In Loving Memory of Robert Fuller Jr.
The community of Potomac is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Robert Fuller Jr., an 87-year-old resident whose life was tragically taken on February 14 at the Cogir of Potomac senior living facility. What should have been an ordinary winter day became one marked by sorrow, shock, and profound grief.
According to the Montgomery County Police Department, Mr. Fuller was found deceased from a gunshot wound to the head inside the facility. Authorities have charged 22-year-old Maurquise Emillo James of Baltimore in connection with his death. Investigators reported reviewing surveillance footage that showed a masked individual entering through a side door, ascending a stairwell, and later fleeing the building. Detectives determined that a door alarm did not activate because it had been propped open. Additional footage from prior weeks and tips from the public ultimately led to an arrest.
Yet beyond the details of the investigation stands a life that deserves to be remembered not for the violence that ended it, but for the years of love, wisdom, and humanity that defined it.
A Life of Wisdom and Experience
At 87 years old, Robert Fuller Jr. had witnessed nearly nine decades of history. He lived through eras of transformation — times of hardship and hope — and carried with him the quiet strength that often accompanies a long life well lived.
Those who knew him describe a man of dignity and gentle presence. In a senior living community, where companionship and conversation are cherished, he was part of the daily rhythm of life — a familiar face, a neighbor, a friend. Elderly residents in such communities often become extended family to one another, sharing stories of the past, laughter over meals, and the comfort of mutual understanding.
Robert’s passing leaves an emptiness not only in his family but within the halls of the community he called home.
The Sacredness of Elder Lives
The loss of an elder carries a unique weight. Seniors embody memory. They are living archives of family history, lessons learned, traditions preserved, and love passed down through generations.
Robert Fuller Jr.’s 87 years were filled with moments that mattered — birthdays celebrated, challenges overcome, quiet afternoons, and cherished connections. While the final chapter of his life ended in tragedy, it does not erase the fullness of the pages that came before.
Every elder deserves safety, peace, and respect — especially within a residence meant to provide comfort and care. The circumstances surrounding Robert’s death have shaken the Potomac community and raised deep concerns, but amid the questions and legal proceedings, one truth remains clear: his life was valuable.
A Community in Grief
The tragedy at Cogir of Potomac has left residents, families, and staff grappling with sorrow. For many, it is difficult to reconcile the idea of violence occurring in a place intended to feel like home.
As the investigation continues and the legal process unfolds, the focus for loved ones remains on honoring Robert’s memory. Justice may proceed in the courtroom, but healing begins in remembrance.
Remembering Robert
Let us remember Robert Fuller Jr. as:
A man who lived 87 years filled with experience and story.
A father, grandfather, friend, or relative whose presence shaped those around him.
A neighbor whose quiet daily routines were part of a shared community life.
A life worthy of dignity and remembrance.
May his memory be one of peace.
May his family find comfort in the love they shared with him over the years.
May his life be honored not by the violence that took him, but by the legacy he leaves behind.
Rest in eternal peace, Robert Fuller Jr. You were valued. You were respected. You will not be forgotten. 🕊️
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