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When Williams came to Oklahoma City during his Weapons of Self-Destruction tour in 2009, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161161">Dan McMaster</a> got to see the star. "I told him that I have waited 30 years for this moment," he said. Afterward, McMaster saw Williams had signed his pass, "Dan, an honor for me too, Robin."

When Williams came to Oklahoma City during his Weapons of Self-Destruction tour in 2009, Dan McMaster got to see the star. "I told him that I have waited 30 years for this moment," he said. Afterward, McMaster saw Williams had signed his pass, "Dan, an honor for me too, Robin."

CNN iReport/Dan McMaster

While serving in Afghanistan in 2002, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161905">Dan Shelor</a> attended one of the comedian's performances for the USO. After the show, Shelor had the privilege of sitting next to Williams on a flight to Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During the flight, Shelor told Williams he was flying to Manas to find a woman he had met before, and was hoping to win her heart over.

While serving in Afghanistan in 2002, Dan Shelor attended one of the comedian's performances for the USO. After the show, Shelor had the privilege of sitting next to Williams on a flight to Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During the flight, Shelor told Williams he was flying to Manas to find a woman he had met before, and was hoping to win her heart over.

CNN iReport/Dan Shelor

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161681">Jonathan Robbins</a> first met Williams as an extra on the set of "Good Will Hunting," but saw him again years later in New York after the 2011 performance of "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," a play Williams acted in. After the show, Williams signed a photo of the pair of them together on the set.

Jonathan Robbins first met Williams as an extra on the set of "Good Will Hunting," but saw him again years later in New York after the 2011 performance of "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," a play Williams acted in. After the show, Williams signed a photo of the pair of them together on the set.

CNN iReport/Jonathan Robbins

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161067">Aurora Contreras</a> of the U.S. Navy says meeting Robin Williams aboard the USS Harry S. Truman was one of her fondest memories from her 2004 deployment in the Persian Gulf. Contreras is shown kneeling to the left of the soldier whom Williams was standing behind. "To see him there was a major highlight of our time onboard," she said.

Aurora Contreras of the U.S. Navy says meeting Robin Williams aboard the USS Harry S. Truman was one of her fondest memories from her 2004 deployment in the Persian Gulf. Contreras is shown kneeling to the left of the soldier whom Williams was standing behind. "To see him there was a major highlight of our time onboard," she said.

CNN iReport/Aurora Contreras

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1160966">Eric Forst </a>met Williams and former U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin at a charity function in Canada in 2005. He loved watching Williams and Aldrin interact. "(Williams) was this humble person who found himself speechless when another American icon had asked him for his autograph," he said.

Eric Forst met Williams and former U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin at a charity function in Canada in 2005. He loved watching Williams and Aldrin interact. "(Williams) was this humble person who found himself speechless when another American icon had asked him for his autograph," he said.

CNN iReport/Eric Forst

After finishing a set at Los Angeles' Comedy Store in 2006, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1160690">Kirk Bovill </a>realized Williams was watching from the back entrance. Their producer invited Williams to come on stage, and he did a set with the whole group.

After finishing a set at Los Angeles' Comedy Store in 2006, Kirk Bovill realized Williams was watching from the back entrance. Their producer invited Williams to come on stage, and he did a set with the whole group.

CNN iReport/Kirk Bovill

In 1996, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161542">Mark Webb</a> was working with Robin Williams on the movie "Father's Day." Webb's son, Tyler, was playing with his Genie puppet on set when Williams walked over and did an impromptu puppet show for the boy and the 300 people who had gathered to watch.

In 1996, Mark Webb was working with Robin Williams on the movie "Father's Day." Webb's son, Tyler, was playing with his Genie puppet on set when Williams walked over and did an impromptu puppet show for the boy and the 300 people who had gathered to watch.

CNN iReport/Mark Webb

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161719">Todd Tuttle</a> took what he called "a special selfie" with Williams in 1999. Tuttle ran into Williams at the Los Angeles restaurant Spago. Afterward, he said he witnessed Williams giving money to a homeless man nearby.

Todd Tuttle took what he called "a special selfie" with Williams in 1999. Tuttle ran into Williams at the Los Angeles restaurant Spago. Afterward, he said he witnessed Williams giving money to a homeless man nearby.

CNN iReport/Todd Tuttle

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161755">Nancy Marron-Asti</a> met Williams while working on the set of the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society." On set, the pair shared jokes, laughs and family stories with one another. After filming ended, she was inspired to go into teaching.

Nancy Marron-Asti met Williams while working on the set of the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society." On set, the pair shared jokes, laughs and family stories with one another. After filming ended, she was inspired to go into teaching.

CNN iReport/Nancy Marron-Asti

At age 9, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161134">Stephanie Wilson</a>, left, met Robin Williams while at a camp for sick children. In 1999, she got to perform with the comedian at a fundraising gala. "He was hilarious. I wish he had known how much we appreciated him," she said.

At age 9, Stephanie Wilson, left, met Robin Williams while at a camp for sick children. In 1999, she got to perform with the comedian at a fundraising gala. "He was hilarious. I wish he had known how much we appreciated him," she said.

CNN iReport/Stephanie Wilson

<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1160808">Serni Solidarios </a>ran into Robin Williams in 1986 on the streets of New York and asked him if he would be interested in performing at a university concert. Months later Williams honored the invitation. "I've staged other great legends, but Robin's zaniness and sheer improvisational speed was unmatched," he said.

Serni Solidarios ran into Robin Williams in 1986 on the streets of New York and asked him if he would be interested in performing at a university concert. Months later Williams honored the invitation. "I've staged other great legends, but Robin's zaniness and sheer improvisational speed was unmatched," he said.

Courtesy Serni Solidarios

During the filming of 1991's "Hook," <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161892">Devra Hamilton's</a> son Daryl played one of the "Lost Boys." She and her family met Williams while on set. "He struck me as a man who was kind and cared about children," she said.

During the filming of 1991's "Hook," Devra Hamilton's son Daryl played one of the "Lost Boys." She and her family met Williams while on set. "He struck me as a man who was kind and cared about children," she said.

courtesy devra hamilton

While stationed in Pakistan in 2002, "lifelong fan" <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1161666">Del Dayrit</a> was thrilled to meet the comedic actor. Although they only spoke briefly, Dayrit said he could tell "how genuine and sincere [Williams] is as a human being."

While stationed in Pakistan in 2002, "lifelong fan" Del Dayrit was thrilled to meet the comedic actor. Although they only spoke briefly, Dayrit said he could tell "how genuine and sincere [Williams] is as a human being."

Courtesy Del Dayrit

After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1160648">David Buist</a>, pictured here in 2004, connected with Williams through his uncle, getting occasional calls from the actor while in treatment. The two met in person after Williams invited Buist to a stand-up performance.

After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, David Buist, pictured here in 2004, connected with Williams through his uncle, getting occasional calls from the actor while in treatment. The two met in person after Williams invited Buist to a stand-up performance.

Courtesy Garry Kravit

I met Robin Williams

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Robin Williams touched more people emotionally than he will ever know.

After the news broke that the beloved comedic actor had taken his own life on Monday, hundreds of tributes poured in to CNN iReport. Many were from people who had met him over the years.

“I told him that I have waited 30 years for this moment and that it was an honor. This look came over his face like that comment had really touched him,” said Dan McMaster, who met Williams during his Weapons of Self-Destruction tour in 2009.

From a surprise hug for a woman during a stand-up comedy show to visiting a dying child to fulfill her last wish, the stories of how Williams affected those he met were profound. The actor was a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and a big supporter of the United Service Organizations, or USO, which provides support and morale-boosting performances to U.S. troops and their families.

The gallery above features just some of the people who have shared their photos and memories of the star. If you ever had the opportunity to meet Williams, we invite you to share your stories with CNN iReport.

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