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RIP Don Collins

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by RustyHampton, Jun 14, 2010.

  1. RustyHampton

    RustyHampton Member

    Don passed away Sunday night at home in Virginia after a long battle with cancer.
    Don was a great newspaper man (Clarion-Ledger, USA TODAY, Arkansas Democrat) and a better person.
    He was my boss for 4 months during a loaner stint at USA TODAY 26 years ago but I can still see that smile, hear that deadpan voice as he's pulling another prank and then hear that laugh. RIP big guy.
     
    RustyHampton, Jun 14, 2010
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  2. Dr. Howard

    Dr. Howard Member

    Don fought the good fight for many years. Very sad news. Wonderful, big-hearted fella.
     
    Dr. Howard, Jun 14, 2010
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  3. HejiraHenry

    HejiraHenry Well-Known Member

    I was with Rusty on that loaner stint in 1984 and I later returned to USAT and worked with Don for several years. Heckuva guy. RIP.
     
    HejiraHenry, Jun 14, 2010
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  4. Dr. Howard

    Dr. Howard Member

    Memorial service was held last Friday. Very well attended. Long-time USAT staffers, Don's many friends from his professional life and from his church, family. Touching presentations and lots of recollections of the big guy.
     
    Dr. Howard, Jun 22, 2010
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