BATON ROUGE, La. — The Baton Rouge community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 19-year-old Robert Forkner, whose life was tragically taken on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Robert was a young man filled with promise and potential, remembered for his warm smile, kind heart, and the dreams that inspired those around him. Friends and family describe him as someone whose laughter, loyalty, and quiet determination brought light and encouragement to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
At just 19, Robert’s life was only beginning, making his passing all the more devastating. His absence leaves a profound void in the lives of his loved ones and within the Baton Rouge community. Though his journey was cut short, his memory will continue to live on in the love he shared and the positive impact he made in his short but meaningful life.
As family, friends, and neighbors come together to grieve and honor his memory, Robert will be remembered not only for the joy he brought but also for the legacy of love and hope he leaves behind.
May he rest in eternal peace, and may his loved ones find strength in the cherished memories they hold close to their hearts.