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Marie's avatar

What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of Steve with us through your writing.

Kate & Maudie's avatar

He sounds like a marvel of a man, truly. I am deeply sorry for your loss of such a friend.

Anne Mooney's avatar

Oh my, I don't know either one of you and I live 1,500 miles away so probably never will, but I am sitting here with tears on my cheeks from reading this. Steve was indeed fortunate to have you as friend. And it is always a tragedy to lose a fine, old-school journalist.

Wayne Smith's avatar

That's a wonderful tribute to Steve. Everyone that knew Steve seems to have the same high opinion of him. It's a shame that we lose so many good people too soon.

Lew Kline's avatar

Susie, I am so sorry to read your tribute for you long time friend. As always, your writing has depth and soul, and felt the love through your words. I'm on a some time wash-ashore to the Vineyard, but from the first time I was there I was hooked.

I have a photograph in my office of the East Chop lighthouse at sunset, with the warm, autumn, golden light bathing part of the lighthouse. This image has now taken on more meaning, from you story. Thank you for such an eloquent story, and give yourself a hug from me (even though we've never met.)

Maryellen Ackroyd's avatar

Susie, I’m so very sorry on the loss of your friend, Steve. He sounded like an awesome human. My thoughts are with his wife, as I to have one of those special guys. May Steve rest in peace. 💔😢

thegsandwich's avatar

A beautiful tribute. There is something about newspapers that binds people for life.

Marge Conner-Levin's avatar

Stinks. So sorry for your loss.

Domenica Marchetti's avatar

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Susie. This is a lovely, poignant tribute.

Susie Middleton's avatar

Thank you, Domenica.

Edie's avatar

That's a beautiful tribute. My condolences please.

Nicky's avatar

Such a lovely tribute. Steve sounds like one of the good ones who made the world better. It truly isn’t fair.

Susie Erdey's avatar

Light perpetual surely shines upon him. Know that all who love him are surrounded in prayers.

Lorene Edwards Forkner's avatar

Dear Susie, I’m sorry for the loss of your friend but I am so grateful to read this beautiful tribute.

Larry Glick's avatar

Susie, what a beautiful tribute to Steve. I’m so sorry for your loss and the loss to Liz and to all of Steve’s dear friends at the Gazette.

Stephanie's avatar

A beautiful tribute for an exceptional human…thank you for sharing him with us. Condolences to you, Susie.

Roberta Gunning's avatar

Brava!