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RIP Richard Durrett

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Smash Williams, Jun 17, 2014.

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  1. Noel_Nash

    Noel_Nash New Member

    I was lucky enough to be Richard's direct editor for three years at The Dallas Morning News, and never worked with a kinder, more genuine person. He was a committed journalist, and a tireless worker who wanted to get better every day. I join everyone else who has his family in our thoughts.
     
    Noel_Nash, Jun 18, 2014
    #13
  2. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Met him in the press box at the Indy 500 back in his DMN days. Always admired his work and how he could cover everything well for ESPNDallas.

    I'm two years older than he was and cannot fathom leaving my little girls behind.
     
    playthrough, Jun 18, 2014
    #14
  3. Rhody31

    Rhody31 Well-Known Member

    I don't know Richard, I'm not familiar with his work, but this story makes me sick to my stomach.
    I feel so badly for his family. RIP.
     
    Rhody31, Jun 18, 2014
    #15
  4. fleishman

    fleishman Active Member

    got to meet him a few times during the 2010 ALCS and other times when Texas came through Yankee Stadium, really nice guy and awfully sad news.
     
    fleishman, Jun 18, 2014
    #16
  5. boundforboston

    boundforboston Well-Known Member

    A fund has been set up for his family: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/community/foundation_donations.jsp
     
    boundforboston, Jun 18, 2014
    #17
  6. Riptide

    Riptide Well-Known Member

    Such a great tribute column.
    Stronger and stronger, right to the end.
     
    Riptide, Jun 19, 2014
    #18
  7. SEC Guy

    SEC Guy Member

    Crossed paths with him a few times.

    Obviously, when people die unexpectedly, people tend to pile on the praise about how beloved someone was, and I completely understand that.

    This is a case where it's 100 percent genuine. I've never heard a bad thing said about the guy.
     
    SEC Guy, Jun 19, 2014
    #19
  8. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Nolan Ryan attended the memorial service today, which says a lot.
     
    Steak Snabler, Jun 23, 2014
    #20
  9. 3_Octave_Fart

    3_Octave_Fart Well-Known Member

    What was the cause? Has that been disclosed?
     
    3_Octave_Fart, Jun 23, 2014
    #21
  10. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    Aneurysm I believe.
     
    Double Down, Jun 23, 2014
    #22
  11. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    That was the buzz when it first happened.
     
    Steak Snabler, Jun 23, 2014
    #23
  12. alanpagerules

    alanpagerules Member

    That is correct.
     
    alanpagerules, Jun 23, 2014
    #24
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