RIP Rick Alvord, Longview (Wash.) Daily News

[murphyc]

Rick Alvord, former longtime sports editor at The Daily News in Longview, Wash. passed away this week from cancer. He was only 50.
http://tdn.com/news/local/cancer-claims-former-tdn-sports-editor-rick-alvord/article_7769baf0-c002-11e1-b5fc-0019bb2963f4.html

This just sucks, both because Rick was so young and because of the guy he was. I had the pleasure of doing several stories for him in my freelance days and greatly enjoyed the experience. Great, great guy. Prayers to his family.

 

[flexmaster33]

Only knew him as a freelance reporter, but yes, he was very easy to work for. Sorry to see this post.

 

[Editude]

I met him a couple of years ago in a job setting. Warm guy, told funny stories, and he always carried around a golf club in the office, putting him a few seconds closer to playing nine holes. He'll be missed.

 

[Mark2010]

Oh my God. I knew Rick. Came close to taking a job there several years back. Shocking!

 

[Colton]

Sounds like a really good guy, reading the story and the comments.

As I approach that age, it hits home even a bit more.

RIP, Mr. Alvord...

 

[Tom Petty]

Rick was a great writer and an even better human being.

RIP Rick.

 

[WoodDuck]

Rick was a great writer, a great mentor, a great person.

RIP Rick

 

[zimbabwe]

A service for Rick will be held Saturday in Kelso. PM me for details, if you like.

 

[spurtswriter]

So sad. I never met Rick, but always heard he was a wonderful guy. RIP.