‘The Office’ honors Nathan Robinson

During Thursday night’s closing credits for the episode ‘Local Ad,’ the words “In Memoriam Nathan Robinson” appeared below a video of a young man playing ‘The Office’ theme song on the piano.

Nathan was a high school freshman who lived in Newton, MA and loved playing the piano and watching ‘The Office.’ He died last month due to complications from the flu.

Here is the video that was shown during the closing credits:

Read more about Nathan below.

Links:

• Nathan Alden Robinson, 15; shone as student, pianist, friend
• An Office Dedication

37 comments

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   37. Diana Hockins  Mon. Apr. 7, 2008 | 10:11am

   I was smiling and thoroughly enjoying the video of the young man playing the theme song so beautifully, and was instantly brought to tears when the words “In Memorium” appeared. My heart broke for his family.

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   36. spark510  Mon. Apr. 7, 2008 | 8:58am

   That made me cry. So touching!

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   35. melissa in NC  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 4:48pm

   What a touching tribute to a young man. I admire NBC for doing that.

   My prayers are with Nathan’s family. He has touched so many people just from that video. Now whenever I hear the theme music, I think of Nathan playing the piano.

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   34. DianeSparkles  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 4:21pm

   Thanks for filling us in, and how sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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   33. Amie  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 4:20pm

   This is so sad! It’s so sweet they played this in the credits. And yes #28, Newton MA is where John and B.J grew up. I’m guessing one of them knows his family, because everyone knows everyone in New England.

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   32. Jen  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 2:52pm

   While I was watching that Thursday, I was practically crying…that’s just so sad, but what a great dedication….

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   31. Cayce80  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 1:41pm

   That is heartbreaking. I had to hold back the tears. What a nice way for them to honor him. He would have been thrilled, I think.

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   30. StephanieC  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 7:20am

   Thank you so much for posting this info, Tanster. When that clip ran after that episode on Thursday I was touched, and really curious as to who this young man was.

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   29. Gigi  Sun. Apr. 6, 2008 | 6:48am

   I was delighted to see this young man playing The Office theme on his piano. The In Memoriam broke my heart. Condolences to his family. May Nathan rest peacefully in God’s hand.

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    28. Marskye  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 11:50pm

    I think the tribute is very touching and is another example of how much The Office truly loves its fans. My thoughts and prayers go to Nathan’s family.

    Newton, MA, that’s where John and BJ are from, isn’t it?

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    27. Jessica Rae  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 10:00pm

    This is so sad. I feel like I don’t know what I can possibly say. I’m going to link to your post tomorrow.

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    26. Dorky Dancer  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 9:26pm

    It was sweet of NBC to show the dedication.
    My condolences to Nathan’s family and friends. Rest in peace, Nathan.

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    25. Jaimie  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 9:03pm

    That’s so sad. From those articles Nathan sounds like an amazing kid and I’m sure he is sorely missed. Kudos to The Office for continuing their tradition of being the show most appreciative of their fans.

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    24. Chris  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 9:01pm

    Such a bittersweet moment. God bless you Nathan.

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    23. Jersey Gal  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 7:51pm

    My heart and sympathy goes out to Nathan’s family. What a terrible loss.

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    22. dying star  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 7:38pm

    Thank you for posting about Nathan, Tanster. I have been wondering about him since seeing the dedication. I agree with the other Tallyheads that this was a classy move by the producers and it increases my absolute adoration of The Office.

    My condolences to the family and friends of Nathan. Our world is a poorer place without him.

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    21. MJ  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 7:29pm

    One more reason to love the show. What a kind thing to do for a young fan. God Bless all.

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    20. Michelle  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 7:09pm

    I am praying for his family, as I know what they are going through. Thank you Robinson family and NBC for sharing him with us.

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    19. John Austin TX Personal trainers  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 7:06pm

    Touching and sad. It showed class on the part of the producers of The Office. I am not surprised.

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    18. Tori Weber  Sat. Apr. 5, 2008 | 5:47pm

    What a sweet boy. My thoughts are with his family.

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