to Haydn:
“…offering prayers for you and your family, suddenly I began to see the project in a new way — completely differently than before. I can’t explain the energy that came to me! I want to plant the trees and the flowers of this garden, there in the heart of Africa, thinking of you, inspired by you.” – John Macleod
Shortly after Haydn passed, his younger brother, Keyan, created Oceans4Hope, with a mission to raise $4,000 to pull 400 pounds from the ocean through the Pounds+ Program in partnership with 4ocean. The campaign raised $5,100.
“Haydn loved oceans and was a huge believer in preserving and restoring our planet. I led this campaign with the Earth in mind, and Haydn in my heart.” – Keyan Robarts
Shortly after Haydn passed, his younger brother, Keyan, created Oceans4Hope, with a mission to raise $4,000 to pull 400 pounds from the ocean through the Pounds+ Program in partnership with 4ocean. The campaign raised $5,100.
“Haydn loved oceans and was a huge believer in preserving and restoring our planet. I led this campaign with the Earth in mind, and Haydn in my heart.” – Keyan Robarts
Devotionals
People around the world gathered to pray for Haydn during his illness, as well for the progress of his soul after his passing.
Memorial Service May 21, 2020
Several hundred people from six continents joined online in celebrating the gift of Haydn’s short, beautiful life.
Remembering Haydn Service May 19, 2021
More than one hundred people joined online to honor Haydn one year after his passing.
Monthly Prayers & Remembrances – Ongoing
A group of Haydn’s close friends gather on the 19th of each month for prayers, to honor Haydn, to share and to support one another.
Devotionals
People around the world gathered to pray for Haydn during his illness, as well for the progress of his soul after his passing.
Memorial Service May 21, 2020
Several hundred people from six continents joined online in celebrating the gift of Haydn’s short, beautiful life.
Remembering Haydn Service May 19, 2021
More than one hundred people joined online to honor Haydn one year after his passing.
Monthly Prayers & Remembrances – Ongoing
A group of Haydn’s close friends gather on the 19th of each month for prayers, to honor Haydn, to share and to support one another.
Poems
We have received some beautiful poems that pay tribute to Haydn. I hope to share extracts when I receive permission!
Nineteen
“These pages contain some of the deepest and most intimate chambers of my heart. There were times when I worked on the book, alone in our cottage in Canada, and I couldn’t stop my tears flowing. Sometimes I would wail from the pain of my grief. That cottage was where Haydn took his last breath, and I missed him so terribly. Nineteen is my humble attempt to pay tribute to my son and fellow companion in life’s journey of pain, growth and joy.” – Adam Robarts
“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom” – Rumi
Nineteen
“These pages contain some of the deepest and most intimate chambers of my heart. There were times when I worked on the book, alone in our cottage in Canada, and I couldn’t stop my tears flowing. Sometimes I would wail from the pain of my grief. That cottage was where Haydn took his last breath, and I missed him so terribly. Nineteen is my humble attempt to pay tribute to my son and fellow companion in life’s journey of pain, growth and joy.” – Adam Robarts
“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom” – Rumi
Dedicated Children’s Classes – Ongoing
Teachers in Canada, USA and Spain dedicated classes to Haydn.
Junior Youth Group Service Projects – Ongoing
Junior Youth Groups in Beijing and London dedicated service projects to Haydn.
Dedicated Children’s Classes – Ongoing
Teachers in Canada, USA and Spain dedicated classes to Haydn.
Junior Youth Group Service Projects – Ongoing
Junior Youth Groups in Beijing and London dedicated service projects to Haydn.
Keyan Robarts, Haydn’s younger brother, created this initiative to raise awareness and fundraise for mental health issues among youth, particularly loneliness and depression.
“Three months after Haydn’s passing, I drove with my mum from Ottawa to Toronto. This was really difficult for us because of the memories of Haydn suffering through cancer treatments in Toronto hospitals. On the way there, we stopped for a walking break. I stepped out of the car and saw a stone on the ground. On it were painted the words, “You Matter.” I felt this was a gift, and a sign to start something new. On returning to Ottawa, I started YouMatterYouth.org.”
Keyan Robarts, Haydn’s younger brother, created this initiative to raise awareness and fundraise for mental health issues among youth, particularly loneliness and depression.
“Three months after Haydn’s passing, I drove with my mum from Ottawa to Toronto. This was really difficult for us because of the memories of Haydn suffering through cancer treatments in Toronto hospitals. On the way there, we stopped for a walking break. I stepped out of the car and saw a stone on the ground. On it were painted the words, “You Matter.” I felt this was a gift, and a sign to start something new. On returning to Ottawa, I started YouMatterYouth.org.”
Keyan Robarts launched this business inspired by Haydn’s love for minimalist design, architecture and simple jewelry. Profits support environmental initiatives and cancer research.
“In October 2020, my parents and I moved to Bali, Indonesia. I went through some painful and dark times. In Summer 2021, I created a jewelry business in Haydn’s name, designing and making jewelry, mostly in recycled silver and bamboo, with artisans in Bali. It’s brought a meaningful purpose, motivation and joy.”
Keyan Robarts launched this business inspired by Haydn’s love for minimalist design, architecture and simple jewelry. Profits support environmental initiatives and cancer research.
“In October 2020, my parents and I moved to Bali, Indonesia. I went through some painful and dark times. In Summer 2021, I created a jewelry business in Haydn’s name, designing and making jewelry, mostly in recycled silver and bamboo, with artisans in Bali. It’s brought a meaningful purpose, motivation and joy.”
The Global Citizens Initiative, which Haydn joined in 2017 at Harvard University, announced that the closing dinner for their annual event was renamed in Haydn’s honor, “whose brief life touched all who knew him.” Haydn was a proud GCI Ambassador.
“Haydn was a much beloved son and brother, a great friend and a valued member of the GCI Community. He will forever be a GCI Ambassador and will be remembered as a powerful agent of positive change. Haydn’s strength and vibrancy reminds us that there is “light” even during the most difficult of times. We hope that honoring Haydn in this way will memorialize his hope for all of us— ‘live a life filled with joy, and try to consciously consider how to bring joy to the lives of those around you as well’.” –Yumi Kuwana, President of GCI
The Global Citizens Initiative, which Haydn joined in 2017 at Harvard University, announced that the closing dinner for their annual event was renamed in Haydn’s honor, “whose brief life touched all who knew him.” Haydn was a proud GCI Ambassador.
“Haydn was a much beloved son and brother, a great friend and a valued member of the GCI Community. He will forever be a GCI Ambassador and will be remembered as a powerful agent of positive change. Haydn’s strength and vibrancy reminds us that there is “light” even during the most difficult of times. We hope that honoring Haydn in this way will memorialize his hope for all of us— ‘live a life filled with joy, and try to consciously consider how to bring joy to the lives of those around you as well’.” –Yumi Kuwana, President of GCI
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We are grateful to hear of projects inspired by and in honor of Haydn. Thank you for sharing them with us.